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An Post Irish Book of the Year, 'Heart, Be at Peace', has much to say about the spirits at large in modern Ireland
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Donal Ryan, whose novel 'Heart, Be at Peace' has been named the An Post Irish Book of the Year 2024. 

Sat, 21 Dec, 2024 - 00:15

The choice of Donal Ryan’s Heart, Be at Peace as An Post Irish Book of the Year is a wise selection, for it is a truly outstanding piece of writing.

“A masterful achievement,” said the judges. “Sublime in both its sentiment and beauty,” wrote a critic.

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