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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

Donal Ryan, whose novel 'Heart, Be at Peace' has been named the An Post Irish Book of the Year 2024. 

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.