An Post renews headline sponsorship of the Irish Book Awards until 2027 marking a decade of support
An Post has renewed its headline sponsorship agreement of the annual Irish Book Awards, one of Ireland’s most distinguished and popular literary events. First partnering with the initiative in 2018, this new agreement extends the sponsorship through to 2027, marking a decade of support from An Post for Irish literature and the prestigious awards.
Now celebrating its 20th year, the An Post Irish Book Awards promotes Irish writing to the widest range of readers possible. Each year it brings together a vast community passionate about books – readers, authors, booksellers, publishers and librarians – to recognise the very best of Irish writing talent.
The awards feature a diverse mix of exceptional writing from new and established writers across 18 categories, including Novel of the Year, Children, History, Crime Fiction, Popular Fiction, Non-fiction, Sports, Lifestyle, Short Story, Irish language, Poem, Newcomer, Teen and Young Adult, Irish Published and Biography.
Hundreds of books are submitted for consideration annually and, over the past 20 years, an array of new and established domestic and international authors have graced the Irish Book Awards stage including Catherine Ryan Howard, Paul Murray, Marian Keyes, Donal Ryan, Cecelia Ahern, Louise O’Neill, Graham Norton, Judi Curtin, Oliver Jeffers, Jane Casey, Joseph O’Connor, Sally Rooney, Roddy Doyle, Liz Nugent, Tana French, Sinead Gleeson, and Paul Howard.
In addition to category winners, a very special award is also announced at the event. The Bob Hughes Lifetime Achievement Award recognises the contribution of distinguished Irish writers and poets, and winners have included Martin Waddell, Anne Enright, Sebastian Barry, Colm Toibín, Thomas Kinsella, Eavan Boland, John Montague, JP Donleavy, Paul Durcan, John Banville, Maeve Binchy, John McGahern, Edna O’Brien, William Trevor and Séamus Heaney.
David McRedmond, CEO at An Post, says: “We are proud to renew An Post’s sponsorship of the Irish Book Awards, marking a decade of support for Ireland’s world-leading literary community. The elevation of excellence, and acting for the common good are core to An Post’s mission, and there is no more fitting alignment than with Ireland’s great authors, publishers, and booksellers.”
Larry McHale, Chair of the Irish Book Awards Board says:
“We are delighted that An Post will continue its sponsorship of the Irish Book Awards through to December 2027. Since joining us, An Post has been an invaluable partner in our shared mission to promote reading and celebrate the exceptional talent of Ireland’s writers and illustrators, both new and established. The Irish Book Awards has become a cornerstone of the literary calendar, bringing together the entire Irish book community each year. This renewed commitment marks a decade of support, and we look forward to continuing this meaningful partnership as the Awards go from strength to strength.”
The full shortlist for the An Post Irish Book Awards 2025 will be announced on 22nd October, while the winners will be presented with their trophies at the An Post Irish Book Awards event in the Convention Centre Dublin, on the 27th November.. A television programme will be broadcast on RTÉ One television in December, culminating in one of the 2025 winning titles being announced as the ‘An Post Irish Book of the Year 2025’.
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