An Post Irish Book Awards

@irishbookawards.bsky.social

🍀 Ireland's biggest celebration of Irish books & authors. Follow on #APIBA 📚 2026 Shortlists announced! 👇 VOTE NOW for your favourites!

Well! Isn't this some lovely news! Incredibly delighted to announce Shorelines has been shortlisted for the Teen/Young Adult Book of the Year at the @irishbookawards.bsky.social 💚💚 Congratulations to all the shortlistees, some outstanding company to be in, I adore so many of these books 📚

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Just a few hours to go! This evening we’re announcing the shortlists for the 2026 An Post Irish Book Awards. We are delighted to be celebrating the very best of Irish literary talent, and here are all the important dates! Tune in tonight for the announcements 📚🎉

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We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Simon Trewin. A familiar and much-valued presence at the Irish Book Awards over many years, Simon was a passionate advocate for Irish writing and a generous supporter of the awards. Our thoughts are with Simon's family, friends and colleagues. 💚

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