Gráinne O’Hare has won the 2026 Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year Award at Listowel Writers’ Week.
She won the award, which carries a prize fund of €20,000, for her novel Thirst Trap.
The award is Ireland’s longest running and one of the most esteemed literary honours in Ireland.
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The 55th anniversary of Listowel Writers’ Week officially opened last night by Miriam O’Callaghan.
The festival continues until 31st May and includes writing workshops, book launches, historical walks and exhibitions.
