Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year

This Award is for a work of Literary Fiction by an Irish Author published between the 1st January 2025 and 1st January 2026.

CLOSING DATE

Friday 30th January 2026

Prize: €20,000

First Prize €20,000 for the winning author of the Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year 2026 and €500 for each shortlisted author.

Novel must be published between 1st January 2025 and 1st January 2026.
6 Copies of each novel should be submitted to:
The Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year Award, Listowel Writers’ Week, 24 The Square, Listowel, Co Kerry V31 RD93
No application form required.
For Award Criteria click HERE

Adjudicators: Andrew O’Hagan and Nicola Sturgeon

Sponsor: Kerry Group PLC

Entry Fee: Free of Charge