Battle Of The Books Award Night & Winners

The Battle of the Books took place last Saturday - it was a wonderful night, very light in mood with plenty of irreverant commentary from mentors Farry and Higgins. The standard of the shortlisted work was very high, we were highly entertained and moved by the readers. Here are some pics from the evening courtesy of renaissance man Paddy Smith. 

The Mentors - Micheal Farry & Peter Higgins




Winner of the Battle of the Books 2014 Angela Finn




Winner of the audience prize Mark Doyle with Paddy Smith MC



Battle of the Books Shortlist

Congratulations to the shortlisted authors! All ten are invited to read at The Battle of the Books in Trim Castle Hotel on Saturday 12th July at 8pm and when winner of the €500 prize will be announced. The titles of the shortlisted works are published on the Festival Website