Join us for the sixth annual John McGahern Book Prize event, featuring readings from the winning debut, chosen by Colm Tóibín and announced in September. The shortlisted titles include Hagstone (Sinéad Gleeson), Glorious Exploits (Ferdia Lennon), Girl in the Making (Anna Fitzgerald), and The Coast Road (Alan Murrin). Established by the university’s Institute of Irish Studies, the £5,000 prize celebrates outstanding new Irish fiction.
At the time of releasing this information, the booking information is not yet know. We will update this page when it is known.
This event forms part of the Liverpool Literary Festival, running 17-19 Oct 2025. The event will be held in the Leggate Theatre at The Victoria Gallery and Museum (part of the University of Liverpool campus).
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