The winners of the An Post Irish Book Awards were revealed last night, bringing together the Irish literary community to celebrate the exceptional talents of our writers.

We are thrilled to sponsor the Biography Award and extend heartfelt congratulations to Seán Ronayne for his captivating memoir, Nature Boy. This inspiring story explores the transformative power of nature, chronicling Seán’s journey of love, connection, and healing in the natural world.

From an early passion for identifying birds by their sound and song, Seán found his calling as an ornithologist, sharing the wonder and beauty of nature. His adventures take readers from the Sahara Desert to the jungles of Nepal, the bustling streets of Thailand, and the serene nights of Catalunya, all while pursuing his ambitious mission to sound record every regularly occurring bird species in Ireland.