Wicklow writers Claire Keegan and Audrey Magee have been honoured for their novels Small Things Like These and The Colony respectively.
13 books have been nominated for the award which is open to works by writers of any nationality, written in English and published in the UK or Ireland.
There is a £50,000 prize up for grabs and the winner will be announced on October 17th.
Gardai Arrest Second Man After Assault In Arklow Estate
A second man has been arrested as part of an investigation into a serious assault in Co Wicklow on August 2nd.
Petition Against New Development In Enniskerry.
A petition has been started against plans by a developer to construct 129 new homes and an employment hub in Enniskerry
Arklow Hosts Rose Of Tralee Participants Ahead Of Festival
Róisín Long will represent Wicklow in this years’ 61st Rose of Tralee International Festival.
Union Calls For Police Unit On Public Transport Services Serving Wicklow
It comes as a recent Garda operation found incidents of drunkenness, robbery and drug use at train stations across the country.
Fire Crews Battle Blaze In Kilcoole
It's understood the fires were started maliciously.
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