Welcome to the December issue of The Irish Times Abroad newsletter. As it’s that time of year, we’re having a look back at the stories that caught your attention over the last 12 months.

Irish authors Paul Lynch, Colin Barrett, John Boyne, Sinéad Gleeson and Nuala O’Connor also among 71 nominees for €100,000 ...

Donal Ryan has won the 2024 An Post Irish Book of the Year award with his novel 'Heart, Be at Peace', which explores themes of grief, healing, and the complexities of human emotions. The book was ...