A Longford writer has been shortlisted in this year's An Post Irish Book Awards.
The An Post Irish Book Awards have been celebrating and promoting Irish writing since 2006.
John Connell's book, "Twelve Sheep," is among the books selected in the Non-Fiction Book of the Year category.
The writer draws inspiration from his native Ballinalee weaves elements of rural life in his books.
Speaking on Let's Talk earlier today, John Connell explained why he believes it is important to write about rural Ireland:
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