It’s been a great pleasure to be one of the judges for this year’s award and we’re delighted to announce the longlist. Congratulations to all the longlisted writers: Victor Lodato, Leo Cullen, Catherine Lacey, Marie-Helene Bertino, Alexis Tolas, Dizz Tate, Niamh Campbell, Daniel O’Malley, Edward Hogan, Louise Kennedy, Shawn Vestal, Roddy Doyle, Joseph O’Neill, Mel O’Doherty, Max Sydney Smith, Dur e Aziz Amna and Namwali Serpell. You can read more about their stories here.

The shortlist will be announced in June and the winner on July 2.