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08 Sept 2025

Leitrim writer bags top literary award for short story on local GAA club

Leitrim writer bags top literary award for short story on local GAA club

A Leitrim writer has won a top literary award in the 2024 Leitrim Guardian. 

Gerry Bohan has received the MJ McManus Award for his short story, Behind the Wall; a delightful look at the great work of the volunteers of Mohill GAA Club. 

Along with the award he also received a handsome prize. 

His first book, The Clainings Tree and Other Stories from the Heart of Leitrim, is a collection of eight short stories published by the Drumshanbo Written Word Press. 

It has now been reprinted and is for sale in Paul’s Shop, Upper Main Street, Mohill. 

May this be the first of many accolades! 

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