Sally Rooney and Donal Ryan shortlisted for Costa Novel Award

70-year-old shortlisted for First Novel Award. Judges include RTÉ’s Rick O’Shea

Sally Rooney, author of Normal People. Photograph: Cyril Byrne/The Irish Times

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