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Mary Immaculate College student and Limerick woman, Sarah Corbett Lynch, wins Dubray Biography of the Year at An Post Book Awards Mary Immaculate College student and Limerick woman, Sarah Corbett Lynch, wins Dubray Biography of the Year at An Post Book Awards

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Sarah Corbett Lynch wins Dubray Biography of the Year at An Post Book Awards

Mary Immaculate College student and Limerick woman, Sarah Corbett Lynch, wins Dubray Biography of the Year at An Post Book Awards

Limerick’s Sarah Corbett Lynch launches her courageous memoir, ‘A Time for Truth - A Daughter’s Search for Justice and Healing’ with a special launch event at O’Mahony’s Bookstore on March 6, 2025. Picture: Olena Oleksienko/ilovelimerick
Limerick’s Sarah Corbett Lynch released her courageous memoir, ‘A Time for Truth – A Daughter’s Search for Justice and Healing’ with a special launch event at O’Mahony’s Bookstore on March 6, 2025. Picture: Olena Oleksienko/ilovelimerick

Mary Immaculate College (MIC) was delighted to congratulate their first-year Bachelor of Arts in Drama and English student, Sarah Corbett Lynch, on winning the Dubray Biography of the Year at the 2025 An Post Irish Book Awards.

Sarah, a young, talented Limerick writer and one of Ireland’s youngest published authors, received the national honour for her bestselling memoir, A Time for Truth. The book, which has resonated widely with readers across Ireland and beyond, traces her personal journey through loss, resilience, and the pursuit of justice, offering a powerful reflection on survival and hope.

This achievement marks another milestone in what is already an extraordinary creative path. Sarah began writing at a young age and published her first illustrated book, Noodle Loses Dad, at just 13. The book has since been adopted by children’s rights groups, counselling services, and schools as a resource to support young people dealing with bereavement. Her advocacy work has earned her a National Garda Síochána award and a Limerick Young Person Tribute, recognising her commitment to helping others through storytelling and empathy.


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Now embarking on her studies, Sarah continues to grow as a writer, performer, and creative artist—bringing her talent, insight, and determination into her academic work at MIC.

Reflecting on winning the award, Sarah said, “Winning the An Post Biography of the Year award is an honour! It shows how important it is to share our stories and find our voices. Huge thanks to the judges, readers, and the incredible person behind this story – My Dad.”

Dr Deirdre Flynn, Lecturer in 21st Century Literature at MIC, praised Sarah’s accomplishment, saying, “We are all so proud of Sarah. What she has achieved is phenomenal. The memoir is compelling and allows Sarah to reclaim her voice after an unimaginable trauma. She is a remarkable person, an excellent student, and we are delighted to see her work recognised.”

MIC applauds Sarah on this well-deserved recognition and looks forward to supporting her continued development as a writer and student in the years ahead.

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