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The Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award—named in honour of Frank O'Connor, who devoted much of his work to the form—was an international literary award presented for the best short story collection. It was presented between 2005 and 2015. The prize amount, , is one of the richest short-story collection prizes in the world (see also Premio de Narrativa Breve Ribera del Duero). Each year, approximately sixty books were longlisted, with either four or six books shortlisted, and the ultimate decision being made by three judges.
History In 2000, the Cork, Ireland Munster Literature Centre organised the first Frank O'Connor International Short Story Festival, an event dedicated to the celebration of the short story and named for Cork writer Frank O'Connor. The festival showcases readings, literary forums and workshops. Following continued growth and additional funding, the Cork City – Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award was introduced in 2005, coinciding with Cork's designation as that year's European Capital of Culture.
In 2008 there was no shortlist, as the judges considered the winning book, Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri, superior to other books on the longlist.
The award was discontinued in 2016.
Recipients
+Award recipientsYearAuthorTitleResult2005WinnerBlackbird HouseShortlistCorpus ChristiShortlistNatasha and Other StoriesShortlistShortlistShortlist2006Blind Willow, Sleeping WomanWinnerIn Strange Gardens and Other StoriesShortlistNotes from a Turkish WhorehouseShortlistShortlistShortlistShortlist2007No One Belongs Here More than YouWinnerOpportunityShortlistMissing KissingerShortlistShortlistValentinesShortlistShortlist2008Unaccustomed EarthWinner2009Love Begins in WinterWinnerSingularityShortlistShortlistShortlistRipples and Other StoriesShortlistEverything Ravaged, Everything BurnedShortlist2010Burning BrightWinnerMattaponi QueenShortlistShortlistWhat the World Will Look Like When All the Water Leaves UsShortlistIf I Loved You I Would Tell You ThisShortlistWild ChildShortlist2011Saints and SinnersWinnerLight LiftingShortlistShortlistDeath Is Not an OptionShortlistMarry or BurnShortlistGold Boy, Emerald GirlShortlist2012What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne FrankWinnerSuddenly a Knock on the DoorShortlistShortlistDark Lies the IslandShortlistHappiness Is a Chemical in the BrainShortlistShortlist2013Tea at the Midland and Other StoriesWinnerBattlebornShortlistBlack VodkaShortlistBlack Dahlia & White RoseShortlistWe're FlyingShortlistSiege 13Shortlist2014Young SkinsWinnerAll the RageShortlistLeaving the SeaShortlistShortlistBarkShortlistRedeploymentShortlist2015WinnerMy DocumentsShortlistRefundShortlistInfidelitiesShortlistCrow FairShortlistMr. TallShortlist
See also Irish short stories, detailing the importance of the short story form in Irish culture
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References
External links The Cork City – Frank O'Connor Short Story Award , city website Munster Literature Centre