Claire Byrne and John Murray of RTÉ hosted last nights Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Awards. More than 50 Irish authors and 350 guests people gathered together in the RDS, Dublin to celebrate the best of Irish writing. Now in it's seventh year, RTÉ Television will be broadcasting highlights from the event tomorrow (Saturday, November 24th) night on RTÉ One at 11.05pm.

Renowned novelist and playwright Jennifer Johnston was presented with the Bob Hughes Lifetime Achievement Award for her contribution to Irish literature.

Pippa Middleton – the sister of Britain’s Duchess of Cambridge - has written a book about a subject close to her heart - entertaining.In the book she presents menus, activities and ideas throwing parties.

She also offers advice on party supplies, food preservation and flower arranging