Dublin
Writers' Workshop Index of Literary Competitions II |
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| Patrick
Kavanagh Poetry Award
Patrick Kavanagh Society |
Poetry collection
Original, not less than 20 and not more than 30 poems and individual poems to be not more than 40 lines, unpublished. No return of manuscripts. English, only Irish nationals eligible Closing date: August/September Prizes: 1,000 pds Entry fee: 10 pds |
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| Patrick
MacGill Summer School
Nora Breslin |
short story or poetry
for adults and primary schools. Varies. Poetry-short story on any theme, primary school level, age and school grade required. Adult: Poetry on any theme. Irish or English. Entry fee: none |
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| Samhlaíocht
Chiarraí
Kerry Arts, Contact Noel King |
Showcase for
up and coming poets. Must enter 3 poems, max. 40 lines each, previously unpublished.
Closing date:31 January each year. Prizes: Slot at annual Poetry in the Round Easter Saturday, with established poets'. Annual anthology inc. work from establised poets'. Radio Kerry broadcast of work. Entry fee: 2 pds for three poems |
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| Sean
Mc Carthy Memorial Weekend Competitons
Carol Mc Carthy |
ballad, seanchaí, storytelling
3 copies of lyrics/script and tapes must be submitted (not neccessarily performed by the author) seven shortlised in each category invited to perform during the memorial weekend in mid-August where adjudicators will choose first, second and third in each category Closing date: early July each year Prizes: 500 pds, 300 pds, 100 pds for ballad, 100 pds each other categories Entry fee: 5 pds for ballad, 3 pds others |
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| Hennessey/Sunday
Tribune New Irish Writer Award
Sunday Tribune
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short stories and poetry
Varies. No more than 6 poems - no word or line limit. Closing date: November Prizes: 1000 pds |
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| The
Brendan Behan Memorial Prize Poetry Ireland / Eigse Eireann Bermingham Tower Upper Yard Dublin Castle Dublin 2
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for a poetry collection published
in the previous year
Submissions from publishers only on behalf of their writers Closing date: early March usually Prizes: 500 pds and sculpture |
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| The
Cecil Day Lewis Awards
Athy Urban District Council |
poetry
in various categories for adults and children, usually on a given theme Closing date: November usually Entry fee: 2 pounds adults, 50p children |
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| The
Edgeworth Literary Weekend Short Story and Poetry Competition
Literary Director, |
Short Story and poetry Competition
Short Story: 2000 words maximum Closing date: February
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| The
International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award
The International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, |
International Literary Award.
Only selected libraries in Capital cities worldwide may enter books. For full rules contact address above. Prize: 100,000 pounds if the book was written in Engish. 100,000 pounds divided between author and translator if not in English. Entry fee: None |
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| The
Kilkenny Prize
The Kilkenny Prize |
Poetry and short story
Original, no identity may appear on MS, unpublished, short stories 3000 words limit, no limit on poetry Closing date: October Prize: 1st Prize 150 pounds Entry fee 2 pounds and 1 pound for reach subsequent entry. |
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| The
Waterford Review
Margaret Power |
Poetry, short stories, non-fiction
Varies. No piece longer than 2000 words, unpublished. For publication in the Waterford Review, anonymous Closing date: early Autumn usually Prize:Publication in the Anthology.100 pounds per winning category. Entry fee: 4 pounds covers 3 pieces of poetry or two pieces of prose. |
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| The
Waterford corporation Sean Dunne Young Writers Awards
Contact:
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The awards, a commemorative tribute to the memory of Waterford author
Sean Dunne, offer a commission to compose a creative
or journalistic work in the Irish or English language, worth
500 pounds for the nation-wide winner and 200 pounds for the Waterford
winner.
Entries for the nation-wide award will be accepted from writers who are 30 years or under and who were born or are resident in Ireland. For the Waterford award entries will be accepted from writers who are 21 years or under who were born or are resident in the Waterford and County area. Closing date - November usually |
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| Young
Playwright Programme Very Special Arts Very Special Arts |
Play
Theme Disability. Closing date: June Prize: A full production and tour of the play. |
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