Three Pillars Press publishes poetry pamphlets from emerging poets currently living in Ireland or with Irish heritage. Each pamphlet conists of 20-25 pages of poetry. Ours poets will not have published a full collection before publication by Three Pillars Press. We are looking for new and innovative approaches to both theme and form. We believe that a proactive approach to diversity and inclusivity is important. As such, we strongly encourage submissions by writers from every background, and especially encourage those from underrepresented areas of society to submit their work for consideration.

The Royal Irish Academy welcomes nominations for the 2026 Michel Déon Prize for non-fiction. The Prize, funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs, will reward the best work of non-fiction in the English or Irish languages by a single author, published between 9 April 2024 and 31 March 2026 (inclusive). Eligible categories include: autobiography, biography, cultural studies, history, literary studies, philosophy, and travel.

Safe to Create is offering a range of free and subsidised online and in-person workshops, supporting artists, creatives, managers, senior leaders and board members in creating safer, more respectful workplaces. 

Topics covered include Dignity at Work, Safe Practice, Workplace Skills, Governance & Leadership, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and more. 

Workshops begin in February, with sessions in Cork, Belfast, Dublin, Galway and Online. Free or low-cost (€0–€50) options available. You can also download our updated ‘At A Glance Spring Training Programme’ and pin to your noticeboard.

The Arts Office, Waterford City & County Council by kind permission of the Keane family is now inviting entries for a previously unpublished short story for this years’ award.

There is a cash prize of €500 and there is no entry fee.

Appearing in the Irish Independent on the last Saturday of each month, New Irish Writing is an opportunity open to writers who are Irish or resident of Ireland.

Stories submitted should not exceed 2,000 words. Up to four poems may be submitted. There is no entry fee. Writers whose work is selected will receive €120 for fiction and €60 for poetry. You can email your entry, preferably as a Word document, to newirishwriting@independent.ie.

Please make sure to include your name, address and contact number, as well as a brief biographical paragraph. Only writers who have yet to publish their first book can be considered.