Opportunities
If you have an opportunity for writers in Ireland (competitions, calls for submissions, residencies, etc.) that you would like us to list here, please contact us.
Frances Browne Multilingual Poetry Competition
deadline 19th August
Now in its sixth year, this renowned international competition invites both aspiring and established poets from across the globe to submit their work.
The competition is part of the Frances Browne Literary Festival, which takes place in East Donegal from 8th – 11th October.
Our competition is unique in having categories in all three of our national languages – English, Irish and Ulster Scots.
New Irish Writing
ongoing submissions
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.