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Change in festival lineup
The Cork International Poetry Festival reading of Shangyang Fang & Jennifer Lee Tsai at 8.30pm 13th May has been changed. Unfortunately, Shangyang Fang is unable to attend as previously advertised. However, we are happy to say that Jane Springer will now be reading alongside Jennifer Lee Tsai. https://www.corkpoetryfest.net/wednesday.html Jane Springer is author of three prize-winning poetry…
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2026 Fool for Poetry chapbooks in our bookshop
The winning chapbooks of the most recent Fool for Poetry International Chapbook Competition, Playing Paradise by Katie Hale and We Fall We Carry by Róisín Leggett Bohan are available to order now. Tickets are available for their public unveiling with readings from the poets as part of the Cork International Poetry Festival on Saturday 16th May 3.00pm (only €5…
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Ó Faoláin Short Story Competition Open
The Seán Ó Faoláin International Short Story Competition, which includes a first prize of €2,000, is now open for entries. Word limit: 3,000Closing date: 31st July (midnight)Entry fee: €19 per story The competition is open to original, unpublished and unbroadcast short stories in the English language of 3,000 words or fewer. More details at our competition page.
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Apply for mentorships in poetry and fiction
Candidates may apply to a maximum of two mentors, but no successful candidate can receive more than one. Mentorships will consist of four face-to-face, two-hour sessions. This year, past recipients of mentorships with the Munster Literature Centre may apply again. Apply at southword.submittable.com Deadline: 30 april (midnight) Mentorships in Poetry David McLoghlin has sequenced and edited…
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Prebooked Poetry Introductions Readers
friday 15th May, 2.30pm, Cork City Library | Free The Prebooked Poetry Introductions as part of the 2026 Cork International Poetry Festival involves seven individuals who have yet to publish a short chapbook or full-length collection of poems. Each poet, chosen through open submission, will read in an eight-minute reading slot. Finola Cahill is a…
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Aneas: Glaoch idir 1 Aibreán agus 1 Bealtaine
Cuirfidh an iris bhliantúil litríochta Gaeilge Aneas fáilte roimh ábhar don ó scríbhneoirí na Gaeilge idir 1 Aibreán agus 1 Bealtaine. Dánta agus gearrscéalta amháin atáthar ag glacadh leo faoi láthair. Ní mór don ábhar a bheith neamhfhoilsithe. Cuirfear fáilte roimh ábhar ó scríbhneoirí bunaithe agus guthanna nua araon. Díolfar €40 ar gach dán agus €200 ar gach…
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2026 Farmgate Café National Poetry Award Shortlist
The Farmgate Café National Poetry Award was established in 2019 with sponsorship from one of Cork’s most loved restaurants, The Farmgate Café. 55 valid entries were received for the Farmgate National Poetry Award for the best original collection in English (or translated into English for the first time) published by a poet living on the island of…
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Forward Prize Nominations
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Submit: Prebooked Poetry Readings at the Cork International Poetry Festival
This is your opportunity to apply for one of six reading slots available at the Prebooked Poetry Introductions reading at 2.30pm on Friday 15th May 2026, in Cork City Library as part of the Cork International Poetry Festival. Each poet will have the opportunity to read in a ten-minute reading slot and receive an honorarium…
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Fiction submission limit reached for Southword
Our Submittable account limit means that we can only receive 1000 submissions per month, and we have reached this limit for Southword short stories. The submission link was automatically closed and we won’t be able to accept any further submissions.
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