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Munster Literature Centre Poetry Competitions

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Munster Literature Centre
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Eligible Countries
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Eligible Region
All Regions

Description

The Munster Literature Centre is accepting submissions for its poetry competitions.

Fool for Poetry Chapbook/Pamphlet Competition

  • Open to new, emerging, and established poets from any country.
  • Manuscripts must be between 16 and 24 pages in length.
  • Top Prize of €1000, publication of chapbook, accommodation, and reading slot at Cork International Poetry Festival.
  • Deadline: August 31st.
  • All details and submissions at: https://munsterlit.ie/fool-for-poetry/

Southword Editor’s Poetry Award

  • €1000 for best three-poem entry.
  • All entries receive a complementary subscription to the journal Southword.
  • Deadline: September 30th.
  • All details and submissions at: https://munsterlit.ie/southwordeditoraward/

Gregory O’Donoghue International Poetry Competition

  • First Prize of €2000 for best single poem, publication in Southword.
  • Reading spot with accommodation at the Cork International Poetry Festival.
  • Deadline: November 30th.
  • All details and submissions at: https://munsterlit.ie/odonoghue-competition/

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