O'Donoghue International Poetry Competition
By: Munster Literature CentreLast update:
Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- No specific age required
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity FieldForeign Languages and Literature
Opportunity description
Munster Literature Centre is hosting an international poetry competition. The competition is open to poets worldwide, with an open theme. Poems must be 40 lines or less, written in English, and be original works. Prizes: 1st Prize €2,000, a featured reading at the Cork International Poetry Festival (with a four-night hotel stay and full board), a feature on the Southword Poetry Podcast, and publication in Southword. 2nd Prize €500 and publication in Southword. 3rd Prize €250 and publication in Southword. The entry fee is €7 per poem or €30 for five poems.
Benefits
Cash prizes, publication in Southword, and a featured reading at the Cork International Poetry Festival.
Eligibility criteria
Poems must be in English, original works, and 40 lines or less.