Munster Literature Centre Poetry Competitions

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/