International Poetry Competition 2016/1916

Call for Papers, Events

Reclaim the Vision of 1916 – a Citizens’ Initiative/

Athshlánaigh an Fís de 1916 – Tionscnamh Saoránach

International Poetry Competition 2016

THEME: The Vision of 1916: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

The competition is open to persons over the age of sixteen years living on the island of Ireland or abroad.

Entries may be in English, Irish, or any of the languages in common use in Ireland today (with either English or Irish translations).

JUDGES

Catherine Ann Cullen, Louis de Paor and Ciaran Carty. Professor Michael Cronin will act as the competition’s Languages’ Advisor.

PRIZES                                                                                  

First: Thomas MacDonagh Medal, plus €1,000

Second: €500

Third: €250

 ENTRY FEES

€10 for first poem

€5 for second poem

€5 for third poem

TO ENTER

See: http://www.reclaim1916.ie/international-poetry-competition/

CLOSING DATE

29 February 2016