Competitions

Here at Listowel Writers’ Week we are committed to celebrating literary talent. Our extensive catalogue of competitions aim to both encourage and promote this wonderful talent. The continued support of our sponsors and patrons affords us a prize fund of up to €30,000 that is awarded across 8 categories including the prestigious Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year Award and Pigott Poetry Prize.

10th March 2025

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KERRY GROUP IRISH NOVEL OF THE YEAR

10th March 2025

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PIGOTT POETRY PRIZE

10th March 2025

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BRYAN MACMAHON SHORT STORY AWARD

10th March 2025

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DUAIS FORAS NA GAEILGE

10th March 2025

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POETRY COLLECTION AWARD

10th March 2025

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CREATIVE WRITING FOR ADULTS WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES/DISABILITIES

10th March 2025

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The Single Poem Award

10th March 2025

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WRITING IN PRISONS AWARD

10th March 2025

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Nilsson Local Heritage Writing Award

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