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 9 categories including the prestigious Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year Award and Pigott Poetry Prize.
30th January 2026
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KERRY GROUP IRISH NOVEL OF THE YEAR
30th January 2026
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PIGOTT POETRY PRIZE
27th March 2026
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BRYAN MACMAHON SHORT STORY AWARD
27th March 2026
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FORAS NA GAEILGE
27th March 2026
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POETRY COLLECTION AWARD
27th March 2026
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CREATIVE WRITING FOR ADULTS WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES/DISABILITIES
27th March 2026
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The Single Poem Award
27th March 2026
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WRITING IN PRISONS AWARD
27th March 2026
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