Pigott Poetry Prize 2025
We are delighted to announce the winners of this year’s Listowel Writers’ Week Competitions!
After months of anticipation and a record number of entries from writers near and far, our judges have selected a truly outstanding group of winners across all categories. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to each of them, and our sincere thanks to everyone who submitted work—your creativity and passion continue to inspire.
The Winners
Kerry Group Novel of The Year Winner
Sponsor: Kerry Group
Winner: Time of The Child by Niall Williams
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Nilsson Heritage Award
Sponsor: Nilsson Family
1st Place: Vincent Carmody
Book: North Kerry Camera Revisited 1860-1970, A Look Down The Chimney of Time
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2nd Place: Mario Corrigan
Book: Paddock to Park, Cill Dara Rugby Club 1976-2024
Foras na Gaeilge
Sponsor: Foras na Gaeilge
Winner: Caitríona Lane
Entry title: Fealladh na Geallaí
Pigott Poetry Prize
Sponsor: Mark Pigott KBE & Family
Winner: We Go On by Kerrie Hardie
Publisher: Bloodaxe
Single Poem Award
Sponsor: Bill Walsh
Winner: Edel Molloy
Entry Title: I’d prefer to talk about rats
Poetry Collection
Sponsor: Tim Costelloe, Profile Developments
Winner: Michael Naghten Shanks
Winning Collection: This is what it feels like
Adults with Learning Difficulties/Disabilities
Sponsor: SSE Thermal
Winner: Fiona McCarthy
Winning Entry: Nessie’s Got a Better Love Life Than Us
Thanks again to everyone who entered! We hope to see you all again next year!