Munster Literature Centre https://munsterlit.ie/
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Cork based non-profit arts organisation promoting Irish and international literature since 1993. Website: https://munsterlit.ie/
Tomorrow is the final day to submit your entry to the Sean O’Faolain International Short Story Competition. All the details on how to submit your entry are available on our website: www.munsterlit.ie or via the link in our bio. Good luck! #writing #shortstorycompetition #writers
One week left to submit your entry to the Seán Ó Faoláin International Short Story Competition. The competition is open to original, unpublished and unbroadcast short stories in the English language of 3,000 words or fewer. Go to: www.munsterlit.ie #shortstorywriting #writers #shortstorycompetitions
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We have lots of opportunities for writers now including:- Sean O’Faolain Short Story Competition Fool for Poetry Chapbook Competition Southword Editors Poetry Award Zsuzsi Gartner mentorships For all the information and details go to– www.munsterlit.ie Good luck! #writing #poetry #shortstories
Our Southwood Editors Poetry Award is open for submissions Enter: 3 poems Closing date: 30th September (midnight) Entry fee: €24 Prize €1,000 for the best entry of three poems For all the details and how to enter go to our website: www.munsterlit.ie
On Sunday 26 July 2026, award-winning poet and librettist Kate Wakeling will lead a friendly and highly accessible Poetry Writing Workshop at Townley Hall, Co. Louth. Kate Wakeling is an acclaimed poet whose work spans both adult and children Sunday 26 July 2026 12:00pm–1:30pm
Online launch of Landscape with Question, on Tuesday July 7th at 7pm (Irish Standard Time), hosted by Sasha Dugdale. The event will feature readings and discussion, and audience members will have the opportunity to ask their questions. To register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Have you got your issue of Southword 50? It has now been restocked in Waterstones along with Roisin Leggett Bohans ‘We Fall We Carry’. These books and many others are available through our website- www.munsterlit.ie
An art exhibition exploring the spirituality of nature in the poetry of the American poet, Mary Oliver (1935-2019) opens on Tuesday 23rd June until 1st July at the MTU Gallery at 46 Grand Parade
Delighted to announce that Zsuzsi Gartner has been appointed as this year’s Frank O’Connor International Short Story Fellow, which includes a three-month residency in Cork and the delivery of workshops and mentorships. All information is on our website: www.munsterlit.ie #writing #workshops
We are delighted to say that the Online Workshops with Cork International Poetry Fellow Shangyang Fang are now full. Thanks to everyone who has signed up – what a wonderful opportunity. #workshops #writing
We have some great books available to purchase through our website including the latest edition of Southword. www.munsterlit.ie . #reading #newbooks
Delighted to announce that Louise Hegarty will judge this year’s Seán Ó Faoláin International Short Story Competition, which is open for submissions until 31st July. 1st prize includes €2000 and a featured reading at the Cork International Short Story Festival 14-17 October
Our Sean O’ Faolain competition is open for entries. For all the details on how to submit your entry please go to our website- www.munsterlit.ie #shortstorywriting #writers #writingcompetitions
Delighted to announce that Shanyang Fang, the inaugural Cork International Poetry Fellow will be available during the months of June and July for mentoring sessions. Places are limited and Sunday May 31st is the deadline for applying. For all the details please go to our website – www.munsterlit.ie
Delighted to announce the Southword Subscribers Winners. Congratulations to them all and thank you to everyone who submitted an entry. Full list of winners on our website www.munsterlit.ie #writers
Delighted to announce this great opportunity. Places are limited so for all the details and on how to reserve your place please go to our website www.munsterlit.ie #workshops #writing
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Day 3 of a fantastic festival so far and it continues today with so much to look forward to starting with 7 poets as part of our Prebooked Poetry Introductions and Anna Gruver and Xaime Martinez. Hope to see you there. www.munsterlit.ie #CorkCityLibraries #CIPF2026 #corkevents
Another great day ahead for the International Poetry Festival - 2.30pm in the City Library, readings from Finola Cahill, Tadhg Carey, Imasha Costa, Sinéad Griffin, Valentine Jones, Seán Kelly & Fiona Tracey as part of our Prebooked Poetry Introductions. #CorkCityLibraries #CorkPoetryFestival2026
Really looking forward to hearing Sylva Fisherová, Adelaide Ivanova, Celia de Fréine and Menna Elfyn at Cork City Library from 2.30pm today as part of the Cork International Poetry Festival. Tickets available from the Cork Arts Theatre #CorkCityLibraries #CIPF2026 #corkevents
Really looking forward to hearing Colm Scully, Csilla Toldy, Tim MacGabhann and Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan at the Cork City Library from 2.30pm today to start the Cork International Poetry Festival. We hope you can join us! #CorkCityLibraries #CIPF2026 #corkevents
A wonderful evening at the Farmgate Cafe in Cork to celebrate Dean Browne who won this year’s Farmgate Poetry Award and marks the start of this years Cork International Poetry Festival which runs for the next 4 days. All details-www.munsterlit.ie #corkpoetryfestival #corkcitylibraries #corkevents
Lovely article in the Irish Examiner about Dean Browne, this year’s Farmgate Poetry Award winner and the Cork International Poetry Festival which starts tomorrow. www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar... #CIPF2026 #Poetry #CorkCityLibraries #farmgatecafe
My award-winning chapbook 'We Fall We Carry' has landed. The official launch is at #corkinternationalpoetryfestival on Saturday the 16th of May at 3pm. It would be lovely to see you there. 🩶 @munsterlitcentre.bsky.social
