Competitions

James Plunkett Short Story Award


Deadline: 16th Aug 13

The James Plunkett Short Story competition consists of three sub-competitions. The closing dates for each are listed below:

5 March
30 April
16 August

Three winners of each will read at the Irish Writer's Centre and be shortlisted for overall award on the 16th October.

1st prize: €2000
2nd prize: €1000
3rd prize: €500

Entry Fee: €5

Find more information at
ireland-writers/PlunkettAward.htm  

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