Festival · Strokestown, Co. Roscommon, Ireland
Strokestown International Poetry Competition
The Strokestown International Poetry Competition is an annual poetry prize founded in 1999 and associated with the Strokestown International Poetry Festival in County Roscommon, Ireland. It invites poets to submit original work for consideration by an appointed judge. Shortlisted poets are invited to read at the festival, where the overall winner is announced. The 2026 competition was judged by Rachael Hegarty and awarded a €1,000 first prize from a total prize fund of €2,000.
Open to poets
- Strokestown International Poetry Competition. 2026 competition closed February 6, 2026. Next entry period not announced.. Fee: €10 per poem for the 2026 competition. Pays: €1,000 first prize; €2,000 total prize fund for 2026. Simultaneous submissions: the 2026 competition closed on february 6, 2026, and the winner was announced on may 3, 2026. the next competition's opening date, deadline, fees, and prizes have not yet been announced.. Up to 1 poems.
Official site: strokestownpoetryfest.ie. Please confirm the details there before you submit.
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