Writers' Week

As Writers’ Week celebrates its 55th anniversary, the festival looks forward to celebrating the richness of contemporary Irish poetry and continuing its long tradition of supporting outstanding literary talent. #pigottpoetry #WritersWeek #listowel #poetryprize @poetryireland

Over the past twelve years, the prize has honoured many of Ireland’s acclaimed poets, including Paul Muldoon, Martina Evans, Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin, Tom French, Paula Meehan, and Eamon Grennan.👇

Poetry Prize updates. Listowel Writers’ Week is pleased to announce an increase in the awards for the esteemed Pigott Poetry Prize, beginning with the 2026 competition. The winner will receive €20,000, with €2,000 awarded to each of the two shortlisted poets.👇

For someone you love. for a friend who needs inspiration. for yourself. Simply because you can. Sometimes the most beautiful gifts are the ones that open space inside us. Explore our workshops here: Listowel Writers' Week Workshops Love can be creative. #writerswek #listowel

This year instead of another object, consider gifting an experience - one that invites curiosity, creativity, and connection. Our creative writing workshops are designed for people who want to slow down, explore ideas, and spend time with words that matter.

What if this Valentine's Day wasn't about buying something, but about feeling something. About slowing down. About creating. About giving time, attention and inspiration to someone you care about.

writersweek.ie/workshops-26/ Tag someone you'd love to write with!❤️ #writersweek #listowel #stvalentin❤️ #stvalentinesday❤️

From beginners to experienced writers, there's something for everyone. And this kind of gift that lasts long after Feb 14th. Give an experience, not just a thing. Browse workshops here: 👇

Roses fade. Chocolates disappear. Stories last forever. Our writing workshops are a beautiful present for those who loves words, ideas, or has a story waiting to be told.👇

Book or check your workshop: writersweek.ie/workshops-26/ Already booked? Tag a writing buddy who should join you! #WritersWeek #writingcommunity #workshop #listowel #amwriting

Here are all the workshops running Thursday 28th – Saturday 30th May 2026 📷 Creative Writing with Catherine Dunne 📷 Poetry: A Celebration with Enda Wyley 📷 Life Writing with John Connell 📷 Writing ‘Brave’ Poems Outside Your Comfort Zone with Dr Victoria Kennefick👇

Whether you’re an experienced poet or writing in Gaeilge for the first time, this is your chance to be part of something special and celebrate our language and literature. 🌟👉 Tap to enter or learn more: writersweek.ie/foras-na-gaeil…

🗓 Deadline: Friday 27th March 2026 💶 Prize: €1,000 📚 Category: Short poem (Dán gearr under 70 lines) 💸 Entry fee: €10👇

Calling all writers in Irish! 🇮🇪✍️ Calling all writers in Irish! 🇮🇪✍️ Have you heard about the Foras na Gaeilge competition as part of Listowel Writers’ Week 2026? It’s a brilliant opportunity to showcase your Irish-language creativity! 📝✨ 👇

This is part of the amazing programme of competitions celebrating literary talent at Listowel Writers’ Week. Don’t miss your chance to be part of it! 📷 #Poetry #WritingCommunity #WritersWeek #PoetryCollection #listowel

📷 Closing date: Friday 27 March 2026 📷 Entry Fee: €20 per collection | application form required writersweek.ie/poetry-collect… Full details and award criteria are available here: 📷 writersweek.ie/poetry-collect… 👇

📷 Calling All Poets! 📷 We’re thrilled to announce that submissions are now open for the Listowel Writers’ Week Poetry Collection Award! 📷 An invitation to poets shaping their first full collection. 📷 Prize • €2,500 prize for the best poetry collection submitted 👇

Full details and award criteria are available here: 👉 writersweek.ie/bryan-macmahon… #bryanmacmahon #IrishFiction #LiteraryAwards #ListowelWritersWeek

🏆 Prize • €1,000 for a Short Story 🗓 Closing date: Friday 27 March 2026 📮 Entry Fee: €10 | application form required: writersweek.ie/bryan-macmahon… 👇

Adjudicators Announced | Bryan MacMahon Short Story Award. We are delighted to announce that Cathy Galvin writer and founder of the Sunday Times Short Story Award and of the UK short story organisation, the Word Factory, will adjudicate the Bryan MacMahon Short Story Award.👇