Orla Fay

My debut poetry collection ‘Word Skin’ is forthcoming from @salmonpoetry in the Spring of 2023. I’m very delighted about this and looking forward to the whole experience. 🙂

I’m delighted to share that my poetry collection ‘The Gift of the View’ (Revival Press) will be launched on Sunday, 31st May at 6 pm in Swift Cultural Centre, Trim. Poet Michael Farry will launch the book. The cover is ‘Sunset on Royal Tara’ by Slane artist Pat Doyle.

Submissions are now invited for issue 18, Summer 2026. Poetry, art and photography are sought. The window closes on Friday, May 15th. The theme for the issue is 'Summer'. drawntothelightpress.com/submissions/

Delighted to share Issue 17 Spring 2026 with you on this first day of March. #spring 🌸 drawntothelightpress.com/issues/

Congratulations to Nollaig Rowan, the overall winner of this year’s competition with her poem ‘What Name Shall We Give The Baby’ and to joint runners-up Maria Hoey and Stephen Brock. The 3 poems can be read below and will appear in issue 17. drawntothelightpress.com/little-fires-o…

Closing tonight! Little Fires of Brigid Poetry Comp 2026 🔥

Closing tomorrow night at midnight 🕛🕯️🖊️✏️📝

Closing on Sunday at midnight #poetry #competition #stbrigid #february @poetryireland @MeathArts #poetrycommunity

The submission window closes at midnight on Friday #poetry #poetrycommunity #spring #magazine @poetryireland @MeathArts @PoetryNI

From the spirit of trees, to the glow of love, from the wonder of science and religion to the eery world of dreams. And don’t forget witches, incantations and spells. It’s all marvelously magical 🪄 ✨ Issue 16 is here. Happy Halloween 🎃 👻 #magic drawntothelightpress.com/issues/

Congratulations to Christian Ward, the winner of this year’s #HoldFastToDreamsPoetryCompetition drawntothelightpress.com/hold-fast-to-d…

This issue 16 is a beautiful issue. The print version can be ordered here drawntothelightpress.com/issues/

Issue 16 Magic is now available to preorder, it features cover design ‘Marvelous’ by Edward Lee, the 10 shortlisted poems for this year’s Hold Fast to Dreams Poetry Competition and overall the work of 44 poets and artists.

The poetry competition closes this coming Sunday at midnight. Single poem entries of 40 lines or less on the subject of 'dreams' are welcome. #HoldFastToDreamsPoetryCompetiton drawntothelightpress.com/hold-fast-to-d…

#opportunitiesforwriters @poetryireland #poetrycompetition poetryireland.ie/writers/opport…

#opportunitiesforwriters @poetryireland poetryireland.ie/writers/opport…

It's here! Over 150 calls for literary competitions & submissions incl. poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, art, photography & more - contests, literary journals, residencies, bursaries etc - open or with deadlines in August 2025. Good luck & pls share. thisiswordbox.com/wordbox-blog/w…

#HoldFastToDreamsPoetryCompetition 2025 drawntothelightpress.com/hold-fast-to-d…

Just in time for the #SummerSolstice and featuring the work of 35 artists, issue 15 of #drawntothelightpress the Light is now online. This issue features cover art by @AlanMurph and is dedicated to the memory of poet and illustrator Rory O’Sullivan. drawntothelightpress.com/issues/