Here is what I found on the center's website:
The Seán Ó Faoláin Short Story Competition is an annual short story competition open to writers from around the world. It is dedicated to one of Ireland’s most accomplished story writers and theorists, sponsored by the Munster Literature Centre. If the winner comes to Cork to collect their prize, they will be lavished with hotel accommodation, meals, drinks and VIP access to the literary stars at the Cork International Short Story Festival (September 2012).
First Prize: €2,000 (*approx $2690.82/ £1685.27), publication in the literary journal Southword,
AND a week-long residency at Anam Cara Writer's and Artist's Retreat.
AND a week-long residency at Anam Cara Writer's and Artist's Retreat.
Second Prize: €500 and publication in Southword.
Four other shortlisted entries will be selected for publication in Southword and receive a publication fee of €120.
Note: If the winner is from outside Ireland, the amount paid will be the equivalent of €2,000, subject to market changes as determined by the bank in September 2012.
Submission deadline: 31 July, 2012
Word Limit: 3,000
Entry fee: €15, US $20 or £15
You can find complete contest guidelines here.
Good luck if you enter!
I wonder if women of Irish descent have an advantage over other writers?
ReplyDeleteI'm suspicious...
Seriously, thanks for the link. I'm not a storyteller, but I'll think about it.
Hi Sioux,
DeleteThat would be nice, but I doubt it. The judging is blind.
I'm thinking about entering. At $20, the entry fee is a bit steep, but I might give it a shot--if I can get a story together by the deadline.
Donna
What an awesome contest and prizes! Thanks for sharing, Donna, but I doubt if I'll come up with anything!
ReplyDeleteDonna, first the Erma contest and next the Irish one. A tip of the hat to you lassie. I can see you jetting to your homeland. Thanks for this info.
ReplyDeleteHi Becky,
ReplyDeleteIt is a short deadline.
Hi Linda,
It would be nice . . .
Donna
Donna, thank so much for this info! Have a good rest of the week!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great contest. I'd gladly spend all the prize money on a trip to Ireland.
ReplyDeleteHi Karen,
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome.
Hi Tammy,
You should enter!
donna
Going to Ireland is on my Bucket List. I have a poem about an Irish lass that I've wanted to find the right venue for. I'll have to check out the guidelines. I'd be so happy if you win the trip! Even happier if I do! haha
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