iYeats Poetry Competition 2013

The iYeats Poetry Competition, now in its fifth year has become one of the most highly-regarded in the country, attracting hundreds of entries from across Ireland and abroad. An online, national and international competition, there are 2 categories; 

• General
• Emerging Talent for poets between the ages of 16 and 25. 

Judges:  Katie Donovan and James Harpur

 

2013 PRIZES

First Prize €500
Emerging Prize €300
Commended X2 €50

All winning poets will have their entries published on the Hawk’s Well Theatre Website and will be offered the chance to read their work at Aloud an intimate evening of original poetry from our eminent past judges and the 2013 winners. This ceremony will take place during the 2013 Yeats International Summer School.

 

Deadline: Wednesday 9th July, 2013

Winners will be notified by Friday 22nd July, 2013

Results Publicly Announced: Wednesday 3rd August, 2013

Prize-giving ceremony ‘Aloud’: Wednesday 3rd August, 2013, 8pm.

You can view last year's winning poems here.

Link here  for more details