The RTÉ Radio 1 Short Story Competition 2026 is open for entries.

Submission Guidelines

  • Open to writers over the age of 18 living in Ireland, and Irish writers around the world.
  • Word count: 1800-2000 words (excluding title) for broadcast on RTÉ Radio 1.
  • One original story per person.

Judges: Aingeala Flannery, Jan Carson and Tristan Rosenstock

Entry fee: Free to enter

Prizes: €5000, €4000 and €3000 respectively; the other shortlisted authors will each receive a fee of €300.

Deadline: Friday 15 May 2026

Please note: This is an external competition; all details and all submissions are on their website. Click here.

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