The Strokestown International Poetry Festival is open for entries.

Submission Guidelines

  • International poetry competition open to everyone.
  • Poems must be in English and previously unpublished.
  • Poems must not exceed 70 lines.

Judge: Dr Rachael Hegarty

Entry fee: €10

Prizes:

  • Shortlist five poets, four of whom will receive €250, with the winner receiving €1000.
  • Short-listed poets will be invited to read their poem at the festival on Sunday, 3 May 2026.

Deadline:  Midnight (GMT) on February 6, 2026.

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

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