The annual UCD MA in Creative Writing Anthology Contest is currently accepting submissions. Categories include both short stories and poetry, one winner will be chosen from each. The competition is open to all writers, from now until midnight on Monday 30th of April 2012. Each winning entry, along with the entrant’s short biography will be published in the Class of 2012 Anthology called “New Tricks with Matches” which will be distributed widely at Dublin-area literary events, at local bookshops, as well as on line. There are no requirements as to subject matter, only originality.

Judges: Short story: Mary Morrissy Poetry: Paul Perry

Further details: www.newtrickswithmatches.ie

Any queries email: newtrickswithmatches@gmail.com