Manchester Irish Language Writing Prize

As part of the 2011 Irish Language Arts Festival we are running an Irish Language writing competition. Entries can be in the form of fiction, non-fiction or poetry but must be less than 3000 words in length. A judging panel will select a shortlist and the chosen poet for this years festivla wil then decide the winner.

The competition is now closed and entries will no longer be accepted.

The winners will be announced on Thursday 20th October at 9pm, following the poetry recital by Colette Nic Aodha.

• Rules

1. All entries must be in Irish. However, other languages can be incorporated, where appropriate, within the context of the story.

2. Closing date for receipt of entries is 20th September 2011.

3. The maximum length of submissions is 3,000 words. There is no minimum length. Stories can be on any theme or subject and are welcome in any style whether it be graphic, verse, prose or genre-based.

4. There is no geographical restriction on entry - the Manchester Irish Writing Prize is open to everyone.

5. Authors may enter more than one story. There is no fee required for submission.

6. All manuscripts must be either typed or word processed.

7. Corrections or alterations can not be made after submission. Please retain a copy for your own reference.

8. Entries must be entirely the work of the entrant and must never have been previously published or broadcast. Any entry found to have been plagiarised will be disqualified.

9. Entries will be judged anonymously; entrants names should only appear on the entry form and not anywhere on their stories/manuscripts. The stories/manuscripts should be free of all personal information about the author. This includes age and address.

10. The judges decision is final and no individual correspondence will be entered into.

11. Prizes for 2011 are: 1st - £25 Gift Card, 2nd - £15 Gift Card, 3rd - £10 Gift Card.

12. Prizes will be awarded during the Manchester Irish Language Arts Festival 2011 and will be sent to any winners who are unable to attend the awards ceremony.

13. Entry implies an acceptance of all the Manchester Irish Writing Prize rules. Entries that fail to comply with the entry rules and requirements will be disqualified.

For more information or an entry form please send an email to James.