Update:
The competition has now closed to submissions. We can happily announce the final winning order for this year's competition. We want to sincerely thank all those who entered, each year we have the unenviable task of choosing an order for them and this year was no exception. We are awaiting permission to share the poems online. In the meantime here are the winners:
Welcome
South Dublin Libraries are delighted to run its annual Poetry Competition for another year. Last year was our best yet and, despite Covid restrictions, we received submissions from over 200 poets in the Dublin area.
Criteria
Our criteria are the same as always:
- Submit between 08/04 -08/05
- Max 40 lines
- Must be original and unpublished
- All themes, styles, & forms are welcome
- Open to poets aged 18 and over
Submit to:
ballyroanlibrarypoetrycomp@gmail.com
Submit up to two poems for consideration. Please include in your email: name, telephone number and a short biographical note (50 words max). Please include the poem(s) both in the body of the email and as a separate attachment.
Terms & Conditions:
The competition is only open to poets based in Dublin. Prizes are for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. Shortlisted poets should be able to attend the prize-giving in Ballyroan Library on May 19th at 6:30PM.Employees of South Dublin County Council and South Dublin Libraries are not permitted to enter.
