To a theme of "Love Lost, Love Found" and just in time for Valentine's, the finals of The Navan Writers' Poetry and Short Story Competition were held tonight at The Meath County Library in Navan. A clear winner in both categories with Ann Marie Duigan picking up the prize for the poetry section and Kay Kearns doing the same for the short story prize, indeed this story would have held its own in any competition and this was remarked upon such was the standard and depth of content. Other contributions that were notable included Jimmy Byrne's poem "Elemental" and Edel Gillick's reading of "Ms M", though Michael Sheils stirring rendition of the "The Red Flag" was one for the campaign trail. Sean Reilly was at his brilliant best and Kyrie Murray managed to get a mention in by way of rhyme of most of those who contributed to the recent launch of "Hidden Depths". More on this to come!! The Small Impact Writers' Group are to be congratulated on the above and its contribution to the local writing scene and hopefully it goes on to bigger and better things next year.Prize: Poetry Section.
Winner: Ann Marie Duignan "Love Bites"
Runners Up: Sinead McDevitt.
Peggy Murphy.
Frank Murphy.
Prize: Newcomer free style.
Frances Manning
Prize: Short Story Section.
Winner: Kay Kearns.
Runners Up: Caroline Finn
Frank Murphy.
Photos: Edel Gillick and Ann Marie Duignan, Jimmy Byrne, Michael Sheils, Kay Kearns and Sean Reilly.
2 comments:
Hi Frank, well done to all those who were either at our competition night or the Boyne writers night .
Thank you Frank for keeping everyone up to date through your skillfully written blog .You always seem to capture the athmospher of the night in a few well chosen words.
Small Impact Writers Group always endevers to do our little bit ,and strives not to become stagnant as this is the enemy of the creative mind .
We are holding a night for the shamrock festival themed, "In My Father's time", a nostalgic trawl through story telling, verse and music , of Ireland past, present and future.
Love to have your contribution Frank, if interested.
Best Regards to all in writers land .
Edel Gillick .
Many thanks for comment Edel,if you send details of Shamrock Festival will gladly post or see if I can find some contribution, and good luck with the writing.
FM.
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