Strokestown International Poetry Competition 2017!

Strokestown International Poetry Competition 2017!

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The Strokestown Poetry Competition for 2017 has a closing date of December the 2nd and a number of different categories of entry. The fee is €5 per entry for each poem and you may submit an unlimited number in any of the categories of your choice. For every five poems entered, a bonus poem may be entered free. Payment to be made in Euros and personal cheques, postal orders, bank drafts and international money orders are acceptable. No more than one poem from any entrant will appear on the shortlist. The judges' shortlist will appear at the end of February in 2017 and all entries will be read by the judges. Short-listed poets will receive a generous reading fee and the prize-winners for each category will be announced and awarded during the Strokestown International Poetry Festival, Strokestown County Roscommon, Ireland  which runs from the 27th to the 30th of April 2017. Competitors may also enter online and best to check out the full details at: www.strokestownpoetry.org . And good luck!