Navan Writers' Group: Poetry and Short Story Competition/Results!!

Navan Writers/Small Impact Creative Writers' Group.

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.

Navan Writers' Group: Poetry/Short Story Competition.

Poetry/Short Story Competition.

The Navan Writers' Group are kicking off the New Year with a writing competition that has a closing date that is fast approaching (7th of February). So you need to get pen to paper now! A theme of "Love Lost~Love Found, to get you in the mood, though for most people it might be the other way around, this promises to be a fun event. The details are available at "Sheriff from Navan" or if you e-mail edelnavan@gmail.com . For "Sheriff" just click on the link opposite!

Short Story: Max 3000 words.
Judged by members of the group and an outside adjudicator.

Poetry: Winner will be chosen by audience on night February 10th at 7pm in Navan Library.

One entry per person but you may enter both competitions and the entry fee is just € 5 Euro. The closing date is February the 7th. Prizes include a meal for two courtesy of The Newgrange Hotel Ludlow Street Navan. A meal for two courtesy of The Poseidon, Greek and Mediterranean Restaurant Trimgate Street Navan and finally a special prize courtesy of The Navan Writers' Group for the most original entry from a newcomer to the art of creative writing. Send your entries to The Navan Writers' Group c/o Meath County Library Navan, but check with address on Sheriff from Navan just to be sure and get them in by the 7th of February, and good luck!!

Photo: Writers' Group at Event in Navan Library 2009.