Poetry Ireland is delighted to announce I bhFad i gCéin- Far Afield, funded by the The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon, a programme of international residencies based in New York, Berlin, Edinburgh, Manchester and Montana. Full Details: poetryireland.ie/news/i-bhfad-i…

#SayWhatYouPay is a new initiative seeking pay transparency for writers. @Match_inthedark asked literature organisations if they would list their fees and conditions for writers. The response from the Irish literature community has been really positive: matchinthedark.com/saywhatyoupay

The National Mentoring Programme is now OPEN for submissions! Writers from all 32 counties may apply for one of over 35 mentorships on offer. Take a look here for more details: irishwriterscentre.ie/opportunities/…

New guideline pay rates for writers are here! Thank you so much to the 6 writers on the advisory panel who worked incredibly hard to help devise it, and the 160 writers who endorsed it with the Irish Writers' Union & Praxis - Artists' Union of Ireland Read the full doc here: bit.ly/writerspay

Excellent news! Sligo County Council have joined our list of partners to sponsor Sligo-based or born writers, including graduates of the ATU degree in Creative Writing - Sligo writers, apply for the National Mentoring Programme below 🖋️👇

Apply! I was awarded a mentorship under this scheme last year and it is a truly fantastic opportunity. I’ll always be grateful for it and for the insights of my brilliant mentor.

Opportunity for #Sligo writers, born or based!! Literature mentoring is available to emerging or early career creative writers of prose, poetry or children's literature, generously supported by Sligo County Council arts office.

Calling all Poets. Did you know our National Mentoring Programme is open for Poetry applications as well? 🖊️ The March 2nd deadline is fast approaching so make sure to get your applications in ASAP! ⏰⏰ #NotJustProse #IrishPoetry 🔗irishwriterscentre.ie/opportunities/…

2 days left to apply... Poets, children's writers, YA, fiction and non-fiction writers can apply. Emerging and published authors can apply. Genre, commercial and literary writers can apply. Successful applicants choose their mentors. Details @ irishwriterscentre.ie/opportunities/…

Deadline: midnight tomorrow!

37 new writers supported this year, in addition to the 150+ National Mentoring Programme alumni that have received mentoring since the initiative began in 2017. Good going.

Good morning to writers in Ireland and abroad 👋 Our 2023 Script Submission Window is now OPEN Please send us your scripts, we'd love to read them! Here's everything you need to know: bit.ly/3v3Sl9s

Calling all Literary Producers! Bring your insights, bring your questions, for this facilitated group discussion amongst professionals creating literary events, happening next month at #DBF23 🎟️➡️ bit.ly/49mVxzx

📣Applications are now open for #NationalMentoringProgramme 2024! Calling writers living on the island of Ireland! Receive sustained mentoring from an acclaimed Irish writer. Supported by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon and 20 county/arts offices and orgs! Apply here: irishwriterscentre.ie/national-mento…

Writers living in South Dublin (Tallaght, Rathfarnham, Lucan, Clondalkin, Rathcoole, etc) This is for you!! Bursaries of upto €3,000 available.

Announcing the 2024 John Broderick Residency 📣 €16,500 will be granted to a selected professional writer for a 10-week period beginning in September 2024. The Residency is open to all #writers The deadline for applications is Wednesday 17 April. westmeathculture.ie/.../john-brode…

🎉We have an exciting announcement... 39 writers have been awarded a place on the  Irish Writers Centre #NationalMentoringProgramme 2024! Each writer will receive literary mentoring from an acclaimed Irish writer of their choice. Read more 🔗irishwriterscentre.ie/irish-writers-…

Prose and poetry workshops with Patrick Holloway and Jessica Traynor Sunday 21 July @ the Journals Fleadh in Rathmullan, part of the Earagail Arts Festival A steal at €10 each! Book here: eaf.ie/the-journals-f…

Writers, amongst other artists/artist teams, are invited to apply for... 5 public art commissions available from Kilkenny Arts Office, ranging in value from €40,000 – €115,000. Deadline for applications is 5 Sept. Plenty of time to get thinking... kilkennyartsoffice.ie/public-art-cal…

You are heartily and verily invited to the launch of HOLY SHOW's exhibition. Friday 1st November MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland , 6–9pm Find out more here: moli.ie/exhibitions/ho… And free booking here: moli.ie/events/first-f…