Wild Atlantic Words Short Story Competition

The Wild Atlantic Words Short Story Competition is jointly sponsored by Bridge St bar and Mayo Books Press, with a first prize of €500, and second prize of €250. A reading and prize-giving ceremony will take place during the 10th annual Wild Atlantic Words festival this October.

Founded in 2016, the Wild Atlantic Words festival takes place every autumn in Castlebar, County Mayo. This year’s festival will run from Monday, October 6th to Sunday, October 12th and will once again see the welcome return of the Wild Atlantic Words Festival Dome at Bridge Lane in the town centre.

The Wild Atlantic Words festival was created to provide a platform for all literary activities celebrating the connection between the rugged Atlantic coast and the inspiration it provides for the creation of stories which help us to make sense of the world and each other. Previous guests have included former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson, plus a host of acclaimed national and international authors, including Sally Rooney, Katriona O’Sullivan, Donal Ryan, Billy Keane, Professor Diarmaid Ferriter, Dominic Price, Maureen Gaffney, Paul Brady, Michael O’Connor, John Healy and many, many more.

The closing date for entries is Thursday, July 31 at 5pm.

Award-winning novelist Eimear McBride has been named as judge of this year’s Wild Atlantic Words short story competition.

Is this competition legit?YES! – Based on our research this event is legitimate and the organizer is well established. However, as with any event, please remember to do your own research before submitting your work.

FAQ
If you are curious how writing competitions work, or it’s your first time entering one, we recommend reading our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page first.

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