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Cork based non-profit arts organisation promoting Irish and international literature since 1993.
Website: https://munsterlit.ie/
@munsterlitcentre.bsky.socialOur new podcast episode is out today with Stephen Sexton munsterlit.ie/southword-po...
The Southword poem at the end of the episode is ‘Biophoton’ by Andrew Gebhardt, which received third prize in the Gregory O’Donoghue International Poetry Competition.
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@munsterlitcentre.bsky.socialUnfortunately, Bret Anthony Johnston is unable to attend as previously advertised.
However, we are happy to say that John Patrick McHugh will now be reading alongside Marie-Helene Bertino at 9pm in the Cork Arts Theatre. We look forward to welcoming him to Cork
#corkevents #festival
@munsterlitcentre.bsky.socialDate for the diary:
@munsterlitcentre.bsky.socialAnother great workshop with David McLoghlin
Creative Non Fiction
8 Weeks on line starting 29th October
Places are limited so for all the details and how to book your place go to our website www.munsterlit.ie or via the link in our website
#creativewriting #writingworkshops
@munsterlitcentre.bsky.socialIt’s all happening in Cork next week.
The Cork International Short Story Festival takes place from 14 - 17 October.
All the programme information, tickets and venue details can be found on our website www.munsterlit.ie or through the link in our bio
#corkevents #shortstoryfestival #writers
@niamhmaccabe.bsky.socialReposted by @munsterlitcentre.bsky.socialLooking forward to the chats with Louise Hegarty and moderator Laura Casssidy at Cork International Short Story Festival on 15th October, SO, about to dive into Louise's latest collection in anticipation of said chats 👁 @munsterlitcentre.bsky.social
@munsterlitcentre.bsky.socialLimerick Writers’ Centre announced the winner of the Gerald Griffin Competition for First Adult Fiction 2026. Joan Cronin, a Kerry-born writer now living in East Cork, was named the winner for her novel A Haircut in September. The announcement was made by guest external judge Vivienne McKechnie
@munsterlitcentre.bsky.socialDefinite date for the diary next month: Three Pillars Press has announced the publication of its first two poetry pamphlets Both pamphlets will be launched as part of the Dromineer-Nenagh Literary Festival on October 9 @ 6-7pm by Eleanor Hooker @BillyFenton7 @3pillarspress
@munsterlitcentre.bsky.socialReally looking forward to seeing you there!
@munsterlitcentre.bsky.socialOur latest Podcast episode is now available to listen to and features Jericho Brown. It also includes ‘The Last Ice Pop’ by Patrick Wright from Southword issue 49.
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@munsterlitcentre.bsky.socialDelighted to announce the winner of this year’s Sean O’Faolain competition is Martin Jackson. Many congratulations to him and all the winners. A full list of the results of the competition is on our website - munsterlit.ie/o-faolain-sh...
#writing #shortstories #writingcompetitions
@munsterlitcentre.bsky.socialA fantastic opportunity:
The winners of the Paul McVeigh Residency get to spend a week writing in West Cork and have mentoring sessions. Also career advice from Anna Burtt, membership with Writing.ie and a copy of Writers' & Artists' Yearbook.
Go to - paulmcveighresidencies.com/west-cork-re...
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