Saturday, May 14, 2011

Boyne Writers' Group/Jonathan Swift Competition

Competition for satirical work (prose or poetry)

The Boyne Writers' Group in conjunction with The Trim Swift Festival are holding a poetry or prose competition in commemoration of Jonathan Swift, the closing date for which is fast approaching, (Tuesday, 7th June, 2011) The theme of this year's competition is "Travels Into Several Remote Nations Of The World: Ireland 2011" and the full details of the competition can be had by clicking on the link to the Boyne Writers over on the right. The festival itself runs from Thursday the 30th June to Sunday the 3rd July in Trim County Meath and more information can be had at http://www.trimswiftfestival.com/ . So still time to get the pen out and get writing. The entry fee is €7 Euro per item and the prose length is between 600 and 800 words, poetry 30 lines to 100 lines. Entries should be sent to Boyne Writers' Group, c/o Paddy Smith , 25 Saintjohns, Trim Co. Meath, Ireland or emailed to swift@boynewriters.com but check for the full details on the Boyne Writers website. And good luck!

Photo: Jonathan Swift/Google Images.

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