The Arts Office, Waterford City & County Council is pleased to announce that entries are now being accepted for the Waterford Poetry Prize 2025.
The Waterford Poetry Prize is open to all writers currently living on the island of Ireland. This prize has emerged from the influence of the late Waterford writer Seán Dunne whose poetry continues to inspire.
The winners of the Waterford Poetry Prize 2025 will be announced at the closing event of the Waterford Writers Weekend on Sunday 26th October 2025. This year the Arts Office is pleased to welcome the poet, essayist and librettist, Jessica Traynor as adjudicator.
There is no age limit and no entry fee for the Waterford Poetry Prize 2025. The first prize is €500 plus attendance at a writing course under the auspices of the Molly Keane Writers Retreat, Ardmore. Second prize is €400 and third prize is €300.
The closing date for receipt of entries is Friday 15th August 2025 at 12 noon.
Online entries only will be accepted on the Waterford Submit link https://submit.link/3Qv or via this QR code:

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