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Applications open for Irish Writers Centre/Cúirt Young Writer Delegates 2024

Irish Writers Centre/Cúirt Young Writer Delegates Programme 2024 is now open for applications

Applications are now open for The Irish Writers Centre/Cúirt Young Writer Delegates programme 2024. Applications are invited from writers aged 18-26 to apply for this extraordinary opportunity to attend and contribute to Cúirt International Festival of Literature 2024.

This programme is open to writers aged 18-26 living anywhere on the island of Ireland with a strong interest in writing, reading, and an ambition to connect with and contribute to the Irish literary scene. To be eligible for this programme, it is not essential for applicants to have been published.

The Young Writer Delegates will spend five days at the festival (April 24 2024 to April 28 2024) where they will receive mentoring from local writer Alan McMonagle, free tickets to all festival events, the opportunity to read their work at a public showcase as part of the festival programme, and free accommodation at The House Hotel, Galway.

To apply you will need to submit a short cover letter, a CV, and two differing samples of work. For full terms and conditions, please see here.

The deadline for applications is January 31, 2024.