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Opportunity: Writers in Schools Scheme
The Writers in Schools Scheme part-funds visits by writers and storytellers to primary and post-primary schools throughout the island of Ireland. It is funded by the Arts Council and managed and administered by Poetry Ireland. It was established in 1977 and has given over 500,000 children an opportunity to engage with writers, sparking creativity and fostering an appreciation of language, regardless of school location or size.
24/8/2026
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Applications open for Raising Voices Fellowship 2026
The Raising Voices Fellowship is inviting aspiring writers and/or illustrators who make work for children and young adults to apply for their fully-funded, career-altering programme in 2026
14/1/2026
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Opportunity for writers: Cork County Council Writers Block
Cork County Council Library and Arts Service invites applications from writers for its new programme: Writers Block.
8/12/2025
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Children’s Books Ireland: Junior Juries’ Programme
Children’s Books Ireland are delighted to announce the 2026 Junior Juries’ scheme – part of the KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards – is now open for registration
8/12/2025
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Arts Council Writer in Residence / Fellowship Scheme 2026
Applications are now open for the Arts Council Writer in Residence / Fellowship 2026, offered at a number of partner Irish universities
29/9/2025
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