The 2026 Strokestown International Poetry Competition shortlist has been announced, with five poets in contention for the prize.
The 2026 shortlist for the Strokestown International Poetry Competition has been revealed, with five poets in contention for the prize.
The shortlisted poets are Amy Barry, Marian Brannigan, Catherine Ann Cullen, Conor McAnally and Tom Noone.
The winner will be announced during the Strokestown International Poetry Festival on May 3, 2026. The festival runs from May 1 to May 3 at Strokestown Park House in Co Roscommon.
Shortlist
- Amy Barry
- Marian Brannigan
- Catherine Ann Cullen
- Conor McAnally
- Tom Noone
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