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Anthology Poetry Competition 2026

Closing date: Sat 31 Oct 2026

The Anthology Poetry Competition 2026 is now open for poets all over the world.

Poems must be previously unpublished, written in the English language, and should not exceed 40 lines. There is no restriction on theme or style.

The first place winner will receive a €1,000 cash prize and the chance to see their work published in a future issue of Anthology. The second prize winner will receive a cash prize of €250. The third prize winner will receive a cash prize of €150.

Judge: Dr Rachael Hegarty

Find out more about Anthology Poetry Competition 2026
Entry fee: Very Early Bird Fee – €12: December 2025 – January 2026 | Early Bird Fee – €15: February – June 2026 | Standard Fee – €18: July – Oct 2026
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