The Moth Nature Writing Prize
Closing date: 30 September 2026
The Moth Nature Writing Prize is now open for submissions of unpublished poems that explore the natural world.
Submissions are welcome from poets aged 16 and over from anywhere in the world.
The winning poets will receive cash prizes of €250 (3rd), €500 (2nd), and €1,000 plus a week at The Moth Retreat in rural Ireland. The winning pieces will also be published in The Irish Times online.
Judge: Sean Borodale
