Fool for Poetry International Chapbook Competition A project of Munster Literature Centre (see other related projects). About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is EUR €25 (above average for contests). Important: At least one of the two winners will be a debutante (with no chapbook or book published previously). Country of Publication Ireland Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Fool for Poetry International Chapbook Competition's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 June 2027* (approx. 258 days from now) through 31 August 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Poetry Chapbook: 16 - 24 pages.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + Unknown royalties Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro advance. Unknown royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: EUR €1,000 for first place.Submissions:Methods: Email. Postal. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @munsterlitcentre.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @munsterliteraturecentre For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Fool for Poetry International Chapbook Competition Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 3 reports from 2 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 87 min | 92.7 mean avg | 94.0 median | 97 max days (418.2 std dev) Pending 3 responses are pending (15 min | 44.0 mean avg | 55.0 median | 62 max days waiting | 206.5 std dev) from 3 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission fee paid: EUR €25.00. Most recent response reported was received on 29 Nov 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 29 Aug 2025. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 08:47 UTC (30 minutes ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsThe Gregory O'Donoghue International Poetry Prize Charges fees for all submissionsThe Seán Ó Faoláin Short Story Competition Charges fees for all submissionsSouthwordSouthword Creative Non-Fiction Award Charges fees for all submissionsSouthword Editor's Poetry Award Charges fees for all submissionsSouthword Fiction Chapbook Competition DNQ Charges fees for all submissions Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 31 Aug 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only