Southword Editor's Poetry Award A project of Southword (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 €24 (above average for contests). The editors may not respond to all submissions. After waiting a reasonable amount of time, assume your submission will not be accepted. Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of Southword. 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 Southword Editor's Poetry Award's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. Poetry Open Fee-based Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 30 September 2026* (approx. 15 days from now).2Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: EUR €1,000 first place prize.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.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 Support this Publisher: Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Southword Editor's Poetry Award 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 related projects Accuracy We have received 3 reports from 3 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 29 min | 93.7 mean avg | 100.0 median | 152 max days (61.7 std dev) Other Information The editors may not respond to all submissions. After waiting a reasonable amount of time, assume your submission will not be accepted. The most common submission fee paid: EUR €24.00. Most recent response reported was received on 22 May 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 23 Apr 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:18 UTC (less than a minute 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 ProjectsFool for Poetry International Chapbook Competition Charges fees for all submissionsThe 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 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: 28 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