Strokestown International Poetry FestivalAbout this OrganizationThe Strokestown International Poetry Festival was founded in 1999. It takes place annually on the first weekend of May, in Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. The weekend provides a world-renowned forum for excellence in poetry. Strokestown is famous for the large audiences that attend all readings and allied to the welcome, the friendliness and the scenery, the weekend is an unforgettable experience and a thrilling immersion in contemporary poetry. ‘Our mission is to showcase contemporary poetry, local, national and international, foster the development of emerging writers and consolidate poetry in local cultural life bringing it to the widest possible audience’.Country: IrelandEstablished in: 1999Publishing ProjectsThis organization accepts submissions for the following active projects:Sorry, no active projects were found.These inactive listings for projects were found: Percy French Prize for Witty Verse ON HIATUS Charges fees for all submissionsStrokestown International Poetry Prize DNQ Charges fees for all submissions 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