Call for submissions to Kilkenny Poetry Broadsheet Issue 2025

Kilkenny County Council Arts Office has announced the annual call for submissions for the 25th issue of the Kilkenny Poetry Broadsheet.

This year is special as the event celebrates 25 years of publications. To mark this milestone, the broadsheet will feature 25 poems, one for each year of publication. The Arts Office is busily planning an exciting launch to highlight the rich history and vibrant future of poetry in Kilkenny.

Kilkenny-based poets are invited to submit their poems for consideration. The aim of the publication is to give Kilkenny writers, born or based in Kilkenny, a platform for their work.

Enda Wyley has been announced as this year’s editor. Ms Wyley has published six collections of poetry with Dedalus Press: The Painter on his Bike (2019) Borrowed Space, New and Selected Poems, (2014), To Wake to This, (2009), Poems for Breakfast, ( 2004 ), Socrates in the Garden, (1998) and Eating Baby Jesus, (1993). A seventh collection is due in 2025. Awards include the Vincent Buckley Poetry Prize, Melbourne University and a Reading Association of Ireland Award.

Last year, over 60 writers answered the call for submissions, sending in 110 poems for consideration. Thirteen poems were selected by Editor James Harpur for publication, and a further seven poets were shortlisted.
Following publication, the Broadsheet is available free throughout the city and county via the library branches and other venues. Poems will pop up in surprise locations within the city to celebrate 25 years.

The closing date for receipt of submissions is no later than 4pm on Friday, March 28. For details on how to submit work to the Kilkenny Poetry Broadsheet visit the Kilkenny Arts Office website.

The Arts Office has organised with Broadsheet editor Enda Wyley to run a special full-day workshop prior to the poetry submission deadline. Content for the day will include encountering work by established poets, the value of enjoying poetry, prompts into writing, the power of imagery, poetry and form, the sonic and visual power of poetry, how to edit and improve a poem, and how to remain focused.

Full Day Workshop: Poetry, A Celebration

Date: Saturday 8th March 

Time: 10.00am - 4.30pm 

Location: Butler House, Kilkenny

Bookings: Email: deirdre.southey@kilkennycoco.ie or phone 056-7794547

Deadline for bookings: Monday 3rd March

Cost: €15 

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