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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 2d

The Basic Income for the Arts scheme will be put on a permanent footing in the Budget tomorrow

Budget 2026: Basic income for artists to become permanent

The Basic Income for the Arts scheme will be put on a permanent footing in the Budget tomorrow.

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Magma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 2d

MAGMA POETRY COMPETITION 2025/26 is now open for entries in both categories:
The Judge’s Prize – poems of 11 to 50 lines
The Editors’ Prize – poems of up to 10 lines
Deadline 31 January 2026
This year's judge is Rishi Dastidar @betarish.bsky.social
Good luck!
magmapoetry.com/competition/

Magma Poetry Competition - Magma Poetry

MAGMA POETRY COMPETITION 2025/26 MAGMA POETRY COMPETITION 2025/26 is now open for entries in both categories The Judge’s Prize – poems of 11 to 50 lines The Editors’ Prize – poems of up to 10 lines De...

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Irish Literary Times @irishlittimes.bsky.social · 2d

Via Sarah Clancy's partner Anne Mulhall:

"Friends I am so happy to tell you that Sarah and all the Irish flotilla heroes are in the air flying to Athens and will all be on flights home to Dublin tonight or tomorrow.
Sarah will be arriving into Dublin airport at 11pm tonight."

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Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann @irishpen.bsky.social · 6d

Please read and reshare our statement on the Global Sumud Flotilla. We at Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann offer solidarity in this time of crisis.

irishpen.com/2025/10/02/g...

Global Sumud Flotilla Statement - Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann

2 October August 2025 Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann is gravely concerned about the abduction of poet Sarah Clancy, one of several Irish citizens taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla. The flotilla was ...

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Angela T. Carr @angelatcarrpoetry.bsky.social · 3d

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Angela T. Carr @angelatcarrpoetry.bsky.social · 4d

Over 160 calls for literary competitions & submissions including poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, art, photography, & more - contests, literary journals, residencies, bursaries etc - open or with deadlines in October 2025. Please share & best of luck!
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Angela T. Carr @angelatcarrpoetry.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks, Colm 🌟

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Angela T. Carr @angelatcarrpoetry.bsky.social · 21d

Need help editing & honing your poems for publication? Wordbox 8-week online Poetry Workshop Groups return in October for emerging writers to read, discuss & receive feedback on their work. Max. 5 per group - day/eve/w'end sessions. Book here: www.thisiswordbox.com/creative-wri...

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Angela T. Carr @angelatcarrpoetry.bsky.social · 21d

New for Autumn, Ice & Fire | 30 Days of Writing the Norse Myths, draws on 1000 year old tales of honour, courage, magic & mischief. Together we'll take inspiration from the enduring cycles of Nature, & discover resilience in times of destruction & renewal. thisiswordbox.com

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Angela T. Carr @angelatcarrpoetry.bsky.social · 27d

Over 150 calls for literary competitions & submissions including poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, art, photography, & more - contests, literary journals, residencies, bursaries etc - open or with deadlines in September 2025. Please share & best of luck!

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Angela T. Carr @angelatcarrpoetry.bsky.social · Aug 22

Thanks, Mark 🌟

Angela T. Carr @angelatcarrpoetry.bsky.social · Aug 22

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Angela T. Carr @angelatcarrpoetry.bsky.social · Aug 22

If you find this list useful, please consider making a donation to my GoFundMe campaign to avoid homelessness in 2025: www.gofundme.com/manage/help-...

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Angela T. Carr @angelatcarrpoetry.bsky.social · Aug 22

🚨 End of Month Submissions Alert! 30 journals, competitions, publishers and residencies all with deadlines by 1 September - poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, visual art & more. Don't miss out! www.thisiswordbox.com/wordbox-blog...

Writing & Poetry Competitions, Submission & Opportunities in August 2025 — WORDBOX

Over 150 calls for literary competitions and submissions including poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, art, photography, and more - contests, literary journals, residencies, bursaries etc - open or ...

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Angela T. Carr @angelatcarrpoetry.bsky.social · Aug 15

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Angela T. Carr @angelatcarrpoetry.bsky.social · Aug 13

Mid-August submission deadlines alert! 44 literary journals, competitions, publishers and residencies all with deadlines by 1 Sept, 14 of which are closing over the next week. Don't miss out! www.thisiswordbox.com/wordbox-blog...

Writing & Poetry Competitions, Submission & Opportunities in August 2025 — WORDBOX

Over 150 calls for literary competitions and submissions including poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, art, photography, and more - contests, literary journals, residencies, bursaries etc - open or ...

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Pascale Petit 🌿🐅🌱🐆🌿🦜 @pascalepetit.bsky.social · Aug 3

The emotionally precarious life of a poet… @writersandartists.bsky.social have released an excerpt from my essay in their 2026 edition: ‘Perseverance in Getting Poetry Published’ www.writersandartists.co.uk/advice/perse...

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Angela T. Carr @angelatcarrpoetry.bsky.social · Aug 1

It's here! Over 150 calls for literary competitions & submissions incl. poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, art, photography & more - contests, literary journals, residencies, bursaries etc - open or with deadlines in August 2025. Good luck & pls share.

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Angela T. Carr @angelatcarrpoetry.bsky.social · Jul 28

Thank you, Anne-Marie - I appreciate the solidarity 🌟

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Angela T. Carr @angelatcarrpoetry.bsky.social · Jul 28

Caught in a nightmare of a financial scandal, I'm facing the loss of my home. I'm desperate for a fresh start and need your support. I'm almost at my target, and every little bit counts—please consider sharing and/or donating. Thank you. www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-av...

Donate to Help Me Move On From Tracker Mortgage Scandal Nightmare, organized by Angela Carr

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Angela T. Carr @angelatcarrpoetry.bsky.social · Jul 25

1 week, 45 Literary Deadlines. What are you waiting for?
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Poetry & Writing Competitions & Submissions - July 2025 — WORDBOX

Over 160 calls for literary competitions and submissions including poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, art, photography, and more - contests, literary journals, residencies, bursaries etc - open or ...

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Angela T. Carr @angelatcarrpoetry.bsky.social · Jul 20

After years of fighting a financial injustice, I'm now facing the loss of my home. Your support can help me reclaim my life and find some stability. Every penny counts and I'm 80% of the way there - please share and donate if you can. www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-av...

Donate to Help Me Move On From Tracker Mortgage Scandal Nightmare, organized by Angela Carr

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Angela T. Carr @angelatcarrpoetry.bsky.social · Jul 18

Thank you, Rosanna 🌟

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Angela T. Carr @angelatcarrpoetry.bsky.social · Jul 16

Thank you, Tania 🌟

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Angela T. Carr @angelatcarrpoetry.bsky.social · Jul 16

Thank you, Kym 🌟

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