DCU Library Creative Writing Competition Awards 2025
O'Reilly Library, DCU Glasnevin Campus
Join us on Tuesday 20th May at 6pm to hear the shortlisted creative writing entries submitted by members of adult reading and writing schemes across North Dublin. This year's awards ceremony will take place in O'Reilly Library, on DCU's Glasnevin Campus.
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The awards night is always a special evening where we recognise the achievements of our finalists and of their tutors and we celebrate everyone who takes part in the competition. It is one of the highlights of the year for DCU Library staff, who participate in the judging and organising of the competition.
The overall winner will be announced by our guest speaker on the night, Sarah Gilmartin. Sarah Gilmartin is an Irish writer and arts journalist. She has published two critically-acclaimed novels Dinner Party (2021) and Service (2023) and she is the 2025 DCU English Language Writer in Residence.
Creative Writing Competition Winners 2024
The Creative Writing Competition has been running in DCU Library since 1999. Read some of the winning competition entries we have received over the years and discover the talent of our local writers.
Admission to the awards night is free and everyone is welcome to attend. Please register your details using the form below to confirm your attendance.
Photos and videos will be recorded at the awards ceremony. Please view our data retention policies regarding recordings taken at library events. By registering for the event you are also accepting the terms stated in this policy. Please contact libraryevents@dcu.ie if you have any queries.