Cecil Day Lewis Competition call

Entries are invited from all primary and secondary schools in County Kildare to enter the Annual Cecil Day Lewis Literary Awards.

The competition  consists of students entering under the various sections—Short Story, Poetry and One Act Play for secondary schools. 

Students can submit one entry under each section if they wish. The competition, organised by Athy Heritage Centre-Museum, celebrates the connection between the celebrated poet and the South Kildare area.

C.D Lewis was Professor of Poetry at Oxford from 1951-1956. A talented and humorous man, he wrote in An Italian Visit, parodies on poets ranging from Hardy to Dylan Thomas. His autobiography was published in 1960 and in 1966, he was awarded Poet Laureate.
Trophies, Book tokens and Certificates are given to 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each category. We also award Highly Commended certificates.

Closing date for entry no later than Friday 19th April 2013. This years award ceremony which will take place Thursday evening  23rd May 2013.

Entry forms can be downloaded from the website, or contact Athy Heritage Centre-Museum, Emily Square, Athy, Co Kildare. Phone 059 8633075.