Listowel Writers’ Week has revealed an increase to the prize money for the Pigott Poetry Prize.
The annual literary festival in Listowel, County Kerry, celebrates Irish literature, poetry, and storytelling, drawing participants and audiences from across Ireland and beyond.
This enhancement to the award aims to further recognise emerging and established poets, boosting the event’s prestige and appeal. The festival, a key part of Kerry’s cultural calendar, supports heritage preservation through literature while encouraging tourism during its programme of readings, workshops, and performances. The change is expected to heighten interest in the longstanding event.
