Too busy writing (not writing!) to keep up with writer-specific news and events? It’s okay, we’ve done it for you. From funding deadlines, broadcaster submissions and the latest commissions, to who’s hiring and when we’re meeting-up next? If it’s happening in the writerverse, we’ll make sure you know about it.
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21.01.2026
Cork International Film Festival Call Out
Champions new voices alongside established talent, celebrating excellence in filmmaking.
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21.01.2026
Bloomsday Film Festival Open for Submissions for 2026
A celebration of cinema, literature and artistic innovation.
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21.01.2026
Catalyst Short Screenplay Award 2026
Submit your short screenplay to the Catalyst Short Screenplay Award 2026 and be considered to take part in the Catalyst Screenwriting Lab in Limerick City.
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21.01.2026
Box of Tricks Programme for New Playwrights
The Abbey Theatre’s Box of Tricks returns with an eight-week skills development programme for new playwrights in 2026,
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21.01.2026
2026 IFTA Script Nominations
WGI would like to congratulate all the talented writers who were amongst the nominations for this year’s IFTA Awards.
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21.01.2026
Lir Academy MFA & Bursaries in Playwriting
The Lir Academy’s MFA programme in Playwriting is currently accepting applications for autumn 2026.
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21.01.2026
Human Artistry Campaign – Stealing Isn’t Innovation
Promoting the message that AI systems should not be trained on unlicensed materials.
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21.01.2026
Arts Council Bursary Award
Supports individual artists to develop their artistic practice
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21.01.2026
Arts Council Touring of Work Scheme
Supports the touring of work across Ireland by individual artists and organisations.
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