Calling all writers from or resident in Monaghan!
We are delighted to be sponsoring a writer resident in County Monaghan to take part in this exciting programme with the Irish Writers Centre.
The opportunity is available to writers of:
*Fiction
*Creative non-fiction
*Children’s / Young Adult fiction
*Poetry
Full details on eligibility and how to apply can be found on the Irish Writers Centre website.
Apply now https://irishwriterscentre.ie/national-mentoring-programme/
About the programme:
Island-wide initiative pairs emerging writers with leading Irish authors.
Applications for the Irish Writers Centre’s acclaimed National Mentoring Programme (NMP) open on Monday, 1 December at 7am and close on 31 December at 7pm. This highly regarded scheme offers writers across the island of Ireland the opportunity to receive sustained creative and professional support from an established Irish writer of their choosing.
Now entering its ninth year, the programme has played a transformative role in the development of many emerging voices. Past participants include acclaimed authors such as Doireann Ní Ghríofa, Nidhi Zak/Aria Eipe, Fíona Scarlett, Will Keohane and Victoria Kennefick, among many others whose work reflects the rich diversity of contemporary Irish writing.
Mags McLaughlin, CEO of the Irish Writers Centre, added: “We are tremendously proud of the difference the National Mentoring Programme has made to the writing careers of participants. Those who have taken part have grown in confidence, found sounding boards for their ideas, and honed their craft under expert guidance. We are excited to see this year’s applications and to help foster meaningful creative partnerships between mentees and mentors.”
Selected mentees for the 2026 cycle will be announced in March 2026.