Poetry Ireland — Education Competitions (Hub)

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Writing

Ireland

Competition Overview

Eligible ages: 12 - 18

School level: Post-primary students (competition-specific rules vary)

Competition stages: Hub page listing multiple education competitions

Registration method: School or Individual

Fee: Unknown

Online / in-person: Hybrid

Registration open: Unknown

Registration deadline: 20 Oct 2025

Registration closed

Competition date start: Unknown

Competition date end: Unknown

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Suitable level: Intermediate Level

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Output: Short task

Preparation: Light preparation

Selection process: Judged or shortlisted

Recognition: Participation experience

4 evaluation dimensions have source-backed automatic scores; 0 dimensions need conflict review.

Last evaluated: 10 Jun 2026

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Poetry Aloud runs from September to December.

Last checked at: 2 Jul 2026

Verification status: Verified

The three categories are:
Junior: 1st and 2nd year from Republic of Ireland and years 8, 9 and 10 from Northern Ireland
Intermediate: 3rd and 4th year from Republic of Ireland and years 11 and 12 from Northern Ireland
Senior: 5th and 6th year from Republic of Ireland and upper and lower 6th years from Northern Ireland