Mairtín Crawford Awards: Winners Announcement!
Date: Thursday 04 June 2026
Time: 18.00 - 18.30
Venue: The Crescent
Price: 12.50 Pay What You Decide - Recommended Price £12.50
Book NowThe Judges of the Mairtín Crawford Awards for Short Story and Poetry reveal the winners and placed writers for 2026. Join us for a drink, nibbles and short readings from the Winners.
The Mairtín Crawford Award for Poetry, named in honour of the writer and poet who was a significant figure in Northern Ireland’s Literary Community, is in its 9th year. The 2026 Poetry Judges are Dawn Watson and Kathleen McCracken, with support from Milena Willamson.
The Mairtín Crawford Award for Short Story is in its 8th year. The 2026 Short Story Judges are Lucy Caldwell and Wendy Erskine, with support from Riley Johnston.
Our thanks to the Patron of the Award, Moyra Donaldson.
Our thanks to No Alibis and Hastings Hotels for their support of the Award.
Plan your visit
- We anticipate this event will last approx 1hr. Followed by time for book signings.
- Find out more about The Crescent, including accessible facilities here.
Pay What You Decide
The Crescent is a charity. We pay all Festival artists a Fee and cover related travel and accommodation.Find out more about Pay What you Decide here.
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