THE MAYO NEWS: A grand poetry prize

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The entries will be judged by two established poets, John McAuliffe and Ger Reidy.
Though reared in Kerry and educated at universities in Galway, Southern Illinois and Dublin,  McAuliffe has lived and worked in England since 2002. His fourth book, ‘The Way In’, was published in 2015 by The Gallery Press. Other works include ‘Of All Places’ (2011), a PBS recommendation; ‘Next Door’ (2007); and ‘A Better Life’ (2002), shortlisted for a Forward prize. He co-directs the Centre for New Writing at the University of Manchester, where he teaches poetry and co-edits The Manchester Review. He also writes a monthly poetry column for The Irish Times.