v     Winning entries may be published in the Association's magazine The Journal  and its website. The prize money will be deemed to include a fee for publication. Copyright remains with the author.  

v     Entries must be the entrant's original work, not previously published, broadcast or awarded a literary prize.

v     Work submitted must be a copy of the original work (the original should be retained by the entrant). Entries will not be returned.  

v     The work must be in ENGLISH. The Macquarie Dictionary is the spelling standard

v     The work must be typed, double spaced, on one side only of A4 with 2cm margins.

v     Each page is to be numbered, bear the title of the entry and be stapled together at the top left – hand corner only. The real name of the entrant must NOT appear on the manuscript.

v     A PEN NAME MUST BE USED.

v     A completed entry form must accompany each entry.

v     The Judges' decision will be final. Any attempt to communicate with a Judge will result in disqualification.

v     There is no limit to the number of entries, but each one must be accompanied by a fee of $10, which will be donated in its entirely to a charity.

v     Entries should be posted to

Writers' Prize, Australian Irish Heritage Association PO Box 1583 Subiaco WA 6904

v     Late entries will not be considered.  

v     The competition is open to all Australian women.

v     Competitors wishing a list of prize winners should enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope, or visit our web site at www.irishheritage.net.