And the winner is: Apres-Match by Cristina Galvin
It is with great pleasure that we can announce that Galwaywoman Cristina Galvin has scooped the €10,000 prize in the Powers Short Story competition.
Her winning story is below and you can read more here
THE FINAL TEN
It was a tough call but the judges have finally whittled down our longlist for the Powers Short Story competition. The following stories and writers have made it onto the shortlist. Congratulations to all ten, one of whom is set to walk away with the €10,000 prize. For now, enjoy reading and next Saturday, May 26th, we’ll publish the winning story in The Irish Times Saturday Magazine. Thanks so much to all who entered (4,200-plus). It’s been fascinating to read so many different takes on the theme of celebrating what truly matters. We hope you enjoyed the experience.
Meanwhile, CLICK HERE to go to our video page where Shane Hegarty and Roisin Ingle, two of this year’s judges, are discussing the entries and what they meant to them.
THE SHORTLIST
The Nest
by Brenda Frawley
The Egg
by Robert Fannin
Chips
by CJ Scuffins
Word Made Flesh
by Orla Gleeson
São Paulo
by Colm Keenan
The Train Back
by Jim Mullarkey
Aprez-Match
by Cristina Galvin
The Devil’s Thumb
by Michele Forbes
Heels
by Declan McCormack
Verbose
by Hugh Hynes
