Fighting Words

14/10/2026

New Narratives: an exciting new cross-border playwriting programme for young people aged 15–18 in Dublin, Belfast and Cork!

This amazing new programme kicks off in December 2026 and will finish in May 2027.

And it's 100% FREE!

What's in it for you?
• Workshops with experienced playwrights
• The chance to meet like-minded people
• An overnight trip for all participants
• A FREE trip to the theatre
• YOUR PLAY staged by actors and a director!
Want to be a part of it? Contact us at [email protected] for more information!

New Narratives is supported by Creative Ireland and is a collaboration between Fighting Words, Graffiti Theatre Company and Fighting Words NI

13/10/2026

Fógra do scríbhneoirí óga sna meánscoileanna ar fud na hÉireann! D’fhéadfadh do chuid scríbhneoireachta a bheith foilsithe ar fud na tíre i bhforlíonadh Fighting Words 2027 in The Irish Times.

Gach bliain, tagann Fighting Words agus le chéile chun an scríbhneoireacht nua is cruthaithí agus is spreagúla ó dhaoine óga ar fud na hÉireann a chur i láthair.
Táimid ag glacadh le hiarratais go hoifigiúil anois d’fhorlíonadh 2027. Mar sin, má tá scéal nó dán agat atá réidh le roinnt, seo do sheans é a fheiceáil i gcló!

👉 Faigh na sonraí iomlána maidir le hiarratais agus na treoirlínte anseo: https://www.fightingwords.ie/news/fighting-words-2027-supplement-irish-times-call-submissions-young-people

Roinn le dalta cruthaitheach nó le múinteoir ar cheart dóibh é seo a fheiceáil!

Is é Dé hAoine, an 13 Samhain an spriocdháta d’iarratais.

13/10/2026

Attention all secondary school students! Your writing could be published nationwide in the Fighting Words 2027 supplement in The Irish Times.

Every year, Fighting Words teams up with The Irish Times to showcase the most exciting new writing by young people from all over Ireland.
We are officially inviting submissions for the 2027 supplement, so if you have a story or poem ready to share, now is your chance to get published!

👉 Find full submission details and guidelines here: https://www.fightingwords.ie/news/fighting-words-2027-supplement-irish-times-call-submissions-young-people

Tag a creative student or teacher in the comments below who needs to see this!
Deadline for submission is Friday, 13 November

Supported by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

09/10/2026

Following the massive success of our summer camp in August, we are thrilled to announce our brand new October Midterm Camp for LGBTQIA+ Teens at Pearse Street Library!

Looking for an engaging, fun and welcoming activity over the midterm break? During this four-day camp, participants will explore various forms of writing and creative practices. We have an exciting museum tour lined up, inspiring guest speakers dropping by and plenty of space for teens to express themselves and connect with peers.

📩 How to Register:
Spaces are limited! For more information or to secure a spot for your child, please email [email protected].

⏰ Registration Deadline: Friday, 16th October at 5:00pm.

This event is supported by Dublin UNESCO City of Literature

Dublin City of Literature

08/10/2026

Do you know a young writer looking for an opportunity to share their creative work? Story Slam is it!

The next Story Slam open mic event is part of the Dublin Book Festival at the Royal Irish Academy of Music on Saturday, 7 November.

Info here ➡️ https://www.fightingwords.ie/news/story-slam-open-mic-session-teens-returns-dublin-book-festival

Story Slam will take place at the Dublin Book Festival on Saturday, 7 November. The event will again be hosted by the wonderful Dave Rudden

Writers aged 13 to 18 can share their stories, poems, and songs with an audience including other writers, family, and friends.

Royal Irish Academy of Music, Westland Row, Dublin 2
Saturday 7 November 2026
16:30 to 18:15

Sign up using the link in our bio and send us your creative work!

Email us at [email protected]

08/10/2026

Get YOUR tickets now to see amazing new writing talent at Dublin Book Festival on Saturday, 7 November with MC Dave Rudden!

Link below!

We are thrilled to see the return of the Fighting Words Story Slam event at Dublin Book Festival. Last year’s event was so much fun, high energy and jam-packed with talent! Can it be matched this year? We think so. With MC extraordinaire Dave Rudden at the helm, you know it’s going to be great.

Book your spot now to join us, all info at the link in comments (separate booking for audience members and performers aged 13 - 18 who are ready to take to the stage and grab that mic! 🎤✨)

01/10/2026

Important Notice! Scams using our name operating in Dublin.

Unauthorised individuals in the Finglas area are going door to door and claiming to raise funds on behalf of Fighting Words from local businesses.

Fighting Words does not fundraise in this manner.

If you or your business are approached by someone with a letter claiming to represent us, please do not give money to this person and contact us on [email protected].

Gardaí have been notified about these activities.
Thank you.

24/09/2026

Do you like to draw? Enjoy working with kids? Are you based in Dublin?

The Fighting Words team is looking for volunteers to bring children's stories to life at our free primary school workshops.

This is a flexible, fun, and rewarding opportunity.

For more information email [email protected]

You can also learn more about volunteering with Fighting Words at the link in our bio.

24/09/2026

Fighting Words was pleased to support the 'Our Special Day' book project with Tosú and Shelton Abbey. Developed by writers at Shelton Abbey, the book helps fathers in prison maintain strong relationships with their children. Presented in a creative, child-centred format, it follows a child's first visit to their father after his sentencing.

Thank you to the brilliant team who supported the writers: Shane Hegarty, Colm Quearney, Una Ward, Kenny Doyle, Neala Murphy, Iryna Avalishvili, Lorcan Brenna and Rosa Devine.

22/09/2026

Do you like to draw? Enjoy working with kids? Are you based in Limerick?

The Fighting Words Limerick team is looking for volunteers to bring children's stories to life at our free primary school workshops.

This is a flexible, fun, and rewarding opportunity.

For more information email [email protected]

You can also learn more about volunteering with Fighting Words at the link in our bio.