Cecil Day Lewis Literary Awards Presentations 2013
Annual literary awards presentation.
Athy Heritage Centre MuseumAthy
Event Details
- Thu 23 May 2013
- 7.30pm
- Venue Details
Athy Heritage Centre Museum
Shackleton Museum
Town Hall, Emily Square
Athy
Categories include Short Story, Poetry and One Act Play.
Competition is for all primary and secondary schools in County Kildare.
The competition, organised by Athy Heritage Centre-Museum, celebrates the connection between the celebrated poet and the South Kildare area. C.D Lewis was Professor of Poetry at Oxford from 1951-1956. A talented and humorous man, he wrote in An Italian Visit, parodies on poets ranging from Hardy to Dylan Thomas. His autobiography was published in 1960 and in 1966, he was awarded Poet Laureate.
Trophies, Book tokens and Certificates are given to 1st ,2nd & 3rd in each category. We also award Highly Commended certificates.
Supported by Kildare Local Authorities.
Event Contact Details
Please use the contact details below if they differ from the venue contact details.
- Contact: Athy Heritage Centre Museum
- Tel: 059 8633075
