Entries are invited from County Kildare for the annual Cecil Day Lewis Literary Awards competition. The competition, organised by Athy Heritage Centre-Museum and sponsored by Kildare County Council and Athy Town Council, 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.
Closing date for entries is Friday 23rd May 2008. Entry forms can be downloaded from the website http://www.athyheritagecentre-museum.ie/ or contact Margaret Walsh, Athy Heritage Centre-Museum, Emily Square, Athy, Co. Kildare. Phone 059 8633075
Each winner will be contacted individually and the principal of his/her school will also be contacted. The Award ceremony will take in Mid June
Closing date for entries is Friday 23rd May 2008. Entry forms can be downloaded from the website http://www.athyheritagecentre-museum.ie/ or contact Margaret Walsh, Athy Heritage Centre-Museum, Emily Square, Athy, Co. Kildare. Phone 059 8633075
Each winner will be contacted individually and the principal of his/her school will also be contacted. The Award ceremony will take in Mid June
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