Inland Fisheries Ireland fishing for young poets in national poetry competition

Inland Fisheries Ireland and the Blackrock Education Centre are running the national ‘Something Fishy’ poetry competition aimed at 5^th and 6^th class primary school students in Ireland. It is an opportunity for students to get creative at home and learn about fish. This is the second year the competition has been run as a fun way for students to learn more about fish and their environment while also being in with a chance to win some great prizes.

The competition is to write an acrostic poem; in which the first letter of each line spells out a word. Each student is to spell out the word ‘STREAM’ to write their own acrostic poem.  Students are also encouraged to illustrate their poems with their own artwork. Only one entry is permitted per student and it is to be original work. The closing date for entries is Friday, 28^th of May 2021. Parents/ Guardians are being asked to email the entry to [email protected] and to include the student’s name, class (5^th or 6^th) and school name and address. The entries will be divided into three categories: 5^th class in one category, 6^th class in another and there is also a category for entries in Irish. The winning illustrated poems will be chosen by a panel of judges.

Winners will be announced on the 18^th of June 2021 and prizes are as follows:

Three Categories- 5^th and 6^th class and Irish language category

1^st prize- Fishing kit (to the value of €100)

2^nd prize- Outdoor field trip kit (to the value of €50)

3^rd prize- Goody Bag (to the value of €30)

Each category will have three separate prize-winners who will receive the above prizes.

For any queries, please email [email protected].