The Dennis O'Driscoll Literary Bursary Award is open to both established and emerging writers and critics from or currently residing in county Kildare.
- Established Writer Bursary (€2,000): open to applications from professional writers in any genre to augment their professional practice, particularly research towards the production of new writing.
- Emerging Writer Bursary (€1,500): open to applications from emerging writers in any genre for professional development/training opportunities. e.g. participation in a professional training course, mentoring, or other initiatives, which will expand existing practice.
The Dennis O'Driscoll Bursary Award opens for applications in December each year with a closing date at the end of February. Click here for more information.
See previous grant awardees here: 2025