Young Carlow storytellers earn their place among finalists
More than 350 primary pupils entered a creative writing programme designed to nurture imagination and literacy. Category winners will be revealed at a November ceremony attended by families, teachers and schools across the county.
More than 350 primary school pupils across County Carlow entered this year’s Right to Read creative writing competition, with finalists now selected from schools throughout the county.
Run by Carlow County Council’s Library Service and Local Enterprise Office, the programme invited fourth, fifth and sixth class pupils to develop their literacy and storytelling skills. Irish author Caroline Busher helped guide them through a series of videos on characters, plots and writing compelling stories.
Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Tommy Kinsella congratulated everyone who took part, saying: “The creativity and imagination shown by students across the county has been truly impressive.”
Kieran Comerford, the council’s Head of Economic Development and Enterprise, said literacy supports educational success, employability, entrepreneurship and personal development. He added that the quality of submissions demonstrated the potential of young people across Carlow.
Finalists, their families, teachers and schools will be invited to a prize-giving ceremony on Thursday, 19 November 2026, when the category winners will be announced. Council representatives will also attend.