A launchpad for many Irish writers' careers since its establishment in 1986, this short story series in honour of Francis MacManus is one of Ireland's most significant literary prizes. Top prize: €5,000; ten shortlisted stories are broadcast on RTÉ Radio 1 and published on rte.ie/culture each year. Prizes are awarded on an Arena/ RTÉ Short Story special live programme in the autumn. For more information and competition rules and guidelines, see rte.ie/writing