RTÉ Short Story Competition
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- Oct 30, 2026
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Irish short fiction for radio, selected from the long-running annual contest in honour of Francis MacManus run by RTÉ, Irish public radio. A shortlist is broadcast every year, voiced by some of Ireland's most talented actors of the stage and screen. For more visit rte.ie/culture and rte.ie/writing.
Episodes 70
James Langley Was in Love with Sean Harris, by Stephanie O'Connor
James Langley Was in Love with Sean Harris by Stephanie O'Connor, read by Peter HanlyTo read - and find out more about this and all the other stories in this year's competition - go to RTÉ CultureSee …
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James Langley Was in Love with Sean Harris by Stephanie O'Connor, read by Peter Hanly
To read - and find out more about this and all the other stories in this year's competition - go to RTÉ Culture
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Co-operative, by Cathy Shah
Co-operative by Cathy Shah, read by Kathy Rose O’BrienTo read - and find out more about this and all the other stories in this year's competition - go to RTÉ CultureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Discover: Nature, by Alicia McAuley
Discover: Nature by Alicia McAuley, read by Joe NawazTo read - and find out more about this and all the other stories in this year's competition - go to RTÉ CultureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inertia, by John Armstrong
Inertia by John Armstrong, read by Andrew BennettTo read - and find out more about this and all the other stories in this year's competition - go to RTÉ CultureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Fork In The Road, by Paul Edmondson
A Fork In The Road by Paul Edmondson, read by Catherine WalshTo read - and find out more about this and all the other stories in this year's competition - go to RTÉ Culture See omnystudio.com/listener for …
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A Fork In The Road by Paul Edmondson, read by Catherine Walsh
To read - and find out more about this and all the other stories in this year's competition - go to RTÉ Culture
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Na Rúisigh, by by Rónán Mac Con Iomaire
Na Rúisigh by Rónán Mac Con Iomaire, read by Diarmuid de FaoiteTo read - and find out more about this and all the other stories in this year's competition - go to RTÉ Culture See omnystudio.com/listener for …
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Na Rúisigh by Rónán Mac Con Iomaire, read by Diarmuid de Faoite
To read - and find out more about this and all the other stories in this year's competition - go to RTÉ Culture
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The Light From Other Places, by Kartikay Gupta
The Light From Other Places by Kartikay Gupta, read by Florence AdebamboTo read - and find out more about this and all the other stories in this year's competition - go to RTÉ Culture See …
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The Light From Other Places by Kartikay Gupta, read by Florence Adebambo
To read - and find out more about this and all the other stories in this year's competition - go to RTÉ Culture
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bubble, by Jamie Samson
Bubble by Jamie Samson, read by Rory NolanTo read - and find out more about this and all the other stories in this year's competition - go to RTÉ Culture See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cottage Pie, by Alison Jameson
Cottage Pie, by Alison Jameson, read by Elaine O'Dwyer.To read - and find out more about this and all the other stories in this year's competition - go to RTÉ Culture See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Like Clean Windows Kill The Birds, by John O'Donovan
Like Clean Windows Kill the Birds, by John O'Donovan, read by Garrett Lombard.To read - and find out more about this and all the other stories in this year's competition - go to RTÉ Culture See …
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Like Clean Windows Kill the Birds, by John O'Donovan, read by Garrett Lombard.To read - and find out more about this and all the other stories in this year's competition - go to RTÉ Culture
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RTÉ Culture: Auntie and Anto and Ivy and Ava by Ian Feighery
Auntie and Anto and Ivy and Ava by Ian Feighery, read by Ebby O'Toole-Acheampong To read, and find out more about, this story go to RTÉ Culture at https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/1011/1537452-rte-short-story-com …
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Auntie and Anto and Ivy and Ava by Ian Feighery, read by Ebby O'Toole-Acheampong To read, and find out more about, this story go to RTÉ Culture at https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/1011/1537452-rte-short-story-competition-auntie-and-anto-and-ivy-and-ava/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RTÉ Culture: Pool Story by Jill Kenny
Pool Story by Jill Kenny, read by Naoise Dunbar (pic credit: Eve North) To read, and find out more about, this story go to RTÉ Culture at https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/1011/1537451-rte-short-story-competition …
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Pool Story by Jill Kenny, read by Naoise Dunbar (pic credit: Eve North) To read, and find out more about, this story go to RTÉ Culture at https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/1011/1537451-rte-short-story-competition-pool-story-by-jill-kenny/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RTÉ Culture: A Spectrum of Sorrow by Angela Finn
A Spectrum of Sorrow by Angela Finn, read by Janet Moran To read, and find out more about, this story go to RTÉ Culture at https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/1011/1537448-rte-short-story-competition-a-spectrum-of-s …
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A Spectrum of Sorrow by Angela Finn, read by Janet Moran To read, and find out more about, this story go to RTÉ Culture at https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/1011/1537448-rte-short-story-competition-a-spectrum-of-sorrow-by-angela-finn/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RTÉ Culture: Kazakhstan by Kevin McDermott
RTÉ Culture: Kazakhstan by Kevin McDermott, read by John Olohan To read, and find out more about, this story go to RTÉ Culture at https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/1011/1537445-rte-short-story-competition-kazakhst …
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RTÉ Culture: Kazakhstan by Kevin McDermott, read by John Olohan To read, and find out more about, this story go to RTÉ Culture at https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/1011/1537445-rte-short-story-competition-kazakhstan-by-kevin-mcdermott/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RTÉ Culture: Labels by Mary O'Rourke
Labels by Mary O'Rourke, read by Clare Barrett To read, and find out more about, this story go to RTÉ Culture at https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/1011/1537444-rte-short-story-competition-labels-by-mary-orourke/Se …
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Labels by Mary O'Rourke, read by Clare Barrett To read, and find out more about, this story go to RTÉ Culture at https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/1011/1537444-rte-short-story-competition-labels-by-mary-orourke/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RTÉ Culture: Corrán na Maidine by Niall Ó Siadhail
Corrán na Maidine by Niall Ó Siadhail, read by Brídín Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh To read, and find out more about, this story go to RTÉ Culture at https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/1011/1537441-short-story-competition-corr …
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Corrán na Maidine by Niall Ó Siadhail, read by Brídín Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh To read, and find out more about, this story go to RTÉ Culture at https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/1011/1537441-short-story-competition-corran-na-maidine-by-niall-o-siadhail/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wolves by Peter McCauley
Wolves by Peter McCauley, read by Paul Mallon To read, and find out more about, this story go to RTÉ Culture at https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/1011/1537439-rte-short-story-competition-wolves-by-peter-mccauley/S …
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Wolves by Peter McCauley, read by Paul Mallon To read, and find out more about, this story go to RTÉ Culture at https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/1011/1537439-rte-short-story-competition-wolves-by-peter-mccauley/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RTÉ Culture: Feeding Time by Sinéad Troy
Feeding Time by Sinéad Troy, read by Andrew Bennett To read, and find out more about, this story go to RTÉ Culture at https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/1011/1537435-rte-short-story-competition-feeding-time-by-sine …
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Feeding Time by Sinéad Troy, read by Andrew Bennett To read, and find out more about, this story go to RTÉ Culture at https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/1011/1537435-rte-short-story-competition-feeding-time-by-sinead-troy/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RTÉ Culture: It Must Have Come First by Sage Omar
It Must Have Come First by Sage Omar, read by Marty Breen (pic credit: Jie Gao)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RTÉ Culture: Witness by Lynda McCarthy
Witness by Lynda McCarthy, read by Eileen WalshSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Divination, by Stephen O'Reilly
Divination, by Stephen O'Reilly, read by Andrew BennettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Artifice, by Sharon Guard
Artifice, by Sharon Guard, read by Ali WhiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Turncoat, by David Ralph
Turncoat, by David Ralph, read by Tadhg MurphySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dessie and Hopper, by Susanne Stich
Dessie and Hopper, by Susanne Stich, read by Ruth McGillSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chambermaid, by Fiona O'Connor
Chambermaid, by Fiona O'Connor, read by Janet MoranSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Other Órla, by Emer O'Toole
The Other Órla, by Emer O'Toole, read by Elaine O'DwyerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Once Upon an Algorithm, by Ryan Delaney
Once Upon an Algorithm, by Ryan Delaney, read by Peter HanlySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Rehearsal, by Alexis MacIsaac
The Rehearsal, by Alexis MacIsaac, ready by Tierra PorterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dead Bait, by Mattie Brennan
Dead Bait, by Mattie Brennan, read by Aaron MonaghanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Planning the Leftovers, by Sheila Barrett
Planning the Leftovers, by Sheila Barrett, read by Bríd Ní NeachtainSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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