21/08/2026
Now did you know we’re also looking for an original Irish language song?!
Yes we’re looking for Amhrán na Laoch or 'song of the heroes'
So if you or someone you know is writing songs ‘as Gaeilge’ or wants to try their hand at performing one of their songs ‘as Gaeilge’ or collaborating with someone on a blended bearla agus gaeilige amhrán then tell them to submit that song at irish music month dot ie
If your song is chosen you win:
– €2,500 prize money
– Music industry mentoring & support & the opportunity to release a song
– Independent Irish radio station airplay across the country
– Guaranteed coverage and support from Hot Press
– And the opportunity to perform live at the New Local hero Grand Finale National Final @ The Academy, Dublin in October
Find out more and enter at
https://www.hotpress.com/music/amhran-na-laoch-songwriting-competition-confirmed-for-irish-music-month-2026-supported-by-an-post-23156748
Cén seans, cén deis!
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