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Poetry Competition

This annual competition has been arranged to encourage the Borough's younger citizens to actively assist in Carrickfergus's entry to the Translink 'Ulster in Bloom' Competition.

Entrants aged 15 and under are invited to submit a poem on the theme Carrickfergus in Bloom, in less than 250 words. Please ensure that an entry form is completed in full, stating age, and attached securely to the reverse of the poem. Prizes include gift vouchers and certificates.

To view application forms you may need to download Adobe pdf Reader.

PRIZES

1st Prize: 30.00 Gift Voucher
2nd Prize: 25.00 Gift Voucher
3rd Prize: 20.00 Gift Voucher
plus Carrickfergus in Bloom goody bags for the runners-up.

View the 2010 winners here.

For the Carrickfergus in Bloom competition rules please click here.

Everybody who lives within the Borough of Carrickfergus is invited to take part in Carrickfergus in Bloom as there is something for everyone. By entering you not only brighten up your own house but you also aid our borough's entry to the Ulster in Bloom and Britain in Bloom competitions. To view more competitions click here.

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The Carrickfergus in Bloom environmental improvement initiative is organised by Carrickfergus Borough Council.
Carrickfergus Borough Council developed the Carrickfergus in Bloom initiative to brighten up the Borough,
to become a Borough of Flowers. Our objective is to make a Brighter Borough for the benefit of all citizens and visitors.
The Carrickfergus in Bloom initiative includes the Borough towns of Carrickfergus, Whitehead, Eden and Greenisland.
Carrickfergus Borough is located in County Antrim in Northern Ireland.