A Tipperary writer has been shortlisted for RTÉ’s short story competition.
Newport native, Rachel Hynes’ short story entiled ‘The Big House of Nora Toad’ will be broadcast and poscast in a season of new writing as part of Late Date on RTÉ Radio 1 weeknights at 11.20pm until October 20th.
More than 1,700 entries were received, with ten chosen to make the shortlist.
If successful, Rachel, who is a teacher in Thurles, is in with a chance to win one of the cash prizes ranging from €250 to €5,000.
The winners and runners-up will be announced at an RTÉ Radio 1 Arena Short Story Special live event on Friday, October 21st, at the Pavillion Theatre in Dublin.
