27 August 2026

Manorhamilton & District Credit Union Art Competition 2026

The Manorhamilton & District Credit Union Art Competition continues to be one of the most successful annual promotions undertaken by the credit union movement. The competition strives to encourage artists throughout Ireland through self-expression, creativity and imagination whilst also raising awareness of credit unions at local, regional and national level

This year's theme, "A World of Colour", encourages participants to use art to explore the colours, experiences and perspectives that make our world unique. Whether inspired by nature, culture or imagination, entrants are encouraged to interpret the theme in their own way. From bright, bold landscapes to subtle moments of everyday beauty, "A World of Colour" offers endless opportunities for artists to tell their stories through creativity.

Categories & Form:

The Credit Union Art Competition comprises of two categories. General Category and the Additional Needs Category.

7 years & under

8 – 10 years inclusive

11 – 13 years inclusive

14 – 17 years inclusive

18 years & over

Group (Additional Needs Category only)

You can download the entry form here or drop in and collect a form from our Office on the Main St. Manorhamilton.

What I Need to Know:

Closing date for entries is Friday 23rd October 2026. All entries MUST BE submitted in either A3 (420 x 297mm) or A2 (594 x 420mm) and landscape orientation.

Other sizes and portrait-oriented entries will be disqualified from adjudication. Example below.

T&C Apply. More details on the entry form. You can download the entry form by clicking here
Age limit applying as at 31st December 2026.
The entry can be drawn or painted in pencil, charcoal, pen or ink, felt-tip markers, crayon, pastel, water colours, gouache, acrylics, oils, poster colour or collage. Prints done from a lino block, wood block or any other method may also be submitted. No computer aided design (CAD) may be entered. No pieces of art under glass, as we cannot be responsible for same. There are prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each age category.
The winning entries (1st place) from stage one are passed for adjudication at a Chapter/Regional (second) stage before the winners only at this level are forwarded to the Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) for final (national) judging.
For more information or if you have any questions please email info@manorhamiltoncu.ie and mark it Art Competition 2026
Entrants may only submit one entry and it must be accompanied by a fully completed entry form and returned by the notified closing date.
Please drop off your completed entry form stapled to the back of your art work into our Manorhamilton Office on the Main St. during office hours. Tue - Fri 10am - 2pm. Thursday Evening 6.30pm - 8.30pm