Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award

The Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award—named in honour of Frank O'Connor, who devoted much of his work to the form—was an international literary award presented for the best short story collection.

[1] The prize amount, €25,000 as of 2012[update], is one of the richest short-story collection prizes in the world (see also Premio de Narrativa Breve Ribera del Duero).

In 2000, the Cork, Ireland Munster Literature Centre organised the first Frank O'Connor International Short Story Festival,[3] an event dedicated to the celebration of the short story and named for Cork writer Frank O'Connor.

The festival showcases readings, literary forums and workshops.

Following continued growth and additional funding, the Cork City – Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award was introduced in 2005,[3] coinciding with Cork's designation as that year's European Capital of Culture.