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David Hayden

Writer Presents
Fleeting memories of Dublin coalesce David Hayden's short story.

Nandi Jola

Writer Presents
In conversation with Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan

Dulra (Nature)

Spreading the Words
Learn about the word dulra or ‘nature’ and its etymology steeped in Irish history, poetry and mythic tale.

Jan Carson: What Words Had Once Been

Writer Presents
The influence of a personal experience of dementia on creative work.

Jan Carson: Writing Dementia

Writer Presents
The complexities and ethics of writing from the perspective of people with dementia.

Jan Carson: It's Not About You

Writer Presents
Finding a balance between creative freedom and the responsibility of respect that authors and artists carry.

Number Ninety

MoLI Christmas Ghost Story
Long rumoured to be haunted, Number Ninety has never found a long-term tenant.

Nuala O'Connor's Nora

Every Life is Many Days
The challenges of writing a historical figure as a fictional character.

Clábar (Mud)

Spreading the Words
Irish clábar lies behind Hiberno-English clabber and clauber, but for how long have we been saying ‘clabber to the knees’?

Dúlra (The Elements, Nature)

Spreading the Words
Hear how the natural word is perceived by Irish writers in the past and present.

Gé (Goose)

Spreading the Words
The sure signs of winter included the sound of a barnacle goose.

Immram (Voyage)

Spreading the Words
The theme of immram, or voyage, is central to a number of poems by Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill.

Old Biddy Talk

Three Poems for Brigid
Paula Meehan's poem performed by Ruth McCabe.

i mbolc

Three Poems for Brigid
Nidhi Zak/Aria Eipe's poem performed by Caitríona Ennis.

At Bridget's Well

Three Poems for Brigid
Poem by Doireann Ní Ghríofa Performance by Osaro Azams Music by Syn To celebrate St ...

The Holy Office

James Joyce's poem performed by Sean Machingure.

Dermot Bolger

Writer Presents
The poet, playwright and novelist looks at the life and enduring legacy of architect Herbert Simms.

Adiba Jaigirdar

Past/Present/Pride
Dr Paul D’Alton speaks to Young Adult writer born in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Colm Toibín

Past/Present/Pride
Dr Paul D’Alton talks to the three-time Booker Prize nominee.

Sonya Kelly

Past/Present/Pride
Dr Paul D’Alton speaks to the a playwright and writer for film and television.
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