Best Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Library Podcasts (2025)

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Sinéad Gleeson in conversation with Paula Shields, Dublin Book Festival 1 54:34

6M ago54:34

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dlr Libraries were pleased to partner with Dublin Book Festival and host three events showcasing some of the best writing Ireland has to offer.Join Sinéad Gleeson in conversation with arts journalist Paula Shields.From acclaimed author Sinéad Gleeson comes Hagstone (4th Estate) a haunting and atmospheric fiction debut. Exploring themes of art, land…

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Mairia Cahill in conversation with Olivia O'Leary, Dublin Book Festival 2 1:05:39

6M ago1:05:39

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dlr Libraries were pleased to partner with Dublin Book Festival and host three events showcasing some of the best writing Ireland has to offer.Join Máiría Cahill in conversation with journalist and writer Olivia O'Leary.Rough Beast (Apollo) is Máiría Cahill‘s harrowing story, told here for the first time in full detail and with unsparing honesty. I…

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Michael Longley in conversation with Olivia O'Leary, Dublin Book Festival 2024 50:34

6M ago50:34

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dlr Libraries were pleased to partner with Dublin Book Festival and host three events showcasing some of the best writing Ireland has to offer.Join Michael Longley in conversation with journalist and writer Olivia O’Leary.Michael Longley’s Ash Keys: New Selected Poems (Jonathan Cape) looks back on his extraordinary career, showing how his themes, g…

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Creative Brainwaves, 8 October 2024 Innovative Arts in Acquired Brain Injury 1:34:04

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Creative Brainwaves returned for a three-part series of talks and workshops, exploring how our engagement in various creative arts can benefit our brain health. The sessions included brain health specialists, therapists, people living with and working with those affected by acquired brain injury, and a range of artists, musicians and writers. The s…

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Creative Brainwaves, 3 October 2024 Dance and Creative Writing for Well-being 1:23:35

7M ago1:23:35

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Creative Brainwaves returned for a three-part series of talks and workshops, exploring how our engagement in various creative arts can benefit our brain health. The sessions included brain health specialists, therapists, people living with and working with those affected by acquired brain injury, and a range of artists, musicians and writers. The s…

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Creative Brainwaves, 1 October 2024 1:53:39

7M ago1:53:39

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Creative Brainwaves returned for a three-part series of talks and workshops, exploring how our engagement in various creative arts can benefit our brain health. The sessions included brain health specialists, therapists, people living with and working with those affected by acquired brain injury, and a range of artists, musicians and writers. The s…

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Jacqueline Wilson in conversation with Aoife Barry 1:22:03

7M ago1:22:03

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On September 26 2024, dlr LexIcon welcomed legendary and bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson to talk about her first adult book, Think Again, in conversation with Aoife Barry.By dlr Staff

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Celebrating Eavan Boland: 28 September 2024, dlr LexIcon, Dún Laoghaire 1:30:15

7M ago1:30:15

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On Saturday 28 September 2024, to mark what would have been the 80th birthday of renowned Irish poet Eavan Boland, dlr Libraries were delighted to host this event to celebrate the life and work of the much-loved and much-missed poet who died in April 2020. The event featured the poetry of Eavan, readings by her friends and family plus some music. R…

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Celebrating Eavan Boland: 21 September 2024, Dundrum Library 1:55:29

7M ago1:55:29

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On Saturday 21 September 2024, to mark what would have been the 80th birthday of renowned Irish poet Eavan Boland, dlr Libraries were delighted to host this event that featured her poetry, readings by her friends and family plus some music.The late poet lived in Dundrum in South County Dublin, worked a lot with writing groups in the area, and was p…

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One Dublin, One Book: The Role of the Sea in Contemporary Irish Literature 1:21:12

12M ago1:21:12

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Part of the One Dublin, One Book programme of events for 2024, join Louise Nealon in conversation with Sheila Armstrong, Olivia Fitzsimons and Aingeala Flannery as they meet to discuss the role of the sea in their lives, both on and off the page. At the beginning of Sheila Armstrong’s Fallen Animals, a body washes up on the Northwest coast of Irela…

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Reading Eavan: A Tribute to the Poet Eavan Boland 1:21:12

12M ago1:21:12

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As part of Poetry Day Ireland 2024, we came together to celebrate the life and work of poet Eavan Boland, who died in 2020.A selection of invited writers read their favourite of Eavan's poems, and shared a memory of their connection with her. There was also music, contributing to what was a friendly and inclusive evening to commemorate the beloved …

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Ireland Reads Day 24 February 2024 - Rick O’Shea in conversation with Elaine Feeney and Paul Murray 1:01:36

1y ago1:01:36

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Join broadcaster Rick O’Shea in conversation with authors Elaine Feeney and Paul Murray.Nominated for An Post Irish Book Awards – Book of the Year, How to Build a Boat is the beautiful novel about a young boy whose mission transforms the lives of his teachers and brings together a community. Winner of the An Post Irish Book Awards – Book of the Yea…

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Ireland Reads Day 24 Feb 2024 - Miriam Mulcahy in conversation with Vincent Hyland and Maureen McCoy 1:02:53

1y ago1:02:53

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The benefits of the natural world for our mental and physical wellbeing have long been recognised, but perhaps never more so than in the last few years. Writer, journalist and author of This is My Sea, Miriam Mulcahy, is joined in conversation by two nature experts as they explore how our desire to reconnect with nature has resulted in a surge in p…

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SEA MOTHER – on milk and tears and ice 50:36

1y ago50:36

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Alice Kinsella and Easkey Britton in conversation with Kerri ní Dochartaigh on climate emergency, care-giving and the sea as the original mother.By dlr Staff

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Tales of the Otherworld – Anne Doyle In Conversation with Deirdre Sullivan 1:17:29

1y ago1:17:29

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Reincarnated as the mistress of macabre, the grande dame of the dark, Ireland’s beloved newsreader delights in presenting her fabulously frightful anthology of Irish ghost stories, which have excited, unnerved and, for better or worse, stayed with her over the years.By dlr Staff

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The Women Science Forgot Prof Luke O'Neill with Anne Cassin 54:43

1+ y ago54:43

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Readers’ Day in The Studio Theatre, dlr LexIcon, Saturday 25 NovemberProgrammed by writer Martina Devlin on behalf of dlr Libraries, it features a sparkling range of writers and thinkers.By dlr Staff

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Against the Odds Nuala Moore with Prof Ian Robertson 49:02

1+ y ago49:02

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Readers’ Day in The Studio Theatre, dlr LexIcon, Saturday 25 NovemberProgrammed by writer Martina Devlin on behalf of dlr Libraries, it features a sparkling range of writers and thinkers.By dlr Staff

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Good Friday Agreement Reboot Martin Doyle with Carlo Gébler 57:43

1+ y ago57:43

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Readers’ Day in The Studio Theatre, dlr LexIcon, Saturday 25 NovemberProgrammed by writer Martina Devlin on behalf of dlr Libraries, it features a sparkling range of writers and thinkers.By dlr Staff

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History Girls Emily Hourican and Hazel Gaynor with Zainab Boladale 46:04

1+ y ago46:04

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Readers’ Day in The Studio Theatre, dlr LexIcon, Saturday 25 NovemberProgrammed by writer Martina Devlin on behalf of dlr Libraries, it features a sparkling range of writers and thinkers.By dlr Staff

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Desert island Books Martina Devlin with Martin Doyle, Emily Hourican and Carlo Gébler 51:10

1+ y ago51:10

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Readers’ Day in The Studio Theatre, dlr LexIcon, Saturday 25 NovemberProgrammed by writer Martina Devlin on behalf of dlr Libraries, it features a sparkling range of writers and thinkers.By dlr Staff

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Creative Brainwaves Week 5 2023 1:41:37

1+ y ago1:41:37

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A five-part series of talks and workshops exploring how engaging in creative arts can improve your brain health. These talks, led by Karen Meenan, Global Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health at the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), will feature neuroscientists, researchers and especially creative artists who work to improve brain health.T…

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Creative Brainwaves, Week 4 2023 1:40:58

1+ y ago1:40:58

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A five-part series of talks and workshops exploring how engaging in creative arts can improve your brain health. These talks, led by Karen Meenan, Global Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health at the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), will feature neuroscientists, researchers and especially creative artists who work to improve brain health.T…

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Creative Brainwaves Week 3 2023 1:08:32

1+ y ago1:08:32

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A five-part series of talks and workshops exploring how engaging in creative arts can improve your brain health. These talks, led by Karen Meenan, Global Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health at the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), will feature neuroscientists, researchers and especially creative artists who work to improve brain health.W…

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Louis de Bernières in conversation with Martina Devlin 1:05:33

1+ y ago1:05:33

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Louis de Bernières, internationally acclaimed author of Captain Corelli's Mandolin, for an unforgettable evening of book chat, laughter and music.Louis, whose latest novel is Light over Liskeard, will be in conversation with author Martina Devlin. It's a book which takes a penetrating but lighthearted look at what really matters in life.Louis is al…

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Creative Brainwaves Week 2 2023 1:47:38

1+ y ago1:47:38

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A five-part series of talks and workshops exploring how engaging in creative arts can improve your brain health. These talks, led by Karen Meenan, Global Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health at the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), will feature neuroscientists, researchers and especially creative artists who work to improve brain health.T…

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Creative Brainwaves Week 1 Part 2 36:38

1+ y ago36:38

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A five-part series of talks and workshops exploring how engaging in creative arts can improve your brain health. These talks, led by Karen Meenan, Global Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health at the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), will feature neuroscientists, researchers and especially creative artists who work to improve brain health.T…

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Creative Brainwaves Week 1 Part 1 58:56

1+ y ago58:56

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A five-part series of talks and workshops exploring how engaging in creative arts can improve your brain health. These talks, led by Karen Meenan, Global Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health at the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), will feature neuroscientists, researchers and especially creative artists who work to improve brain health.T…

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Lexicon St Brigids Day: Wild Women 1:48:50

2y ago1:48:50

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WILD WOMEN - A St Brigid’s Day Celebrationdlr LexIcon 31st January 2023Recording of an event held to celebrate St Brigid's day 2023 in dlr LexIcon library.Learn about some of the unconventional and unruly women who followed in Brigid’s footsteps and broke the mould.Meet the women today inspired by them – and her.- Activist Ailbhe Smyth talks about …

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Ulysses 101 In The Lexicon 1:57:46

2y ago1:57:46

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Ulysses 101dlr LexIcon 2nd February 2023In collaboration with www.joycetower.ieRecording of an event which was held by the James Joyce Tower and Museum to celebrate James Joyce birthday and the 101st anniversay of the publication of Ulysses.Professor Sam Slote shared a presentation titled "Ulysses at 101". This was followed by a recital from Morgan…

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What is ADHD and what it isn't, a talk with Ken Kilbride, CEO of ADHD Ireland 1:21:10

2+ y ago1:21:10

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This talk for parents of children with ADHD and adults with ADHD alike will explain what is ADHD and will also explode some of the popular myths and misconceptions around this condition, which affects 5% of the population. Think of it as a crash course in the condition!Ken Kilbride is the CEO at ADHD Ireland. Ken has over 25 years experience in sen…

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Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin In Conversation With Cathal Póirtéir Lexicon Podcast 23 05 22 1:10:21

3y ago1:10:21

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Údar, foilsitheoir agus ceoltóir iomráiteach Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin ag comhrá leis an craoltóir agus scríbhneoir ildánach Cathal Póirtéir, faoina chéad úrscéal ‘Madame Lazare’.Author, musician and publisher Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin in conversation with writer and broadcaster, Cathal Poirtéir about his award winning first novel ‘Madame Lazare’.…

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Czech Heroines & Good 100 Launch 17th May 2022 49:22

3y ago49:22

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An art exhibition inspired by modern Czech history and major Czech personalities. Illustrations by students from Ladislav Sutnar Faculty, West Bohemian University, Pilsen.Exhibition is open from 18th May to 30th June 2022, at level 3, dlr LexIcon.By dlr Staff

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Arlen House Book Launch Friday 8th April 55:22

3y ago55:22

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Recording from Friday 8 April; a bumper book launch celebrating the release of 5 new exciting titles from Arlen House.It is a celebration of over 150 years of women’s writing, featuring important titles of classic literature that will now be made available to a new generation.We heard from Caitríona Clear (on Kate O’Brien and Annie Smithson), Cathe…

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Lexicon Peter Pearson 23rd March 22 43:26

3y ago43:26

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Recording of the talk Peter Pearson gave in the Studio, dlr LexIcon on the 23rd of March 2022.Peter Pearson is well-known as a passionate advocate for the conservation of Ireland's architectural heritage and also as a historian and highly regarded painter. He is the author of numerous publications including Dún Laoghaire/Kingstown and Between the M…

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International Women's Day 2022: "Desert Island Reads" with Ola Majekodunmi and Jessica Traynor 51:54

3y ago51:54

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dlr Libraries were delighted to welcome Ola Majekodunmi and Jessica Traynor for a discussion on books, poems and music that inspire them. Please note that the discussion contains adult themes.If you are interested in borrowing any of the books mentioned, please visit the national library catalogue here: https://bit.ly/35Dt78mBooks and Poems Mention…

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Podcast Ulysses Tales From The Tower 1 Feb 2022 1:13:30

3y ago1:13:30

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Podcast Ulysses Tales From The Tower 1 Feb 2022 by dlr StaffBy dlr Staff

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Tim Thurston 13th Dec 2021 MST 1:22:20

3+ y ago1:22:20

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Some Light in Darknessdlr LexIconWe are thrilled to bring you a series of four of Tim’s very special Monday Morning Music sessions. He will introduce music which he has enjoyed during Lockdown – and some Christmas music too. These sessions took place in the Studio Theatre, dlr LexIcon. If you would like further suggestions by Tim, see last year’s D…

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Some Light in Darkness - Monday Morning Music with Tim Thurston 6 Dec 2021 1:24:14

3+ y ago1:24:14

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We are thrilled to bring you a series of four of Tim’s very special Monday Morning Music sessions. He will introduce music which he has enjoyed during Lockdown – and some Christmas music too. These sessions took place in the Studio Theatre, dlr LexIcon. If you would like further suggestions by Tim, see last year’s Darkness to Light booklet featurin…

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Anne Makower 30 Nov 2021 Podcast MST 42:38

3+ y ago42:38

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In association with the exhibition All Right on the Night, Anne Makower gave a talk on the Makower family and how they came from Poland to set up a textiles business in London in the mid 19th century. Anne’s grandfather Stanley Makower was a writer/journalist and Anne discussed the correspondence between Stanley and Oscar Wilde who was highly enthu…

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Speranza: Oscar’s Mama 56:38

3+ y ago56:38

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We are pleased to present a talk by Christopher Fitz-Simon on Jane Francesca Elgee, later Mrs William Wilde, later still Lady Wilde, who was born in Wexford 200 years ago. A poet who wrote inflammatory patriotic verse for The Nation newspaper, she was better known in the world of literature during their lifetimes than her now much more celebrated s…

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Some Light in Darkness Monday Morning Music with Tim Thurston 29 Nov 2021 1:25:46

3+ y ago1:25:46

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Some Light in Darknessdlr LexIcon29 November 2021We are thrilled to bring you a series of four of Tim’s very special Monday Morning Music sessions. He will introduce music which he has enjoyed during Lockdown – and some Christmas music too. These sessions took place in the Studio Theatre, dlr LexIcon. If you would like further suggestions by Tim, s…

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Some Light in Darkness: Monday Morning Music with Tim Thurston 22 Nov 2021 1:22:41

3+ y ago1:22:41

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We are thrilled to bring you a series of four of Tim’s very special Monday Morning Music sessions. He will introduce music which he has enjoyed during Lockdown – and some Christmas music too. These sessions took place in the Studio Theatre, dlr LexIcon. If you would like further suggestions by Tim, see last year’s Darkness to Light booklet featurin…

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Lexicon 091121 Comic 20 Years of Comics at Injuve 37:11

3+ y ago37:11

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Cómic 20 shows 40 works by 20 Spanish artists (1998-2018) and each artist is represented by two pieces of art, of which one is an early work and the other a more recent one. The artists have been selected from the Injuve Comic Award, open to artists below the age of thirty. This interview between the Curator of Cómic 20, Gerardo Vilches and Dr Mich…

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Lexicon 30 Oct 2021 Flor MacCarthy Book Launch 52:28

3+ y ago52:28

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With over 400 letters, memos, cards, telegrams, drawings, notes and photographs, The Presidents’ Letters reveals a personal and unexpected story of Ireland since the inauguration of our first president, Douglas Hyde. Most of these have never been published before and a handful have never been seen by the public. Meticulously researched and handpick…

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Infinite Jest and the writing of David Foster Wallace with poet Tom Tracey 1:11:24

3+ y ago1:11:24

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Poet Tom Tracey explores the works and life of American Author David Foster Wallace. Works discusses include: Infinite Jest, Consider the lobster and Brief interviews with hideous men.Tom Tracey on DFW: http://www.oxonianreview.org/wp/more-caterpillar-than-butterfly/Tom Tracey Poetry: https://www.poetryireland.ie/publications/poetry-ireland-review/…

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"The will to live" - the best of memoirs with writer Madeline Beach Carey 48:29

3+ y ago48:29

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Writer Madeline Beach Carey discusses some of her favourite memoirs including:Tove Ditlevsen's trilogy: Childhood, Youth, Dependency Deborah Levy’s Living Autobiography: Things I Want to Know, The Cost of Living, Real Estate Edward Said's Out of Place Madeline is the author of the story collection Les filles dels altres. Herwork has appeared, or is…

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The best of Nature Writing with conservation specialist Dan from Birdwatch Ireland 1:08:34

4y ago1:08:34

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Dan Connaghan, conservation officer at BirdWatch Ireland, shares his personal favourite books and articles on the topic of nature writing. They range from the pastoral literature to writings of an activist nature.Writing/books discussed include: The Peregrine by AJ Baker, The Outrun by Amy Liptrot, Silent Spring by Rachel Carson and Whittled Away b…

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Best LGBTQIA+ books for Young Adults (with Mila from dlr Libraries) 44:55

4y ago44:55

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The wonderful Mila from dlr Libraries shares her favourite #LGBTQIA books for Young Adults. Books reviewed or mentioned include: Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating - Adiba JaigirdarThe Falling in Love Montage - Ciara SmythQueen of Coin and Whispers - Helen CorcoranAll the Bad Apples - Moira Fowley-DoylePerfectly Preventable Deaths - Deirdre Sulli…

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Elemental Sounds - Air 10:35

4y ago10:35

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Air’Join Jessica Sinclair, Music Therapist, as she guides you through today’s guided relaxation practice. We sometimes associate ‘Air’ with the majestic creatures who soar through it. Today’s practice will hone in on the soothing, melodic sounds of the birdsong as Jessica guides you through a practice which will leave you feeling calm and connected…

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Elemental Sounds - Fire 10:22

4y ago10:22

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Join Jessica Sinclair, Music Therapist, as she guides you through today’s relaxation practice, using warming and holding sounds that we may associate with the element Fire. This practice will leave you feel warm, cosy and relaxed. A great practice to wind down in the evenings.By dlr Staff

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