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International Writers Network – Mort Murphy and Kelvin Akpaloo

7th Seal April 14, 2021

We are joined by two precious poets from diverse backgrounds. Treat yourself to an hour of entertainment from rich traditional poetry, the spoken work and music. Gain new insights and wisdom as these two precious poets share with us their writing encounters.…

A Conversation with Maynooth-born Poet John Doyle.

John Connell December 18, 2020

John Connell from NearFM speaks with Maynooth-born poet John Doyle about his own method of composing poetry. John has had six poetry books published since 2015. He reads out seven poems from his published work. These poems are, – Man of the…

International Writers Network – 29th September

7th Seal October 28, 2020

Tuesday 29th September 2020 https://www.mixcloud.com/nearfm/international-writers-network-29th-september/ Two remarkable writers, sharing their wisdom and brilliance on writing and poetry. You are guaranteed to be inspired and challenged! 1.Declan Geraghty Writer/ Poet 2.Austin Slevin Writer/ Poet 3.Theme: Race

The Arts Show: Poet Catherine Barry reads from her recent book, A Beautiful Pain, at the book launch in the Writers Centre, Parnell Square, Dublin.

John Connell September 25, 2020

A poetry reading from Catherine Barry’s recent book, A Beautiful Pain, recorded at the book launch last February, at the Writers’ Centre, Parnell Square, Dublin. Available in all good bookshops, Catherine’s heartfelt poems chronicle Dublin from the 1970s to the present. Highly…

Off The Shelf: Sabrina Ryan speaks to poet Catherin Ann Cullen

Paul Brazil July 16, 2020

Sabrina Ryan speaks to poet Catherin Ann Cullen about a new poetry project, an alphabet for Dublin City or Alphabet Blitz for the City of Dublin (the ABCD project). It invites individuals, families and groups to make a rhyming alphabet for the city. It…

Tribute Dedicated to Seán O’ Donoghue

Paul Brazil October 15, 2019

Writer/poet/playwright Seán O’Donoghue who passed away suddenly on the 8th of October 2019. Loved and missed by family, friends and the whole writing world. Adieu! Adieu! RIP Seán

International Writers Network – Raven

George Mulcahy August 9, 2019

Raven is a multidisciplinary artist, writer, performer plus arts educator. He originated from San Francisco, California and moved to Dublin 14 years ago. On the 25th June 2019 Raven honoured the invitation from the International Writers Network to attend an interview at…

International Writers Network Episode 6 – Youth

Paul Brazil July 22, 2019

On this edition of the International Writers Network: Mary is joined by Poet Elizabeth Akiwande and later in the show the Adamstown Community Summer Youth Group recite some of their short stories. Broadcast: 22/07/2019

International Writers Network: Episode 5 – Childhood

Paul Brazil July 5, 2019

On this edition of The International Writer’s Network: Éamon Mag Uidhir is a poet and editor of Flare , Patricia Carolan travel writer and Author Events Guide Live coverage of book launch: A Hundred Thousand Welcomes by Tiffy Allen Broadcast: 05/07/2019

Lunchtime miscellany writers group

maurice newman November 3, 2015

Maurice Newman gives tips to budding writers and interviews poet ADAM RUDDEN about the creative process

Lingo Festival – Oisin McKenna

Paul October 29, 2015

A performance from Oisin McKenna at the Tongue Fu spoken word event as part of the opening night of the Lingo Festival on Friday Oct 16th 2015 in The Workman’s Club, Dublin. For more on Oisin McKenna visit www.lingofestival.com/Speaker/oisin-mckenna/ For more on Tongue Fu visit www.tonguefu.co.uk…