Through A Chink Too Wide

Diane McSweeney, Dublin City University, tells the story of one woman's special request for her funeral. (extract)

Music used:

"PhoneCall" by John Brion( from the soundtrack to 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind'
"From The Valley To The Stars" by El Perro Del Mar
"Hoppipolla" by Sigur Ros

(The photo is a file photo from Cooperative Funeralcare)

Bernard Reilly, Dún Laoire College of Further Education describes his twice weekly journey from Longford to Dublin. (extract)

Bernard's complete documentary

(A short Irish radio documentary from RTE Radio, Ireland)

The Curious Ear is produced by Ronan Kelly curiousear@rte.ie