Irish Voices

In our Irish Voices series we take a look at prominent Irish writers. The first six focus on the work of female writers.

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Irish Voices - Edna O'Brien
In the last of our Irish Voices series, Dr Rebecca Pelan, from the School of English, Film & Drama in UCD, and Mary O'Donnell, poet & author, discuss the work of Edna O'Brien.

Irish Voices: Biddy Jenkinson
This week poet Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill and Professor Briona Nic Dhiarmada from Notre Dame University discuss the work of Irish-language poet Biddy Jenkinson.

Irish Voices: Jennifer Johnston
Novelist Jennifer Johnston, whose first novel was published in 1972, has produced a steady stream of work of over fifteen novels, winning the Whitbread prize & being shortlisted for the Booker Prize. She joins us to talk about her work. Also joining us to discuss the author's work are Dr Heather Ingman, Trinity School of English, and journalist Sue Leonard.

Irish Voices: Mary Lavin
As part of the Irish Voices series we take a look at the work of short-story writer and novelist Mary Lavin, who is considered one of the foremost Irish short-story writers of the 20th Century. Rebecca Pelan from the School of English & Drama UCD and Caroline Walsh, Literary Editor of The Irish Times and daughter of Mary Lavin, join us to discuss the works of the writer.

Irish Voices: Maria Edgeworth
Continuing our Irish Voices series, tonight we look at the life and work of author Maria Edgeworth. One of the most highly regarded authors of the early 19th century, today she is remembered mainly for her Irish novels, particularly 'Castle Rackrent'.

Sharon Murphy of Trinity College Dublin, the author of 'Maria Edgeworth and Romance', and Derek Hand of Saint Patrick's College Drumcondra discuss the life and work of Maria Edgeworth

Irish Voices: Kate O'Brien
In the first of our Irish Voices series, we take a look at the life and work of novelist Kate O'Brien. Her writing career spanned 32 years, from 1926 to 1958, with 'The Ante Room' and 'The Land of Spices' among her most famous works. She also produced a number of travel logs and plays during her writing career. Poet Kate O'Donovan and playwright Melissa Murray discuss the novelist's life and work.