http://www.dlrcoco.ie/library/librarypodcasts.htm The Library Section of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council run a varied programme of literary events throughout the year. This podcast series provides an archive of some of these events and helps to extend their reach to a wider audience. en-ie http://hosting.edgecast.ie/media/dlrcoco//dlrcocologonew.jpg http://www.dlrcoco.ie/library/librarypodcasts.htm yes http://hosting.edgecast.ie/media/dlrcoco/dlrlib-2010-10-02-franzen.mp3 Jonathan Franzen , Hugo Hamilton Mon, 05 Jan 2011 12:00:01 GMT In this programme, Jonathan Franzen reads from his new novel 'Freedom' and is interviewed by fellow writer Hugo Hamilton. Franzen is famous for snubbing Oprah Winfrey’s Book Club with his last novel, The Corrections, and speculation is rife at the moment that Oprah might forgive him and name Freedom as her last ever book club choice. The programme was recorded before an audience at the Pavilion theatre in Dublin on October 2nd 2010 yes http://hosting.edgecast.ie/media/dlrcoco/dlrlib-2010-08-04-tsiolkas.mp3 Christos Tsiolkas Mon, 05 Jan 2011 12:00:01 GMT DLR Libraries recently hosted a reading and interview with up-and-coming Australian author Christos Tsiolkas, reading from his novel 'The Slap' which has featured on best-seller lists across the globe, and scooped the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize in 2009. This podcast was recorded at the County Hall’s Assembly Room on the 4th of August 2010 http://hosting.edgecast.ie/media/dlrcoco/dlrlib-2010-07-19-kingsolver.mp3 Barbara Kingsolver Mon, 05 Jan 2011 12:00:01 GMT Barbara Kingsolver, one of the most socially and politically aware novelists writing today, will be reading from her long-awaited new book, 'The Lacuna', which was awarded the Orange Prize, and Claire Kilroy, one of Ireland’s finest young novelists, will be interviewing Ms. Kingsolver. The programme was recorded before an audience at The Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire on the 19th of July 2010 yes http://hosting.edgecast.ie/media/dlrcoco/dlrlib-2010-05-12-hughes-glynn.mp3 Declan Hughes, Alan Glynn Mon, 05 Jan 2011 12:00:01 GMT In this programme Declan Hughes will be discussing ,’The City of Lost Girls’, the fifth novel in his hugely successful ’Ed Loy Series’. He is accompanied by Alan Glynn, whose second novel ‘Winterland’ has enjoyed unanimous critical acclaim. This podcast was recorded at the County Hall in Dun Laoghaire on the 12th of May 2010. yes http://hosting.edgecast.ie/media/dlrcoco/dlrlib-2010-03-30-hamilton.mp3 Hugo Hamilton, Declan Kiberd Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:00:01 GMT Hugo Hamilton's novel 'Hand in the Fire' offers a compelling and original view of contemporary Ireland through the harrowing experience of a Serbian immigrant entangled in a web of violence and deceit. In this programme, excerpts are read by the author and he is interviewed by Professor Declan Kiberd before an audience at County Hall, Dún Laoghaire. The podcast was recorded on 30 March 2010. http://hosting.edgecast.ie/media/dlrcoco/dlrlib-2010-02-27-mccall-smith.mp3 Alexander McCall Smith Tue, 02 Nov 2010 12:00:01 GMT Best-selling author and creator of the award-winning 'No 1 Ladies Detective Agency' series, Alexander McCall Smith visited Dún Laoghaire on the 27th February 2010. He read an excerpt from his novel, 'The Double Comfort Safari Club' and discussed his work with an audience at the Pavilion Theatre in Dún Laoghaire. http://hosting.edgecast.ie/media/dlrcoco/dlrlib-2009-09-12-gale-boyne.mp3 John Boyne & Patrick Gale Sun, 06 Jun 2010 12:00:01 GMT This is the second of two Library Voices events which were part of the programme at the inaugural Mountains to Sea DLR Book Festival. This podcast has already been published in the <a href="http://www.mountainstosea.ie">Mountains to Sea Festival Podcast</a>. It's a double bill with writers Patrick Gale and John Boyne reading from their new books. This podcast was recorded at the Pavilion Theatre in Dún Laoghaire on September 12, 2009. New podcast episodes are on the way in both the Library Voices and Mountains to Sea Festival series, and watch out in the next few days for the launch of a new podcast series from the <a href="http://www.poetrynow.ie/">Poetry Now</a> festival run by the Arts Office of Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. http://www.mountainstosea.ie Library Voices: Sebastian Faulks Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:00:01 GMT The first of two events from the DLR Library Voices series which were part of the programme for the Mountains to Sea DLR Book Festival in September. This podcast is published simultaneously in the <a href="http://www.dlrcoco.ie/library/librarypodcasts.htm">DLR Library Podcast</a> and the <a href="http://www.mountainstosea.ie">Mountains to Sea Festival Podcast</a>. Sebastian Faulks is interviewed by Martina Devlin and reads from his latest novel, <i>A Week in December</i>. This podcast was recorded at the Pavilion Theatre in Dún Laoghaire on September 12, 2009. yes http://www.dlrcoco.ie/library/librarypodcasts.htm Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:00:01 GMT Novelist Robert Harris is the author of a string of international bestsellers including <i>Fatherland</i>, <i>Enigma</i> and <i>Pompeii</i>. His latest novel, <i>Lustrum</i>, is the second part of a trilogy about the Roman orator Cicero. In this podcast Robert Harris reads from <i>Lustrum</i> and discusses his work before an audience at the Pavilion Theatre in Dún Laoghaire. The event was recorded for Library Voices on October 22nd, 2009. http://www.dlrcoco.ie/library/librarypodcasts.htm Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:00:01 GMT This is the final podcast in the second series of Talking Books, a programme run by the Arts Office of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council in conjunction with the County Library Service. Throughout 2009, writer-in-residence Dermot Bolger conducted a series of conversations focused on the business of writing. Dermot's guest in this final programme is the poet Paul Durcan, who recently published a retrospective collection of his poetry spanning 40 years. The podcast was recorded in Deansgrange Libary on the 17th of November 2009. There were some technical problems with microphones on the day and, regrettably, this is reflected in the sound quality in parts of this recording. We hope that this will not unduly affect your enjoyment of the programme. yes http://www.dlrcoco.ie/library/librarypodcasts.htm Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:00:01 GMT This is the second podcast in the second series of Talking Books, hosted by writer-in-residence Dermot Bolger. Dermot is joined by the writer Carlo Gébler. The podcast was recorded in Deansgrange Libary on the 3rd of November 2009. http://www.dlrcoco.ie/library/librarypodcasts.htm Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:01 GMT This is the first podcast in the second series of Talking Books, hosted by writer-in-residence Dermot Bolger. Dermot is joined by literary agent Faith O'Grady, editorial manager with New Island Books Deirdre O'Neill and novelist and editor Anthony Glavin. The podcast was recorded at Deansgrange Library on the 15th of Oct 2009. http://www.dlrcoco.ie/library/librarypodcasts.htm Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:00:01 GMT This is the final podcast in the first series of Talking Books, hosted by writer-in-residence Dermot Bolger. Dermot is joined by fellow writers John Boyne (The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas), Deirdre Purcell (Falling for a Dancer) and Claire Kilroy (Tenderwire) for a conversation about the business of writing. The podcast was recorded at Deansgrange Library on the 9th of July 2009. Series 2 of Talking Books is already underway, and the first of those podcasts will be published here next week. http://www.dlrcoco.ie/library/librarypodcasts.htm Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:00:01 GMT Of all the factors in Ireland's extraordinary economic transformation, none has been more prominent than the astonishing boom in construction. <b>"The Builders"</b>, a new book by journalists Kathy Sheridan and Frank McDonald tells the stories of the property developers - the great untold story of the boom. In this podcast, Frank McDonald speaks to an audience at Dún Laoghaire County Hall in an event held on 27th May 2009. http://www.dlrcoco.ie/library/librarypodcasts.htm Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:00:01 GMT Claire Kilroy was born Dublin in 1973 and studied English in Trinity College. She worked for a number of years in television editing before her first novel was published in 2003. This podcast is a recording of a reading she gave at Dún Laoghaire County Hall on 20th May 2009, featuring extracts from her third novel, "All Names Have Been Changed", which has just been published. http://www.dlrcoco.ie/library/librarypodcasts.htm Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:00:01 GMT This is the second discussion in the 'Talking Books' series presented by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown novelist-in-residence Dermot Bolger. In this episode, the Belfast writer and Beirut hostage Brian Keenan discusses his work with Dermot before an audience at Deansgrange Library. The podcast was recorded on the 14th of May 2009. http://www.dlrcoco.ie/library/librarypodcasts.htm Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:00:01 GMT 'Talking Books' is a series of intimate public conversations by novelist, playwright and poet Dermot Bolger with leading Irish writers about the art of writing and the everyday practices, routines and difficulties involved with creating a sustained piece of literature. Broadening out to include questions and comments from the audience, these evenings are intended to be enjoyed by emerging writers and by anyone interested in contemporary Irish writing. In this, the first of three podcasts, Dermot talks to Gerard Donovan, the author of "Schopenhauer's Telescope" and "Julius Winsome". It was recorded before an audience at Deansgrange Library on the 16th April 2009. http://www.dlrcoco.ie/library/librarypodcasts.htm Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Library Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:00:01 GMT Pauline McLynn shot to fame playing the playing the inimitable Mrs Doyle in Father Ted, and now combines her acting career with an equally successful career as a novelist. Her seventh novel, "Missing You Already", is a heartbreaking portrayal of what it’s like to live with a loved one suffering from Alzheimer's. On the 2nd of April 2009 she spoke to an audience at Deansgrange Library in Dublin where this podcast was recorded. http://www.dlrcoco.ie/library/librarypodcasts.htm Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Library Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:00:01 GMT Josephine Hart is the author of five bestselling novels including "Damage", which was made into a critically acclaimed movie directed by Louis Malle and starring Juliette Binoche and Jeremy Irons. She has also edited two poetry collections. Set in Ireland, her new novel "The Truth About Love" is a powerful family story. She was born in Mullingar but lives in London with her husband, Maurice Saatchi and their two sons. On the 11th of February, 2009 she read for an audience at Dún Laoghaire County Hall and then took part in an interview with journalist and literary editor Alison Walsh. http://www.dlrcoco.ie/library/librarypodcasts.htm Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Library Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:00:01 GMT The Autumn season of DLR Library Voices concludes with an evening in the company of Niall Williams and Chris Binchy. Since his first novel, Four Letters of Love, Niall Williams has established a firm following of loyal readers who have warmed to his rich lyrical style. His new novel, John, is an extraordinary portrait of St John of the gospels and his travails on the island of Patmos. It is a prodigious feat of imagination written with real poetic vision. Chris Binchy is back with a new novel and a new publisher. Already enjoying rave reviews, Open-handed has been hailed as the definitive chronicle of the Celtic Tiger era. It traces the stories of five characters, two Irish and three Eastern European, who become entangled with one another in a web of politics, property, sex and violence. In this podcast, which was recorded at Dun Laoghaire County Hall on 13th November 2008, the writers read from their latest work and take questions from the audience. http://www.dlrcoco.ie/library/librarypodcasts.htm Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Library Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:00:01 GMT Library Voices presented a poetry evening on Wednesday, November 5th with two of Ireland's major poets, Gerald Dawe and Brendan Kennelly, in the company of Leontia Flynn, recent winner of the prestigious Rooney Prize for Literature 2008. Leontia's latest collection from Cape is entitled Drives (2008). Gerald's is Points West from Gallery Press (2008.) Described by one critic as Ireland's "most endearing and reckless poet" Brendan Kennelly has been enchanting reading audiences for longer than he cares to remember. http://www.dlrcoco.ie/library/librarypodcasts.htm Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Library Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:00:01 GMT The 2008 Man booker Prize was announced on 14th of October at a ceremony in London's Guildhall. The same evening, in anticipation of the announcement, an audience gathered in Dún Laoghaire County Hall to discuss the shortlisted works and speculate on the result. This is the second and final part of the podcast of that event. Host Bert Wright and panelists Declan Hughes, Claire Kilroy and Alison Walsh continue their discussion with a look at the final three books on the shortlist: "The Clothes on Their Backs" by Linda Grant; "The Northern Clemency" by Philip Hensher; and "A Fraction of The Whole" by Steve Toltz. The podcast ends with the news from London that the prize has been won by Aravind Adiga's "The White Tiger". http://www.dlrcoco.ie/library/librarypodcasts.htm Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Library Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT The 2008 Man booker Prize was announced on 14th of October at a ceremony in London's Guildhall. The same evening, in anticipation of the announcement, an audience gathered in Dún Laoghaire County Hall to discuss the shortlisted works and speculate on the result. This is the first of a two-part podcast in which Declan Hughes, Claire Kilroy and Alison Walsh join Bert Wright to discuss the first three books on the shortlist: "Secret Scripture" by Sebastian Barry; "Sea of Poppies" by Amitav Ghosh; and "The White Tiger" by Aravind Adiga. yes http://www.dlrcoco.ie/library/librarypodcasts.htm Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Library Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT Journalist and bestselling author, broadcaster and historian, Tim Pat Coogan was editor of the Irish Press for 20 years and played a central role in the political maelstrom of The Troubles and their ultimate resolution. His long awaited memoir looks back on the public and private aspects of a life lived at the centre of Irish politics and Irish society. This podcast was recorded on 2nd October 2008 as Tim Pat spoke before a live audience at the County Hall in Dún Laoghaire, his home town. http://www.dlrcoco.ie/library/librarypodcasts.htm Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Library Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT This is the concluding programme of the Spring/Summer 2008 Library Voices series run by Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Library. The special guest in this episode is best-selling novelist Cathy Kelly, in an interview with fellow writer and journalist Kathryn Holmquist. They discuss the writing process, sources of inspiration, and how to deal with reactions from critics and the public alike. The programme includes the participation of a live audience and it was recorded at County Hall, Dún Laoghaire on the 24th June 2008. http://www.dlrcoco.ie/library/librarypodcasts.htm Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Library Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT John Boyne is best known for his novel "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas". The film version will be released later this year. His latest novel, "Mutiny on the Bounty", tells the story of Captain Bligh and his crew through the eyes of a 14-year old cabin boy. In this podcast, the author reads excerpts from the new book and discusses his work with the audience. The programme was recorded at County Hall, Dún Laoghaire on the 17th June 2008. http://www.dlrcoco.ie/library/librarypodcasts.htm Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Library Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT Hugo Hamilton is the author of the acclaimed memoirs "The Speckled People" and "The Sailor in the Wardrobe", as well as several novels. His latest novel "Disguise" has just been published, and in this podcast he reads excerpts and discusses his work in front of a home crowd, in Dún Laoghaire where he grew up. He is joined by Dr Gisela Holfter, joint director of Irish-German Studies at the University of Limerick. This podcast was recorded at County Hall, Dún Laoghaire on the 5th June 2008. http://www.dlrcoco.ie/library/librarypodcasts.htm Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Library Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT The second episode in the Library Voices series is a joint presentation featuring best selling Irish writer Joseph O'Connor and acclaimed newcomer Julia Kelly. The authors read from their work and take questions from a live audience. This podcast was recorded at County Hall, Dún Laoghaire on the 22nd May 2008. http://www.dlrcoco.ie/library/librarypodcasts.htm Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Library Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT Library Voices is the title of a new series of readings by well known authors. The first podcast in this series features the American writer Jodi Picoult, reading from her latest novel "Change of Heart", and taking questions from a live audience about her life and work. The podcast was recorded at County Hall, Dún Laoghaire on the 28th April 2008. yes http://www.dlrcoco.ie/library/librarypodcasts.htm Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Library Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT The third and final podcast featuring judges of the 2008 Féile Filíochta International Poetry Competition run by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Libraries, recorded at the Pavilion Theatre in Dun Laoghaire. This episode features Gabriel Fitzmaurice, a former Chair and Literary Advisor of Writers’ Week, the International Writers’ Conference in Listowel, Co. Kerry, and author of more than twenty books, including poetry in English and Irish, children’s verse in English and Irish, essays, and collections of songs and ballads. An award winner at the Gerard Manley Hopkins Centenary Poetry Competition, he has twice represented Ireland at the European Festival of Poetry in Louvain, Belgium. He frequently broadcasts on Irish radio and television and local radio stations on education and the arts. Gabriel Fitzmaurice is introduced by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown's writer in residence, Katie Donovan. Sound Recording by Matt Verso at the Pavilion Theatre. Produced by Edgecast Media on behalf of the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Libraries. http://www.dlrcoco.ie/library/librarypodcasts.htm Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Library Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT The second of 3 podcasts featuring judges of the 2008 Féile Filíochta International Poetry Competition run by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Libraries, recorded at the Pavilion Theatre in Dun Laoghaire. In this episode celebrated Irish-language poet Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill reads from her latest work, a dual language collection with Paul Muldoon titled The Fifty Minute Mermaid. Her poetry is characterised by its focus on the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of Ireland, as well as its constant crossing of boundaries between, for instance, the mythic and the everyday, sexuality and spirituality, the past and the present. Her works have also been translated into several languages and she is a regular broadcaster on Irish radio and television. Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill is introduced by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown's writer in residence, Katie Donovan. Sound Recording by Matt Verso at the Pavilion Theatre. Produced by Edgecast Media on behalf of the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Libraries. yes http://www.dlrcoco.ie/library/librarypodcasts.htm Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Library Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT The first of 3 podcasts featuring judges of the 2008 Féile Filíochta International Poetry Competition run by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Libraries, recorded at the Pavilion Theatre in Dun Laoghaire. This episode features award winning poet and playwright Rita Ann Higgins. A native of Galway, Rita Ann has published eight collections of poetry. Five with Salmon publishing and three with Bloodaxe, including her latest collection ‘Throw in the vowels: new and selected poems’. She has written four plays and has been writer in residence at the National University of Ireland and also writer in residence with Galway and Offaly County Councils. She was the Green Honors Professor at Texas Christian University in 2000, was awarded an Honorary Fellow at Hong Kong Baptist University in 2006 and is a member of the Irish arts affiliation, Aosdána. Rita Ann Higgins is introduced by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown's writer in residence, Katie Donovan. Sound Recording by Matt Verso at the Pavilion Theatre. Produced by Edgecast Media on behalf of the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Libraries. http://www.dlrcoco.ie/library/librarypodcasts.htm Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Library Mon, 8 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT The second part of the Books in the Park podcast features the adult authors who took part. The speakers are Paul Carson, Sarah Webb, Robert Dunbar, Marisa Mackle and Jacinta McDevitt. Recorded at Cabinteely Park, Dublin, Ireland on 23rd June 2007. "Books In The Park" was jointly organised by the Library Service and Parks Sections of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. The reporter is Brian Greene. Produced by Edgecast Media Ltd on behalf of the Public Library Service of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. http://www.dlrcoco.ie/library/librarypodcasts.htm Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Library Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT 5 childrens authors read at an outdoor event at Cabinteely Park, Dublin, Ireland on 23rd June 2007. "Books In The Park" was jointly organised by the Library Service and Parks Sections of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. The speakers in this episode include: authors Don Conroy, Oisin McGann, Aisling O Loughlin, Joe O Brien and Derek Landy, Mairead Owens and Conor Peoples from the Library Service and members of the public. The reporter is Conn Ó Muíneacháin. Produced by Edgecast Media Ltd on behalf of the Public Library Service of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council.