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.…

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 T…

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…

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 …

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…

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.…

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 Mountains to Sea Festival Podcast. It's a double bill with writers Patrick Gale and John Boyne reading from their new books. This podcast was recorded at the Pavilion Th…

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 DLR Library Podcast and the Mountains to Sea Festival Podcast. Sebastian Faulks is interviewed by Martina Devlin and reads from his latest novel, A Week …

Novelist Robert Harris is the author of a string of international bestsellers including Fatherland, Enigma and Pompeii. His latest novel, Lustrum, is the second part of a trilogy about the Roman orator Cicero.In this podcast Robert Harris reads from Lustrum and discusses his work before an audience at the Pavilion Theatre in Dún Laoghaire. The even…

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…

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.Par Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council

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.…

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 L…

Of all the factors in Ireland's extraordinary economic transformation, none has been more prominent than the astonishing boom in construction. "The Builders", 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 aud…

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", wh…

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.…

'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 evenin…

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, "MissingYou 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…

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 bu…

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 …

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 (200…

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 pa…

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 Aliso…

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 soc…

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 rea…

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 …

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, join…

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.…

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.…

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 ofGalway, Rita Ann has published eight collections of poetry. Five with S…

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 Fift…

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. …

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 R…

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, Mai…