Podcast
Mercier Press Podcast: The Voice of Irish Publishing
From our cosy bookshop at 82 St Luke’s Cross, Cork City comes the sound of Ireland’s oldest independent publishing house. Pull up a chair as Mercier Press brings you the voices behind our books – authors reading their opening pages, sharing the stories behind their stories, and live streams from our buzzing literary events. Hear firsthand from the writers shaping Irish literature today. Listen to the excitement of book launches and the thoughtful discussions that happen in our historic Cork shop. Each episode offers a genuine slice of Ireland’s literary scene – unfiltered and authentic. For readers, writers, and the curious alike – this is your backstage pass to Irish publishing. Drop in and listen to what’s happening at Mercier Press, where we’ve been championing the joy of reading since 1944.
Translator talks! All About Books
A chance encounter with a psychoanalyst in Berlin’s Kastanienallee sparks this radically original work of autofiction. Mercier translates this 2023 Wilhelm Raabe Prize winner. https://mercierpress.ie/books/wed-have-told-each-other-everything/
Town Talk
I hr 38mins in – listen to Mercier author Winnie Clarke aka Ann Devlin speak about her fabulous new book children’s book The Friendship Cup, based on a true story of a Palestinian Irish soccer exchange https://mercierpress.ie/books/the-friendship-cup-palestine-to-ireland/
Spring Seaweed on RTÉ Radio 1 – Arena
MÃcheál Ó hAodh talks about his translation of essays by MáirtÃn Ó Direáin
Bookline podcast
Bookline podcast Liffey Sound FM with Ann Devlin – The Friendship Cup.
Spring Seaweed – Micheál O hAodha interviewed ar R an G interview runs from is: 47:52 to 57:06
Galway Bay FM – Domhnall O’Donoghue speaks about The Wonderful Life of Connie Maguire with John Morley 12 mins in
Senior Times about Walking Ghosts
Mary O’Donnell talks to Mairead Robinsonon the podcast Senior Times about Walking Ghosts – this podcast has thousands of listeners 50 plus all over Ireland
Senior Times about The Wonderful Life of Connie Maguire
Mary O’Donnell talks to Domhnall O’Donoghue the podcast Senior Times about The Wonderful Life of Connie Maguire – this podcast has thousands of listeners 50 plus all over Ireland
IRISH RADIO CANADA about Athenry by Cathal Dunne
A Famine Tale of Love and Survival; Cathal Dunne is a professional singer, songwriter, pianist, author and storyteller.
Cork Creative with Cathal Dunne
In this episode Cathal joins host Patrick to discuss the upcoming launch of his book. They delve into the musical elements that infuse the narrative, reflecting Cathal’s life in music. Cathal shares his journey from a musical upbringing in Cork, influenced by mentors and traditional Irish music, to his experiences with Eurovision and his relocation to America. He also talks about the collaborative process of refining his book with historical accuracy and the role of music as a transformative force both in his life and in the story.
The Killings of the Reavey Brothers: Eugene Reavey tells the story of the murders
Eugene Reavey joins Niamh Campbell from the Belfast Telegraph Podcast in the studio to tell the story.
Geraldine Osborne: Somewhere Cold: A Year Living in the High Arctic
Anton Savage is joined by Geraldine Osborne, author of her new book Somewhere Cold: A Year Living in the High Arctic where she tells the story of the year she spent living in the freezing arctic with her three kids, all under the age of 5 at the time.