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The Storms Vol 2 Poetry and prose post-pandemic

A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending the launch of a new journal of poetry, prose and visual art – The Storms Volume 2. It was hosted in Swords Castle, which might just be one of the most beautiful and underappreciated spots in Dublin. Writers from around the country, as well as from the UK, read out their poetry and prose. The whole atmosphere was really friendly and welcoming. You could tell that everyone was really pleased to be there and that they all felt very honoured. I was really grateful to be given a copy … Continue reading The Storms Vol 2 Poetry and prose post-pandemic

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Are Fiction Podcasts The Modern Iteration of Radio Plays? A conversation with Róisín Finnegan, creator of Her Waking Hours

Originally Published in Print, April 2022.   With the immense growth of the podcast industry in the past decade, the cultural grip radio once held has diminished. This isn’t to say that radio is obsolete – I’m personally involved in … Continue reading Are Fiction Podcasts The Modern Iteration of Radio Plays? A conversation with Róisín Finnegan, creator of Her Waking Hours

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A Homegrown Podcast Sensation: Words to That Effect "I want the show to be accessible to anyone who’s interested, without feeling like it’s over-simplified for those who might already be familiar with the area"

Conor Reid is a Trinity College Alumnus and a successful teacher, writer and now podcaster. Words to That Effect was first launched in 2017, and written, edited and recorded in Dublin. In the introduction to the first episode, Reid explains … Continue reading A Homegrown Podcast Sensation: Words to That Effect “I want the show to be accessible to anyone who’s interested, without feeling like it’s over-simplified for those who might already be familiar with the area”