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Each episode focuses on a single book to offer in-depth exploration of contemporary Irish writing, one of the the dominant presences in book shops, book groups, and writers’ festivals around the world. Guest experts on Irish culture join author and critic Chris Murray to explore the techniques, cultural resonances, and deeper meanings of the nation’s recent literature. Irish Books tackles prize winners and some of the biggest names in Irish writing today while also calling attention to emerging voices that deserve notice. Listeners will learn more about the books they loved and find out what they should read next.
Host @drchrismurray.bsky.social (Bluesky)
Read the blog at https://irishbookspodcast.blogspot.com
The Irish Books Podcast is produced by East Coast Studio with support from the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Monash University
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Connections Severed and Retied: Twist
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Jun 17, 2026 |
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Tragic Balladry in the Wild West: Kevin Barry's The Heart in Winter
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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Is the Sky Blue? Anna Burns's Milkman
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May 20, 2026 |
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Cracked Lens over a Cold Case: Sebastian Barry's Old God's Time
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May 06, 2026 |
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Placing the Pieces of Grief and Love: Sally Rooney's Intermezzo
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Excavating the Hidden Self: Adrian Duncan's The Gorgeous Inertia of the Earth
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Back from Brooklyn: Colm Tóibín's Long Island
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Grime, Passion, and Addiction: Eimear McBride's The City Changes its Face
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Losing All Life's Certainties: Paul Lynch's Prophet Song
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Disaster on Rails: Emma Donoghue’s Paris Express
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Irish Books Season 1
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Nov 14, 2025 |