Theo Dorgan: “My Dad buried himself early so that we might live”

from Brendan O'Connor · host RTÉ Radio 1

Poet and Writer Theo Dorgan joins Brendan to discuss the songs that have meant most to him, throughout his life and career. He talks about being one of 16 children, the happiest man he ever met, and his correspondence with Leonard Cohen.

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