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ILFDublin Podcast
by International Literature Festival Dublin
The International Literature Festival Dublin, founded in 1998, is Ireland’s premier literary event and gathers the finest writers in the world to debate, provoke, delight and enthral.
Episodes
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Off The Page - Omar El Akkad in conversation with Alex Clark
Today, we’re bringing you an exclusive recording of Omar El Akkad in conversation with Alex Clark at our recent #OffThePage event at the Pepper Canister Church on February 13, 2025.
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From the Archives: Kirsty Bell (2022)
The ILFD podcast is back! For our final episode of 2023, as many of us head home for the winter holidays, we're listening back to Kirsty Bell discuss her book 'The Undercurrents', an exploration of the city she calls home -- Berlin. __ Kirsty Bell’s 'The Undercurrents' is a story of Berlin…
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From the Archives: Paul Lynch & Peter Murphy (2013)
The ILFD podcast is back! In case you missed it, this year's Booker Prize winner is Irish author Paul Lynch — we thought there would be no better time to listen back to his 2013 visit to the festival. ___ Dublin Writers Festival brings together two emerging Irish novelists whose distinctive prose...
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From the Archives: Eoin Colfer (2023)
The ILFD podcast is back! On Monday 20 November, we celebrated World Children's Day, so today we're listening back to an event with one of our favourite children's authors — Eoin Colfer. From the 2023 edition of the festival. ___ Whether he’s cloud gazing or saving the world, author Eoin Colfer…
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From the Archives: Neil Gaiman (2018)
The ILFD podcast is back! Award-winning writer Neil Gaiman celebrates his birthday later this week, so let's listen back to his last visit to ILFD in 2018. ___ What doesn’t Neil Gaiman write? One of the greatest living storytellers, he is the author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic...
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From the Archives: Kirsty Logan & Anya Bergman (2023)
The ILFD podcast is back! With Halloween just around the corner, let's listen back to authors Kirsty Logan & Anya Bergman talking all things witches with moderator Sarah Maria Griffin. Part of the 2023 edition of ILFD. ___ How far would you go for justice? In two powerful additions to the…
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From the Archives: Marise Gaughan (2022)
The ILFD podcast is back! Kicking off with a listen back to Irish writer and comedian Marise Gaughan talking about her book 'Trouble' for the 25th anniversary edition of the festival in 2022. CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains strong language and mentions of suicide, sex, and substance abuse;...
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ILFD x DLA Shortlist Podcast Ep 6: Noopiming: The Cure for White Ladies
Nominated by Ottawa Public Library, Canada The 2022 DUBLIN Literary Award longlist of 79 books has been painstakingly narrowed down to a shortlist of just 6 titles; this exclusive limited podcast series, hosted by Jessica Traynor and Séan Hewitt, is designed to give you access to the authors and...
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ILFD x DLA Shortlist Podcast Ep 5: The Death of Vivek Oji
Nominated by Helsinki City Library, Finland The 2022 DUBLIN Literary Award longlist of 79 books has been painstakingly narrowed down to a shortlist of just 6 titles; this exclusive limited podcast series, hosted by Jessica Traynor and Séan Hewitt, is designed to give you access to the authors and...
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ILFD x DLA Shortlist Podcast Ep 4: At Night All Blood Is Black
Nominated by Bibliothèque de Reims, France The 2022 DUBLIN Literary Award longlist of 79 books has been painstakingly narrowed down to a shortlist of just 6 titles; this exclusive limited podcast series, hosted by Jessica Traynor and Séan Hewitt, is designed to give you access to the authors and...
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ILFD x DLA Shortlist Podcast Ep 3: Remote Sympathy
Nominated by Auckland Libraries, New Zealand and Dunedin Public Libraries, New Zealand The 2022 DUBLIN Literary Award longlist of 79 books has been painstakingly narrowed down to a shortlist of just 6 titles; this exclusive limited podcast series, hosted by Jessica Traynor and Séan Hewitt, is...
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ILFD x DLA Shortlist Podcast Ep 2: The Art of Losing
Nominated by Bibliothèque publique d’information, Paris, France The 2022 DUBLIN Literary Award longlist of 79 books has been painstakingly narrowed down to a shortlist of just 6 titles; this exclusive limited podcast series, hosted by Jessica Traynor and Séan Hewitt, is designed to give you…
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ILFD x DLA Shortlist Podcast Ep 1: The Art of Falling
The 2022 DUBLIN Literary Award longlist of 79 books has been painstakingly narrowed down to a shortlist of just 6 titles; this exclusive limited podcast series, hosted by Jessica Traynor and Séan Hewitt, is designed to give you access to the authors and translators behind the books. In this...
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StoryMachine Podcast Chapter 5: Spellbound with Caroline O’Donoghue
Best-selling author Caroline O’Donoghue talks YA, feminism, and weaving the intriguing, mystical thread of tarot into a teenager’s world in her writing, with StoryMachine curator Janet Smyth. Caroline O’Donoghue’s YA debut was described as ‘Stranger Things meets Sabrina The Teenage Witch’. All…
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StoryMachine Podcast Chapter 4: Award-winning Books for Children
Who, why, what and how awards work? What makes for the very best writing for children and young people? Dr Pádraic Whyte and MPhil students in Children’s Literature at Trinity College Dublin discuss the major prizes for writing for children, and the books and writers who receive them. How do…
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StoryMachine Podcast Chapter 3: Rambling with Dr Pádraic Whyte
Exploring the Urban Jungle: the City in Children’s Writing Join Dr Pádraic Whyte and MPhil students in Children’s Literature at Trinity College Dublin on a walk through cities, both real and imagined, in this wide-ranging and informative exploration of the relationship between children’s writing...
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The Power to Empower: Exploring Dublin’s Book Clubs with Lisa Marie Griffith
Lisa Marie Griffith explores the history of Dublin Book Clubs and asks: if reading is a solitary pursuit, why do so many of us love book clubs? The size and type of book clubs in Dublin knows no boundaries! During lockdown, book clubs became an important space for people to come together to...
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Flâneuse - A Self-Guided Audio Walk by Niamh Mongey
“For the perfect flâneur, for the passionate spectator, it is an immense joy to set up house in the heart of the multitude, amid the ebb and flow of movement.” Charles Baudelaire A flâneur is a man who saunters about, observing the city. A romantic and a thinker, he can blend into the city space...
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Conair Filíochta: Both Sides of the Liffey - A Bilingual Self-Guided Poetry Trail
Conair Filíochta: Ar Dhá Thaobh na Life Conair filíochta dhátheangach atá féin-stiúrtha Éist le cúigear scríbhneoirí a bhfuil guth láidir acu i bhfilíocht chomhaimseartha na Gaeilge – Aifric Mac Aodha, Áine Ní Ghlinn, Mícheál Ó Ruairc, Seosamh Ó Murchúagus Paddy Bushe ina measc. Déan do bhealach...
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StoryMachine Podcast Chapter 2: Rambling with David Almond
Exploring landscape and environment in David Almond’s writing. Award-winning author David Almond and StoryMachine curator Janet Smyth discuss the ways in which his writing explores the connections between past and present; civilisation and wilderness; and language, myth and folklore. David’s…
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Lost Ireland: Dublin Northside Edition - A Self-Guided Audio Walk
Explore the ‘lost’ buildings of Dublin's northside on this atmospheric and evocative self-guided audio walk, and discover a surprisingly multi-layered city and society. View the route map here:...
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StoryMachine Podcast Chapter 1: Rambling with Dr Sinéad Moriarty
Landscape and environment in historic and contemporary children’s literature. Join Dr Sinéad Moriarty and MPhil students in Children’s Literature at Trinity College Dublin for a fascinating discussion on the role of landscape and environment within the world of historical and contemporary...
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ILFDublin X 2021 DUBLIN Literary Award Shortlist Podcast Ep 6: Bernardine Evaristo
The DUBLIN Literary Award longlist of 49 has been narrowed down to a diverse and exciting shortlist of six, and the award will be presented during ILFDublin. This exclusive limited podcast series is hosted by Maeve Higgins and Jessica Traynor. Their conversation about Girl, Woman, Other is…
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ILFDublin X 2021 DUBLIN Literary Award Shortlist Podcast Ep 5: Fernanda Melchor & Sophie Hughes
The DUBLIN Literary Award longlist of 49 has been narrowed down to a diverse and exciting shortlist of six, and the award will be presented during ILFDublin. This exclusive limited podcast series is hosted by Maeve Higgins and Jessica Traynor. Their conversation about Hurricane Season is followed...
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ILFDublin X 2021 DUBLIN Literary Award Shortlist Podcast Ep 4: The Nickel Boys
The Dublin Literary Award longlist of 49 has been narrowed down to a diverse and exciting shortlist of six, and the award will be presented during ILFDublin. This exclusive limited podcast series is hosted by Maeve Higgins and Jessica Traynor. Their conversation about The Nickel Boys, a powerful...
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ILFDublin X 2021 DUBLIN Literary Award Shortlist Podcast Ep 3: Valeria Luiselli
The DUBLIN Literary Award longlist of 49 has been narrowed down to a diverse and exciting shortlist of six, and the award will be presented during ILFDublin. This exclusive limited podcast series is hosted by Maeve Higgins and Jessica Traynor. Their conversation about Lost Children Archive is...
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ILFDublin X 2021 DUBLIN Literary Award Shortlist Podcast Ep 2: Ocean Vuong
The DUBLIN Literary Award longlist of 49 has been narrowed down to a diverse and exciting shortlist of six, and the award will be presented during ILFDublin. This exclusive limited podcast series is hosted by Maeve Higgins and Jessica Traynor. Their conversation about On Earth We’re Briefly...
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ILFDublin X 2021 DUBLIN Literary Award Shortlist Podcast Ep 1: Colum McCann
The DUBLIN Literary Award longlist of 49 has been narrowed down to a diverse and exciting shortlist of six, and the award will be presented during ILFDublin. This exclusive limited podcast series is hosted by Maeve Higgins and Jessica Traynor. Their conversation about Apeirogon is followed by...
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From the Archives: John Gray in Conversation
From the 17th edition of International Literature Festival Dublin in May 2015 “Gray forces us to face the mirror and see ourselves as we are” James Lovelock The acclaimed philosopher, sceptic and writer makes a welcome return to the festival with his book, The Soul of the Marionette, a...
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From the Archives: Women And The Essay
From the 20th edition of International Literature Festival Dublin in May 2018 The essay, that brilliantly elastic literary form once described by Zadie Smith as the best way to reflect ‘messy reality’, is making a glorious comeback. Daisy Hildyard’s collection The Second Body is a brilliantly…
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From the Archives: Elif Shafak in Conversation
From the 17th edition of International Literature Festival Dublin in May 2015 The prolific writer and journalist Elif Shafak is one of the most significant voices in contemporary fiction. An outspoken campaigner and champion of minority rights, she is not afraid to tackle controversial subjects,...
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Unfolding Maps: 'Undistracted Walking' Audio Walk by Matthew Beaumont with Ian Maleney
Be guided on an unguided walk in this special audio piece by writer Matthew Beaumont, with sound design by writer and producer Ian Maleney. 'No Lost Steps' was commissioned as part of the 'Unfolding Maps' strand at ILFDublin, celebrating the memory of the late writer and cartographer Tim…
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RadioMoLI - Tall Tales Podcast: Raising a Child of Books
Featuring some very special guests, our new Tall Tales podcast series is perfect for everyone who loves children’s books. Packed full of reading recommendations, ideas to help get your children reading, tips on writing for children … plus handy hints for all ages on how to get the creative juices...
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RadioMoLI - Tall Tales Podcast with Laureate na nÓg Áine Ní Ghlinn
Leabhair, Léitheoireacht agus Cúrsaí Eile: Laureate na nÓg Áine Ní Ghlinn i gcomhrá le Manchán Magan File agus scríbhneoir do pháistí í Laureate na nÓg, Áine Ní Ghlinn. Bhuaigh trí cinn dá húrscéalta (Daideo, Hata Zú Mhamó & Boscadán) Gradam Reics Carló (Leabhar Gaeilge na Bliana). Bhuaigh Daideo...
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RadioMoLI - Tall Tales Podcast with Chris Riddell
Featuring some very special guests, our new Tall Tales podcast series is perfect for everyone who loves children’s books. Packed full of reading recommendations, ideas to help get your children reading, tips on writing for children … plus handy hints for all ages on how to get the creative juices...
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RadioMoLI - Tall Tales Podcast: Representation in Children's Books
Featuring some very special guests, our new Tall Tales podcast series is perfect for everyone who loves children’s books. Packed full of reading recommendations, ideas to help get your children reading, tips on writing for children … plus handy hints for all ages on how to get the creative juices...
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RadioMoLI - Tall Tales Podcast with Frank Cottrell Boyce
Featuring some very special guests, our new Tall Tales podcast series is perfect for everyone who loves children’s books. Packed full of reading recommendations, ideas to help get your children reading, tips on writing for children … plus handy hints for all ages on how to get the creative juices...
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Tommy Orange - 2020 International DUBLIN Literary Award Shortlist
Welcome to the 2020 International Dublin Literary Award Shortlist podcast, presented as part of International Literature Festival Dublin. In this special podcast series, Caelainn Hogan and Jessica Traynor explore each novel in detail as they chat exclusively to the authors and translators...
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Négar Djavadi & Tina Kover - 2020 International DUBLIN Literary Award Shortlist
Welcome to the 2020 International Dublin Literary Award Shortlist podcast, presented as part of International Literature Festival Dublin. In this special podcast series, Caelainn Hogan and Jessica Traynor explore each novel in detail as they chat exclusively to the authors and translators...
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Anna Burns - 2020 International DUBLIN Literary Award Shortlist
Welcome to the 2020 International Dublin Literary Award Shortlist podcast, presented as part of International Literature Festival Dublin. In this special podcast series, Caelainn Hogan and Jessica Traynor explore each novel in detail as they chat exclusively to the authors and translators...
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Sigrid Nunez - 2020 International DUBLIN Literary Award Shortlist
Welcome to the 2020 International Dublin Literary Award Shortlist podcast, presented as part of International Literature Festival Dublin. In this special podcast series, Caelainn Hogan and Jessica Traynor explore each novel in detail as they chat exclusively to the authors and translators...
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Esi Edugyan - 2020 International DUBLIN Literary Award Shortlist
Welcome to the 2020 International Dublin Literary Award Shortlist podcast, presented as part of International Literature Festival Dublin. In this special podcast series, Caelainn Hogan and Jessica Traynor explore each novel in detail as they chat exclusively to the authors and translators...
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Pat Barker - 2020 International DUBLIN Literary Award Shortlist
Welcome to the 2020 International Dublin Literary Award Shortlist podcast, presented as part of International Literature Festival Dublin. In this special podcast series, Caelainn Hogan and Jessica Traynor explore each novel in detail as they chat exclusively to the authors and translators...
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Édouard Louis and Lorin Stein - 2020 International DUBLIN Literary Award Shortlist
Welcome to the 2020 International Dublin Literary Award Shortlist podcast, presented as part of International Literature Festival Dublin. In this special podcast series, Caelainn Hogan and Jessica Traynor explore each novel in detail as they chat exclusively to the authors and translators...
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Olga Tokarczuk and Antonia Lloyd-Jones - 2020 International DUBLIN Literary Award Shortlist
Welcome to the 2020 International Dublin Literary Award Shortlist podcast, presented as part of International Literature Festival Dublin. In this special podcast series, Caelainn Hogan and Jessica Traynor explore each novel in detail as they chat exclusively to the authors and translators...
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Anuradha Roy - 2020 International DUBLIN Literary Award Shortlist
Welcome to the 2020 International Dublin Literary Award Shortlist podcast, presented as part of International Literature Festival Dublin. In this special podcast series, Caelainn Hogan and Jessica Traynor explore each novel in detail as they chat exclusively to the authors and translators...
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Tayari Jones - 2020 International DUBLIN Literary Award Shortlist
Welcome to the 2020 International Dublin Literary Award Shortlist podcast, presented as part of International Literature Festival Dublin. In this special podcast series, Caelainn Hogan and Jessica Traynor explore each novel in detail as they chat exclusively to the authors and translators...
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Pat McCabe & Nicole Flattery - ILFDublin Podcast
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Pat McCabe & Nicole Flattery with Danny Denton, as part of International Literature Festival Dublin 2019, presented in association with Bealtaine Festival. ILFDublin is an initiative of Dublin City Council, kindly supported by the Arts Council of Ireland. See...
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Unseen Belfast: Jan Carson & David Keenan - ILFDublin Podcast
As part of ILFDublin 2019, authors Jan Carson and David Keenan joined Irish Times Books Editor Martin Doyle in conversation at Smock Alley Theatre. ILFDublin is an initiative of Dublin City Council, kindly supported by the Arts Council of Ireland. See www.ilfdublin.com for the latest news and...
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Louise O'Neill and Sarah Crossan - ILFDublin Podcast
As part of ILFDublin 2016, authors Louise O'Neill and Sarah Crossan joined Aoife Murray of Children's Books Ireland in conversation at Smock Alley Theatre. ILFDublin is an initiative of Dublin City Council, kindly supported by the Arts Council of Ireland. See www.ilfdublin.com for the latest news...
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The International Literature Festival Dublin, founded in 1998, is Ireland’s premier literary event and gathers the finest writers in the world to debate, provoke, delight and enthral.
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