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Apr 12, 20201 min read

An Isolated Easter Sunday

On this Easter Sunday we have a virtual Easter Bonnet Parade and a poem chosen by our community, to hopefully brighten up the bank...

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Apr 11, 20201 min read

Self Isolation Tunes - Ciara Owens

Today we have one of our younger members, Ciara Owens - a musician with Comhaltas and The Liverpool Ceili Band she's also a dancer with...

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Apr 10, 20203 min read

John Betjeman - The Irish Unionist’s Farewell

Today we have a poem, chosen by Angie Billing and written by John Betjeman, the British poet laureate who was once the British attaché in...

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Apr 9, 20206 min read

Death of the Empress - Richie Billing

Today we have a short story by Richie Billing, former manager of the centre and local writer. When he's not writing or editing during the...

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Apr 8, 20204 min read

Trainspotting with Ian McDermott

Today we have Ian McDermott, who is a member of the Book Club - he also loves Irish traditional music and folk. He frequently attends the...

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Apr 7, 20202 min read

The Irish Famine

Today we're bringing you a poem about The Irish Famine, chosen by Tom Ryan. He describes how haunting it is, and we must agree - this is...

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Apr 6, 20201 min read

A Rainy Day in April - Francis Ledwidge

Tonight we've chosen a poem for you, A Rainy Day in April by Francis Edward Ledwidge who was an Irish war poet from County Meath....

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Apr 4, 20201 min read

Rob Mason - Spancil Hill

For our next instalment in the lockdown, we have a musical treat for you! Rob Mason - local musician and member of The Lowlands. He’ll be...

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