This month we bring you: Part 2 in our step-by-step guide to researching your family tree by Johnathon Fehily; Come Again by Robert Webb a book review by Fionuala Ronan; Homeless Moments - poems on homelessness; and St Peter's Church by Michael Lenihan.

A City Reading Talking Newsletter 17

This episode features: a preview of Cork World Book Fest happening online from April 20 - 25 2021; part 3 in our step-by-step guide to researching your family tree by Johnathon Fehily; writing tips from our Writer-in-Residence Tina Pisco; revisiting Old Favourites -  Joanne Harris’ Chocolat Series by Fionuala Ronan and The First Hot Air Balloon in Cork by Michael Lenihan.

A City Reading Talking Newsletter 18

As Cork City Libraries' Writer-in-Residence term comes to an end, we bring you a special episode featuring writings by members of the Cork Non-Fiction Group written during workshops with our Writer-in-Residence Tina Pisco. We feature: Thoughts on a day in spring by Jane Killingbeck, Enlightenment on a river in Prague by Sara O’Mahony, Perceptions and Facts an informal essay by Marie Guillot, Saving Planet Earth by Cecily Lynch and Lockdown Lessons as I say Goodbye by Tina Pisco.

A City Reading Talking Newsletter 20

This episode is a special episode to celebrate National Heritage Week, which runs between 14 - 22 August 2021. In this episode we bring you: part four in our step-by-step guide to researching your family tree by Johnathon Fehily, Mairéad Ní Ghráda agus An Triail le Deirdre Swain, an early history of the Lough by Michael Lenihan and an interview with William Wall by Donal O’Driscoll.

A City Reading Talking Newsletter 21

Episode six of the Garda History Podcast.

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Garda History Podcast - Episode Six Local Policing

Inspector James Hallahan of an Garda Síochána introduces the Garda History Podcast made in association with Cork City Libraries

Introduction by Inspector James Hallahan

Dyslexia Resources and Supports in Cork City Libraries

This podcast was written, produced and recorded by Niall O'Driscoll and Jack McCarron for The Southern Star (www.southernstar.ie). Special thanks to Donal and Daniel Gallagher, Strange Music Ltd and additional contributors Philip King and Con Downing.

The Southern Star's Big Story: Rory Gallagher The Lee Delta Bluesman

In the opening episode of Cork Sporting Greats, host Trevor Welch speaks with Cork sporting icon Jimmy Barry Murphy.
The legendary Cork dual-star performer talks hurling, football, soccer, greyhound racing and management. 
Cork Sporting Greats is produced in conjunction with Cork City Libraries. 

The views and opinions expressed by the interviewees in this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the position of Cork City Libraries.

Cork Sporting Greats - Episode One Jimmy Barry Murphy

For the second episode of Cork Sporting Greats, host Trevor Welch sat down for a chat with the Irish Basketball legend, Timmy McCarthy. The former player, coach and now commentator reflected on his career on the court and the game that has taken him all over the world, from Blarney Street to the Olympic Games. 
Cork Sporting Greats is produced in conjunction with Cork City Libraries. 

The views and opinions expressed by the interviewees in this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the position of Cork City Libraries.

Cork Sporting Greats - Episode Two Timmy McCarthy

For Episode Three of Cork Sporting Greats, Trevor spoke with Cork sports icons, Dave Barry and Billy Morgan. Dave and Billy reminisced on the glory days of Cork Gaelic Football, the ever-changing soccer scene and what the future may hold for both Cork GAA and Cork City FC. 

Dave Barry is regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of Cork City FC and was an All-Ireland-winning footballer with Cork GAA. 

Billy Morgan led Cork footballers to All-Ireland success as a manager and is a former All-Ireland winning-goalkeeper with the Rebels.

Cork Sporting Greats is hosted by Trevor Welch and is produced in conjunction with Cork City Libraries.

The views and opinions expressed by the interviewees in this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the position of Cork City Libraries.


Cork Sporting Greats - Episode 3 Dave Barry and Billy Morgan

In episode four of Cork Sporting Greats, Trevor Welch speaks with Cork Camogie Hall of Fame star, Linda Mellerick. A team of the century player, Linda reflects on her All-Ireland triumphs, her days writing about the sport she loves and what needs to be done in order for the game to continue to develop. 

Cork Sporting Greats is hosted by Trevor Welch and is produced in conjunction with Cork City Libraries.

The views and opinions expressed by the interviewees in this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the position of Cork City Libraries.

Cork Sporting Greats - Episode 4 Linda Mellerick

For this episode of Cork's Sporting Greats, host Trevor Welch spoke with the Cork Camogie star, Anna Geary, who reflected on her All-Ireland winning days with Cork, and her subsequent career in media.
Cork Sporting Greats is hosted by Trevor Welch and is produced in conjunction with Cork City Libraries.
The views and opinions expressed by the interviewees in this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the position of Cork City Libraries.


Cork Sporting Greats – Episode Five Anna Geary


In episode number six of Cork Sporting Greats, host Trevor Welch catches up with one of Cork’s greatest ever footballers, Larry Tompkins, and the man who has spent over 40 years working with Cork’s sporting stars, Dr. Con Murphy.
Cork Sporting Greats is hosted by Trevor Welch and is produced in conjunction with Cork City Libraries.
The views and opinions expressed by the interviewees in this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the position of Cork City Libraries.


Cork Sporting Greats – Episode Six Larry Tompkins and Dr. Con Murphy

Veteran of the Irish War of Independence and Irish Civil War, George Gunn, (of 11 Barrack Street Cork) speaks about memory of the time. 

George Gunn: Recollections of the  Irish War of Independence and Irish Civil War in Cork.

Radio Interview with Brendan Fehily and Bernie Holland prior to the reopening of the Everyman Palace Theatre e in 1990.

Reflections on The Everyman Palace Theatre Cork No. 01

John O'Shea founding member of the Everyman Palace Theatre speaking with Donncha Ó Dúlaing about the history of the theatre.

Reflections on The Everyman Palace Theatre Cork No. 02

In this episode we bring you, a profile of One City One Book 2020; a trip around Cork in 1920 with a look at the recently digitised Guy’s Cork City & County Almanac and Directory 1920; a review of Actress by Anne Enright and Ed Cashman reads his poem Treasure.

A City Reading Talking Newsletter 11

Welcome to a special episode of A City Reading to celebrate Children's Book Festival 2020. In this episode we bring you a profile of our online Children's Book Festival events, Thomas Ryan gives advice on how to foster your child's reading, Deirdre Swain profiles her favourite children's author Madeline L'Engle, and Ann Riordan tells us what your teenagers and young readers are reading online. Happy Listening!

A City Reading Talking Newsletter 12 - Children's Book Festival episode

This episode features, Remembering Derek Mahon by Dr Sorcha Fogarty; a step-by-step guide to researching your family tree by Johnathon Fehily part 1 of a four part series; a review of Hilary Mantel's The Mirror and the Light by Kate O'Callaghan; and the history of Cork's Berwick Fountain by Michael Lenihan.

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