# John Mcgahern
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john mcgahern (12 November 1934 – 30 March 2006) was an Irish writer and novelist. He is regarded as one of the most important writers of the latter half of the twentieth century.
Known for the detailed dissection of Irish life found in works such as The Barracks, The Dark and Amongst Women, he was hailed by The Observer as "the greatest living Irish novelist" and in its obituary the Guardian described him as 'arguably the most important Irish novelist since Samuel Beckett'.
Ep. 31. Madeleine Dunnigan, Jean (Perspective, Power Plays)
In this episode I talk to Madeleine Dunnigan about her novel Jean (2026) from Daunt.
Madeleine Dunnigan is a writer and screenwriter from London. She was a Jill Davis Fellow on the MFA at New York University. While there she was awarded a Global Research Initiative Fellowship in Paris. Her first no…
Terry Deary and Shappi Khorsandi
Horrible Histories author Terry Deary and comedian Shappi Khorsandi join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books by GK Chesterton, Sue Townsend and John McGahern.
The Napoleon of Notting Hill by GK Chesterton
Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers
Adrian Mole and the Weapons of Mass Destruction by S…
The Fearsome Ruler of Catholic Ireland: John Charles McQuaid (Part 2)
In the 1960s, John Charles McQuaid faced a number of serious challenges that saw his influence over Ireland wane. The advent of television and the women's movement were major problems for him - and Vatican 2 presented the biggest threat to his authority. But McQuaid still wielded considerable powe…
The Book Club: Summer reading recommendations with Claire Keegan
Last week the Women’s Podcast book club gathered for a live event in Chapters Bookstore in Dublin to discuss what books they’ll be packing with them on their summer holidays. Celebrated author Claire Keegan was the special guest who joined book clubbers Róisín Ingle, Bernice Harrison, Ann Ingle and…
Douglas Stuart
The Booker Prize-winning Scottish author, Douglas Stuart, speaks to Take Four Books about his latest novel, John Of John, and, together with presenter James Crawford, they explore its connections to three other works of fiction.
John Of John follows the character of John-Calum Macleod who, when his…
Kenny's Bookshop
Kennys Bookshop & Art Gallery in Galway is one of the most celebrated independent bookshops in Ireland, widely recognized not just as a retail store, but as a global pioneer in e-commerce and a major cultural institution.
The story begins with a university romance. Desmond Kenny, a native Galwegi…
Finding Meaning in Ordinary Lives: Albert Camus and John McGahern
The conversation delves into the background and influences of Albert Camus, exploring his upbringing, experiences in Nazi-occupied France, and his philosophical stance on violence and ethics. It also highlights the themes of absurdity and existentialism in Camus' work, shedding light on his unique …
The Beauty of the Ordinary. A Conversation with Kevin McManus.
What if getting older isn’t really about having fewer things to look forward to, but about learning to appreciate what’s already here?
In this episode, I sit down with Irish author, teacher, poet, and former musician Kevin McManus to talk about his novel The Light of the Evening and some of the big…
John McGahern: Writer & Archive - Dr Barry Houlihan
Dr Barry Houlihan chats to Rick about a new exhibition marking 20 years since the death of John McGahern, which has opened at the University of Galway.
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The definitive biography of John McGahern
From banned schoolteacher to literary icon. Professor Frank Shovlin tells Oliver all about his new biography 'John McGahern: A Writing Life'
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