# Mary Lavin
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Mary Josephine Lavin (10 June 1912 – 25 March 1996) wrote short stories and novels. An Irishwoman, she is now regarded as a pioneer in the field of women's writing. The well-known Irish writer Lord Dunsany mentored Lavin after her father approached him on her behalf to discuss with him some stories she had written.
Fiona Sherlock's Mary Lavin
On the 30th anniversary of Mary Lavin's death, Fiona Sherlock is on the case of the renowned author who called Bective in Meath home.
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Late Lunch Wednesday March 25th 2026
Professor Roja Fazaeli about War in the Middle East, Fina Sherlock on Mary Lavin, Maria Macklin's take on fashion and Emma Smith closes her bakery in Kells.
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That Old Chestnut
This week, John Banville considers the work of a formidable Irish writer; and Fiona Stafford on meetings with remarkable trees.
'An Arrow in Flight', by Mary Lavin, selected by Colm Tóibín
'The Genius of Trees: How trees mastered the elements and shaped the world', by Harriet Rix
The Great Tree Sto…
Smokey Bear
Mary Lavin celebrates Birthday #50 at the Smokey Bear Historical Park in Capitan, NM.
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Kathleen MacMahon
The author chats about her previous career and her latest novel ‘Other People’s Lives’, where she turns her gaze on marriage and our other people’s relationships. She also talks about the writings of her grandmother Mary Lavin, and support in the writing world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privac…
Fellow in Focus: Prof Elke D'hoker in conversation with Dr Paul Delaney
Recorded 12 May 2026.
Trinity Long Room Hub Visiting Research Fellow Prof Elke D'hoker (KU Leuven, Belgium) in conversation with Dr Paul Delaney (School of English).
About the fellow:
Elke is a Professor of English literature at KU Leuven and director of the Leuven Centre for Irish Studies. Afte…
Deep Dive: The reality of marriage, writing novels and more with author Kathleen McMahon
We're so delighted to have the novelist Kathleen McMahon on the podcast today to talk about writing her latest book Other People's Lives, her thoughts on marriage and relationships, difficult writing experiences, and her grandmother, the acclaimed writer Mary Lavin.
Thanks so much Kathleen and to …
Molly Aitken on Short Stories in The New Yorker
Is it instinctive?
The first time, as a young writer or reader, when you discover short stories published in The New Yorker, and you know you’ve finally stumbled across the good shit.
When you realise all the greats have contributed at some point. Salinger and Saunders. Rushdie and Roth. Ernaux and…
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