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Books for Breakfast (Ireland)

Peter Sirr and Enda Wyley
Poetry
Dublin
Literature
Walking Ghosts
Irish Poetry
Strokestown International Poetry Festival
Irish Literature
You Are Here
Gun Violence
Ireland
Shopping Malls
Ripeness
Deadless Press
Joy In Service On Rue Tagore
Urban Life
Human Condition
Strokestown Poetry Festival
Nature
The Land In Winter
Ukraine

A podcast focussing on fiction and poetry hosted by poets and writers Peter Sirr and Enda Wyley. Also features the Toaster Challenge where guest writers are given the time it takes to make toast to talk about a book that has resonated with them.

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On today's show we travel down the road to Carlow University Pittsburgh's MFA in Creative Writing Program during its annual June residency at Trinity College, Dublin where we have been invited to interview novelist Caitriona Lally a... more

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On today's episode we visit 11 Parnell Square in Dublin for the launch of Poetry Ireland/Éigse Éireann's restored headquarters. We hear about the new performance spaces, education resources and Seamus Heaney Library and talk to dire... more

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On today’s show we talk to Joseph Woods, director of the Strokestown Poetry Festival about what this year's programme will offer poetry lovers this May Bank Holiday weekend in Strokestown House. Ands we welcome back to the breakfast... more

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This morning we talk to Mary Costello about her new novel A Beautiful Loan. 

My name is Anna, and for some time now, I have been trying to account for certain events in my life – my adult life, that is – which, from this vantage po... more

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Claire Power
Director of Poetry Ireland
Poetry Ireland
Episode: 93: Poetry Ireland launch; Sean Borodale interviewed
Sean Borodale
Poet in Residence, Artist, Writer
Poetry Ireland
Episode: 93: Poetry Ireland launch; Sean Borodale interviewed
Mary Costello
Author of A Beautiful Loan
Canon Gate Books
Episode: 91: Mary Costello, A Beautiful Loan
Cathy Galvin
Poet, debut collection Ethnology, A Love Song for Connemora
Bloodaxe Press (publisher)
Episode: 90: Cathy Galvin and John F. Deane
John F. Deane
Poet, founder of Poetry Ireland, author of Jonah and Me
Carcanet (publisher)
Episode: 90: Cathy Galvin and John F. Deane
Hugo Hamilton
Writer of Conversation with the Sea
Author, Conversation with the Sea
Episode: 89: Hugo Hamilton, Conversation with the Sea
Ciarán O'Rourke
Irish poet and critic
Irish Pages Press
Episode: 87: More Poetry Reviews; interview with Mark Granier
Mark Granier
Award-winning Irish poet and photographer
Salmon Poetry
Episode: 87: More Poetry Reviews; interview with Mark Granier
Ilhan Sami Çomak
Kurdish-Turkish poet and political prisoner
Episode: 86: İlhan Sami Çomak, Ferdia Mac Anna on Liadan Ní Chuinn

Hosts

Peter Sirr
Host of Books for Breakfast Ireland, Co-host introducing and guiding discussions; established Irish poet and writer.
Enda Wyley
Co-host of the program and prolific Irish poet and writer; hosts and engages with guests.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • Wonderful Offerings

    Enda / Peter, thanks so much for your wonderful episodes of the podcast. The episodes are consistently enjoyable, informative, and insightful. You have introduced me to both fine personalities and inspiring writing. Thanks for all you do.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PineGroveCharlie
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • A beautiful, relaxing, cozy podcast.

    This podcast feels just like sitting down with some literary friends to a warm breakfast table. Simply lovely.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hanneli17
    United States4 years ago

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Thoughtful conversations with strong readings and book recommendations.
High-quality guests and consistently engaging discussions about poetry and fiction.
Warm, cozy vibe that feels like literary friends at a breakfast table.

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#197
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93: Poetry Ireland launch; Sean Borodale interviewed
Q: Claire, what does Poetry Ireland offer to poets at this moment, especially given the new home, in terms of support and opportunities?
Poetry Ireland aims to be a resource and home for poets through introductions, workshops, the poet in residence, readings, and connections with the public, with a focus on nurturing both emerging and established poets and fostering collaborative opportunities.
91: Mary Costello, A Beautiful Loan
Q: Could you talk a little bit about why Anna tolerates what she does in her relationship with Peter, and how that inward dynamic is shaped?
Anna's tolerance stems from complex dynamics: a background of a loving family, projection of her father's traits onto her partners, and an unconscious need to organize her life through proximity to art and thought. The relationship allows her space to pursue reading and intellectual life, even as it strains her emotionally.
89: Hugo Hamilton, Conversation with the Sea
Q: What drew you to the landscape of Achill Island as the setting for Lukas's conversations with the sea?
Hamilton explains that Achill's landscape mirrors the interior journey of the protagonist, serving as a physical and symbolic space where memory, loss, and healing intertwine, and where the sea acts as a confidant and sounding board for Lukas.
88: Christmas Special
Q: What did you bring to the breakfast table?
I brought The Black Pool, a memoir of forgetting by Tim MacGabhann.
88: Christmas Special
Q: How did you come across Tim MacGabhann?
I found his book while wandering around Hodges Figgis, drawn in by the cover and the title.

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What is Books for Breakfast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A literary-focused chat that centers on fiction and poetry, hosted by two Irish writers who guide conversations with guests ranging from novelists and poets to critics and publishers. Episodes frequently feature in-depth discussions of new books, reading practices, and the craft of writing, often with readings, personal anecdotes, and live event highlights. A recurring segment adds a warm, informal dynamic (the “Toaster Challenge” prompts guests to speak about a resonant book while toast toasts happen), which gives the show a relaxed, intimate vibe. Notable strengths include thoughtful literary analysis, a strong sense of place in Irish letters, and regular engagement with contemporary publishing, making it appealing to readers, writers, ed... more

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