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RTÉ Short Story Competition

RTÉ Radio 1
RTÉ Short Story Competition
Ireland
Grief
Francis Macmanus
Dunleary
Pavilion Theatre
Family Crisis
London
Wolves
Family Dynamics
Mental Health
Bipolar Disorder
Kazakhstan
Acting
Irish Public Radio
Resilience
Stephen O'reilly
Divination
Andrew Bennett
Secondary School

Irish short fiction for radio, selected from the long-running annual contest in honour of Francis MacManus run by RTÉ, Irish public radio. A shortlist is broadcast every year, voiced by some of Ireland's most talented actors of the stage and screen. For more visit rte.ie/culture and rte.ie/writing.

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Auntie and Anto and Ivy and Ava by Ian Feighery, read by Ebby O'Toole-Acheampong To read, and find out more about, this story go to RTÉ Culture at www.rte.ie/culture/2025/1011/1537452-rte-short-story-competition-auntie-and-anto-and-ivy-and-av... more

Pool Story by Jill Kenny, read by Naoise Dunbar (pic credit: Eve North) To read, and find out more about, this story go to RTÉ Culture at www.rte.ie/culture/2025/1011/1537451-rte-short-story-competition-pool-story-by-jill-kenny/See omnystudio... more

A Spectrum of Sorrow by Angela Finn, read by Janet Moran To read, and find out more about, this story go to RTÉ Culture at www.rte.ie/culture/2025/1011/1537448-rte-short-story-competition-a-spectrum-of-sorrow-by-angela-finn/See omnystudio.com... more

RTÉ Culture: Kazakhstan by Kevin McDermott, read by John Olohan To read, and find out more about, this story go to RTÉ Culture at www.rte.ie/culture/2025/1011/1537445-rte-short-story-competition-kazakhstan-by-kevin-mcdermott/See omnystudio.co... more

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A vibrant collection of stories showcasing Irish short fiction unfolds through selections from an esteemed annual contest dedicated to honoring the legacy of Francis MacManus. Each episode features adaptations of winning stories, voiced by accomplished Irish actors, which emphasizes the rich narrative tradition of Ireland. The narratives explore a variety of themes including love, grief, transformation, and personal crisis, often set against the backdrop of contemporary life. This podcast is a treasure for literati and those interested in the arts, offering a nuanced glimpse into the human experience through well-crafted storytelling.

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