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THE DUBLIN REVIEW PODCAST

The Dublin Review Podcast
The Dublin Review
Creative Writing
Old Romantics
Fiction Writing
Addiction
Alcoholism
Writing
Literature
Northern Ireland
Dublin
Journalism
Restaurant Industry
World Of Warcraft
Top Surgery
Sobriety
Three Essays On Sitting Still
Dublin Review
Domestic Life
Glenn Patterson
The Troubles

The best Irish and International writers of fiction and non-fiction discuss and read from their work that has been published in The Dublin Review. The Dublin Review is published quarterly with support from the Arts Council of Ireland. It is edited by Brendan Barrington. The producer and presenter of the podcast is Aingeala Flannery.

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In this episode of The Dublin Review Podcast, Aingeala Flannery talks to Kathleen MacMahon about her short story Warriors, which appeared in The Dublin Review NUMBER 102 | SPRING 2026.

In this episode of The Dublin Review Podcast, Aingeala Flannery talks to Colin Graham about his essay Chalice, which appeared in The Dublin Review NUMBER 49 | WINTER 2012-13.

In this episode of The Dublin Review Podcast, Aingeala Flannery talks to Tim MacGabhann about his short story Meteorites, which appeared in The Dublin Review NUMBER 78 | SPRING 2020.

In this episode of The Dublin Review Podcast, Aingeala Flannery talks to Georgina Parfitt about Three Essays On Sitting Still, which appeared in The Dublin Review NUMBER 98 | SPRING 2025.

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Recent Guests

Kathleen MacMahon
Author of Warriors; reads the short story on the episode
Author, journalist, broadcaster
Episode: Episode Forty-Five | Kathleen MacMahon
Colin Graham
Professor of English at Maynooth University; author of Deconstructing Ireland and Northern Ireland, 30 Years of Photography; hosts My Identity podcast for the Royal Irish Academy and Aarons Project
Maynooth University
Episode: Episode Forty-Four | Colin Graham
Tim McGabhann
Author and contributor to The Dublin Review since 2019
Author of 'Call Him Mine', 'How to Be Nowhere', 'The Black Pool', and 'Saints'
Episode: Episode Forty-Three | Tim MacGabhann
Georgina Parfitt
An author and teacher based in Liverpool, whose work has been published in various renowned literary platforms.
The Dublin Review
Episode: Episode Forty-Two | Georgina Parfitt
Darragh McCausland
Writer from County Meath, contributor to The Dublin Review since 2014
The Dublin Review
Episode: Episode Forty | Darragh McCausland
Niamh Donnelly
Writer from Dublin, arts journalist, and critic.
The Irish Times
Episode: Episode Thirty-Nine | Niamh Donnelly
Cathy Sweeney
A writer from Dublin, author of Modern Times and Breakdown
Episode: Episode Thirty-Seven | Cathy Sweeney
Juliana Adelman
Writer and assistant professor of history at Dublin City University
Dublin City University
Episode: Episode Thirty-Six | Juliana Adelman
Neil Hegarty
Author known for his novels and essays focusing on themes of place and identity
Episode: Episode Thirty-Five | Neil Hegarty

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Aingeala Flannery
Producer and presenter of the Dublin Review Podcast; closely associated with the podcast's editorial and hosting duties.

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Episode Forty-Five | Kathleen MacMahon
Q: Do you see the ending as a potential setup for future conflict or reconciliation?
The ending suggests a fragile possibility of reconciliation, with Linda seeking engagement and Ed showing renewed energy, but it also leaves open whether this will endure beyond the holiday's horizon.
Episode Forty-Five | Kathleen MacMahon
Q: Why did you choose to shift perspective to Linda rather than presenting Ed's view, and what does that add to the piece?
Focusing on Linda allows the reader to experience the ambiguities of communication and the way gender dynamics shape perceptions, creating emotional intensity and leaving room for interpretation about Ed's interior state.
Episode Forty-Five | Kathleen MacMahon
Q: Whose idea was this holiday, and what were the expectations for Linda and Ed coming into the trip?
Linda planned most of the trip, aiming to balance romance and control, while Ed hoped for a relaxed time with some intimacy, revealing the underlying tension about control, attention, and shared history.
Episode Forty-Four | Colin Graham
Q: Why did you start the essay with your son's perspective and your diverging paths on belief?
It creates a personal pressure point that frames the essay's exploration of identity, showing how others' views can push the writer to articulate who they are and what they believe, while acknowledging a long internal history.
Episode Forty-Three | Tim MacGabhann
Q: How do you avoid clichés and stereotypes in your writing about Mexico?
Tim explains that he does not engage with depictions he finds unattractive and was influenced by his family connections in Mexico, leading to a more authentic portrayal.

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A literary podcast centered on contemporary writing, with conversations and readings from authors whose work has appeared in a quarterly Dublin Review. Episodes typically pair a guest author or writer with in-depth discussion of a story or essay, often featuring extensive readings and reflections on craft, memory, identity, and broader cultural themes. The show frequently blends close textual analysis with personal anecdotes from guests, yielding a thoughtful, magazine-like exploration of fiction and non-fiction from Irish and international voices. A notable strength is the recurring format that foregrounds first-hand writing samples and deep dives into themes, style, and the writer's influences, making it appealing to literature lovers, as... more

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