Show Notes
Anyone not aware of Richard Moore's story may like to go back and listen to the TDG'S chaotic encounter with him in episode 16. Founder and CEO of the charity Children in Crossfire, the most disadvantaged young children in Tanzania and Ethiopia, as well as children in Ireland, are supported in education and healthcare.
Meeting again, nearly 100 episodes later, his story has evolved and is being reimagined by writer, poet and playwright Damian Gorman.
The resulting piece, “Witness”, will have its official debut at the Seamus Heaney Homeplace but not before Richard makes an emotional visit back to the Primary School where his traumatic story of blindness began. As a 10 year old he was hit by a ‘rubber’ bullet fired by a soldier.
Well known for his self-deprecating humour and sharp wit, Richard has always refused to allow the darkness to prevail and can turn a conversation from tears of laughter to tears of raw emotion in a heartbeat. Hankies at the ready, embark on the rollercoaster that pays “Witness” to his story.
Richard Moore
https://www.childrenincrossfire.org/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-foyle-west-53985472
Ep 16 - https://pod.co/talking-derry-girls/episode-16-richard-moore
What about you podcast with Richard Moore
https://whataboutyou.buzzsprout.com/1288562/contributors/60495#
Damian Gorman
https://irishplayography.com/person/damian-gorman
https://seamusheaneyhome.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873657583
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