The Spelling Bee, by Nuala Hayes (from 1997)

"The town fills its lungs full, and sweeps shawls and scarves and suits along streets…” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On volunteering for Zaide, starring a young Lesley Garrett See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich and complex Irish history is on display in this small Protestant church See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The night the starlings gatecrashed the opera house See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On growing up with the lore of Wexford See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.