Following on from the Carlow College Annual Literary Awards and Creative Writing Showcase, Stewart sits down with Donegal poet, Annemarie Ní Churreáin, who presented the awards, to chat about her work, inspiration and process - as well as read

Episode 6: Don't Sweat The Small Stuff

Apr 11th, 2024 54m 18s

Following on from his recent keynote lecture in Dunamaise Theatre, we dig deeper to talk life and living with Philosophy lecturer, Dr Noel Kavanagh.In doing so, we find out what the Romans have done for us, what the Existentialists, and Derrida

Episode 5: Celebrating Sisterhood

Mar 1st, 2024 52m 1s

In this episode, we discuss the development and impact of Feminism on the modern world with Dr. Sarah Otten, lecturer in Philosophy at Carlow College and ask what is women's role in society? Why has the Barbie movie caused such a stir? Is the w

Episode 4: The Philosophy of Friendship

Feb 2nd, 2024 23m 25s

In this special episode, we join Lecturer in Philosophy, Dr Noel Kavanagh at a recent spoken word event called Stand By Me curated by broadcaster Ann Marie Kelly and hosted in Dunamaise Theatre.A special thanks to Ann Marie Kelly and Dunamaise

Episode 3: Finding A Career in English

Aug 3rd, 2023 54m 54s

For many, choosing your third level course based on the resulting career path is how they decide what to study. However, sometimes exploring a subject or discipline that interests you most can open doors to career opportunities that you may nev

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Bonus Ep: Poetry Reading by Dr Derek Coyle

Apr 2nd, 2023 7m 51s

In this bonus episode, Dr Derek Coyle reads one of his favourite poets, Michael Longley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 2: A Pathway to Poetry

Mar 21st, 2023 36m 13s

Find out why poetry is not all grey-bearded men "wandering lonely as a cloud". In this episode, Dr. Derek Coyle explains why you must roll up your sleeves, and get your hands dirty, if you want to find "the good stuff". Hosted on Acast. See ac

Episode 1: Appearance and Reality

Feb 22nd, 2023 55m 19s

Just why are we still banging on about these things two and a half thousand years later?? A discussion with the Philosophy lecturers, Dr Noel Kavanagh, Dr Sarah Otten and Dr Anthony Barron, in Carlow College on the increasing importance of the

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