Irish writers
A collection of short videos exploring the work of a range of Irish writers, their inspirations and their legacies.
Juno and the Paycock by Sean O'Casey - Plot—Bitesize Clips
Juno and The Paycock is a tragicomedy set in Dublin in 1922 during the Irish Civil War.
Juno and the Paycock by Sean O'Casey - Themes—Bitesize Clips
A look at some of the themes and dramatic techniques in Sean O'Casey's play.
Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha by Roddy Doyle - Themes—Bitesize Clips
Childhood, religion and family relationships are explored in Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha.
Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha by Roddy Doyle - Plot—Bitesize Clips
A year in the life of Paddy Clarke as he deals with his family, school and friends.
Irish Writers - Seamus Heaney—The Arts Show, 30/08/2017
What inspired Seamus Heaney's poems? A Flickerpix Animation, read by Cherrie McIlwaine.
Bitesize explores the play's family dynamics—Bitesize Clips
A look at S.B and Gar’s true feelings and the complex relationship between father and son
Philadelphia, Here I Come! by Brian Friel - Themes—Bitesize Clips
Relationships and dramatic techniques in Brian Friel's play.
Jonathan Swift
John Toal discovers Swift wasn’t exactly fond of his homeland, Carrickfergus.
Bram Stoker
Cherrie McIlwaine tells the story of how a theatre manager from Clontarf created Dracula.
Amanda McKittrick Ros
Ireland's worst writer is the pleasantly quirky Amanda McKittrick Ros.
Samuel Beckett
John Toal takes us on a quick tour through one of Ireland’s most distinctive writers.
Searching for Narnia—Bitesize Clips
Looking for Narnia in Northern Ireland
