SPOKEN STORIES is a themed-led trilogy of 36 original stories. Commissioned from some of the most dynamic contemporary writers associated with Ireland and the short story, they navigate the imaginative breadth of what it is to be alive in the world in our time. The three series that make up SPOKEN STORIES are Independence, Creatures of the Earth and The State of Us. The stories are in English and in Irish as well as by writers whose first language is other than Irish nor English. They are voiced by a cast of actors and the contributing writers. This RTÉ Radio original concept was made with the support of Coimmisiún na Méan.
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SPOKEN STORIES is a themed-led trilogy of 36 original stories. Commissioned from some of the most dynamic contemporary writers associated with Ireland and the short story, they navigate the imaginative breadth of what it is to be alive in the world in our time. The three series that make up SPOKEN STORIES are Independence, Creatures of the Earth and The State of Us. The stories are in English and in Irish as well as by writers whose first language is other than Irish nor English. They are voiced by a cast of actors and the contributing writers. This RTÉ Radio original concept was made with the support of Coimmisiún na Méan.
Sorrow and Honey by Nuala O'Connor and voiced by Clare Dunne
Spoken Stories: The State of Us
26 minutes
1 year ago
Sorrow and Honey by Nuala O'Connor and voiced by Clare Dunne
Verity has bad physical health and her adult daughter, Lillis is trying to reach a state of mental balance. They are navigating their complicated relationship, having moved from Dublin to Dingle to start afresh. The place and a saint connected with the area may provide the succor they both crave.
Spoken Stories: The State of Us
SPOKEN STORIES is a themed-led trilogy of 36 original stories. Commissioned from some of the most dynamic contemporary writers associated with Ireland and the short story, they navigate the imaginative breadth of what it is to be alive in the world in our time. The three series that make up SPOKEN STORIES are Independence, Creatures of the Earth and The State of Us. The stories are in English and in Irish as well as by writers whose first language is other than Irish nor English. They are voiced by a cast of actors and the contributing writers. This RTÉ Radio original concept was made with the support of Coimmisiún na Méan.