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By Dermot Bolger. Seventy-two-year-old Eva returns to Glanmire Wood to be reunited with memories and finally tell her story. But at what price? Read by Dearbhla Molloy.

From the book 'New Irish Short Stories' we celebrate the work of three internationally celebrated masters of the form; William Trevor, Roddy Doyle and Dermot Bolger.

The collection celebrates the range and calibre of Irish storytelling - conjuring a wealth of emotions and taking a look at the beauty of Ireland as it passes through a turbulent time - its eye always on the future.

Winter' by Dermot Bolger read by Dearbhla Molloy

Dermot Bolger is a novelist, poet and publisher, whose ten novels include The Family on Paradise Pier, The Journey Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, The Woman's Daughter and A Second Life.

Dearbhla Molloy is a highly credited actress on both stage and screen. Dearbhla played Gertrude to Kenneth Branagh's Hamlet, in the West End for The RSC, and was nominated for a Tony Award for her role in Brian Friel's Dancing at Lughnasa. Alongside her amazing theatre credits Dearbhla has appeared in Waking the Dead, Foyle's War, Midsomer Murders and New Tricks.

New Irish Short Stories were produced / directed by Laura Conway.

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  • Thu 4 Aug 2011 15:30
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