Terry reads some of his work which have been included in recent world anthologies [ 7:35 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download Terry McDonagh Reading from Cill Aodan and Nowhere Else [ 4:28 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadTo access the above podcasts click play to listen now or right click and Save Target As to download and listen later.
Welcome to Terry McDonagh’s page here on podcasts.ie, Terry has recorded a new interview for us and some new audio readings of his work in August 2011.
Terry McDonagh is a poet, teacher and dramatist from County Mayo who has taught creative writing at the University of Hamburg and was Drama Director at the International School for thirteen years. Terry is the author of many collections of poetry and also published a book of letters, a short novel and a play. His poetry collection includes ‘The Road Out’ , ‘A World Without Stone’, ‘A Song For Joanna’, ’CillAodain & Nowhere Else’ (illustrated by Sally McKenna) and a book of poetry for children titled ‘Boxes’. His work also encompasses his book of letters ‘Elbe Letters Go West’ and a short novel for young people ‘Ernst Klett Verlag, Stuttgart: One Summer in Ireland’ all published by Blaupause Books, Hamburg.
Terry is also the Artistic Director of the In Sight of Raftery Festival, Kiltimagh and as a well travelled writer he has worked in residence in Australia, The Middle East, Indonesia, Thailand and in several European countries. With piper, Diarmaid Moynihan, he completes the duo, Raitneach as well as well as doing readings and hosting workshops in Germany, Ireland and other countries in Europe.
Terry’s most recent poetry collection is ‘The Truth in Mustard’ (Arlen House 2010). For more details visit his website www.terry-mcdonagh.com
#1 by Summer Davis on June 15, 2011 - 6:24 am
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Hi!
This is the first time I have heard of Terry Mcdonagh and with what you have posted, it seems that his works are very interesting. I have always been fascinated with Irish poetry
#2 by John Corless on August 17, 2011 - 7:21 pm
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Great to hear the excellent Terry in fine form and yourself too, Jho. Excellent work – great promotion of Irish literature.
Keep up the good work.
John Corless.