Keywords

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The Sea

2023-02-2626:53

In the final episode in this series of Keywords Zoë Comyns brings together writing and recordings all about 'The Sea'. It features work by Regan Hutchins, Clodagh Woulfe, Sara Keating, Gary Brown, Mabel Mnensa, Henrietta McKervey, Thomas Mixon and Michelle Walshe.

Future Selves

2023-02-1925:51

This week on Keywords features new writing and recordings by Assembly Audio, Brigid O'Dea, Belinda McKeon, Nuala Roche, Jennifer Redmond & Eavan Aiken, Viviana Fiorentino and Jody O'Neill. This episode explores our Future Selves.

Journeys

2023-02-1226:08

This week on Keywords Jim Power, Kerri ní Dhochartaigh, Paula McGrath and Mairéad Kiernan bring us new writing and recordings all prompted by Journeys through time, memory and place.

Surface Tension

2023-02-0525:42

New writing and recordings, this week prompted by 'Surface Tension'. Work by Tanya O'Sullivan, Elaine Feeney (read by Tara Breathnach), Kevin Brew, Alice Lyons, Sarah Ingersoll and Michael Higgins. Presented by Zoë Comyns.

Threads

2023-01-2926:20

This week Tess and Fiona Davidson, Colm O'Shea, Adrian Crowley and Amanda Bell explore the threads that connect us through family, history and story.

Down to the Woods

2023-01-2225:37

Down to the Woods with Zoë Comyns: Forbidden places, photo-walks, enchantment, deforestation and escaping with new music by Sue Rynhart & new writing by Arnold Thomas Fanning, Jennifer Redmond, Matthew Gedem and Tom Roseingrave.

Small Things

2023-01-1526:15

This week on Keywords, presented by Zoë Comyns, each piece is prompted by 'Small Things'. Featuring Cristín Leach, Sorcha Hamilton, Derek O'Connor, Betty Thompson, Sonya Gildea and Radhika Iyer.

Body Language

2023-01-0826:27

The second series of Keywords presented by Zoë Comyns includes work from more than 50 emerging and well established writers and creatives.

Maps

2020-08-2127:23

In this final episode of Keywords, presenter Zoe Comyns is guided by Maps.

Patterns

2020-08-1428:32

This week presenter Zoe Comyns is guided by the Keyword ‘Patterns’. Contributors to the episode have drawn inspiration from patterns of human and bird behaviour, the patterns we ink on to our skin and the patterns which can make a daily routine.

Windows

2020-08-0727:43

The Lockdown has seen many people turn to their windows as the only way of viewing the outside world, communicating with a loved one or sending messages of hope and thanks to healthcare workers and to people who are following the COVID guidelines.

Common Ground

2020-07-3127:54

We’re maybe more conscious now of the spaces we’re sharing with others. We’re told to stand 2 metres apart, we’re stepping off the pavement to let people by or we’re concerned if we feel that someone hasn’t given us enough distance.

By Nature

2020-07-2427:45

This week’s episode of Keywords is guided by the keywords ‘By Nature’. Beginning with an early morning walk, rich with birdsong, Zoe Comyns introduces us to the world around us.

Light

2020-07-1727:40

Zoe Comyns is guided by the word ‘Light’.

Things Left Unsaid

2020-07-1027:42

Zoë has been making a list of things you don't need to say out loud.

Distance

2020-07-0326:22

For the first episode, seeing as it’s on all our minds, we set Distance as the keyword. We received so many submissions for this word and we have included a range of interpretations in the programme.

01 - Distance

2020-07-0326:22

02 - Things Left Unsaid

2020-07-0327:41

This week Zoë has been making a list of things you don't need to say out loud.

03 - Light

2020-07-0327:40

Zoe Comyns is guided by the word ‘Light’.

04 - By Nature

2020-07-0327:45

This week’s episode of Keywords is guided by the keywords ‘By Nature’. Beginning with an early morning walk, rich with birdsong, Zoe Comyns introduces us to the world around us.

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