The Prompt

Episode 1 available Sunday 25th May at 7.30pm on RTÉ Radio 1 and on podcast platforms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eight of Ireland's best writers set writing prompts and the public were invited to submit up to 750 words of poetry or prose. In the first episode, '...the patron saint of…’ was chosen as the prompt acclaimed writer Mike McCormack.The shortlist for this prompt featured eight talented writers:Amanda Bell – One for SorrowJohn Paul Davies – Patron Saint of the HomelessBen Donnellan – Matron Saint of Hopeless CasesElla Gaynor – Patron Saint of Good ExcusesBrendan Kileen – The Patron SaintJackie Lynam – Patron Saint of BeingColm McAuliffe – I Hear You Call My NameTom O'Brien – Pictures or It Didn't HappenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Writer: Edel Coffey. New writing by: Bebe Ashley, Trish Bennet, Jennifer Lindsay Gray.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A brand new series for writers. Presented and produced by Zoë Comyns. Our guest writers have set writing prompts and listeners have submitted short pieces to the series. Listeners/writers were encouraged to write short essays, pieces of fiction or poetry (no more than 750 words/(3-5 mins reading time per piece) inspired by the creative prompt. Poetry can be shorter. In each episode the guest writer and Zoë will discuss the submissions, writing techniques and the writing life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A brand new series for writers. Presented and produced by Zoë Comyns. Our guest writers have set writing prompts and listeners have submitted short pieces to the series. Listeners/writers were encouraged to write short essays, pieces of fiction or poetry (no more than 750 words/(3-5 mins reading time per piece) inspired by the creative prompt. Poetry can be shorter. In each episode the guest writer and Zoë will discuss the submissions, writing techniques and the writing life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Writer: Caoilinn Hughes Featuring new writing by Deborah Meltvedt, JL Bogenschneider, and Sue TurbettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Writer: Lucy Caldwell Featuring new writing by Maggie Armstrong, Ellen O'Donohue Oddy, and Loretta FahySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Writer: Belinda McKeon Featuring new writing by Sara Keating, Róisín Leggett Bohan, and Seán CarlsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Writer: Wendy Erskine Featuring new writing by Sorcha Hamilton, Anne O’Leary, and Conor Crummey See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.