Best The National Library Of Ireland Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 4 of Radical!: Women and the Irish Revolution | Voices of the Archive 31:42

2+ y ago31:42

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Episode 4 is the finale of the Radical!: Women and the Irish Revolution series. In this last episode I reflect on my work as Poet-in-Residence and read from source materials from the archives at the National Library of Ireland. The episode includes excerpts from Dorothy Macardle’s account of Easter Week, published in the Irish Press in 1933, two ne…

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Episode 3 of Radical!: Women and the Irish Revolution with Seán Hewitt 53:49

2+ y ago53:49

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In Episode 3 of Radical!: Women and the Irish Revolution I am joined by Seán Hewitt for a conversation about his work as Poet-in-Residence at the Irish Queer Archive. In this episode we discuss some of the difficult things about working with archive, including violence against LGBTQ+ people and the murder of Declan Flynn in 1982.Seán Hewitt’s debut…

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Episode 2 of Radical!: Women and the Irish Revolution with Dr Alice Rekab 43:54

3y ago43:54

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In Episode 2 of Radical!: Women and the Irish Revolution we are joined by Dr Alice Rekab for a conversation about flags and song in the context of their artistic practice and Julie’s research at the National Library. Dr. Alice Rekab is an artist, researcher and educator based in Dublin. Their practice is concerned with expressions and iterations of…

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Highlight #12: Under Ben Bulben 2:18

3y ago2:18

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This is an audio tour of the exhibition, 'Yeats: The Life & Works of WB Yeats'. This tour can enjoyed in own right or in conjunction with a visit to the exhibition at the National Library of Ireland, 7-8 Kildare St., Dublin 2, Ireland.By The National Library of Ireland

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Highlight #11: Lapis Lazuli 1:57

3y ago1:57

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This is an audio tour of the exhibition, 'Yeats: The Life & Works of WB Yeats'. This tour can enjoyed in own right or in conjunction with a visit to the exhibition at the National Library of Ireland, 7-8 Kildare St., Dublin 2, Ireland.By The National Library of Ireland

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Highlight #10: Nobel Medal 1:16

3y ago1:16

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This is an audio tour of the exhibition, 'Yeats: The Life & Works of WB Yeats'. This tour can enjoyed in own right or in conjunction with a visit to the exhibition at the National Library of Ireland, 7-8 Kildare St., Dublin 2, Ireland.By The National Library of Ireland

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Highlight #9: Portrait Of Georgie Hyde Lees 2:06

3y ago2:06

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This is an audio tour of the exhibition, 'Yeats: The Life & Works of WB Yeats'. This tour can enjoyed in own right or in conjunction with a visit to the exhibition at the National Library of Ireland, 7-8 Kildare St., Dublin 2, Ireland.By The National Library of Ireland

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Highlight #8: Easter 1916 2:12

3y ago2:12

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This is an audio tour of the exhibition, 'Yeats: The Life & Works of WB Yeats'. This tour can enjoyed in own right or in conjunction with a visit to the exhibition at the National Library of Ireland, 7-8 Kildare St., Dublin 2, Ireland.By The National Library of Ireland

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Highlight #7: Irish Literary Theatre 1:43

3y ago1:43

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This is an audio tour of the exhibition, 'Yeats: The Life & Works of WB Yeats'. This tour can enjoyed in own right or in conjunction with a visit to the exhibition at the National Library of Ireland, 7-8 Kildare St., Dublin 2, Ireland.By The National Library of Ireland

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Highlight #6: Lady Gregory & Coole Park 1:52

3y ago1:52

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This is an audio tour of the exhibition, 'Yeats: The Life & Works of WB Yeats'. This tour can enjoyed in own right or in conjunction with a visit to the exhibition at the National Library of Ireland, 7-8 Kildare St., Dublin 2, Ireland.By The National Library of Ireland

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Highlight #5: Florence Farr & The Psaltery 1:23

3y ago1:23

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This is an audio tour of the exhibition, 'Yeats: The Life & Works of WB Yeats'. This tour can enjoyed in own right or in conjunction with a visit to the exhibition at the National Library of Ireland, 7-8 Kildare St., Dublin 2, Ireland.By The National Library of Ireland

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Highlight #4: The Golden Dawn 2:04

3y ago2:04

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This is an audio tour of the exhibition, 'Yeats: The Life & Works of WB Yeats'. This tour can enjoyed in own right or in conjunction with a visit to the exhibition at the National Library of Ireland, 7-8 Kildare St., Dublin 2, Ireland.By The National Library of Ireland

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Highlight #3: Maud Gonne 1:47

3y ago1:47

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This is an audio tour of the exhibition, 'Yeats: The Life & Works of WB Yeats'. This tour can enjoyed in own right or in conjunction with a visit to the exhibition at the National Library of Ireland, 7-8 Kildare St., Dublin 2, Ireland.By The National Library of Ireland

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Highlight #2: Lake Isle Of Innisfree 1:48

3y ago1:48

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This is an audio tour of the exhibition, 'Yeats: The Life & Works of WB Yeats'. This tour can enjoyed in own right or in conjunction with a visit to the exhibition at the National Library of Ireland, 7-8 Kildare St., Dublin 2, Ireland.By The National Library of Ireland

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Highlight #1: Self - Portrait of John Butler Yeats 1:53

3y ago1:53

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This is an audio tour of the exhibition, 'Yeats: The Life & Works of WB Yeats'. This tour can enjoyed in own right or in conjunction with a visit to the exhibition at the National Library of Ireland, 7-8 Kildare St., Dublin 2, Ireland.By The National Library of Ireland

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Introduction to the Audio Tour and Exhibition 1:17

3y ago1:17

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This is an audio tour of the exhibition, 'Yeats: The Life & Works of WB Yeats'. This tour can enjoyed in own right or in conjunction with a visit to the exhibition at the National Library of Ireland, 7-8 Kildare St., Dublin 2, Ireland.By The National Library of Ireland

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Episode 1 of Radical!: Women and the Irish Revolution with Dr Susan Cahill 41:25

3y ago41:25

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In Episode 1 of Radical!: Women and the Irish Revolution Dr Susan Cahill joins us for a conversation about writer and activist Dorothy Macardle. Cahill is a writer, editor, academic, thinker, and activist. She is well known for her activism for the Repeal of the Eighth Amendment. Cahill was the first woman to tell her abortion story on the stage of…

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'The Gravel Walks' -Mindful Activity 5:55

3+ y ago5:55

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This activity is a mindful look at the poetry of Seamus Heaney. It will highlight soothing lines and images from the poem, 'The Gravel Walks' from the 1996 collection, 'The Spirit Level' and encourages participants at home to take some time to find their own mindful moments in this poem.By The National Library of Ireland

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'The Harvest Bow'-Mindful Activity 5:05

3+ y ago5:05

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This activity is a mindful look at the poetry of Seamus Heaney. It will highlight soothing lines and images from the poem, 'The Harvest Bow' from 'Field Work' and encourages participants at home to take some time to find their own mindful moments in this poem.By The National Library of Ireland

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Leaving Cert Heaney: Mythology & Tradition 11:54

3+ y ago11:54

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The first of our Leaving Cert podcasts exploring sample exam questions on Seamus Heaney's poetry.This episode looks at mythology and tradition in Seamus Heaney's poems on the Leaving Cert curriculum.By The National Library of Ireland

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'A Kite For Aibhín'-Mindful Activity 5:29

3+ y ago5:29

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This activity is a mindful look at the poetry of Seamus Heaney. It will highlight soothing lines and images from the poem, 'A Kite for Aibhín' from 'Human Chain' and encourages participants at home to take some time to find their own mindful moments in this poem.By The National Library of Ireland

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'Scaffolding'-Mindful Activity 4:49

3+ y ago4:49

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This activity is a mindful look at the poetry of Seamus Heaney. It will highlight soothing lines and images from the poem, 'Scaffolding' from 'Death of a Naturalist' and encourages participants at home to take some time to find their own mindful moments in this poem.By The National Library of Ireland

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'Mossbawn: Sunlight'-Mindful Activity 5:14

4y ago5:14

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This activity is a mindful look at the poetry of Seamus Heaney. It will highlight soothing lines and images from the poem, 'Mossbawn:Sunlight' from 'North' and encourages participants at home to take some time to find their own mindful moments in this poem.By The National Library of Ireland

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'Holly'-Mindful Activity 6:12

4y ago6:12

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This activity is a mindful look at the poetry of Seamus Heaney. It will highlight soothing lines and images from the poem, 'Holly' from 'Station Island' and encourages participants at home to take some time to find their own mindful moments in this poem.By The National Library of Ireland

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Station Island, Sequence XII- Mindful Activity 4:09

4y ago4:09

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This activity is a mindful look at the poetry of Seamus Heaney. It will highlight soothing lines and images from the poem, 'Sequence XII' from 'Station Island' and encourages participants at home to take some time to find their own mindful moments in this poem.By The National Library of Ireland

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'The Forge'- Mindful Activity 6:35

4y ago6:35

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This activity is a mindful look at the poetry of Seamus Heaney. It will highlight soothing lines and images from the poem, 'The Forge' and encourages participants at home to take some time to find their own mindful moments in this poem.By The National Library of Ireland

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Mindful Activity-'The Fragment' 5:41

4y ago5:41

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This activity is a mindful look at the poetry of Seamus Heaney. It will highlight soothing lines and images from the poem, 'The Fragment' and encourages participants at home to take some time to find their own mindful moments in this poem.By The National Library of Ireland

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Mindful Activity- 'Fosterling' 5:26

4y ago5:26

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This activity is a mindful look at the poetry of Seamus Heaney. It will highlight soothing lines and images from the poem, 'Fosterling' and encourages participants at home to take some time to find their own mindful moments in this poem.By The National Library of Ireland

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'Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again' Audio Tour Part 7- 'Don't Be Afraid' 2:31

4+ y ago2:31

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The final part of the 'Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again' exhibition. In this section we take a look at the artists Maser's 'Don't Be Afraid' artwork which is inspired by the final words of Seamus Heaney. This tour can be used when visiting this exhibition in the Bank of Ireland Cultural and Heritage Centre, Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2.…

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'Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again' Audio Tour Part 5-'Conscience' 5:02

4+ y ago5:02

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Part 5 of the 'Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again' audio tour. This section explores Seamus Heaney's reponse to the political situation in Northern Ireland and the pursuit of peace. This tour can be used when visiting this exhibition in the Bank of Ireland Cultural and Heritage Centre, Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2.…

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'Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again' Audio Tour Part 4- 'Creativity' 5:22

4+ y ago5:22

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Part 4 of the 'Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again' audio tour. This section explores Seamus Heaney's writing process and the friendships he made throughout his career. This tour can be used when visiting this exhibition in the Bank of Ireland Cultural and Heritage Centre, Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2.By The National Library of Ireland

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'Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again' Audio Tour Part 6- 'Marvels' 4:53

4+ y ago4:53

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Part 6 of the 'Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again' audio tour. This part of the exhibition highlights the uplifting quality of Seamus Heaney's work. This tour can be used when visiting this exhibition in the Bank of Ireland Cultural and Heritage Centre, Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2.By The National Library of Ireland

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'Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again' Audio Tour Part 3-'Excavations' 4:47

4+ y ago4:47

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Part 3 of the 'Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again' audio tour. This section explores Seamus Heaney's childhood and early life. This tour can be used when visiting this exhibition in the Bank of Ireland Cultural and Heritage Centre, Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2.By The National Library of Ireland

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'Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again' Audio Tour- Part 2-'Beginnings' 1:35

4+ y ago1:35

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Part 2 of the 'Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again' audio tour exploring the beginning of Seamus Heaney's career and the timeline of his life. This audio can be used when visiting the exhibition in the Bank of Ireland Cultural and Heritage Centre, Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2.By The National Library of Ireland

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'Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again' Audio Tour Part 1- Introduction 3:26

4+ y ago3:26

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Introduction to the exhibition, 'Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again'. This audio tour can be used when visiting this exhibition in the Bank of Ireland Cultural and Heritage Centre, Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2.By The National Library of Ireland

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Mindful Activity-Blackberry-Picking 4:21

4+ y ago4:21

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This activity is a mindful look at the poetry of Seamus Heaney. It will highlight soothing lines and images from the poem, 'Blackberry-Picking' and encourages participants to take some time to find their own mindful moments in this poem.By The National Library of Ireland

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Mindful Activity- A Sofa In The Forties 5:23

4+ y ago5:23

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This activity is a mindful look at the poetry of Seamus Heaney. It will highlight soothing lines and images from the poem, 'A Sofa in the Forties' and encourages participants at home to take some time to find their own mindful moments in this poem.By The National Library of Ireland

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Mindful Activity-The Clothes Shrine 3:48

4+ y ago3:48

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This activity is a mindful look at the poetry of Seamus Heaney. It will highlight soothing lines and images from the poem, 'The Clothes Shrine' and encourages participants at home to take some time to find their own mindful moments in this poem.By The National Library of Ireland

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Mindful Activity-Glanmore Sonnets VII 4:39

4+ y ago4:39

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This activity is a mindful look at the poetry of Seamus Heaney. It will highlight soothing lines and images from the poem, 'Glanmore Sonnets VII' and encourages participants at home to take some time to find their own mindful moments in this poem.By The National Library of Ireland

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Mindful Activity-Clearances V 5:11

4+ y ago5:11

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This activity is a mindful look at the poetry of Seamus Heaney. It will highlight soothing lines and images from the poem, 'Clearances V' and encourages participants at home to take some time to find their own mindful moments in this poem.By The National Library of Ireland

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Mindful Activity- The Rain Stick 5:36

4+ y ago5:36

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This activity is a mindful look at the poetry of Seamus Heaney. It will highlight soothing lines and images from the poem, 'The Rain Stick' and encourages participants at home to take some time to find their own mindful moments in this poem.By The National Library of Ireland

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Mindful Activity-The Skunk 4:34

4+ y ago4:34

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This activity is a mindful look at the poetry of Seamus Heaney. It will highlight soothing lines and images from the poem, 'The Skunk' and encourages participants at home to take some time to find their own mindful moments in this poem.By The National Library of Ireland

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Mindful Activity-Song 5:03

4+ y ago5:03

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This activity is a mindful look at the poetry of Seamus Heaney. It will highlight soothing lines and images from the poem, 'Song' and encourages participants at home to take some time to find their own mindful moments in this poem.By The National Library of Ireland

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Mindful Activity-The Blackbird Of Glanmore 5:45

4+ y ago5:45

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This activity is a mindful look at the poetry of Seamus Heaney. It will highlight soothing lines and images from the poem, 'The Blackbird of Glanmore' and encourages participants at home to take some time to find their own mindful moments in this poem.By The National Library of Ireland

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Mindful Activity-Lightenings VIII 5:09

4+ y ago5:09

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This activity is a mindful look at the poetry of Seamus Heaney. It will highlight soothing lines and images from the poem, 'Lightenings VIII' and encourages participants at home to take some time to find their own mindful moments in this poem.By The National Library of Ireland

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Mindful Activity-The Given Note 5:06

4+ y ago5:06

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This activity is a mindful look at the poetry of Seamus Heaney. It will highlight soothing lines and images from the poem, 'The Given Note' and encourages participants at home to take some time to find their own mindful moments in this poem.By The National Library of Ireland

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Mindful Activity-Postscript 5:49

4+ y ago5:49

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This activity is a mindful look at the poetry of Seamus Heaney. It will highlight soothing lines and images from the poem, 'Postscript' and encourages participants at home to take some time to find their own mindful moments in this poem.By The National Library of Ireland

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Library Matters at the NLI: Pernille Drost, National Library of Denmark 36:36

6+ y ago36:36

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Library Matters at the NLI: Pernille Drost, National Library of Denmark by The National Library of IrelandBy The National Library of Ireland

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Library Matters at the NLI: Cathal McCauley, Maynooth University 37:56

6+ y ago37:56

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Library Matters at the NLI: Cathal McCauley, Maynooth University by The National Library of IrelandBy The National Library of Ireland

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Library Matters at the NLI: Richard Ovenden, Bodleian Library, University of Oxford 50:38

6+ y ago50:38

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Library Matters at the NLI: Richard Ovenden, Bodleian Library, University of Oxford by The National Library of IrelandBy The National Library of Ireland

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