Quills and the Quarter: Exploring the Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival 2024 Podcast
Quills and the Quarter: Exploring the Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival 2024 Podcast
Podcast Description
The podcast will delve into the world of literature showcased at the Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival taking place this year between 17th and 20th October 2024. Over the course of 5 episodes leading up to the event, we will introduce listener's to the festival's history, its notable guests and the people behind the running of this annual event, which this year is the 9th anniversary of its founding.
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The podcast covers a range of themes related to literature and journalism, including the history and evolution of the Letterkenny Literary Festival, the experiences of prominent guests like journalists and authors, and discussions on writing, community engagement, and literary influences. Episodes feature conversations on topics such as the role of public service broadcasting, the challenges of journalism during historical events, and the importance of literary festivals in cultural discourse.
The podcast will delve into the world of literature showcased at the Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival taking place this year between 17th and 20th October 2024. Over the course of 5 episodes leading up to the event, we will introduce listener’s to the festival’s history, its notable guests and the people behind the running of this annual event, which this year is the 9th anniversary of its founding.
In this conversation, Phil O’Kennedy speaks with James Acheson, an English teacher and member of the Letterkenny Literary Festival. They discuss James’s early love for reading, his influences in writing, and his aspirations to create a writers’ group. James shares his experiences as a teacher, emphasising the importance of inspiring students to appreciate literature beyond school assignments. The conversation also touches on the upcoming literary festival and James’s excitement to be part of it.
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