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Radio - Miscellany 50: Fifty Years of Sunday Miscellany

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Book Synopsis: Beginning in 1968, fifty-five personal essays and poems reveal the power of Ireland's finest writers to delve into the details of Irish life with warmth, sincerity, and wit. Here, side by side, are stories around the first moon landing, the eruption of violence in the North, the visit to Ireland by Ronald Reagan, the Eurovision Song Contest, 9/11, direct provision centers, the Celtic Tiger and its crash, great sporting moments, Edna O'Brien, Seán Ó Ríordáin, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Nelson Mandela, Steve Jobs and Sinéad O'Connor, emigration, moving statues, Irish weather and water, first love and first jobs, wedding day dresses, setting up home, parenthood, illness, loss, and starting over. As a record of Ireland from wonderful and unexpected angles, Miscellany50 will amuse and intrigue for many years to come. Originally commissioned for performance at Miscellany50 Live radio festival weekend in late 2018, this is a unique collection in a beautifully illustrated volume.

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Experience the richness and depth of Ireland's finest writers with Miscellany 50: Fifty Years of Sunday Miscellany. This extraordinary collection of personal essays and poems takes you on a captivating journey through the last five decades of Irish life. From the historic first moon landing to the turbulent times in the North, and from the cultural impact of music icons like Siouxsie and the Banshees to the global events that shook the world, this book captures it all.

With warmth, sincerity, and wit, these stories offer a diverse range of perspectives on Ireland's history and culture. From the soaring highs of economic success during the Celtic Tiger era to the crushing lows of its subsequent crash, Miscellany 50 paints a vivid picture of the ups and downs Ireland has faced. It also explores the personal moments that shape our lives - from first love and first jobs to the joys of parenthood and the pain of loss.

What makes Miscellany 50 truly special is its ability to surprise and engage readers. The unique blend of topics covers everything from great sporting moments to iconic figures like Nelson Mandela, Steve Jobs, and Sinéad O'Connor. This beautifully illustrated volume is not just a book; it's a record of Ireland's past seen through wonderful and unexpected angles. It will captivate and entertain you for many years to come.

Don't miss out on this remarkable literary gem. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Irish life and order your copy of Miscellany 50: Fifty Years of Sunday Miscellany today!

Order now and embark on a journey through fifty years of Ireland's stories.

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