This radio show features broadcaster Mary Moynihan taking listeners on a captivating journey to the historic Skellig Islands off the coast of County Kerry, sharing her personal adventure climbing the 618 stone steps to Skellig Michael’s 6th-century UNESCO World Heritage monastery and reflecting on neighbouring Little Skellig's rich birdlife. Throughout the broadcast, Mary connects local history and culture by reciting her poem Skellig Dreams—inspired by 19th-century Iveragh poet Tomás Rua Ó Súilleabháin—and highlighting Edition VII of Tintreach: The Smashing Times Arts and Literary Journal, a bilingual collection showcasing works by six artists connected to Iveragh alongside recommendations of books by authors June O’Sullivan and Paddy Bushe. Purchase Edition VII of Tintreach here or go to smashingtimes.ie. Concluding with a conversation with producer Ciara Hayes, the show ties local preservation to global climate action by introducing "Green Imaginings: Art, Ecology and Europe’s Future," an upcoming event hosted by Smashing Times on October 13, 2026, as part of the International Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival. Tune in to Dublin South FM 93.9, or listen online at www.dublinsouthfm.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ask this episode

“What did the council decide on item 42?” — answered with the speaker and the moment.

Transcript

Related