Darragh McKeon is a writer and former theatre director originally from County Offaly who now lives near Miltown Malbay. His acclaimed debut novel All That is Solid Melts Into Air uses the Chernobyl disaster as a backdrop and chronicles the collapse and ultimate end of the Soviet Union. At the time of recording Darragh is just about to complete his second novel. We have a wide-ranging conversation about his early influences, and his experiences in Dublin, Chicago, Letterfrack, London, New York and more recently in County Clare.You can find the video version of the episode online by searching Creative Souls of Clare on YouTube or on the Hitching for Hope Facebook page, just look me up under Ruairi McKiernan – Hitching for Hope.Thanks to Creative Ireland for support. This podcast is also available to watch as a video on YouTube and on Facebook. Also, check out the archives for more great conversations, and Ruairí's other podcast, the Love and Courage podcast. With thanks to Creative Ireland Clare and Clare County Council for funding and support. Ruairí McKiernanwww.ruairimckiernan.com

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