Now That Summer's Coming by Deirdre Anna Rose Kelly

About this episode

An original short story by Deirdre Anna Rose Kelly celebrating the Gaelic festival Bealtaine, marking the start of summer.

An original short story specially commissioned by BBC Radio 4 to mark Bealtaine, the Gaelic festival heralding the beginning of summer traditionally held on the first day of May. Written and read by Deirdre Anna Rose Kelly. The Author. Deirdre Anna Rose Kelly is a writer from Donegal, who lives in Belfast. She is a member of the Duncairn Arts Centre's Creative Collective. She has read her work on stage and on BBC Radio Ulster. Writer: Deirdre Anna Rose Kelly Reader: Deirdre Anna Rose Kelly Producer: Michael Shannon A BBC Audio Northern Ireland Production for BBC Radio 4.

People in this episode

Host: Deirdre Anna Rose Kelly

Topics covered

• summer
• Gaelic festival
• original short story
• BBC Radio
• creative writing

Keywords

• Bealtaine
• summer
• short story
• Deirdre Anna Rose Kelly
• BBC Radio 4

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BBC Radio 4, Duncairn Arts Centre

Places: Donegal, Belfast

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