About this episode

The episode features stories about family, a tribute to poet Paul Durcan, and reflections on life and gifts.

Strawberries and sunshine, one family’s Census night story, a tribute to beloved poet Paul Durcan, and a gift of a lifetime… with Emer Casey, Pat Boran, Caroline Heffernan, AM Cousins, Mary O’Donnell and Tom Conaty

People in this episode

Guests: Emer Casey, Pat Boran, Caroline Heffernan, AM Cousins, Mary O’Donnell, Tom Conaty

Topics covered

• Census night
• poetry tribute
• family stories
• life gifts
• Irish culture

Keywords

• Census
• poet
• Paul Durcan
• family
• stories
• Irish culture
• life gifts
• poetry

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