RTÉ 1 Tuesdays 2nd and 9th March, 10.15-11.15pm
Featuring extensive interviews with Bob Geldof, President Mary McAleese, Tim Pat Coogan, President Peter Pinda of Tanzania and John O’Shea of Goal, ‘On God’s Mission’ examines why the Irish joined the missions in such great numbers, what impact they had on the people to whom they dedicated their lives, and reveals how their work has impacted on Ireland’s international reputation.
On Sunday 7th March, a symposium at the Ennis Book Club Festival entitled ‘Reading History’ will bring together Tim Pat Coogan, Ruth Dudley Edwards, Diarmaid Ferriter and Senator Eoghan Harris in an event chaired by Caimin Jones. Tickets, priced €12, are now on sale.
More information at www.ennisbookclubfestival.com
Each Sunday Miriam O’Callaghan interviews two individuals who have a strong and deep-seated connection, whether through family, business or otherwise.
In this week’s “Miriam Meets” (RTÉ Radio 1, Sunday 10 a.m.) the guests are old friends and former colleagues Tim Pat Coogan, journalist, historian and for twenty years Editor of “The Irish Press” and Mary Kenny, journalist, broadcaster, playwright and historian.
In a lively and highly entertaining hour with Miriam O’Callaghan they look back on a lifetime spent working in journalism, not just reporting and analysing the news but often themselves making the news.
For more information or to download the podcast after transmission, visit the Miriam Meets webpage
I find that I have been committing a grave injusice on my correspondents—I have been muttering to myself about their lack of response to the myriad of e-mails to which I have painstakingly responded!
Alas, my computer genius friend, who guides my hand in all matters Blog and web site, has discovered that none, or at least very few of the responses ever reached their intended target.
Seemingly, for some reason of computer black magic they disappeared into a sort of electronic Black Hole. I am currently trying to go back for a period of several months and make answer to to all those to whom I have offered unintentional discourtesy.
So do not merely watch this space. Hopefully also, over the next few weeks your in-boxes will also be worth reading! Again my apologies and if anyone still has the stomach to try e-mailing me again—this time they’ll get an answer.
Sincerely,
Tim Pat Coogan.
On tomorrow’s Ceol ón gCroí (TG4, Sunday 22:00-22:30), Dingle born vocalist and songwriter Pauline Scanlan embarks on a journey looking at the Easter Rising, 1916.
“In this programme she meets the famous historian Tim Pat Coogan and journalist Tommy McKearney and many others to gain a greater insight of this epic part of our history. She meets many musicians such as Seamus Begley and Eilis Kennedy who have sang about this time and finally composes her own song capturing the sentiment of those she has met along the way.”
Hear Tim Pat Coogan discuss the challenges of autobiography and some of the themes in his new Memoir as he joins William Crawley on Radio Ulster’s Book Programme.
Troubled History – a 10th anniversary critique of Peter Hart’s The IRA and its Enemies by Niall Meehan and Brian Murphy OSB, introduction by Ruan O’Donnell (Head of History Dept, Limerick University)
Launch: Friday 7 November 2008, 8pm (sharp)
at the Teachers’ Club, Parnell Square, Dublin 1
Introduced by Tim Pat Coogan
organised by the Aubane Historical Society
To coincide with the launch of his memoir, Tim Pat Coogan will be speaking at a number of events this autumn, including…
National Library of Ireland, Dublin – Thursday 16th October
Admission to this event is free but booking is essential. Reservations will be taken from 17 September – please call (01) 6030317 to book up to two places. [NOW FULLY BOOKED]
Belfast Opera House – Saturday 25th October
Ticketed event in interview format with by Prof. Richard English (Queens University Belfast). Part of the Ulster Bank Belfast Festival.
