Julia Armfield & Caoilinn Hughes: Never Were There Such Devoted Sisters

Both The Alternatives by Caoilinn Hughes and Private Rites by Julia Armfield centre around the relationships between sisters meeting after their parents’ death. But more than that, they are novels of ideas: about climate change, about the choices we make, and how to go on when everything seems blatantly futile. Talking to Heather Parry, the authors ask why we bother with faith when reason tells us otherwise.

Supported by Culture Ireland.

Categories: Environment/Nature, Fiction

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Brilliant Fiction

From international luminaries to local heroes, the programme is packed with stellar fiction. Here’s a taste of some of the brilliant writers coming to our stages this year…

Why not try? Robbie Arnott & Leo Vardiashvili: In Search of Great Stories Mon 19 Aug 11:00 - 12:00 Why not try? Carys Davies & Charlotte Wood: God's Own Country Fri 16 Aug 12:45 - 13:45