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The New Yorker- Roddy Doyle on Writing from the Pandemic

The New Yorker- Roddy Doyle on Writing from the Pandemic | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
The author discusses “Life Without Children,” his story from this week’s issue of the magazine.
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The New York Times: Roddy Doyle Scored 8 Out of 10 on a Quiz About Roddy Doyle - “I was actually quite pleased.”

The New York Times: Roddy Doyle Scored 8 Out of 10 on a Quiz About Roddy Doyle - “I was actually quite pleased.” | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
“I was actually quite pleased.”
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Roddy Doyle shortlisted for Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction

Roddy Doyle shortlisted for Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
Nina Stibbe makes the shortlist for the third time with Reasons to be Cheerful
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Roddy Doyle tops Irish Times readers’ books of 2017 poll

Roddy Doyle tops Irish Times readers’ books of 2017 poll | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
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The New Yorker: Briefly Noted Book Reviews-Roddy Doyle

The New Yorker: Briefly Noted Book Reviews-Roddy Doyle | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
“Ants Among Elephants,” “Oriana Fallaci,” “Smile,” and “The Ruined House.”
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Roddy Doyle speaks out against "very misleading headline" after comments on misogyny in Irish theatre 

Roddy Doyle speaks out against "very misleading headline" after comments on misogyny in Irish theatre  | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
Roddy Doyle speaks out against "very misleading headline" after comments on misogyny in Irish theatre
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Roddy Doyle’s ‘Smile’: Ha ha ha but ultimately a failure

Roddy Doyle’s ‘Smile’: Ha ha ha but ultimately a failure | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
The novel keenly observes the middle age of its recently separated narrator
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Roddy Doyle's Two Pints – Abbey Theatre (On Tour) – Review

Roddy Doyle's Two Pints – Abbey Theatre (On Tour) – Review | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
Two Pints - Abbey Theatre (On Tour) - Review by Frank L. Written by Roddy Doyle Photo by Ros Kavanagh Until August 5th Last night in the Foxhound Inn in Kilbarrack “Two Pints” officially opened after previews in the Flowing Tide, Dublin and The Horse and Hound in Wicklow. It is an Abbey Theatre production…
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The Commitments review: full of heart and soul, but not drama

The Commitments review: full of heart and soul, but  not drama | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
The tremendous ensemble cannot be faulted but the abundant musical numbers overpower the thin storyline
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Roddy Doyle pens tribute short story on Bill O'Herlihy: 'D'yeh know what it is ... - Irish Independent

Irish IndependentRoddy Doyle pens tribute short story on Bill O'Herlihy: 'D'yeh know what it is ...Irish IndependentSport LeftField. Tuesday 26 May 2015. Sport Newsletter.
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'If a rock star says vote yes, I'm inclined to vote no!' - Roddy Doyle on why he wrote short story for yes vote

'If a rock star says vote yes, I'm inclined to vote no!' - Roddy Doyle on why he wrote short story for yes vote | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
RODDY Doyle wrote a funny story backing a 'Yes' vote in the same-sex marriage referendum because he thinks famous people writing opinion pieces is "a waste of time".
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Catherine Dunne & Roddy Doyle in conversation at the RDS

Catherine Dunne & Roddy Doyle in conversation at the RDS | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
(Part of the Dublin: One City One Book programme for 2015)
Dublin: One City, One Book is a Dublin City Council initiative, run by Dublin City Public Libraries.
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One City One Book launches with Roddy Doyle trilogy - UTV Ireland

One City One Book launches with Roddy Doyle trilogy - UTV Ireland | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
Comprised of The Commitments, The Snapper and The Van, the Barrytown trilogy by Roddy Doyle was selected for the 10th year of the Dublin City Council initiative for its connection to the capital.
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Roddy Doyle: my work is fuelled by music, mitching and mugs of green tea | Books | The Guardian

Roddy Doyle: my work is fuelled by music, mitching and mugs of green tea | Books | The Guardian | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
The bestselling author writes his novel in the morning, a play or column in the afternoon – and likes to sneak off to the cinema when nobody is looking
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Roddy Doyle's The Snapper at Gate Theatre review

Roddy Doyle's The Snapper at Gate Theatre review | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
The Gate has revived last year’s hit adaptation of ‘The Snapper’ for another summer outing. The birth trauma was experienced last year, so this second coming is likely to go the way of
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One hundred children write an Irish thriller - Roddy Doyle and children’s laureate PJ Lynch launch book

One hundred children write an Irish thriller - Roddy Doyle and children’s laureate PJ Lynch launch book | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
Roddy Doyle and children’s laureate PJ Lynch launch book
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CBC: Author Roddy Doyle tackles sexual abuse in Catholic schools in his new book Smile

CBC: Author Roddy Doyle tackles sexual abuse in Catholic schools in his new book Smile | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
Roddy Doyle's latest novel Smile looks at child sexual abuse in Catholic schools, set in Ireland. While the book is a work of fiction, the story was inspired by an incident from the author's own past.
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Talking Statues Dublin : JAMES JOYCE written by: RODDY DOYLE animated by: GABRIEL BYRNE

Talking Statues Dublin : JAMES JOYCE written by: RODDY DOYLE animated by: GABRIEL BYRNE | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
written by: RODDY DOYLE
animated by: GABRIEL BYRNE
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Roddy Doyle not aware of 'misogynistic men' in theatre 

Roddy Doyle not aware of 'misogynistic men' in theatre  | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
Acclaimed author and dramatist Roddy Doyle has said he has never witnessed any sexual harassment or abuse of power in the Irish theatre world.
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Fiction Book Review: Roddy Doyle's New Novel

Fiction Book Review: Roddy Doyle's New Novel | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
The latest novel from the Booker Prize–winning author of Paddy Clark Ha Ha Ha explores the intricate psychology and history of a failed Irish writer who has recently separated from his famous
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Roddy Doyle's Two Pints Being Performed in Pubs in Galway 

Roddy Doyle's Two Pints Being Performed in Pubs in Galway  | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
Book tickets for Abbey Theatre's Two Pints, which will run as part of Galway International Arts Festival 2017.
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Roddy Doyle’s Aul Lads Treated For Alcoholism

Roddy Doyle’s Aul Lads Treated For Alcoholism | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
Roddy Doyle’s Aul Lads Treated For Alcoholism
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READ Roddy Doyle's short story in support of marriage equality

READ Roddy Doyle's short story in support of marriage equality | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
Legendary Dublin writer Roddy Doyle is the latest celeb to come out in support of marriage equality - by posting a short story to Facebook, which has gone viral.
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Roddy Doyle book sent to UK prisons to encourage reading among inmates - Irish Independent

Roddy Doyle book sent to UK prisons to encourage reading among inmates - Irish Independent | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
Dublin author Roddy Doyle's book Dead Man Talking, has been put on a list of novels that will be sent to prisoners in the UK as part of a campaign to encourage reading.
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Roddy Doyle Reads from The Barrytown Trilogy

Roddy Doyle Reads from The Barrytown Trilogy | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
The RTÉ Radio Player lets you listen live and catch up on all of the broadcasts and podcasts from the RTÉ family of radio services. Programmes and podcasts are listed on the RTÉ Radio Player for 28 days after broadcast
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