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Quicksand by Elizabeth Moynihan
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Quicksand by Elizabeth Moynihan
Otherness and isolation are universal experiences, but ones that some experience more than others. Quicksand brings to life the story of a woman who will stop at nothing to protect her son.
The play is partly inspired by the McKinnon case in Britain. In that case a mother fought for 10 years to prevent her son from being extradited after he obtained unauthorised access to US military sites on his computer.
Quicksand delves into perceptions of guilt, communication and love told through the story of a family faced with near-impossible odds.
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Emma Langford sings (virtually) with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra (Pic: Conor Kerr)
One of the standout tracks in Ireland over the last few months was the Saw Doctors song
N17 as performed by Tolu Makay and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, with Tolu recording in the RTÉ Radio Centre and the members of the orchestra recording their parts separately at home - watch it here.
The RTÉ CO is continuing to get exciting, creative projects over the line even when having to work at a distance from each other and from the artists. Its latest initiative is a set of recordings getting their first outings today on RTÉ Radio 1 and RTÉ lyric fm to mark International Women s Day - listen to them below.
Susan shares message of hope and inner strength
March 7, 2021
Into the Sea, due out next month.
The single is described as “a timely, soothing, and uplifting song” about drawing on our personal reserves of strength in times of trouble.
“Many people are experiencing deep pain, grief, loneliness and isolation as a result of the pandemic,” Susan said. “In many ways suffering is part of the human journey, as is the tremendous courage, resilience and strength people can often demonstrate during tough times.”
Susan’s reasons for writing the song are deeply personal, but speak to the universal struggles created by Covid-19. “I wrote this song for someone in my life who was going through a difficult time,” she said. “It was written as an invocation for them, calling on them to remember their power and strength. It’s also written as a balm to soothe people’s hearts and minds. It starts off quietly and then builds and builds to a full band sound, creating a call
Writings from our Long Story Short series
first lockdown, a selection of writings.
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This week on Drama On One: As we mark the anniversary of the first lockdown, we present a selection of new Irish writing commissioned over the past twelve months, each of them connecting in some way with our experience of the pandemic
Kevin Reynolds a bhí i mbun léiriú.
Debbie Wright played Charlie.
The Jumpin Inn series was originally commissioned by Earagail Arts Festival and the Glens Arts Centre, Manorhamilton.
Sound Supervision was by Ruth Kennington
The producer for RTE was Kevin Brew