Zoë Comyns
@zoecomyns.bsky.social
Producer/Presenter/Writer:@keywordspod, BBC R3, BBC R4, BBC WS, RTÉ R1. Writing: John McGahern Lit Award 2019, RIA Podcaster in Residence 2022.
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Zoë Comyns
@zoecomyns.bsky.social
· Mar 10
RTÉ Radio 1 is looking for writers for their new series
The Prompt is a brand new series for writers...
www.rte.ie
New Writing Series Alert:
The Prompt @wearetheprompt.bsky.social presented & produced by Zoë Comyns is a new series for RTÉ Radio 1. Eight of Ireland's best writers have set writing prompts.
Submissions are open:
www.rte.ie/culture/2025...
The Prompt @wearetheprompt.bsky.social presented & produced by Zoë Comyns is a new series for RTÉ Radio 1. Eight of Ireland's best writers have set writing prompts.
Submissions are open:
www.rte.ie/culture/2025...
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📚 9 Events for Book Lovers at Culture Night Dublin 2025
From live readings and book swaps to quizzes, podcasts and pop-ups, here are nine events where words and stories take centre stage.
From live readings and book swaps to quizzes, podcasts and pop-ups, here are nine events where words and stories take centre stage.
September 6, 2025 at 11:08 AM
📚 9 Events for Book Lovers at Culture Night Dublin 2025
From live readings and book swaps to quizzes, podcasts and pop-ups, here are nine events where words and stories take centre stage.
From live readings and book swaps to quizzes, podcasts and pop-ups, here are nine events where words and stories take centre stage.
Tune in to The Prompt @wearetheprompt.bsky.social tonight on @rteradio1.bsky.social at 7.30pm - this is episode 6. This week's prompt 'Irrevocable Change' was set by @lucycaldwell.bsky.social and features new writing by Loretta Fahy, Ellen O'Donohue Oddy and Maggie Armstrong.
June 29, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Tune in to The Prompt @wearetheprompt.bsky.social tonight on @rteradio1.bsky.social at 7.30pm - this is episode 6. This week's prompt 'Irrevocable Change' was set by @lucycaldwell.bsky.social and features new writing by Loretta Fahy, Ellen O'Donohue Oddy and Maggie Armstrong.
Ep 2 of @wearetheprompt.bsky.social airs this Sunday on @rteradio1.bsky.social at 7.30pm. I'll be chatting to @edelcoffey.bsky.social and you'll hear three new pieces of writing all inspired by Edel's prompt: 'An Unexpected Parcel'.
www.rte.ie/culture/2025...
www.rte.ie/culture/2025...
The Prompt - opening 'An Unexpected Parcel' with Edel Coffey
This week on The Prompt on RTÉ Radio 1 guest writer Edel Coffey's writing prompt is 'An Unexpected Parcel'.
www.rte.ie
May 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Ep 2 of @wearetheprompt.bsky.social airs this Sunday on @rteradio1.bsky.social at 7.30pm. I'll be chatting to @edelcoffey.bsky.social and you'll hear three new pieces of writing all inspired by Edel's prompt: 'An Unexpected Parcel'.
www.rte.ie/culture/2025...
www.rte.ie/culture/2025...
Am so happy that this new series starts this weekend. Thanks so much to all the writers who submitted - we were blown away by the quality & precision of the work.
The Prompt on @rteradio1.bsky.social Sunday 7.30pm.
Info on here on the first ep w/ Mike McCormack: www.rte.ie/culture/2025...
The Prompt on @rteradio1.bsky.social Sunday 7.30pm.
Info on here on the first ep w/ Mike McCormack: www.rte.ie/culture/2025...
The Prompt - RTÉ Radio 1's new showcase for fresh Irish writing
The first episode of The Prompt presented by Zoë Comyns airs on Sunday 7.30pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
www.rte.ie
May 22, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Am so happy that this new series starts this weekend. Thanks so much to all the writers who submitted - we were blown away by the quality & precision of the work.
The Prompt on @rteradio1.bsky.social Sunday 7.30pm.
Info on here on the first ep w/ Mike McCormack: www.rte.ie/culture/2025...
The Prompt on @rteradio1.bsky.social Sunday 7.30pm.
Info on here on the first ep w/ Mike McCormack: www.rte.ie/culture/2025...
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In Balleally, field recordings fill in the sound of the estuary’s missing birds: Garrett Phelan’s latest artwork, 94.3 Hide FM, is made of 28 radio shows broadcast on a loop, that force the listener to hear the landscape anew by showing the old. dublininquirer.com/2...
In Balleally, field recordings fill in the sound of the estuary’s missing birds - Dublin Inquirer
Garrett Phelan’s latest artwork is made of 28 radio shows broadcast on a loop, that force the listener to hear the landscape anew by showing the old.
dublininquirer.com
March 31, 2025 at 11:02 AM
In Balleally, field recordings fill in the sound of the estuary’s missing birds: Garrett Phelan’s latest artwork, 94.3 Hide FM, is made of 28 radio shows broadcast on a loop, that force the listener to hear the landscape anew by showing the old. dublininquirer.com/2...
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Next Thursday, 03 April, 5pm, is the deadline to apply for places in the Summer School from @stingingfly.bsky.social . I'll be running the ONLINE Creative Non-Fiction Workshop. Hope you can join me!
March 28, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Next Thursday, 03 April, 5pm, is the deadline to apply for places in the Summer School from @stingingfly.bsky.social . I'll be running the ONLINE Creative Non-Fiction Workshop. Hope you can join me!
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I have uploaded a couple of thoughts to insta to help you make sense of the prompts -
Dave Rudden[Tearing it Down]:
www.instagram.com/reel/DHnyvNe...
Dave Rudden[Tearing it Down]:
www.instagram.com/reel/DHnyvNe...
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March 27, 2025 at 11:16 AM
I have uploaded a couple of thoughts to insta to help you make sense of the prompts -
Dave Rudden[Tearing it Down]:
www.instagram.com/reel/DHnyvNe...
Dave Rudden[Tearing it Down]:
www.instagram.com/reel/DHnyvNe...
So lovely to chat to Kay Sheehy and Edel Coffey on @rteradio1.bsky.social's Arena about how the restraints of a prompt can actually help you generate new ideas when writing.
Lovely to chat with Kay Sheehy on @rteradio1.bsky.social's Arena this eve. The brilliant @edelcoffey.bsky.social (one of our guest writer/prompters) joined to discuss using prompts as a way for your writing to take flight:
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
The Prompt: RTÉ Radio 1
Zoë Comyns and Edel Coffey on The Prompt, a new series for writers on Radio 1.
www.rte.ie
March 18, 2025 at 9:28 PM
So lovely to chat to Kay Sheehy and Edel Coffey on @rteradio1.bsky.social's Arena about how the restraints of a prompt can actually help you generate new ideas when writing.
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To overthrow a tyrant try the 3.5% protest solution #leadership #america #broligarchy #democracy #peoplepower bigthink.com/the-present/...
To overthrow a tyrant, try the 3.5 Percent Solution
A study of 323 uprisings against repressive regimes yields stunning insights.
bigthink.com
March 17, 2025 at 3:56 PM
To overthrow a tyrant try the 3.5% protest solution #leadership #america #broligarchy #democracy #peoplepower bigthink.com/the-present/...
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I am really pleased to be part of this series. I’m excited to see what people produce. Give it a go!
Submissions are now open for The Prompt, a new writing series for RTÉ Radio 1. Eight of Ireland's best writers have set prompts for you - details here: www.rte.ie/culture/2025...
RTÉ Radio 1 is looking for writers for their new series
The Prompt is a brand new series for writers...
www.rte.ie
March 13, 2025 at 11:28 AM
I am really pleased to be part of this series. I’m excited to see what people produce. Give it a go!
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So happy to announce a US book deal! These Days has found a great home with Zando at Sarah Jessica Parker’s imprint, SJP Lit. I look forward to working with editor Caolinn Douglas and SJP to bring the world of the Belfast Blitz to American readers in spring 25 ✨
November 14, 2023 at 7:13 PM
So happy to announce a US book deal! These Days has found a great home with Zando at Sarah Jessica Parker’s imprint, SJP Lit. I look forward to working with editor Caolinn Douglas and SJP to bring the world of the Belfast Blitz to American readers in spring 25 ✨
Reposted by Zoë Comyns
Submissions are now open for The Prompt, a new writing series for RTÉ Radio 1. Eight of Ireland's best writers have set prompts for you - details here: www.rte.ie/culture/2025...
RTÉ Radio 1 is looking for writers for their new series
The Prompt is a brand new series for writers...
www.rte.ie
March 10, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Submissions are now open for The Prompt, a new writing series for RTÉ Radio 1. Eight of Ireland's best writers have set prompts for you - details here: www.rte.ie/culture/2025...
New Writing Series Alert:
The Prompt @wearetheprompt.bsky.social presented & produced by Zoë Comyns is a new series for RTÉ Radio 1. Eight of Ireland's best writers have set writing prompts.
Submissions are open:
www.rte.ie/culture/2025...
The Prompt @wearetheprompt.bsky.social presented & produced by Zoë Comyns is a new series for RTÉ Radio 1. Eight of Ireland's best writers have set writing prompts.
Submissions are open:
www.rte.ie/culture/2025...
RTÉ Radio 1 is looking for writers for their new series
The Prompt is a brand new series for writers...
www.rte.ie
March 10, 2025 at 11:52 AM
New Writing Series Alert:
The Prompt @wearetheprompt.bsky.social presented & produced by Zoë Comyns is a new series for RTÉ Radio 1. Eight of Ireland's best writers have set writing prompts.
Submissions are open:
www.rte.ie/culture/2025...
The Prompt @wearetheprompt.bsky.social presented & produced by Zoë Comyns is a new series for RTÉ Radio 1. Eight of Ireland's best writers have set writing prompts.
Submissions are open:
www.rte.ie/culture/2025...
Reposted by Zoë Comyns
The council's setting up a registry to connect arts groups with arts spaces available in the city. The database is the latest step in its effort to make good on its “5 percent” policy. dublininquirer.com/2...
Council setting up registry to connect arts groups with arts spaces available in the city - Dublin Inquirer
The database is the latest step in Dublin City Council’s effort to make good on its “5 percent” policy.
dublininquirer.com
March 10, 2025 at 9:06 AM
The council's setting up a registry to connect arts groups with arts spaces available in the city. The database is the latest step in its effort to make good on its “5 percent” policy. dublininquirer.com/2...
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At least 20 Ukrainian civilians have been killed just this night by Russian missiles and drones. Hundreds of soldiers were killed on the frontline in recent days. These are the first results of the US suspension of military aid and intelligence to Ukraine: more deaths
time.com/7265679/sate...
time.com/7265679/sate...
Hundreds Dead: Inside the Trump Ukraine Fallout
The US intelligence pause has undercut supply lines to Kursk, cut satellite imagery and tanked morale.
time.com
March 8, 2025 at 10:58 AM
At least 20 Ukrainian civilians have been killed just this night by Russian missiles and drones. Hundreds of soldiers were killed on the frontline in recent days. These are the first results of the US suspension of military aid and intelligence to Ukraine: more deaths
time.com/7265679/sate...
time.com/7265679/sate...
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New Irish publisher on International Booker Prize longlist. Congratulations to Bullaun Press, founded by Bridget Farrell in Sligo in 2021, which published There’s a Monster Behind the Door by Gaëlle Bélem, translated by Karen Fleetwood and Laëtitia Saint-Loubert
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
New Irish publisher on International Booker Prize longlist
Sligo in 2021, published There’s a Monster Behind the Door by Gaëlle Bélem, translated by Karen Fleetwood and Laëtitia Saint-Loubert
www.irishtimes.com
February 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
New Irish publisher on International Booker Prize longlist. Congratulations to Bullaun Press, founded by Bridget Farrell in Sligo in 2021, which published There’s a Monster Behind the Door by Gaëlle Bélem, translated by Karen Fleetwood and Laëtitia Saint-Loubert
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
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Schull Library in West Cork is inviting aspiring writers to join their monthly creative writing group which will be supported by Cork County Council's writer in residence, Leanne O'Donnell. Email [email protected] to sign up!
February 14, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Schull Library in West Cork is inviting aspiring writers to join their monthly creative writing group which will be supported by Cork County Council's writer in residence, Leanne O'Donnell. Email [email protected] to sign up!
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One Dublin One Book encourages everyone to read a book connected with the capital during the month of April.
To mark the 20th anniversary of the initiative, Dublin City Council has announced a special anthology as the One Dublin One Book choice for 2025.
http://jrnl.ie/6613991
To mark the 20th anniversary of the initiative, Dublin City Council has announced a special anthology as the One Dublin One Book choice for 2025.
http://jrnl.ie/6613991
Roddy Doyle and Anne Enright among writers featured in anthology for One Dublin One Book initiative
The special anthology, Dublin, written in our hearts, was commissioned to mark the 20th anniversary of One Dublin One Book.
jrnl.ie
February 5, 2025 at 11:59 AM
One Dublin One Book encourages everyone to read a book connected with the capital during the month of April.
To mark the 20th anniversary of the initiative, Dublin City Council has announced a special anthology as the One Dublin One Book choice for 2025.
http://jrnl.ie/6613991
To mark the 20th anniversary of the initiative, Dublin City Council has announced a special anthology as the One Dublin One Book choice for 2025.
http://jrnl.ie/6613991
Just listened back to the winner of @rteradio1.bsky.social Francis McManus Short Story Award. Gem of a story. Well done to Mattie Brennan for Dead Bait & all the other writers & stories. Didn't get to listen live but will listen back over the next week.
www.rte.ie/culture/2024...
www.rte.ie/culture/2024...
RTÉ Short Story Competition: Dead Bait by Mattie Brennan
We present another story from the RTÉ Short Story Competition shortlist 2024...
www.rte.ie
February 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Just listened back to the winner of @rteradio1.bsky.social Francis McManus Short Story Award. Gem of a story. Well done to Mattie Brennan for Dead Bait & all the other writers & stories. Didn't get to listen live but will listen back over the next week.
www.rte.ie/culture/2024...
www.rte.ie/culture/2024...
This is an extraordinary audio feature by Producer @cicelyfell.bsky.social with location recordings and music by Timur Dzhafarov (John Object) in Ukraine. A carefully related experience of sound and war - discordant, uncomfortable, beautiful, terrifying and ongoing.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Between the Ears - East Piano - BBC Sounds
The frontline sonic journal of a Ukrainian musician-soldier.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 4, 2025 at 1:25 PM
This is an extraordinary audio feature by Producer @cicelyfell.bsky.social with location recordings and music by Timur Dzhafarov (John Object) in Ukraine. A carefully related experience of sound and war - discordant, uncomfortable, beautiful, terrifying and ongoing.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Hooray #curae prize!
Thank you to @bookbrunch.bsky.social
for being so supportive and unpaid #carers: we see you 💙📚 #booksky
Hooray #curae prize!
Thank you to @bookbrunch.bsky.social
for being so supportive and unpaid #carers: we see you 💙📚 #booksky
January 26, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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David Lynch Directs a Mini-Season of Twin Peaks in the Form of Japanese Coffee Commercials
David Lynch Directs a Mini-Season of Twin Peaks in the Form of Japanese Coffee Commercials
I recently read Merry White's Coffee Life in Japan, a history of the west's favorite beverage in the Land of the Rising Sun.
www.openculture.com
January 20, 2025 at 7:27 PM
David Lynch Directs a Mini-Season of Twin Peaks in the Form of Japanese Coffee Commercials
‘A cloud swims in my head.’ Virginia Woolf - here’s to daydreaming my way through 2025.
January 5, 2025 at 12:52 PM
‘A cloud swims in my head.’ Virginia Woolf - here’s to daydreaming my way through 2025.
I really admire this essay. I have taught with it a couple of times this year (with Cristín's permission) as it has great images, rhythm, sounds and heart.
I wrote a near stream of consciousness about sitting with my granny as she was dying, published in @winterpapers.bsky.social 5, with photos.
& recorded an audio essay called Dic a Door Dac for @zoecomyns.bsky.social‘s Keywords, which is in ways about this door/doorknob: www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
& recorded an audio essay called Dic a Door Dac for @zoecomyns.bsky.social‘s Keywords, which is in ways about this door/doorknob: www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
January 5, 2025 at 12:47 PM
I really admire this essay. I have taught with it a couple of times this year (with Cristín's permission) as it has great images, rhythm, sounds and heart.