This programme will be discussing certain themes which live in Ireland somewhere between history and mythology: nationalism in its several forms and tones; a politics fatally construed as religion; and the question of national identity.'
Denis Donoghue , Professor of Modern English ,and American Literature at University College, Dublin, explores these topics with F. S. L. Lyons. Provost of Trinity College, Dublin: Dr Conor Cruise O'Brien: Professor Richard Ellmann; Sean MacReamoinn;
Jack White; and Douglas Gageby, Editor of the Irish
Times. Producer BRIAN BARFIELD