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An outsider hatches an unusual plan to try and ingratiate himself with the locals.

An outsider in Beannagreaghan instigates a poaching contest to ingratiate himself with the locals. Read by Adrian Dunbar.

A selection of short stories by the celebrated writer Brian Friel.
Born in County Tyrone, Brian Friel was a dramatist, short story writer and founder of the Field Day Theatre Company. A prolific writer, who produced more than 30 plays in a career spanning six decades, his best-known works include Philadelphia, Here I Come!, Faith Healer, Translations and Dancing at Lughnasa. 

Reader: Adrian Dunbar
Writer: Brian Friel
Producer: Heather Larmour

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A selection of short stories by celebrated writer Brian
Friel.

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