Filíocht Anois
Episode 9: One for Sorrow
4 minutes
Striking animation that explores the poet Gréagóir Ó Dúill's personal poem that celebrates the life of his beloved aunt. Show more
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Filíocht Anois
Episode 1: An Peaca
3 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland
Witty animation that explores the philosophical thoughts and meanings behind the poem An Peaca, written by the great Irish language poet Seán Ó Ríordáin. Show more
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Episode 4: Leaba Shíoda
4 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland
Animation that explores Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill's powerful love poem, where the natural world becomes a metaphor for physical love. Show more
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Episode 3: An tSeanbhean Bhocht
4 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland
Witty animation that explores Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill's poem, where Ireland is portrayed as a quarrelsome old woman who cannot be pleased. Show more
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Episode 5: Oileán
4 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland
Animation that explores Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill's radical poem where she imagines her lover as an island. Show more