Would I Be Right In Saying That?

In this special episode, we join Lecturer in Philosophy, Dr Noel Kavanagh at a recent spoken word event called Instructions on Not Giving Up curated by broadcaster Ann Marie Kelly and hosted in The Pantry Cafe in Portlaoise.At the event, Noel's task was to use Philosophy to connect the stories of grief and anguish at the event to give hope and guidance through the dark times. So what Philosophy have to offer humanity?A special thanks to Ann Marie Kelly.

Following on from the Carlow College Annual Literary Awards and Creative Writing Showcase, Stewart sits down with Donegal poet, Annemarie Ní Churreáin, who presented the awards, to chat about her work, inspiration and process - as well as read a selection of work from across her career.Annemarie Ní Churreáin’s work places women’s experience at the centre, and imaginatively explores what it might have been like to live in one of Ireland’s state run institutions. 

Following on from his recent keynote lecture in Dunamaise Theatre, we dig deeper to talk life and living with Philosophy lecturer, Dr Noel Kavanagh.In doing so, we find out what the Romans have done for us, what the Existentialists, and Derrida have to offers us in relation to life's challenges, and the importance of noticing (but not sweating) the small stuff.This podcast is hosted by third year Arts & Humanities student, Stewart Quinn.

In this episode, we discuss the development and impact of Feminism on the modern world with Dr. Sarah Otten, lecturer in Philosophy at Carlow College and ask what is women's role in society? Why has the Barbie movie caused such a stir? Is the world gendered?Host Stewart Quinn is a member of the Feminist Political Thought module in Carlow College.

In this special episode, we join Lecturer in Philosophy, Dr Noel Kavanagh at a recent spoken word event called Stand By Me curated by broadcaster Ann Marie Kelly and hosted in Dunamaise Theatre.A special thanks to Ann Marie Kelly and Dunamaise Theatre, Portlaoise.

For many, choosing your third level course based on the resulting career path is how they decide what to study. However, sometimes exploring a subject or discipline that interests you most can open doors to career opportunities that you may never have considered. In this episode, Lecturers in English, Dr Simon Workman and Dr Eoghan Smith discuss the poems and literature that peaked their interest and laid the foundations for their future careers in academia.

In this bonus episode, Dr Derek Coyle reads one of his favourite poets, Michael Longley

Find out why poetry is not all grey-bearded men "wandering lonely as a cloud". In this episode, Dr. Derek Coyle explains why you must roll up your sleeves, and get your hands dirty, if you want to find "the good stuff". 

Just why are we still banging on about these things two and a half thousand years later?? A discussion with the Philosophy lecturers, Dr Noel Kavanagh, Dr Sarah Otten and Dr Anthony Barron, in Carlow College on the increasing importance of the discipline in changing times.