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Radio Myles: the Flann O'Brien PodcastAuthor: Tobias W. Harris
Poised somewhere between the pub and peer review, this podcast will entertain, intrigue and perhaps change your perspective on the writer known variously as Flann O'Brien, Myles na gCopaleen and Brian O'Nolan. Featuring special guests, archival sounds and interesting theories about this fascinating figure. Made with the support of Birkbeck College, University of London. Read episode transcripts at radiomyles.com Ident and artwork by Will de Villiers: https://www.instagram.com/willdevilliersillustration/ Language: en-gb Genres: Fiction Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Oisín Ó Nualláin: Eccentric state builders
Episode 9
Tuesday, 6 May, 2025
In this episode of Radio Myles Toby welcomes Oisín, the nephew of the celebrated Irish writer Brian Ó Nualláin, also known as Flann O'Brien and Myles na gCopaleen. Oisín shares personal reflections and anecdotes about his father, Micheál Ó Nualláin and his uncle, Brian, detailing family dynamics and the intellectual and creative environment he grew up in. We learn about Brian Ó Nualláin's role as a craftsman and paternal figure and the importance of the history and environment of Counties Tyrone and Armagh, now in Northern Ireland, for the family's mindset.Oisín also reflects on his father's extensive inventions and contributions to education, art, and politics in Ireland and concludes with a discussion of concept of the entire family's role as 'ex-centros' or 'eccentric state builders' who felt a duty to contribute to the Irish state's strength and development by attacking the centre from the periphery.
