Patrick Kavanagh

This week features Patrick Kavanagh, one of Ireland's most celebrated poets, known for his deep connection to rural County Monaghan. He reflects on his iconic poem “The One,” discovering beauty in ordinary places and revisiting the boglands he once resented. The conversation dives into Kavanagh's struggle between self-hatred and the elite Dublin literary scene, revealing how his background shaped his work. Listeners are invited to contemplate their own journeys of belonging and how their perceptions of home evolve over time.