Brendan Kennelly, b. 1936 (Recording I)

Track 1: Background in North Kerry, early education. Track 2: His Sizarship to Trinity College. Leaving to work with ESB and studying in Trinity by night for a Diploma in Public Administration. In 1957 studied English and French. His friendship with the poet Patrick Kavanagh. Track 3: Following graduation, his scholarship to Leeds University, and his return as Lecturer in English at Trinity in 1963. Track 4: His lecturing style. Track 5: His observations of events in college during his academic career. Track 6: His attempts to better understand the personalities of Oliver Cromwell and Judas. Track 7: His own writings and favourite poems, including the poem Begin (New Beginnings). Track 8: His tenure on the Board of Trinity. Track 9: His writing legacy: 30 poetry books, 4 plays and 2 novels, and his 45 years in teaching.