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Short Works

‘Fifty Pence for the Meter’ by Jamie Guiney, read by Carol Moore. And ‘Lift’ by Glenn Patterson, read by Maggie Cronin.

Fifty Pence for the Meter
Maurice often attends wakes. Even if he never met the deceased. So long as there are sandwiches and a drop of tea. As read by Carol Moore.
The Author
Jamie Guiney is a literary fiction writer from County Armagh, Northern Ireland. His debut short story collection 'The Wooden Hill' was shortlisted under Best Short Story Collection in the 2019 Saboteur Awards. Jamie's short stories have been published internationally and he has been nominated twice for the 'The Pushcart Prize.' He is a graduate of the Faber & Faber Writing Academy and has twice been a judge for short story competition 'The New Rose Prize.' His work has been backed by the Northern Ireland Arts Council through several Individual Artist Awards and he has also been chosen by Lagan Online as one of their New Original Writers.

Lift
After she misses her bus into town, a woman shares an unusual taxi ride with a stranger. As read by Maggie Cronin.
The Author
Glenn Patterson is an author and screenwriter from Belfast. He has written ten novels as well as audio dramas for Radio 3 and Radio 4 and is the co-writer of 'Good Vibrations', an award-winning movie based on the life of Belfast punk impresario Terri Hooley.
Produced by Michael Shannon
Executive Editor Andy Martin

28 minutes

Last on

New Year's Day 2022 12:30

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  • New Year's Day 2022 12:30