{"id":34722,"date":"2025-03-19T03:03:11","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T03:03:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.creativeireland.gov.ie\/event\/kildare-reads-podcast\/"},"modified":"2025-03-19T03:03:11","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T03:03:11","slug":"kildare-reads-podcast","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.creativeireland.gov.ie\/en\/event\/kildare-reads-podcast\/","title":{"rendered":"Kildare Reads Podcast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span>Kildare Library Service is thrilled to announce the launch of its new podcast,&nbsp;<\/span><em><span>Kildare Reads<\/span><\/em><span>, a celebration of books, authors, and the joy of reading. This podcast offers listeners a chance to revisit captivating conversations from past Kildare Readers Festivals, bringing the festival atmosphere and literary discussions right to your ears.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span>Kildare Reads<\/span><\/em><span>&nbsp;invites you to settle in and listen to engaging discussions with authors about their work, inspirations, and the stories behind their books. Whether you missed these talks the first time around or want to relive the experience, this podcast is a perfect way to connect with the literary world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>&#8220;<\/span><em><span>We&#8217;re so excited to share&nbsp;Kildare Reads&nbsp;with the community,&#8221;<\/span><\/em><span> <strong>says Gillian Allen, County Librarian, Kildare County Council<\/strong><\/span><em><span>. &#8220;We hope this podcast sparks conversations, inspires new reading choices, and brings the joy of reading to a wider audience. It&#8217;s a wonderful way to connect with the literary community and discover fantastic books, all while supporting your local library.&#8221;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span>Ready to tune in?&nbsp;For Ireland Reads 2025, check out the Kildare Reads podcast and discover a new favourite author!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span>Kildare Reads<\/span><\/em><span>&nbsp;is available now on Spotify. 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