Books for Breakfast (Ireland)
A podcast focussing on fiction and poetry hosted by poets and writers Peter Sirr and Enda Wyley. Also features the Toaster Challenge where guest writers are given the time it takes to make toast to talk about a book that has resonated with them.
Books for Breakfast (Ireland)
Latest Episodes
91: Mary Costello, A Beautiful Loan
This morning we talk to Mary Costello about her new novel A Beautiful Loan. My name is Anna, and for some time now, I have been trying to account for cert...
90: Cathy Galvin and John F. Deane
In this episode we go to one of our favourite places in Dublin, Hodges Figgis bookshop in Dawson Street, to interview Cathy Galvin on the occasion of the launch of her collection of poems from Bloodaxe,
89: Hugo Hamilton, Conversation with the Sea
We’re back for the first episode of 2026. This week we’re back in Books Upstairs in Dublin to interview Hugo Hamilton about his latest novel, Conversation with t...
Fan Mail
I continue to really enjoy and appreciate your podcasts. The review of the novels by Henrietta was good fun as well as being informative. I was so glad that a review of John Boyne's book, Air, was included as I so admire his work. Thanks Enda to both you and Peter for the time you put into the podcast. I love the toaster challenge when it happens. Good luck, Charlie
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