Small Things Like These By Claire Keegan

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0120211213It is 1985, in an Irish town. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, Bill Furlong, a coal and timber merchant, faces into his busiest season. As he does the rounds, he feels the past rising up to meet him — and encounters the complicit silences of a people controlled by the Church.

The long-awaited new work from the internationally bestselling author of ‘Foster', ‘Small Things Like These' is an unforgettable story of hope, quiet heroism and tenderness.

The Author

Claire Keegan was born and grew up on a farm in Wicklow, Ireland. Her first collection of short stories ‘Antarctica' was awarded the Rooney Prize for Literature. Her second short story collection ‘Walk the Blue Fields' won the 2008 Edge Hill Prize for Short Stories. In 2021, the Ireland Francophonie Ambassadors' Literary Award was awarded to the French translation of ‘Small Things Like These'.

Reader: Don Wycherley

Writer: Claire Keegan

Abridger: Doreen Estall

Producer: Michael Shannon

Exec Editor: Andy Martin

Local coal merchant Bill Furlong prepares for Christmas with his wife and five daughters.

0220211214It is 1985, in an Irish town. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, Bill Furlong, a coal and timber merchant, faces into his busiest season. As he does the rounds, he feels the past rising up to meet him — and encounters the complicit silences of a people controlled by the Church.

The long-awaited new work from the internationally bestselling author of ‘Foster', ‘Small Things Like These' is an unforgettable story of hope, quiet heroism and tenderness.

The Author

Claire Keegan was born and grew up on a farm in Wicklow, Ireland. Her first collection of short stories ‘Antarctica' was awarded the Rooney Prize for Literature. Her second short story collection ‘Walk the Blue Fields' won the 2008 Edge Hill Prize for Short Stories. In 2021, the Ireland Francophonie Ambassadors' Literary Award was awarded to the French translation of ‘Small Things Like These'.

Reader: Don Wycherley

Writer: Claire Keegan

Abridger: Doreen Estall

Producer: Michael Shannon

Exec Editor: Andy Martin

Eileen tells Furlong the latest news from around town.

Local coal merchant Bill Furlong prepares for Christmas with his wife and five daughters.

0320211215It is 1985, in an Irish town. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, Bill Furlong, a coal and timber merchant, faces into his busiest season. As he does the rounds, he feels the past rising up to meet him — and encounters the complicit silences of a people controlled by the Church.

The long-awaited new work from the internationally bestselling author of ‘Foster', ‘Small Things Like These' is an unforgettable story of hope, quiet heroism and tenderness.

The Author

Claire Keegan was born and grew up on a farm in Wicklow, Ireland. Her first collection of short stories ‘Antarctica' was awarded the Rooney Prize for Literature. Her second short story collection ‘Walk the Blue Fields' won the 2008 Edge Hill Prize for Short Stories. In 2021, the Ireland Francophonie Ambassadors' Literary Award was awarded to the French translation of ‘Small Things Like These'.

Reader: Don Wycherley

Writer: Claire Keegan

Abridger: Doreen Estall

Producer: Michael Shannon

Exec Editor: Andy Martin

Whilst out on his deliveries, Furlong has an unexpected encounter.

Local coal merchant Bill Furlong prepares for Christmas with his wife and five daughters.

0420211216It is 1985, in an Irish town. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, Bill Furlong, a coal and timber merchant, faces into his busiest season. As he does the rounds, he feels the past rising up to meet him — and encounters the complicit silences of a people controlled by the Church.

The long-awaited new work from the internationally bestselling author of ‘Foster', ‘Small Things Like These' is an unforgettable story of hope, quiet heroism and tenderness.

The Author

Claire Keegan was born and grew up on a farm in Wicklow, Ireland. Her first collection of short stories ‘Antarctica' was awarded the Rooney Prize for Literature. Her second short story collection ‘Walk the Blue Fields' won the 2008 Edge Hill Prize for Short Stories. In 2021, the Ireland Francophonie Ambassadors' Literary Award was awarded to the French translation of ‘Small Things Like These'.

Reader: Don Wycherley

Writer: Claire Keegan

Abridger: Doreen Estall

Producer: Michael Shannon

Exec Editor: Andy Martin

A visit to Wilson's prompts Furlong to reconsider his childhood.

Local coal merchant Bill Furlong prepares for Christmas with his wife and five daughters.

0520211217It is 1985, in an Irish town. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, Bill Furlong, a coal and timber merchant, faces into his busiest season. As he does the rounds, he feels the past rising up to meet him — and encounters the complicit silences of a people controlled by the Church.

The long-awaited new work from the internationally bestselling author of ‘Foster', ‘Small Things Like These' is an unforgettable story of hope, quiet heroism and tenderness.

The Author

Claire Keegan was born and grew up on a farm in Wicklow, Ireland. Her first collection of short stories ‘Antarctica' was awarded the Rooney Prize for Literature. Her second short story collection ‘Walk the Blue Fields' won the 2008 Edge Hill Prize for Short Stories. In 2021, the Ireland Francophonie Ambassadors' Literary Award was awarded to the French translation of ‘Small Things Like These'.

Reader: Don Wycherley

Writer: Claire Keegan

Abridger: Doreen Estall

Producer: Michael Shannon

Exec Editor: Andy Martin

On Christmas Eve, Furlong is faced with an impossible decision.

Local coal merchant Bill Furlong prepares for Christmas with his wife and five daughters.