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Ireland's First Cinema

On this day, December 20th, we're not just marking any ordinary anniversary. It's the day James Joyce decided that words weren't enough and ventured into the cinematic world, opening Ireland's first cinema. Dr Patrick McGarty, Senior Lecturer in Public Policy at Munster Technological University.joined Sean to shed light on a lesser-known chapter in the life of one of Ireland's most revered literary figures...

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15.30 20 Dec 2023


Ireland's First Cinema


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On this day, December 20th, we're not just marking any ordinary anniversary. It's the day James Joyce decided that words weren't enough and ventured into the cinematic world, opening Ireland's first cinema.

Dr Patrick McGarty, Senior Lecturer in Public Policy at Munster Technological University.joined Sean to shed light on a lesser-known chapter in the life of one of Ireland's most revered literary figures...


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