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3. Nick Laird: Animal Life

County Tyrone novelist and poet Nick Laird wonders if his city-raised children may be missing out on the opportunities he enjoyed during his rural upbringing.

Through hidden histories, untold stories and intimate perspectives, five more essayists reveal aspects of a Northern Ireland outsiders rarely get to hear about, but which each of these writers inhabits and intuitively understands.

Although County Tyrone novelist and poet Nick Laird’s mum always told him he was ‘reared for export’, Nick wonders if his own city raised children may be missing out on the opportunities he enjoyed with a rural upbringing. Including being able to poke dead animals with a stick.

Producer: Conor Garrett

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14 minutes

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  • Wed 21 Jun 2023 22:45

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