The best of Arena this week, as we explore spring poetry with Vona Groarke, celebrate 50 years of Rough Trade with John Meagher, and Steven Benedict looks back at Trainspotting.

Irish podcast exploring what's happening in the world of arts, culture and entertainment. Listen live every weeknight on RTÉ Radio 1 from 7-8pm. Listen to individual clips at rte.ie/arena. Presented by Sean Rocks.

Arena

Irish podcast exploring what's happening in the world of arts, culture and entertainment. Listen live every weeknight on RTÉ Radio 1 from 7-8pm. Listen to individual clips at rte.ie/arena.

Arena Podcast

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The best of Arena’s week -  Colm Tóibín discusses the legacy of Mary Lavin; Sinéad Gleeson, filmmaker Pat Collins, and historian Catriona Crowe remember John McGahern; Jess Fahy explores the art of Easter; and we look ahead to the 75th Wexford Festival Opera.

Arena Encore - Celebrating Mary Lavin, remembering John McGahern and Wexford Festival Opera

Film Reviews - Wexford Festival Opera - Communion

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