A question of taste: Liam Ó Maonlaí

Liam Ó Maonlaí will be appearing at Masters of Tradition which takes place in Bantry from Wednesday, August 19. He will be appearing alongside Steve Cooney and Chris Droney, with Francis Droney, Ann Droney Kirrane, and Ainé McGrath on Saturday, August 22, at Bantry House.

Best recent book: The Bone People — Keri Hulme. Won the Booker prize in 1985 — a masterpiece.

Best recent film: Ten Canoes, a film by David Gulpilil and Rolf de Heer, that’s set in pre-colonial Australia. The film is a window into the culture of an inspiring people. The language is beautiful and the telling of the story is class. Good for the heart this one and a potent story as well.