A question of taste with Cian Ó Cíobháin

Cian Ó Cíobháin is originally from west Kerry, but has been living in Galway since his college days. This week, his electronic music show on Raidio na Gaeltachta, An Taobh Tuathail, is marking 17 years on air. It’s broadcast Monday to Friday at 10pm.

Best recent books: Stephen Witt — How Music Got Free; Daniel Taylor — I Believe In Miracles: The Remarkable Story of Brian Clough’s European Cup-winning Team; Ian Kershaw — To Hell & Back: Europe, 1914-1949; and Ed Cesar — Two Hours, and The Quest To Run The Impossible Marathon.

Best recent film: I quite enjoyed Todd Haynes’ Carol. Very graceful and bittersweet. Like I’d imagine how Mad Men would turn out if directed by Krzysztof Kieslowski.