The Spire
A new piece by acclaimed Irish author Roddy Doyle about that much-maligned Dublin landmark The Spire. With a simple style, Roddy evokes a small and delicate moment at the monument. The story is a Storymap exclusive, and is read by the wonderful poet Sarah Maria Griffin. The sound design was by Ruth Farrar, and the animation by Ray Keogh.
More about Roddy Doyle
Roddy Doyle is the acclaimed author of 'The Commitments', 'The Snapper' and 'Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha' which won him the booker prize. He also runs 'Fighting Words' (http://www.fightingwords.ie/), a creative writing centre for young people. His work is internationally renowned, and has become ingrained in Dublin culture. The piece here is read by Sarah Maria Griffin, a young poet who recently published her first poetry collection 'Follies'.
