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Episode Synopsis
Shakespeare is in the eye of the beholder.Topics in this episode include the real-world inspiration for Paddy’s Dignam’s funeral, Matthew Kane, the funeral cortège to Glasnevin, attendees to Matthew Kane’s funeral, Martin Cunningham, Sisyphus, the short story “Grace,” the true story behind “Grace,” the Jesuits, Matthew Kane attending his own funeral, Matthew Kane’s appearance in “Ithaca,” Michael Hart, Tom Kernan, Matthew Kane’s appearance, Shakespeare in the eyes of his beholders, visiting Matthew Kane’s gravestone, zombie Shakespeare, Martin Cunningham’s wife and Matthew Kane’s wife, ghostly voices, the origin of the name Patrick Dignam, temperance or the lack thereof, the Patrick Dignam who lived near Leopold Bloom’s house, the reason for the crumby carriage seats in “Hades,” and Paddy Dignam’s alleged role in the Easter Rising.Sweny's Patreon helps keep this marvelous Dublin landmark alive. Please subscribe!On the Blog:Who Was the Real Paddy Dignam?Social MediaFacebook | TwitterSubscribe to Blooms & Barnacles:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher
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