A Silent War Interviews

Filmed by Michael MacBroom

Michael MacBroom interviews some of the writers who recorded poems from A Silent War in their homes during lockdown in early 2020. During this time of isolation Ross Thompson brought together poets from the north and south of Ireland in an act of remote collaboration. One year later they share their experience and their hopes for the future of these poems.

Content warning: This collection is about the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. If you need to talk to someone call call Lifeline (Northern Ireland) free of charge on 0808 808 8000. Deaf and hard of hearing Textphone users: 18001 0808 808 8000. Cruse offers bereavement support https://www.cruse.org.uk/get-support/