Irish writer Gabriel Fitzmaurice will discuss Listowel, a small town in County Kerry, Ireland that has been the home of an unusual number of internationally known writers including John B. Keane, Bryan MacMahon, Brendan Kennelly, and others. Deeply rooted in the literary tradition of rural North Kerry, Gabriel is a poet, editor, translator, broadcaster, singer and raconteur. A fluent Irish speaker, he is the author or editor of more than fifty books, including anthologies, children’s books and many translations from the Irish. Gabriel also frequently broadcasts on Irish radio and television on education and the arts. Call 518-791-9737 for further information.