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RTÉ News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Prof Katriona O'Sullivan - 'Barry Keoghan wants to play my husband, Dave! He's thrilled!'
Professor Katriona O'Sullivan reflects on the last two years since her award-winning memoir, 'Poor' came out, charting her life growing up in addiction and poverty. She also reveals details of the new play adaptation of 'Poor' in The Gate Theatre and her DNA journey to uncover her late father's true backstory.
The Journal
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Journal
Tickets go on sale for theatre adaptation of Katriona O'Sullivan's 'Poor'
TICKETS FOR A theatre adaptation of Katriona O'Sullivan's best-selling book 'Poor' have gone on sale. Produced by The Gate Theatre and Belgrade Theatre Coventry, the show will open at The Gate Theatre on 2 October and run through to 2 November. Originally published in 2023, ' Poor ' is a non-fiction account of O'Sullivan's journey emerging from her childhood in Coventry and Birmingham 'marked by poverty, addiction and homelessness'. She became a mother at the age of 15 and ended up homeless, drinking excessively. O'Sullivan ultimately overcame many obstacles to earn her PhD from Trinity College Dublin and went on to teach and write. Adapted by playwright and screenwriter Sonya Kelly, the play is directed by Róisín McBrinn. Advertisement Promotional material for the production reads: 'This unforgettable story is vividly and movingly portrayed through her close relationships with family and friends, and thrums with the music that has resonated through her life. 'This Gate Theatre and Belgrade Theatre Coventry world premiere will be a beacon of hope, resilience and community, and will be a catalyst for discussion and change around the most critical social issues of our time.' In a post to Instagram, the author wrote, 'I can't believe this is actually happening. Poor is going live. 'I have never felt so much care in an artistic process and I cannot wait for you all to see how beautiful the story is on stage. Sonya has bought love and light and life to 'poor'! 'My dream now is a theatre full of people like me, people who never get to see themselves in art. People who don't usually go to the theater! You can come see Poor at the Gate and know it will be true & kind & be a bit of you!' Tickets went on general sale at 12pm. 'All townies welcome xx,' O'Sullivan finished her post. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
The Journal
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Journal
Tickets go on sale for theatre adaption of Katriona O'Sullivan's 'Poor'
TICKETS FOR A theatre adaptation of Katriona O'Sullivan's best-selling book 'Poor' have gone on sale. Produced by The Gate Theatre and Belgrade Theatre Coventry, the show will open at The Gate Theatre on 2 October and run through to 2 November. Originally published in 2023, ' Poor ' is a non-fiction account of O'Sullivan's journey emerging from her childhood in Coventry and Birmingham 'marked by poverty, addiction and homelessness'. She became a mother at the age of 15 and ended up homeless, drinking excessively. O'Sullivan ultimately overcame many obstacles to earn her PhD from Trinity College Dublin and went on to teach and write. Adapted by playwright and screenwriter Sonya Kelly, the play is directed by Róisín McBrinn. Advertisement Promotional material for the production reads: 'This unforgettable story is vividly and movingly portrayed through her close relationships with family and friends, and thrums with the music that has resonated through her life. 'This Gate Theatre and Belgrade Theatre Coventry world premiere will be a beacon of hope, resilience and community, and will be a catalyst for discussion and change around the most critical social issues of our time.' In a post to Instagram, the author wrote, 'I can't believe this is actually happening. Poor is going live. 'I have never felt so much care in an artistic process and I cannot wait for you all to see how beautiful the story is on stage. Sonya has bought love and light and life to 'poor'! 'My dream now is a theatre full of people like me, people who never get to see themselves in art. People who don't usually go to the theater! You can come see Poor at the Gate and know it will be true & kind & be a bit of you!' Tickets went on general sale at 12pm. 'All townies welcome xx,' O'Sullivan finished her post. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
County Election Board approves complaint procedure
ANDERSON — The Madison County Election Board has approved a complaint procedure. A document outlining the process and a complaint form were posted on the county's website. The Election Board Thursday made one change to the draft document by allowing those filing a complaint to include additional pages. Election Board member Tim Lanane said the board should consider establishing a protocol for the hearing of complaints. He said all evidence being submitted should be done under oath. 'We want to make the procedures more efficient,' Lanane said. Complaints must be written on the proper form, properly executed and the allegation stated in writing. Election Board members are to be notified within 48 hours of a complaint being filed. Each board member will respond to the complaint, and if no response is made, the recommendation is that no response is required. If no board member responds, the Election Room deputy clerk will follow up on the complaint by letter. There can be an investigation of the complaint and a formal hearing. The Election Board imposed a $500 fine on John Poor, a Republican running for the District 2 seat on the Anderson city council. Poor never submitted financial information concerning his campaign in 2023 and 2024. The board voted to lower the fine from $1,000 to $500. Poor was the only one of four candidates who didn't file campaign finances in 2023 to accept a registered letter sent by the Election Board. The Election Board can take legal action to collect the fine, including a lien on property and debt collection procedures. Republican Jon Bell for Anderson mayor; Donita Thompson, who ran for the District 6 seat on the Anderson city council, losing in the Democratic Party primary; and Republican Ricky Payne, who ran for Elwood mayor, had the certified letters returned to sender. Lanane said the three candidates should have an opportunity to address the Election Board. Attorney Jeff Graham said an effort will be made to contact the three concerning a hearing or eventually could provide an advertised public notice. The Election Board's next meeting is set for August 21.
Extra.ie
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
What is Dr Katriona O'Sullivan's upcoming book about?
Award-winning lecturer at Trinity College Dublin and bestselling author Dr Katriona O'Sullivan has revealed she is in the process of writing a second biographical book. Dr O'Sullivan's memoir, Poor, was released in May 2023, debuting at number 1 on the Irish Non-fiction bestsellers list where it remained for more than a year. Poor tells the story of how Dr O'Sullivan turned her life around after growing up surrounded by poverty, drug addiction and sexual abuse. Award-winning lecturer at Trinity College Dublin and bestselling author Dr Katriona O'Sullivan has revealed she is in the process of writing a second biography. Pic: Bookshelf Podcast/ Instagram At 15, O'Sullivan fell pregnant with her first child, entered homelessness and suffered with alcohol addiction herself. Her novel details how with the help of a number of academic figures, she was able to beat the odds, eventually receiving a PhD from Trinity College Dublin where she still teaches Psychology. The author and lecturer has now revealed that she is 30,000 words into her next book, which is a biography about her body, titled Hunger. Speaking to Ryan Tubridy on his podcast, The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy, O'Sullivan made the revelation after Tubridy asked what the name of her next memoir would be. 'I'm writing a second one[autobiography],' she revealed, 'I'm writing a book and it's called Hungry. It's actually a biography of my body and the things that I have been through as a woman. 'It talks about how women like me, poor women particularly or women who are traumatised, how we're driven to be skinny and the things that we do in pursuit of that.' Dr O'Sullivan detailed that it included gastric bands and gastric surgeries.' 'So there's that but it's also, it's hungry for recognition and connection,' she told Ryan, 'It's about my experiences; the hunger I've had and the things that I've done to achieve lots of different things — some that weren't very helpful and some that have been really helpful.' Asked when eager fans could expect to see the book on shelves, Dr O'Sullivan confirmed March 2026. 'I'm 30,000 words in and I'm really enjoying it actually but it's hard because it's a different type of story,' she shared.
