The summer of 1934 saw Danish author and poet Nis Petersen prepare for the publication of his novel. Titled Spildt Mælk – Spilt Milk, it was was set in Waterford. Petersen twice visited Waterford in the 1930s, bookending the success of his previous novel, Street of the Sandalmakers. His Waterford-based novel was set against the backdrop of the Irish Civil war. Cian Manning, with his truly mind-boggling knowledge of local history joined Ollie and Dymphna. Click on the image to listen back in full. Keep up to date on all the latest from The Big Breakfast Blaa with Ollie and Dymphna from 6am until 10am daily.