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Join Mary O’Neill every Tuesday at 6pm for On The Fringe to take a look at everything that happens on the arts and culture scene in Waterford. From great theatre productions to festivals and cultural events, you’ll hear all about it on On The Fringe.

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    Geoff hears from organisers at the launch of Spraoi's Faoin Spéir

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 24:43


    On Thursday last the Mayor Councillor Joe Kelly launched Waterford Faoin Speir. This is an Arts Council programme to create artworks in outdoor settings so audiences can access them in COVID-19 times.The event is happening thanks to Spraoi, Garter Lane Arts Centre, The Arts Council, Waterford Council and ourselves at WLR. Geoff Harris spoke to the folks involved on this week's Fringe programme.

    Paper Flowers and Tin Cups Documentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 44:14


    Paper Flowers and Tin Cups is a documentary taking us a walk with Irish traveller Nora. Nora has been visiting friends in Tramore for 38 years and she tells us about her life in her own words. Produced and presented by Roisin Sheehy.

    The Imagine Arts Festival is calling on your artists to get involved

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 9:53


    This years festival will run in accordance with guidelines from October 16th to 25th. As part of it, young artists are invited to submit work for an exhibition. Festival Manager Nora Boland had more details "On the Fringe."

    Michael Quinlan has a 60 year unbroken run at City of Waterford Brass

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 16:45


    Michael was joined in studio by his daughter Julie, a musician in her own right, who conducts City of Waterford Brass. He discussed the highs and lows of the past six decades of the band.

    Síle Penkert and Sandra Kelly discuss the 'i' exhibition at Garter Lane.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 9:56


    It explores the issues of gender and sexuality and runs at Garter Lane Arts Centre until October. 'i' was curated by Sandra Kelly. Director of Garter Lane Síle Penkert also joined the conversation.

    Andrew Holden discusses the arts and movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 12:39


    Local man Andrew has been involved in the arts in Waterford for decades. He describes the last few months, where, like many others, all jobs suddenly ceased because of lockdown. He also looks ahead to new movie releases

    Performing artists puts a call-out to Waterford people

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 5:41


    Limerick based Sarah Cahill is a spoken word artist and playwright who has received funding to document the experiences of people during lockdown. She talks to Mary about #ShareYourStory

    Comedian and author Colm O'Regan performs at Theatre Royal on August 28th

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 18:59


    Author of six best-selling books including Ann Devine, Bolloxology and the Books of the Irish Mammy, Colm will bring his stand up show to Theatre Royal on August 28th. Ahead of that, he chatted to Mary "On the Fringe."

    Eamonn McEneaney discusses a TripAdvisor Award for Waterford Treasures.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 12:27


    The accolade was given by the online reviewer recently, for the Medieval Museum and The Bishops Palace. Director of Waterford Treasures Eamonn McEneaney tells Mary "On the Fringe" that it's invaluable recognition.

    A series of videos and a Q&A about Newfoundland form part of Heritage Week in Waterford

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 12:19


    Waterford Libraries has invited Dr. Maxine Keoghan to illuminate the joint histories and connections between Waterford, Ireland and Newfoundland, Canada in five short videos which have been showing for Heritage Week 2020. There is also a Q&A via Zoom on Friday August 21st. Maxine chatted to Mary "On the Fringe."

    Illustrator Fatti Burke has teamed up with the HSE for a Covid safety campaign

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 11:03


    Dunmore East native Fatti has been illustrating books since 2015, often in collaboration with her father John. She's recently teamed up with the HSE to produce a series of posters encouraging people to socially distance and wear masks.

    Paddy Slattery discusses 'Broken Law' which he wrote and directed.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 13:13


    Currently on limited in release in cinemas nationwide (including at Dungarvan SGC,) 'Broken Law' tells the story of two brothers, who are poles apart, but brought together in an expected way that leads to a moral dilemma for one of them.

    WIT lecturer Dr Fiona Ennis is shortlisted for a prestigious writers' award

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 14:54


    The overall winner of the 2020 Bristol Short Story Prize will announced in October 2020. The shortlisted stories will be published in an anthology by Tangent Books. Fiona, a previous winner of the Molly Keane Creative Writing award, joined Mary in studio.

    Waterford artist Lisa Keane discusses commissions during lockdown, and upcoming events

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 7:28


    The focus of a lot of Lisa's work is depictions of Waterford City and surrounding areas. As well as producing calendars, Lisa has worked on a number of commissions and she has an upcoming exhibition at The Coastguard Cultural Centre in Tramore. She spoke to Mary in studio.

    Actor and Comedian Norma Sheahan is bringing 'Heal your Hole' to Theatre Royal.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 13:28


    Norma is a familiar face from many TV shows including "Can't Cope Won't Cope," "Damo and Ivor" and "Moone Boy." She's now out on her own, doing a podcast series and stand up show entitled 'Heal your Hole,' which comes to Theatre Royal on August 14th. Norma joined Mary in studio, "On the Fringe."

    keith Daniels discusses his new venture Phoenix Yard Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 7:46


    The market at 39 O'Connell Street in Waterford City features food traders, makers of arts and crafts, and plenty more besides, as Keith outlined to Mary "On the Fringe."

    Maeve Butler of Waterford Healing Arts Trust says they've received good news on funding

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 12:14


    The organisation on the grounds of University Hospital Waterford has received funding from Creative Ireland to support its arts programmes for older people, as part of a government initiative. Assistant Director of Waterford Healing Arts Trust Maeve Butler chatted to Mary "On the Fringe."

    The Heritage Council is running a Lego competition for children

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 7:06


    The Heritage Council is calling on children across the country to put their imagination to good use this summer by using Lego bricks to recreate their favourite example of Irish built, natural or cultural heritage. Wildlife Officer Lorcan Scott spoke to Mary "On the Fringe".

    Journalist Michael Foley discusses the updated edition of 'The Bloodied Field'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 20:01


    First published in 2014, this is the story of Bloody Sunday and the shootings in Croke Park that killed 14 people on November 21st 1920. Michael Foley retells in vivid details the humans stories behind this terrible event. The new edition marks the centenary of Bloody Sunday and contains additional material. Michael chatted to Mary "On the Fringe."

    Theatre Royal manager Mary Boland discusses plans to reopen.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 10:37


    It's been a long few months for people working in the arts with all theatre houses and other venues shut. Plans are afoot to reopen places in August, under strict new measures. One such place is Theatre Royal and manager Mary Boland chatted to Mary

    Owner of Movies at Dungarvan Graham Spurling discusses the schedule

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 11:46


    The SGC Dungarvan is now re-open and while there are little or no new cinema releases at present, there are plenty of films on the line up to keep people entertained. Graham chatted to Mary about the summer plans for the venue.

    Spraoi Time 2020 is coming to Waterford City in September.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 12:27


    For the first time in its 26 year history, there will be no Spraoi parade the August Bank Holiday weekend. Instead, an altered version of the festival will take place in September. Artistic Director Mike Leahy told Mary all about Spraoi Time 2020.

    Tour guide at Hook Lighthouse Noel Lynch discusses the building's rich history

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 12:59


    Visitors were welcomed back to the Hook at the end of June under social distancing guidelines. The lighthouse is over 800 years old and still intact. Noel Lynch tells Mary that it's a place with fascinating stories.

    Local playwright Martina Collender is one of the recipients of this year's O'Regan Bursary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 8:05


    The bursary was launched by members of the arts community in tribute to Ted and Mary O'Regan who were hugely supportive of the arts in Waterford. It aims to be an opportunity for a Waterford person to develop his or her creative talent. This year there are four recipients; Martina Collender, Ciarán Power, Rose Keating and Keith Dunphy. Martina chatted to Mary "On the Fringe"

    Sarah Jane Cleary discusses a new initiative at the Parlour Vintage Tearooms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 7:55


    Sarah Jane, like many others, has had to think outside the box when it comes to re-opening her premises in Waterford City. She's collaborated with other food makers and crafts people for a new initiative called 'Room Service.'

    Tramore-based John Barron is fundraising to help his arts business.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 5:38


    John manages Fundrums and Creation sound therapy, working with lots of groups, with the main focus being on special needs. John currently has a GoFundMe page and he explains how he plans to spend the monies raised.

    Waterford-based author Paul Edmondson discusses his new book

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 12:50


    Paul is a member of the Waterford Writers' Group and has written a book called 'Great Spirit of Yosemite, the Story of Chief Tenaya.' He told Mary why he wanted to write it, and about the research involved.

    Blackwater Valley Opera Festival has a new initiative for care homes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 11:54


    Eamonn Carroll, Director of the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival, to talk all about the Covid Care concerts that the organisation is putting on in care homes across Waterford.

    A WIT student has poems published in a new anthology

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 13:28


    David Fallon, a final year English major at WIT will have a selection of his poetry published in "Green Carnations Anthology" compiled by Queer Writers of Ireland. David joined Mary, "On the Fringe."

    Garter Lane Arts Centre has reopened its exhibition space

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 12:41


    As part of a phased reopening of Garter Lane, members of the public can now access the art gallery again. Director Síle Penkert spoke to Mary "On the Fringe."

    Irish author Marianne Lee discusses her debut novel 'A Quiet Tide'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 13:12


    This is a piece of historical fiction with Ireland's first female botanist Ellen Hutchins as its central character. Marianne explains to Mary why she chose to set her novel in this era, and why she wanted to write about Ellen.

    Waterford born artist Peter Power discusses his work 'Shelter and Place'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 12:27


    Done in collaboration with Leon Butler, this work is a digital monument to the unseen experiences of quarantine. It was part of the Cork Midsummer Festival and the Carlow Arts Festival. Peter outlines to Mary what it's all about.

    Joanne McCarthy discusses The Waxed Lemon, a new literary journal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 12:57


    Joanne is co-editing the publication with local writer Derek Flynn. They're looking for people to submit pieces for consideration between now and June 30th. Joanne explains to Mary that The Waxed Lemon will not have a digital presence but will rather be a physical keepsake.

    Waterford Walls will return for 2020, with changes in line with Covid19 restrictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 11:22


    Director Edel Tobin chatted to Mary about the dates for this years festival and what can and cannot go ahead. There are also some new additions in terms of locations.

    WIT Youth Choir have produced a video of their voices blended through a remote session

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 13:58


    The Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) Youth Choir is made up of 50 singers from secondary schools all over the South East. Singing from their own homes, they've performed a song called "North" by the band Sleeping at Last, which was then put together by their conductor Niall Crowley. It's in memory of choir member Karl Kirby who died recently. Niall chatted to Mary "On the Fringe."

    A book about the Deise Brigade during the War of Independence and Civil War is republished

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 13:54


    “The Comeraghs: Gunfire and Civil War: the story of the Deise Brigade IRA 1914-1924” by Seán and Síle Murphy, has been republished by the Waterford County Museum. Seán Murphy joined Mary "On the Fringe."

    Sean Crowe of Waterford's Young Arts Critics tells us about Social Scribbles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 4:11


    This is part of Criunniú na nÓg, and it's an online initiative where young people have submitted artwork, to be turned into an overall graffiti piece by a local artist. Sean Crowe of the Waterford Young Arts Critics has the details.

    Ardmore native Nicholas Lenane has written new poetry in lockdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 8:26


    Nicholas has penned many other pieces before, including a poem for the Waterford hurlers. "Silence" is his latest - he tells Mary how it came about.

    Glenn Murphy is doing an online concert in aid of Pieta House

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 7:42


    It's in association with the David Hennessy Stage School and Digicol Photography and Media Productions. Glenn chats to Mary about how you can watch it.

    Arts officer with Waterford City and County Council Conor Nolan discusses the future

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 15:32


    The Arts community is looking at a very different world, post-Covid. Conor chats to Mary about the difficult losses suffered due to the closure of venues, but he also strikes a positive note heading into the future

    Michelle Condon discusses the haul of AIMS nominations received by the South Eastern Theatre Group

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 14:23


    It was for the group's production of 'Cats,' which ran at Theatre Royal in October / November 2019. Choreographer Michelle says it was a dream to be part of it all. (Photography: DigiCol)

    Murals for Communities will take place in Waterford in an online capacity this Summer.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 11:09


    Murals for Communities sees six mural artists facilitate workshops with community and businesses groups, resulting in artwork across three cities-Waterford, Heerlen in the Netherlands and Kaunas in Lithuania. The chosen community groups from Waterford who will take part this year are Killure Bridge Nursing Home, Vita Community Hub which is part of the Rehab Group, and the Aiseirí Addiction Treatment Centre. Organiser Cristina Ciampaglione had the details

    It's planned that the Imagine Arts Festival 2020 will go ahead.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 10:39


    Festival Manager Nora Boland told Mary that as things currently stand, the festival will run at venues in Waterford City from October 16th to 25th, with measures in place to make sure everyone is safe.

    Artist and author Don Conroy joins Mary "On the Fringe"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 15:49


    Don has been a familiar face since the days of The Den, and since the restrictions he's been teaching people to draw on YouTube. He's also written over 50 children's books and last weekend, he gave a Zoom drawing class through Garter Lane.

    Dr Una Kealy will give an online lecture on playwright Teresa Deevy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 7:35


    Waterford native Deevy was considered one of the most important Irish playwrights of her time, and has seen something of a resurrection in recent times with her plays being shown again in Waterford and further afield. Her subject matter was sometimes seen too controversial to be staged, something that Una Kealy of the School of Humanities at WIT will discuss in her online lecture at 2.30pm on Wednesday May 13th, as part of the Bealtaine Festival with the libraries.

    Maria McCann discusses the new Netflix series 'Hollywood'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 9:17


    Set in post-World War II Hollywood, this is about an ambitious group of actors who will do anything to make in showbiz. Maria McCann is fascinated by the "Golden Age" of the cinema - she discusses the series, and about how actors were treated back then.

    Mark Roper remembers Eavan Boland, and discusses writing poetry at home these days

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 7:24


    Eavan died late last month, at the age of 75. Locally-based poet Mark knew her well, and discussed the impact she had as a poet. He also talked about how more people are taking to writing poetry, during the restrictions

    Pádraig Ó Griofa discusses the live streaming of "The Red Iron" this Sunday

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 5:36


    Padraig is the chair of Garter Lane Arts Centre, and was one of the producers on the award-winning Jim Nolan play The Red Iron, which was staged last November. You can watch it online at 8pm this coming Sunday and Pádraig had all the details "On the Fringe."

    Anna Jordan discusses Poetry Day Waterford, the online version.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 12:37


    Poetry Day Ireland takes place on April 30th. As part of that, 'Poetry Day Waterford' is an online initiative organised by Anna Jordan. She tells Mary all about it, On the Fringe.

    Wayne Brown discusses 'Waterford Virtual Theatre Show.'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 3:36


    This will stream live from the Waterford Theatre Archive facebook page, from 8pm on Sunday April 26th. Wayne tells Mary what will feature.

    Author Carmel Harrington discusses her new book "My Pear-Shaped Life."

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 9:16


    This is the Wexford-author's 8th novel, and can be bought online, both through Amazon and through bookshop websites. It's also available in supermarkets. Carmel outlines to Mary what it's all about.

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