The Arts House

And finally…it's the final of a song contest that attracted hundreds of entries …Sheena Crowley tells Conor Tallon the tale of how Crowley's Music Store ( with a little help)whittled it down to the final five… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Children's fantasy author Karl McCarthy has been in seclusion for over a decade.  At long last he's reached out to his American agent with a much-anticipated sequel. Reading the story together, they embark on an epic quest of heroes, villains, monsters and magic. Conor Tallon met up with the cast in this amazing hearfelt and funny new play by Roger Gregg..at rehearsals and formed a circle of friends....Martina Carroll – ViprellaCharlie Ruxton – Karl McCarthy Crockerton ‘Croc' KomodoRoger Gregg – Various rolesMary Elle Keating – Puffelah ‘Puff' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ramon of Ramon Music Exhibitions came to Cork City Library with 50 years of Irish Rock as seen through the eyes and lenses of half a dozen famous Dutch Photographers...Ramon explains the whole story behind this amazing exhibition...but Conor Tallon had to apologise for his own poor pronunciation! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yet another first chapter is explored by Fiona Farrell...as she and Conor Tallon find a hiding place away from the heavies.....with a special edition featuring Djamel White a new author heading to the West Cork Literary Festival Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Innishannon is opening it's homes gardens and galleries to the gateway of West Cork as Alice Taylor told Conor Tallon while taking him on a tour of what to expect on the weekend ahead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Founded over a century ago The Cork Operatic Society has a lot to be proud of and an interesting story about how Rose Brazil became a member as Conor Tallon spoke to her and to Paul Scannell about an open invitation to join this progressive group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The hills of Cork are alive with the Sound Of Music and laughter in rehearsals …as Eibhlin Gleeson told Conor Tallon during the week when they looked ahead to this timeless classic that is now more relevant … than ever! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bantry is about to burst into action very soon with their annual West Cork Literary Festival…Conor Tallon spoke to Eimear O Herlihy about what to keep an eye out for …this coming week as it kicks off! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon rang Anna Mulcahy to wish a Tenth Birthday to this celebration of everything this packed annual long weekend of arts and entertainment has to offer...from July 9th to 12th in Kinsale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fiona Farrell gives Conor Tallon a preview of two first Chapters of the latest publications in another episode of Chapter ! ...two for the price of One! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three days, over 75 performers, nearly 30 acts and a brace of venues in and around Carrigaline are coming together for this inaugural festival of voice and music,,,Conor Tallon explored it with Festival director Pat Sheridan! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bookended by original music specially written by Jimmy Brockie...Marion Wyatt spoke heart to heart to Conor Tallon about this warm,compelling and humourous new semi autobigraphical production premiering in the Cork Arts Theatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of their regular season in Actons Hotel Kinsale and a special night in The Firkin Crane here in the City.... Tides of Tradition came into studio for a chat with Conor Tallon...but first,,there had to be a live session....a taste of thier supreme talent and humour! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cork Youth Orchestra heads to City Hall on Friday July 3rd before heading to Italy! To discuss an Irish programme of classic and contemporary compositions Tomas McCarthy visited Conor Tallon in his and Elmarie's kitchen...and the first question? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon spoke to David Baldacchino, Mark Mavambu, Samar Alloush and Maebh Aherne about Soundburst a youth led takeover of Fitzgerlads Park!A major feature of the Cork Midsummer Festival...a mini festival in itself!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“THISISPOPBABY” comes to the Everyman with 0800 Cupid, showcasing the talent of Cork's Emer Dineen. Playwright and Co Director Philip McMahon spoke to Conor Tallon all about this powerful cabaret. A Very modern and youthful show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing our coverage of the Cork Midsummer Festival we have composer, musician and conductor John O Brien, wwho spoke to Conor Tallon about “Dances for The City in a Time of Angst” - a brand new work commissioned by the Cork Midsummer Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another fantastic fundraiser incorporating the arts is a big Picnic in Currabeg Garden Nursery in Ovens . This time it's raising funds for LauraLynn and Dominick Cullinane tells Conor Tallon what groups are performing on the day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The European Doctors' Orchestra comes to play in City Hall on June 28th in a concert which has been 2 years in the organising! It's all in aid of the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind and I spoke to one of the doctors, Cork's Daniel Lehane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Curator Dan Breen and Conor Tallon went for a walk around Cork's Public Museum to follow Cork's rich story laden past and discover what is The Cork Nail..and a well known expression that comes from it.- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon had a chat with Gillian Hennessy from The Triskel arts Centre about highlights for the month ahead...including two famous film directors turning up in person...plus jazz with Laoise Leahy and plenty of play for kids and art to boot!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon spoke with Festival Director Lorraine Maye about this years festival highlights...a festival that's certainly all about Play! Now that rhymes....! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon spoke with Maurice Dineen about his work of passion that documented the story of The Hegatrys of the Larels during The War of Independence - a short film shot in their original home on The Pauladuff Road....with extraordinary attention to detail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michelle Maher familiar ro listeners of the News on 96FM and C103 is also a playwright and she was joined in studio by fellow cast members Rhiannon Connick and Aisling O Kane who play the title roles in her brand new comedy Phil and Mena Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WHAT'S IN A WORD? ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S IN IRISH? Conor Tallon spoke to co author and translator Aidan Doyle about the new book DÁNFHOCAL published by Cork University Press about the magic and wisdom of the best of our old tried and tested sayings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon met up wth Fiona Farrell from her Ballincollig Bookshop Leaf and Bower to uncover the first Chapter of Ann Patchetts latest novel being released on June 2nd.Ans also to reflect on the big success of Irelands smallest Book Festival! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live in Studio with Conor Tallon Mary Greene and Noel Shine talk about Like Sweet Summer Rains thier latest album just released....on Bob Dylans 85th Birthday ...featuring The Man in The Long Black Coat among others in this exciting new collection from this endearing and enduring married duo! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An hilarious comedy called Diva by Cork's Katie Holly explodes onto the Cork Arts Theatre with Irene Kelleher and Laura Harte playing a wedding planner going through hell and a Guard respectively...under the Direction of improv comedian Laura O Mahony...talking live in studio to Conor Tallon about this roller coaster of a comedy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon spoke with Derry Cotter in the kitchen of his and Elmarie's home..about an absorbing 1950's play written by Derry Cotter set in a kitchen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon spoke with Des Kennedy about this years season Here Together...where Everyman Made productions have some theatrical surprises in store...not to mention the rest of their programme featuring over 50 events and growing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A short extract from Joe Phillpott's book “All Roads Lead to Where you Are” which is a superb celebration of Cork and the musical journey of Rubyhorse and beyond!Worth keeping and listening to again...and again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Adrian O Mahony, Guest Conductor John O Brien and Orchestra Leader Sarah Murphy ....Live in studio as they tell us all about the Cork Concert Orchestra's next amazing concert ...Hans Zimmer vs John Williams in City Hall June 13th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Fiona Farrell from Leaf and Bower Bookshop shares her thoughts on the first chap[ers of two books From The Top for younger readers and Seascraper for adults...and as always answers the question will she read the second chapter of each! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a wet rainy night in Dublin musician and writer Joe Philpott and his family step into a taxi....The driver asks where they're from..."Ballincollig!" The reply.He says "I knew a girl from Ballincollig..." and what follows is a wonderful journey of serendipity that takes you to places no one expected or can really explain.......when they started Finding Erma. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor spoke to Aine Whelan and Johhny Campbell from The Floating Opera a six piece electric blues band about releasing thier Album The Floating Opera and playing their final gig in the White Horse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon spoke to musician Joe Carey from the White Horse in Ballincollig about their Emerging artists Residency for one year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a gathering of Cork artists is coming together on May 9th to celebrate the life of Joe Corbett, the wonderful Cork Baritone who sadly died last year. His loss is deeply felt, and the concert on May 9th brings musicians and performers home to Cork to honour his memory. Gerry Kelly and Patricia Rooney came into studio to urge Corkonians to spread the word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Spring, the Cork International Film Festival has a series of film screenings on the last Wednesday of each month. Elmarie Mawe spoke to the Director of Programming, Aurélie Godet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon chatted to Jessica Bonenfant of Greywood Arts Centre in Killeagh about the 4 -Day festival they've programmed this May Bank Holiday Weekend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon visited the Cork Public Museum again to chat to Curator Dan Breen, and discover some more of the treasures held in the Collection. This week - the cherished Cork Coat of Arms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A very special performance of a unique work in Dnace Cork Firkin Crane on Friday May 1st. Elmarie Mawe spoke to Catherine Young. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cork International Choral Festival is one of the biggest events in the city's Cultural Calenday. Celebrating its 71st Year this year, Elmarie Mawe spoke to Festival Director Peter Stobart! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Never afraid to take on unusual productions, Rebel City Drama Club brings Rossum's Universal Robots to the stage of the Nano Nagle Theatre in Ballyphehane. Conor Tallon spoke to Rob O' Sullivan to find out more!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elmarie Mawe chats to Director Denis O'Sullivan about Enda Walsh's play "Ballyturk", which is being brought to the stage of the Everyman Theatre this week - with an added twist!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork World Book Fest LITERALLY has something for everyone. Six days packed with over 40 events, from readings and panel discussions to talks and workshops. Conor Tallon spoke to Patricia Looney of Cork City Library all about it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the fourth episode of Chapter One, Fiona Farrell takes us through the first chapter of a brand new book - Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke. If you've heard of or seen the "tradwife" phenomenon online, well then you'll recognise what Fiona is describing immediately. It sounds intriguing and she told Conor Tallon all about it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Murphy and Der O Riordan of the incredible band Dezperado are bringing the sound of The Eagles to The Everyman on May 2nd for a very worthy cause. This Cork band is well known and loved for the dynamic they have with their audiences as well as the superb harmonies they recreate. Elmarie chatted to them ahead of the gig! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The smash-hit play around the world opens at the Cork Arts Theatre on April 22nd, and actress Clodagh Whelan told Elmarie Mawe all about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 4th in the Rebel Relics Series, where Conor Tallon invites the Curator of Cork Public Museum - Dan Breen - to share the fascinating stories behind artifacts and treasures in the museum in Fitzgerald's Park in Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a team behind the Everyman Sunday Songbook! Each show captures a story or an era and brings it to glorious life through music interspersed with stories and fabulous multi-media images - and invites the audience to sing along too! Top class musicians and performers in huge demand on tour around the country - and this time they're joined by Showband Legend, Art Supple. Art came in to studio with Linda Kenny to chat to Elmarie Mawe ahead of the Everyman show on April 19th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's so exciting to discover amazing stories of people from Cork, and this is one of those stories that reveals more and more layers and details the more you delve into it! Historian and Researcher Victoria Pearson will be welcoming everyone to Cork City Library on Saturday April 18th, to share the story of the Moylan family, in conversation with Conal Creedon, and she told Elmarie Mawe all about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.