The Arts House

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.

Elmarie Mawe went along to a rehearsal for "Matilda" to meet the pupils of CADA who are performing in Dance Cork Firkin Crane this Easter week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We were delighted to promote the newly formed Glanmire Players inaugural production, and they chose a great play to start with! Conor Tallon chatted to Eleanor O Kelly Lynch about getting a brand new theatre company off the ground! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This summer's big production of The Sound of Music at Cork Opera House is going to be something else! And the search for the perfect Maria began a few months ago. Well Wendy Carr was just annouced as the succesful casting, and so Elmarie Mawe chatted to her on The Arts House! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 9th is the date for a very special concert in celebration of the life and music of Joe Corbett - the beloved Cork baritone who died in 2025. His dear friends and longtime colleages Majella Cullagh and Mary Hegarty came in to studio to talk about marking his legacy with an amazing lineup of guests and performers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a joy to chat to Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh ahead of a gorgeous concert in the beautiful St Catherine's Cultural Centre in Kinsale on April 10th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a night is in store for audiences at the Everyman on April 16th, as Jim O'Mahony brings his acclaimed show "The Artistry of Frank Sinatra" to the stage. This time, it's got all the bells and whistles as not only will Jim be leading us through a journey of Sinatra's life, and singing all those incredible songs along the way, but he'll be doing it with a Big Band on stage. It's going to be superb. He braved the early morning with the clocks going forward and called in to studio to chat to Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon all about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork is 100% the Festival Capital of Ireland and here's the newest baby! The East Cork Songwriting Festival takes place on April 11th and welcomes songwriters of all leveles from professional to brand new beginner. So Elmarie Mawe spoke to Eavan O'Leary all about it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In "Chapter One" Conor Tallon chats to Fiona Farrell from Leaf and Bower bookshop in Ballincollig about a new book........ bit Fiona can only talk about the first chapter! This week it's a new book from Cork author Neil Tully - who also has a signing in Waterstones on wednesday April 1st at 6.30pm! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's always fantastic to showcase young talent - and here's a brand new voice to the scene. We are delighted to introduce Brooke Stanton! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you read "Tuesdays With Morrie"? Have you seen the film? Have you ever seen it on stage?! Well now's your chance to travel the road with this incredible character as the production of Tuesdays With Morrie comes to the Everyman Theatre for 3 nights! Elmarie Mawe spoke to David Hayman who plays the titular role. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Centuries before we scrolled to pass the time - how did residents of Cork have fun in Viking times?! Find out in this week's episode of Rebel Relics, as Conor Tallon talks to the Curator of Cork Public Museum, Dan Breen, about the treasures of the museum! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you see "The Assembly" on TV this spring? Well Elmarie Mawe spoke to Cork's Kevin Walsh about taking part in the series, about a gig he's organised to raise money for the Rainbow Club, and about the inspiration for his new single "Seize the Moment" available on all platforms and Bandcamp right now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year sees the 4th Féile Fearran Rí attracting a huge range of musicians to the Northside of Cork City to celebrate music and storytelling, and Conor Tallon spoke to Jessie Cawley of Music Generation Cork City all about it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elmarie Mawe chatted to Cork singer and songwriter Maria Byrne about a very special song release for Mothers' Day this year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elmarie Mawe chatted to Cork writer and director Maria McLeod about her feature film "Wish You Were Here" being screened in Triskel this week, and about her path to filmmaking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In "Chapter One", Conor Tallon chats to Fiona Farrell from Leaf and Bower in Ballincollig about a new book - and just gets a taste of the story from the first chapter. So this week's hot new release was Liz Nugent's "The Truth About Ruby Cooper" and Fiona was all excited about it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Sherlock-Homes-obsessed man living hidden away on Cork's Northside........ writer and performer Timmy O Mahony spoke to Conor Tallon about his new play on tour now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new EP "Lip Gloss" was just released by Ben Warren Flynn with one track having a particular meaning for its writer. Elmarie Mawe spoke to musician and composer Ben Warren Flynn and got him to introduce "Olive Tree" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yet again this year the West Cork Drama Festival has a superb lineup of groups coming from various parts of the country to take part. Elmarie Mawe spoke to PRO Áine de Róiste! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.