The Arts House

Eimear O'Brien joined Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon in studio to chat about the extraordinary lineup of tours, talks and open buildings for Cork Heritage Open Day 2025, now in its 20th year. There's so much to see!!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a month August is! The most fabulous celebration of crafts from all over Cork City and County are showcased in Cork Craft Month, stewarded every year by Cork Craft and Design. The director of Cork Craft Month, Ava Hayes, was chatting to Elmarie Mawe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Visually Impaired listeners can receive free Tactile Packs, for those who would like to visit the Douglas Hyde Gallery in Trinity College - either in person on Friday August 15th, or online from home - and artist Claire McLaughlin will guide you through the whole experience. Claire has been running these events for various galleries since 2014 so is well versed in making the event lively, interesting, engaging and accessible for everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Besides being on tour with Imelda May in her incredible show "Mother of All the Behans" (returning to the Everyman Theatre in August 2025 - don't miss it!), Jimmy Brockie (an honorary Corkman at this stage) has so many strings to his bow, Elmarie Mawe hardly knew where to start when they had a chat for this week's show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork's Luke Hogan heads on tour to Australia this week with the International Cast of The Simon and Garfunkel Story. Elmarie Mawe caught up with him before he took off! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Well you can always rely on Declan Wolfe to bring the fun, and when Elmarie asked him to come in to studio with some suggestions for series to stream while she's off sick with chemo, let's just say he came prepared. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Geoff Gould is one of those people who falls into the category of "If you want something done, ask a busy person"! So when Conor Tallon caught up with him, let's say there was more than one production up for discussion for the coming week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As part of Heritage Week 2025, Sample Studios is hosting a 4-day Summer School in UCC, tracing the history of Irish Art from Early Christianity to the Present Day. It's being led by Dr Matthew Whyte who held a hugely successful series of talks in Triskel as well this year, and he spoke to Conor Tallon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The play "Stones in His Pockets" has been performed and seen all over the world. From the West End to Broadway, and from Prague to Norway. Its latest production is directed by Matthew McElhinney, Marie's son, and it was great to finally talk to her after all these years covering various productions of the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lots of people know the work of Charlie Mahon, and have picked up his pieces in either Cork Craft and Design or The English Market. Elmarie Mawe went to his pottery studio to meet the man behind the famous Mackerel and Grá designs of pottery, in a series celebrating Cork craftspeople. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every Wednesday throughout the summer, there's a fantastic chance to see and hear some superb musicians, singers and dancers perform "Tides of Tradition" in Kinsale, at Acton's Hotel. Liam O'Keefe, Aisling Sage and Paul McCabe came into Studio to tell Elmarie all about it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yet again the team behind Mallow Arts Festival has put together a super programme, and the anticipation of plans progressing for a new Arts Centre in the town, which will serve North Cork, has added to the excitement and motivation for everyone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Muirgen O'Mahony and Tara McNeil became firm friends as part of the Celtic Woman team, and while they're on a break from touring they're performing a concert online on Sunday July 13th, on the Stage It Platform! Elmarie was chatting with Muirgen ahead of the streamed event! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WHAT AN INCREDIBLE LINEUP for 2025 in Bantry this year! No wonder the West Cork Literary Fesival is considered one of the jewels in Cork's Cultural Calenday! Elmarie Mawe spoke to Director Eimear O Herlihy about her love of reading, books, the Festival and West Cork! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From all over Munster - THEY'RE COMING!!! Incredible musicians, singers, dancers and storytellers, performing and competing for the Munster titles and coveted All-Ireland Qualifiers! Ger O Driscoll, Chairperson of Fleadh Cheoil Na Mumhan, spoke to Elmarie Mawe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Weir by Conor McPherson is such a landmark play in Irish theatre. And this summer, Kilmeen Drama Group has a touring production taking to the road. Elmarie Mawe spoke to Nora Scannell, actress and Director, all about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elmarie Mawe caught up with Mike Scott ahead of The Waterboys return to Cork for a brilliant night of music, hits, and brand new music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a pleasure to talk to Geraldine Hughes about The Everyman Theatre's production of "The Beacon" by BAFTA-nominated playwright and screenwriter, Nancy Harris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kinsale Arts Weekend opens on July 10th but already some events are selling out. Elmarie chatted to Chairperson Anna Mulcahy about some of this year's highlights for the 9th year of the Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Meliora Quartet will be performing at the West Cork Chamber Music Festival which is now underway. Mairead has been chatting to Oscar Casey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tracton Music and Arts Festival 2025 kicks off this week for its 10th year! Sara Roberts has been speaking to Mairead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The West Cork Literary Festival opens on July 11th. One of the events on a busy programme will be Somerville and Ross: Claire Connolly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'The Beacon' opens at the Everyman next Friday, July 4th. Mairead has been chatting with cast-member Stephen O'Leary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Wilkins chatted to Conor Tallon about a joyful show running for 3 nights at the Cork Arts Theatre, celebrating and showcasing songs and talent from The West End. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork is gearing up for the Joe Bonamassa gigs in The Marquee, and Fiona Kennedy is delighted to release her cover of a Joe Bonamassa song! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Heard it on the Grapevine?" well now's your chance to hear some BRILLIANT stories WITH "Grapevvine" - (yes that's how it's spelled!!)one of the events at this year's West Cork Literary Festival! Elmarie Mawe spoke to founder Daniel Galvin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elmarie Mawe headed to Uilinn West Cork Arts Centre in Skibereen to meet Ann Davoren and celebrate the Centre's 40th Birthday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How joyful to chat to Áine Ní Shé about her experience of being in Madrigal 75, and the upcoming concert as part of their 50th Year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A brand new original play, from Cork's Hunter's Moon Theatre Group! Conor Tallon spoke to writer and director Philip O Byrne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's just wonderful to see the West Cork Chamber Music Festival celebrate its 30th Birthday!!! Elmarie spoke to Francis Humphreys ahead of the 2025 Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What an incredible, immersive, peaceful and beautiful experience Regina Crowley and Gabriela Mayer have created! It sounds amazing and they came in to studio to describe it for Elmarie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Music under the sun - with a difference! Cian Sweeney had something very special in mind when he spoke to Elmarie Mawe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing our coverage of some of the fantastic shows in Cork Midsummer Festival 2025, Conor Tallon spoke to actor, writer and director Ciarán Bermingham about a show developed with people in Cork Prison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're all drawn to the sea in summer. And if you make Ballycotton your destination, you'll be rewarded with some incredible music and gigs over the summer too, at the iconic venue that is Sea Church! Matthew Sisk spoke to Elmarie Mawe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a pure pleasure to welcome Eoin Gilley and Dom Finn into studio, and be joined on the line by Pat Kinevane, to talk about the project to secure and develop a new theatre venue for Cobh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a joy to chat to Leo Sayer again! And he's returning to Cork Opera House this July!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pianist Barry Douglas, who will be performing at the West Cork Chamber Music Festival, joins Mairead for a chat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Theatre for One: Made in Cork, part of Cork Midsummer Festival, will feature six short plays.One of the writers and performers is Gina Moxley who joined Mairead for a chat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Raphael Olympio, who will be performing at this year's West Cork Literary Festival in July, chats to Mairead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘Rock the Block', a youth music festival takes place in Cork city next Saturday, June 7th to celebrate Cruinniu na nOg 2025! Mairead chats to Garry McCarthy from the Kabin Studio to hear all about it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A free art and sculpture event, featuring over 350 works, has opened at Castlemartyr resort. Art and Soul is hosted by Gormley's.Mairead spoke with Gerard Gormley to hear all about it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dezy Walls' musical play This is Not the Life I Ordered is running weekdays in Kinsale for the summer.Mairead has been chatting with Dezy about the true story which inspired the play Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Irish premiere of Caryl Churchill's 'Escaped Alone' will be at the Everyman Cork as part of the Cork Midsummer Festival.Director Annabelle Comyn joined Mairead for a chat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Director Aaron O Keefe and actor Sam Torres talk to Conor Tallon about this production coming to the Cork Arts Theare, with a clip from the show starring Sam Torres and Sarah Terry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Honestly, Cork is The Festival Capital of Ireland! I think finding a spare weekend where there ISN'T a festival happening would be impossible! So balancing the June Bank Holiday with a new music festival which seeks to complement Cork's already packed offering is the task facing the Rebel Roots team. James Carr spoke to Elmarie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One lucky player from each county will be awarded a full bursary for this year's Belfast Trad Fest! Donal O Connor has all the details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.