The Arts House

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.

What an excuse to get the ferry to Cape Clear and start the summer with a superb music festival! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian O Mahony and renowned soprano Majella Cullagh came in to studio to chat about a stunning evening in Cork's City Hall, celebrating the most glorious moments in cinema when Opera was used to its most powerful effect! And Cork actress and playwright Irene Kelleher was in to chat about not one, but 2 plays she has in this year's Cork Midsummer Festival!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A fantastic TY show on this week! Elmarie Mawe called to the school to see and hear the brilliant performances!!!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a story. Vladmir Jablokov will share his musical journey in the intimate setting of Triskel Arts Centre on May 22nd, and Elmarie Mawe chatted to him all about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don Wycherley is renowned for the timbre of his voice and the range of his acting. This month, he closes out May in the Everyman Theatre with "The Life and Times of Paddy Armstrong" which has been acclaimed all over the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a pleasure to welcome Ryan Morgan into studio to talk about his first collection of poetry, which has just been published. More famous for his rich tenor voice, Ryan is always in demand for weddings, concerts and events, so it was wonderful to celebrate this new artistic avenue with him! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Matt Cranitch is held in such warm regard and high esteem by musicians and audiences alike, and it was such wonderful news to hear that this celebrated fiddler and ceoltóir is being awarded the Gradam TG4 Lifetime Achievement Award 2025. Elmarie Mawe spoke to him ahead of the ceremony! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WHAT A FESTIVAL! Once again the Cork International Choral Festival brings a world of song and choirs to Cork for a glorious celebration over the May Bank Holiday Weekend. And as it begins on Wednesday April 30th, Elmarie Mawe spoke to Peter Stobart! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork Theatre Collective has announced the appointment of Zoe Ni Riordáin as Creative Director and Charlotte Wilson as Administrator. I caught up with Zoe and Maura O'Keeffe from Once Off Productions, a partner organisation of the Collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork Convention Bureau hosted its annual business events showcase, Keep Cork Meeting, at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Damien Sreen spoke to a number of people who run events and attractions in Cork… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork Fringe takes place May 9th - 11th.Co-founder and Director Daniel Cremin joined Mairead live in studio for a chat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cork Proms are taking place over five nights in the Cork Opera House this month. Mairead has been chatting to Trevor Ryan who is involved in the Musical Theatre Concert at the Proms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor chats to John Breen about a new book being launched in Waterstones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year's Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan will take place in Cork.Mairead has been speaking to Chairperson of Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan 2025, Ger O'Driscoll and Roisin Noonan, a member of Comhaltas na Duglaise Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The White Horse Gospel Choir and special guests will perform at a fundraising concert in aid of the Balance Summer Camp on Friday April 4th at the Church of Christ our Light in Ballincollig.Mairead has been chatting with Choral Director Aoibheann Carey Philpott about the choir and the fundraiser Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CADA students will take to the Cork Arts Theatre stage all this week for 'Unmasked '25'.Mairead met with some of those taking part; Michael, Lauren, Orla and Rachel, along with Producers Moyra and Fionula and Artistic Director Catherine Mahon Buckley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the Making is a one day festival taking place at Cork Opera House on April 2nd.Mairead met with Lauren and Ava to hear more about it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over 400 free events will take place during this year's Cork Lifelong Learning Festival from April 2nd - 9th.Mairead chatted to Festival Chairperson Willie McAuliffe to hear all about it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Once again, Catherine Kirwan brings a juicy mystery to her readers and joined Elmarie and Conor in studio to chat about "The Seventh Body". Elmarie adored it and Catherine is always such a gorgeous guest in studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrated pianist Dr Fionnuala Moynihan returns to Cork for two stunning nights of Chopin Nocturnes in Triskel Christchurch. she spoke to Elmarie Mawe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who doesn't adore the wit and clever plots of Oscar Wilde!?! Well join Rebel City Drama Club as they present "Lady Windemere's Fan" in Nano Nagle Theatre Ballyphehane. Sarah Kelly, Director, spoke to Conor Tallon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elmarie was joined by Lynda McSweeney, Head of Education in Fota Wildlife Park, to talk about a wonderful chamber music evening raising funds for Wildlife Madagascar! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Once again the Cork Concert Orchestra has programmed an innovative show to appeal to lovers of all kinds of music. From the cinematic scores composed for video games like Assassin's Creed to points collection for Sonic the Hedgehog and a second half with a rare opportunity to hear Stravinsky's original Firebird Ballet, this will be a superb night in Cork's City Hall on March 29th. Conductor Neil Thomson returns from Brazil to conduct. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A call for submissions has been made for a public art commission as part of the Clonakilty Flood Relief Scheme. It's all part of the Per Cent for Art initiative. To tell us more about it Mairead was joined by Maeve Mulrennan, assistant arts officer in Cork County Council Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seven Ages of Mam is at Cork Arts Theatre from March 11th - 15th. Pauline O'Driscoll stars and is also producer and co-writer.Mairead had a chat with Pauline to hear more about it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greywood Arts in partnership with artist Katie Nolan present The Knot On The Fly, an exhibition reflecting on the rich history and cultural legacy of the Youghal Carpets factory. The exhibition will take place at The Mall Arts Centre in Youghal, opening on 14th March and running to 23rd March.Mairead caught up with Katie Nolan to chat about the exhibition Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork Opera House CEO Eibhlin Gleeson chats to Mairead about the black tie gala on March 22nd and the 'Send It Home' campaign Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mairead met with Lavit Gallery Director Brian Mac Domhnaill to chat about the current Annual Members Exhibition Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork author Denis Cronin joined Mairead to chat about his new book Of Land & Greed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork Opera House celebrates its 170th Anniversary this year with a stunning Gala Performance on March 22nd. Soprano Majella Cullagh joined Elmarie in studio ahead of taking part! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spring is here at last and with it comes a new season of shows at The Everyman. Elmarie spoke to Artistic Director Des Kennedy for whom this is his chance to shape the direction at last. Some new exciting developments are coming to fruition! And Elmarie also spoke to Denis Conway to the season launch, as he returns to Cork for Brian Friel's "Making History" in April! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gita Gallagher, Chloe Harte and Alice Dunne joined Elmarie in studio to chat about their picks from this year's festival, and about the joy of developing a love of French in schools! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ballinspittle Comhaltas is proud to present an amazing night of music with the renowned Taobh na Mara, in a very special concert in Kinsale. Fiddler Conor Arkins spoke to Elmarie all about it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon spoke to Druid cast member Catríona Ennis about this fantastic production coming to the Everyman Theatre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Director Pam Golden spoke to Elmarie about the latest play from Gaggin Drama Group, and about how Bandon really needs a dedicated performance theatre and arts space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Telling and celebrating the story of Gobnait, a brand new musical takes to the stage of Cork Opera House for one night only! Elmarie spoke to Seán Óg Ó Duinnín all about it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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