The Arts House

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Kinsale Literary Festival, called "Words by Water" takes place from October 2nd to 5th in various venues around the town. Elmarie Mawe went to one of the venues for the launch, the spectacularly restored Kinsale Library, to find out more and chat to festival chairperson Ruth McDonnell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Linda Kenny and Mark O'Shaughnessy join Mairead live in studio to chat all about We'll Meet Again: The Vera Lynn story Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kilmeen Drama Group presents The Weir by Conor McPherson at the Everyman on October 7th. Nora Scannell chats to Mairead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Renata Lima and Silvio Severino co-directed ‘The Peculiar Saga of Gubu Man'. It will have its premiere at Indie Cork on October 8th, as part of the Made in Cork programme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IndieCork runs this year from October 5th to 12th at the Arc Cinema in Cork City. Peter Zemek looks after International features and shorts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sea Church in Ballycotton has launched an initiative to support local artists and allow them showcase their work free of charge. Oliver Falter, General Manager of The Flynn Cush Hospitality Group, and curator of Art at Sea Church chats to Mairead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mairead chats to artist John Adams at the opening of his latest exhibition Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fiona Kennedy joins Mairead in studio ahead of her upcoming show at the Briery Gap in Macroom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mairead chats to William Hammond about Cork Folk Festival Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon chats to Tom Spalding Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edel Curtin chats to Mairead about Coughlan's Live Music Festival Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jamie Monaghan from Cork Cine Club joined Mairead for a chat ahead of their 28th season Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a fascinating autumn series is ahead in Triskel once again. A packed programme of music and concerts, and a superb Autumn Series of lectures with Dr Matthew Whyte on Art History! He chatted to Conor Tallon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So many libraries around Cork city and county have events for Culture Night. Elmarie Mawe chatted to Patricia Looney of Cork City Library to find out what's happening in the city centre in Cork! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork is in a golden time for cinema right now. And Indie Cork celebrates independent filmmakers, not just from Cork, but from all over the world. Conor Tallon spoke to Mick Hannigan about what to expect at this year's festival! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland's largest county celebrates Culture Night in style with another tapestry of riches from almost every town across Cork. Elmarie Mawe spoke to Emma Dwyer of Cork County Council Arts Office to get a flavour of what's on offer! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Run. Don't Walk. The Paul Dunlea Big Band returns to the stage of Cork Opera House as part of the 170th Anniversary Celebrations for an incredible night of Big Band music and some world-class singers and special guests. Paul joined Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon in studio to chat about it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One Night........... One INCREDIBLE night....... Culture Night never fails to blow our minds every year, and Marcela Whelan, of Cork City Council, joined Elmarie Mawe to look at some of the events taking place in Cork City on September 19th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a landmark for UCC and Cork University Press to mark this year - 100 years of publishing! It's being celebrated with a one-day Symposium looking back at the various books which have been released in that century of print, and a whole day of amazing speakers and guests coming together in UCC. Elmarie Mawe spoke to Head of Publishing, Sinéad Neville. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Glen Theatre group continue their celebration of Seán Buckley's comedy "Roger's Final Farewell", at the Everyman Theatre. Conor Tallon spoke to Maureen O'Brien. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Honestly, September is an embarrassment of riches in Cork when it comes to the Arts. And one of the undisputed jewels in the crown is SFSH, a festival with so much spirit and creativity concentrated in a few packed days. Elmarie Mawe chatted to Mary Hickson ahead of this year's celebration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who doesn't love Legally Blonde!?! Well the Montfort College students have been rehearsing all summer to bring a huge show to the Cork Opera House at the start of September, and performers Leah Sweeney and Ella O'Shea, and Laurie O'Driscoll and her daughter Sive all called in to studio to chat to Elmarie on Sunday. With no chance to rehearse, Leah and Ella also sang live, which absolutely was outstanding!!! Bravo girls!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As if you needed another reason to go to Spike Island, how about the incredible Literary Festival held there every year!?! This year's programme is once again a fantastic celebration of crime writing and superb authors! Conor Tallon spoke to the acclaimed writer behind the festival, Michelle Dunne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's always fun to chat to Claudia Carroll, one of Ireland's best known actresses from her iconic role as Nicola in Fair City. But her career as an author has taken her on to even greater heights with over 20 books to her name to date. One of them, "The Secrets of Primrose Square" opens as a stage play (her first) in the Everyman Theatre, and also stars Clelia Murphy, one of Claudia's lifelong friends and another star of Fair City. Elmarie spoke to Claudia before the show has its premier in Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The buzz of anticipation ahead of the opening of the film "Christy" has been building all summer, and now it's finally in screens all over the country. Already teh reviews have been fantastic for the plot, the characters and the Director Brendan Canty. He called in to studio to chat to Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon ahead of the film's opening night in Belfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Laura Harte and Laura O'Mahony chat to Mairead live in studio about the improv Summer holiday extravaganza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Prisma Queer Film Festival is happening this weekend in Cork. To find out more about it Mairead caught up with founder and festival director Benjamin Ruprecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Young Playwrights programme is coming to its finish for 2025 with the performance at the Everyman. To tell us more Mairead caught up with Niall Cleary, Artistic Director of Graffiti Theatre Company Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who needs an excuse to head to the coastline of West Cork? Who really needs an excuse to sail out to one of the islands? Well if you're LOOKING for an excuse, then here it is: The Island Drift, on Garnish Island, from the 5th ot the 7th of September, is already booking strongly. So Elmarie Mawe spoke to Cónal Creedon about his love of the Island and this festival, which encompasses Word and Music over the 3 days! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Jo Kerrigan and Photographer Richard Mills once again collaborate to produce a stunning book celebrating the Fairy Forts of Ireland. Elmarie Mawe sat down with Jo to hear some of the incredible stories she gathered as she and Richard travelled all over the country to research and photograph these ancient structures. From the Daoine Maithe to tales of misfortune and revenge, it's a fascinating read immersed in local lore and belief. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.