Podcasts about conor tallon

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.

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.

“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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

When Michael Ryan and Sean Kelleher teamed up as Hubcap Theatre they captured thousands with their first production of "The Parish" which toured all over Ireland. From that came two women called Mary - and their escapades are now coming to a theatre near you! Conor Tallon caight up with them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beloved Cork singer-songwriter Ger Wolfe was Conor Tallon's guest, to chat about his latest album, and his upcoming live performance in Coughlan's on Douglas Street. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a rainy spring evening, there's nowhere better than a bookshop, and John Breen has lined up some great author events in Waterstones as well this month, as he described to Conor Tallon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Disover Cork's hidden treasures and some amazing stories, as Conor Tallon caught up with Curator of Cork Public Museum, Dan Breen, for another intriguing episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this new book series, Conor Tallon chats to Fiona Farrel of Leaf and Bower, where they dive into a new book and read the first chapter. Is that enough to grab you and pull you in? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon called into Cork Public Museum to talk to Curator Dan Breen, and begin a series looking at some of the amazing archaeological finds and historical artifacts we can all discover on a visit! They began with one of the tiniest and oldest objects in the Museum's collection! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon caught up with Fiona Farrell to gather a super suggestion-list of books, for Valentines to Palentines and everyone in-between! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon were joined in studio by Therese O Sullivan, choreographer and cast members Andrew Armitage and Megan Grufferty, from the MTUCSM Degree in Musical Theatre, ahead of the stunning show "Come From Away". It tells the true story of the tiny town of Gander in Newfoundland, whcih overnight welcomed 7000 stranded plane passengers on the day of September 11th 2001. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What tremendous work is being done by Sample Studios in the field of supporting artists in Cork. Conor Tallon spoke to Director Aoibhie McCarthy about a new bursary scheme which will make a hige difference to 15 specially chosen artists this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork has lots of great film clubs scfreening great films from the world of independent cinema. Conor Tallon chatted to Jamie Monagan about this week's Cine Club screening in the city, and had news of Clonakilty and Bantry screenings as well this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27–30 January, 7pm, UCC Staff Common RoomA celebration of a brilliant career........a retirement party.......and a murder! Set in the UCC Staff Common Room, this immersive experience will bring the audience in as if they are guests at a retirement function - and then the play will be enacted all around you! Writer and Director Brenda Lynch, and cast members Jim O Mahony,and Eric Brown joined Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon in studio. https://sites.google.com/view/ucc-players-murder-mystery/home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Art Historian Dr Matthew Whyte offers a new lecture series at Triskel Arts Centre, which takes the audience on an art-filled journey through the often beautiful, sometimes scandalous, and always fascinating moments in the development of Western civilisation. The lectures can be attended as a series, but are also designed as standalone talks, which can be attended individually. Dr Whyte has lectured in Art History in University College Cork since 2014, where he completed his PhD in the art and culture of Renaissance Italy, and he spoke to Conor Tallon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Come take part in an Abba night of fun and joy, without the weekly commitment to a choir! Pop Up Choir is a one-night-only, non-commitment choir where you'll learn, sing and record one full song in just one evening! Using just the lyrics and under our witty guidance, they'll take the audience from zero to choir in only 2 hours!The final portion of the night will even be spent recording the song (video + audio), and the final result will be shared on theirsocials - a lovely memory to look back on. Nicki Griffin spoke to Conor Tallon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Carey at the White Horse chatted to Conor Tallon about this year's Ballincollig Winter Music Festival. Now in its 16th year, it takes place between the 26th January and 2nd February 2026. Expect a smorgasbord of music, dance, spoken word and art, liberally sprinkled with joy and community spirit! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LOVESONG by Abi Morgan is a story of one couple, told from two different points in their lives, as young lovers in their thirties and as worldly companions looking back on their relationship. Their past and present selves collide in this beautiful tale of togetherness. All relationships have their ups and downs; the optimism of youth becomes the wisdom of experience. Love is a leap of faith. Conor Tallon spoke to cast members, husband and wife, Jenny Fennessy and Dylan Kennedy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hunters Moon Theatre brings Never Going Back There, a new Irish play by Philip O'Byrne, to The Everyman stage.The play depicts the story of a powerful Irish woman who would not allow religion, or the Magdalene laundries, to define her. She chose her own path of success and independence. Based on a true story, it exposes the stranglehold that religion had on Irish people in the 60s and 70s. But it also shows the determination and resilience of one young woman to break that hold and set out on her own path of success and independence in another country and to vow that she will “never go back there”. Philip spoke to Conor Tallon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A crackling fire and a cracking read! What better winter combination?! Fiona Farrell of Leaf and Bower picked some great book choices for Conor Tallon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A magical experience awaits visotors to Cobh Heritage Centre this December, as Conor Tallon found out when he chatted to Lauren McGeough! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon welcomed Angela Newman, Gerry Kelly and Marguerite O Connor into studio to chat about all the productions they're involved in! All we were short was the mince pies!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing the superb season of talks and lectures, opening a world of insight into the Decorative and Fine Arts, Tom Spalding told Conor Tallon about the December lecture on December 13th at 11.30am in Nano Nagle Place! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a concept this is, and what success it's brought down through the years!! Conor Tallon was delighted to talk to Jim Horgan from the Cork Arts Theatre about this December's "10 x 10" series, in which EVERY single night, ten different short plays are performed on stage! Variety and the full run of emotions guaranteed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catherine Mahon Buckley is simply a Force of Nature. More than that. Of determination, creativity, encouragement, imagination, enthusiasm and so much more! As Director of the Everyman Panto for many years, she brings all those attributes and pours her heart and soul into a glorious traditional panto each Christmas. What a joy to have her in studio once again with Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They're part of many families' tradition at Christmas now, and if you haven't made it part of yours well this is your sign. Every year the Cork Youth Orchestra celebrates Christmas with a phenomenal Gala concert, this year featuring West End Star Killian Donnelly. And the afternoons of that weekend, the musicians play not one, not two, not three but FOUR matinee concerts, at which the family-favourite "The Snowman" is screened, with the Orchestra playing the score Live. Added to that a programme of Christmas and festive favourites and classics and it's Christmas all wrapped up. Director Tomás McCarthy, and Co-Leaders Ruairí Walsh and Maeve Ní Chathasaigh joined Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon in studio to chat about it all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On one night, December 12th, Waterstones in Cork is host to, well, a HOST of Cork Writers! All coming to share and celebrate new publications this year. And they'll be joined by choirs singing and spreading Christmas cheer, and there'll be mince pies and the lot. It sounds like a great night to put in the calendar, as John Breen was telling Conor Tallon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.