Podcasts about conor tallon

The launch of the Triskel Arts Centre 3-Year plan is an ambitious statement for the centre, and Conor Tallon spoke to Director Tony Sheehan to find out more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the unusual and sold out events in this year's Cork International Film Festival, was the cine-concert screening of a silent film, shot in Cork, with a live orchestra playing for its premier in the Curtis Auditorium of the Cork School of Music. The score was composed by John O Brien, and the film was directed by Padraig Trehy, who chatted to Conor Tallon - who'd also been in the movie!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year's Quiet Lights Music Festival once again delivers some really special concerts and intimate venues, and Conor Tallon spoke to pianist Cormac McCarthy about some of the performances he's involved with this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charting a fascinating history of the acclaimed band RubyHorse and a journey into the music industry, musician Joe Philpott has written a memoir called "All Roads Lead to Where You Are. From Bishopstown to the Beatles" and it's on sale now in Waterstones Cork and Hodges Figgis in Dublin. Joe chatted to Conor Tallon, who's been thoroughly immersed in the book since getting his hands on it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon aught up with Tom Spalding of the Cork Decorative and Fine arts Society to hear about the upcoming talks and events! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma O' Connell is fast garnering a follwing on TikTok and various platforms for her engaging reviews of books and all things reading! So Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon welcomed her in to Studio to chat about sharing her favourites as the winter season for settling down with a good book has arrived! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Inkwell Theatre in Tracton Arts Centre is such an intrinsic part of the fabric of arts offerings already, it's fascinating to look back at how the community came together to rescue an old school building and create a vibrant, modern hub of creativity. Lorraine Hogan has captured it all on film in a brilliant documentary, with a special screening on the way, and she told Conor Tallon all about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eleanor O'Kelly Lynch was last on the show talking about her work as an author, but this time she joined Conor Tallon live in studio to chat about a brand new drama group in Glanmire. It's a great inspiration for others to try and do the same, and she spoke about getting it off the ground. Gerry Kelly, a great friend of the show, came in to encourage everyone to get involved in the Cork Pops Orchestra concerts, whether by booking their schools in to City Hall for November, or engaging with the online material from the orchestra. Great chats in studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon spoke to Patrick Cotter about this year's Cork International Short Story Festival, with a host of events between the City Library and the Cork Arts Theatre this year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork is a county that loves its books and there's even more events each month celebrating new publications and their authors. Conor Tallon spoke to John Breen about the next fixtures on the calendar this month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karen Underwood returns to the Cork Guinness Jazz Festival in the Cork Opera House Green Room, celebrating the men that she has loved from birth until today. To All The Men I've Loved Before is a tribute to the men and the music who have shaped her life. She came into studio to chat to Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon chats to John Breen 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tom Spalding chatted to Conor Tallon about the upcoming event calendar for the Cork Decorative and Fine Arts Society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You actually have to book for Kinship well in advance, which is why Conor Tallon spoke to John Breen from Waterstones about this very special event in association with Sounds from A Safe Harbour Festival. And there are lots of other fantastic events lined up for March too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a night is in store for attendees at the Song Collector Sessions this week! Conor Tallon spoke to Roy Buckley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peadar Cox talked to Conor Tallon about what it's like to work with actors who need to speak Irish on screen! As some of the characters in Bring them Down need to do. Including American Christopher Abbott! The film also stars Colm Meaney and Barry Keoghan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all miss the Crawford, and during its closure you might be tempted to thing everything is wound down while the builders get on with the restructuring of the entire gallery, but nothing could be further from the truth! The invisible work behind the scenes may be quieter than usual but it's non stop as Conor Tallon found out when he caught up with Michael Waldron. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How we overcome adversity. How we recover from the worst possible moments. How we snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. How we live to tell the tale. How we do, in fact, tell that tale. And how even in the craziest of circumstances, the universal human recognition is still there - all bring us to the Cork Arts Theatre to hear Eoin Ryan's incredible true story. He told Conor Tallon all about it. Without giving away too much, of course! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second hour of the show Conor Tallon talks to Pakie O Callaghan about his show in the Cork Arts Theatre. Listen around 2.30. Laoise Leahy joins us live in studio to chat about a track they sang on the Tommy Tiernan Show which has taken the country by storm, and about her upcoming EP and show in Kinsale. Listen in around 16.15. And Aoife Clarke is the producer for Karen Casey's The Women We Will Rise, which is fresh from an acclaimed run in Scotland and returning home to The Everyman Theatre! Listen in around 39.10! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon chatted to Jamie Monagan about the new season of films with Cork Cine Club! And about what's coming up in The Grainstore at Ballymaloe too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon chatted to Director Philip O Byrne about Hunter's Moon next production, which opens in the Cork Arts Theatre on Wednesday January 15th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon caught up with regular contributor William Geoghan to pick his brains on a few good book gift ideas for Christmas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Waterstones Bookshop always has a huge calendar of launches and readings and new books to watch out for, and as we head into peak book-gift season, John Breen chatted to Conor Tallon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a fantastic idea - a gathering of people who share an interest in the arts, would like to make friends, and have people to go to events with! Tara O'Donoghue had all the details for Conor Tallon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Any excuse to to to the Aula Max of UCC is special. Whether it's for a Graduation, or a Fuaim Concert, a reading or special launch. And now - theatre in the round with the UCC Players who are bringing Brian Friel's "The Aristocrats" to the perfect setting! Conor Tallon spoke to director Ger Fitzgibbon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon had a chat with Mark Francis about Rebel City Drama Club's production of "Successful Strategies" at the Nano Nagle Theatre in Ballyphehane. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/rebelcitydramaclub/1379540? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How fantastic to welcome back theatre to the newly refurbished Briery Gap Theatre in Macroom. Conor Tallon sat down with Jack Healy and Peter Gowan to talk about the first production in the new theatre: "Declan's Got Talent" https://brierygap.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173653121 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a day of LIVESTREAMING Shakespeare! The Cork Shakespearean Company is 100 years old this year and Kieran O Leary told Conor Tallon about their plans for Sunday October 20th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This autumn has practically been an unonfficial Conal Creedon Festival as Conor Tallon discovered when he followed up on the next play in the Cork Arts Theatre - The Cure, starring Ciaran Bermingham. Conor went and met Ciaran and director Al D'Alton ahead of the Opening Night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon chatted to John Breen for all the news on some great upcoming events! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon chats to Patrick Cotter of the Muster Literature Centre about this year's Cork Short Story Festival, running from October 16-19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cónal Creedon is quite simply one of Ireland's greatest writers, and how he writes about Cork is something we only appreciate more and more. Whether it's short story, or essay or in this case, theatre, you will never forget the insight into the human spirit which shines through his work. His play "After Luke" runs at the Cork Arts Theatre this week, and Conor Tallon spoke to its director Leon Danza. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon chatted to William Hammond about the 45th Cork International Folk Festival, which once again has a fantastic lineup of gigs celebrating some amazing musicians! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a film scene we have in Cork! And IndieCork Film Festival is such a vital part of that. Conor Tallon spoke to Mick Hannigan to preview this year's festival! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.