Podcasts about conor tallon

We are Always Here is the name of a new perrmanent exhibition in the Cork Public Museum..Dan Breen introduces us to it through describing to Conor Tallon the story of the original Rainbow Flag on it's first visit outside the United States of America! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon had a chat with The Everyman's Artistic Director Des Kennedy about the packed Autumn Saeason ahead which as Des says "Promises Something for Everyone"...from Wesr End stars to Comedy, Festivals and even an Irish Language Production of Pygmalion. plus musical journeys following the lives of Nina Simone and Judy Garland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tidy Towns competition has come to Ballydeasa....telling the story of Roisin's return home.This side splitting film with shades of dark humour began its Cork shoot Naturally It's called “A Tidy Town” and director Ailish Castillo told Conor Tallon all about it. ...and along the way they uncovered a shared path in their careers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live in studio Conor Tallon was joined by Laura Harte and Declan Wolfe to chat about a brand new Improv performance full of Craic in the Cork Arts Theatre! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before it's international tour kicks off “Judy End of the Rainbow" opens at The Everyman Theatre. Conor Tallon spoke with it's director Conor Hanratty. ..revealing an extraordinary cast that are bringing this colourful musical gem to life on stage - telling the tale of a remarkable woman with her own incredible story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The annual Masters of Tradition Festival kicks off in Bantry, and there's still some tickets left for events, so Conor Tallon spoke to Meg O Connell, Programme Coordinator ...looking for the inside track on what's still up for grabs!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate 40 years of the Whitechurch-Waterloo Community Centre, a super festival takes place over 7 nights. Conor Tallon spoke to John Foley to find out more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eimear O'Brien joined Conor Tallon live in Studio to chat about this year's Cork Heritage Open Day. Now, we ALL know there's nowhere like Cork - but even we don't really know the half of it!!! What a packed day is in store for us all! Listen in and pick out your favourites!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All of Cork City lives, sleeps and dreams under the Four Faced Liar…It's also the title of a play for voices by Ger Fitzgibbon which is running in the Cork Arts Theatre Ger told Conor Tallon about how he created over 60 sixty characters bringing all the colour and character of Cork to the stage …his script which is also being published onto the pages of a book for sale this week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon joins the company of Carrie Mullane, Jean Elliott and Emma Nash in the Opera House as they prepare for performances of The Sound Of Music…and what do they have in common! A certain habit perhaps?…or let's just say..they're part of the sisterhood ….! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fiona Farrell tells Conor Tallon about a very Summery and humourous read that caught her attention by Pulitzer Prize award winning american author Andrew Sean Greer called Villa Coco and gives us the…. summary of the first chapter in this edition of Chapter One! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sample Studios boasts...the biggest arts group collective in the country and is showing off it's wares in The Lord Mayor's Pavillion in Fitzgeralds Park with a Summer selection of 40 of it's members on show..Mathew Whyte tells Conor Tallon all about it and more coming our way very soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the County's largest arts festivals, Skibbereen Arts Fest… continues...after a massive Opening Oscars red carpet parade on the streets…Conor Tallon talks again to Declan McCarthy… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A rivoting tale comes to the Corks Arts Theatre ...written and performed by Alice Taylor...and as she tells Conor Tallon more about the story behind this story...a surprising detail comes to the surface! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Geoff Gould and Conor Tallon talk about connections that came together in this weeks West Cork Fit Up Festival...and changed the direction of lives and careers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A celebration of live music, books, artists, film ,family entertainment (and much more) lands on the streets of Mallow in this annual gathering ....as Tadhg Curtis proudly tells Conor Tallon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon had a great chat with Declan McCarthy about one of the County's largest arts festivals....so big it had to be done over two weeks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And finally…it's the final of a song contest that attracted hundreds of entries …Sheena Crowley tells Conor Tallon the tale of how Crowley's Music Store ( with a little help)whittled it down to the final five… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Children's fantasy author Karl McCarthy has been in seclusion for over a decade.  At long last he's reached out to his American agent with a much-anticipated sequel. Reading the story together, they embark on an epic quest of heroes, villains, monsters and magic. Conor Tallon met up with the cast in this amazing hearfelt and funny new play by Roger Gregg..at rehearsals and formed a circle of friends....Martina Carroll – ViprellaCharlie Ruxton – Karl McCarthy Crockerton ‘Croc' KomodoRoger Gregg – Various rolesMary Elle Keating – Puffelah ‘Puff' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ramon of Ramon Music Exhibitions came to Cork City Library with 50 years of Irish Rock as seen through the eyes and lenses of half a dozen famous Dutch Photographers...Ramon explains the whole story behind this amazing exhibition...but Conor Tallon had to apologise for his own poor pronunciation! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The hills of Cork are alive with the Sound Of Music and laughter in rehearsals …as Eibhlin Gleeson told Conor Tallon during the week when they looked ahead to this timeless classic that is now more relevant … than ever! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Innishannon is opening it's homes gardens and galleries to the gateway of West Cork as Alice Taylor told Conor Tallon while taking him on a tour of what to expect on the weekend ahead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Founded over a century ago The Cork Operatic Society has a lot to be proud of and an interesting story about how Rose Brazil became a member as Conor Tallon spoke to her and to Paul Scannell about an open invitation to join this progressive group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yet another first chapter is explored by Fiona Farrell...as she and Conor Tallon find a hiding place away from the heavies.....with a special edition featuring Djamel White a new author heading to the West Cork Literary Festival Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon rang Anna Mulcahy to wish a Tenth Birthday to this celebration of everything this packed annual long weekend of arts and entertainment has to offer...from July 9th to 12th in Kinsale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fiona Farrell gives Conor Tallon a preview of two first Chapters of the latest publications in another episode of Chapter ! ...two for the price of One! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three days, over 75 performers, nearly 30 acts and a brace of venues in and around Carrigaline are coming together for this inaugural festival of voice and music,,,Conor Tallon explored it with Festival director Pat Sheridan! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bookended by original music specially written by Jimmy Brockie...Marion Wyatt spoke heart to heart to Conor Tallon about this warm,compelling and humourous new semi autobigraphical production premiering in the Cork Arts Theatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of their regular season in Actons Hotel Kinsale and a special night in The Firkin Crane here in the City.... Tides of Tradition came into studio for a chat with Conor Tallon...but first,,there had to be a live session....a taste of thier supreme talent and humour! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cork Youth Orchestra heads to City Hall on Friday July 3rd before heading to Italy! To discuss an Irish programme of classic and contemporary compositions Tomas McCarthy visited Conor Tallon in his and Elmarie's kitchen...and the first question? 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.