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We can't physically travel right now but there is nothing to stop us armchair travel day-dreaming. This is a personal episode as I'm interviewing fellow Clareman and old friend Mark O’Halloran. Mark is an Irish actor, playwright and screenwriter of great renown. He recently won two IFTA's for Best screenplay for Rialto and Best Supporting Actor for the Virtues. Mark has written and starred in many great films including Adam & Paul, which is a movie now often considered one of the best in Irish cinema history.We talk about hiking the Camino, cycling the length of the Danube, exploring the Middle East, and recommendations from the less explored parts of Eastern Europe and life in sunny Cuba. He shares stories from attending international film festivals. He talks about summers in west Co. Clare when growing up and much more. The Travel Tales with Fergal Podcast is an interview series where I talk to interesting people with great travel stories every Tuesday. I would ask you to subscribe and a rating helps others find this travel podcast.. Stay safe and keep dreaming of future travel.Destination GuideIrelandCo ClareMiddle EastSyriaIranEstafanBeirutDamascus AleppoHollandAmsterdamLondonCubaHavanaPlaya Del EsteAlbaniaMacedonianKosovo TurkeyHungaryBudapestDanubeCaminoRomeVeniceColoradoCannes Film FestivalIstanbul See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Due for cinematic release last week, 'Rialto' has been another film taken prematurely from the big screen by COVID regulations. Luckily, the film is now available on 'Volta' streaming platform. Writer, Mark O'Halloran, spoke to Louise about the film industry in flux, writing for film, and the dangers of grouping.
We're delighted to have an interview with actor and screenwriter Mark O'Halloran on the podcast this week, for our fifth episode of our View It On Volta.ie miniseries. Not only do we have the chat with Mark, but Aoife and Lauren discuss the films The Lobster and Viva (the latter of which Mark wrote). Plus, we have a free code for you so you can stream one of the films in this week's category for free on Volta.ie. Nice. Sponsored by Volta.ie but all opinions are ours.
Sonya Kelly and Mark O'Halloran celebrate global pride on film and new albums from Jessie Ware, Haim and Ray LaMontagne are reviewed by Nadine O'Regan and Eamon Sweeney.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Actor and Screenwriter Mark O'Halloran about his many movies including 'Adam and Paul' 'Garage' and Viva. Owen Colgan aka 'Buzz' from the Hardy Bucks chats about his favourite movie and his new show 'Owen Colgan Around the Fire' and picks his favourite movie. Plus Mark Ryall brings you more lesser known Movies, TV Shows and Documentaries to watch during Lockdown
On this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad podcast, host David Hirsch speaks with special father Mark O'Halloran. Mark and his wife, Gerlinde, have adopted six children, four from Russia and two from Mexico all who suffered severe trauma from being abandoned by their birth parents and living in orphanages. Three of the kids have very limited cognitive ability as a result. Mark is also the director of economic development at Together Chicago, a not for profit dedicated to inspiring change and hope in the Windy City. We'll hear all about Mark and his family on this Dad to Dad podcast, presented by the Special Fathers Network.To hear about the mission of The Special Fathers Network, go to https://21stcenturydads.org/about-the-special-fathers-network. To find out about Together Chicago, go to https://togetherchicago.com
A grand coalition of Corn Exchange memories, techniques and anecdotes make this podcast a rare recording gem. Mark O'Halloran leads artistic director & founder of The Corn Exchange, Annie Ryan, alongside collaborator, Andrew Bennett, in a conversation that captures twenty five years of their work, so far. Recorded on Tuesday 3 March 2020 at the Abbey Theatre. Interviewer: Mark O'Halloran Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound operator: Conall Coleman 02/2020 Broadcast 06/03/2020
Episode 60 of WrapChat is with the really wonderful Helen Behan. Helen sits down with Paul and discusses her amazing journey from being a well-loved nurse working in Drogheda to starring opposite Stephen Graham as his long lost Sister in Shane Meadows critically acclaimed gripping new Channel 4 TV show, The Virtues. Quite literally a walking example of never giving up on your dreams. How a chance encounter with Shane Meadows in a Bar in Bettystown, changed the course of her life forever, An Incredible story to be shared with others, so share with a friend. (Episode one, two and three available of the Virtues on the All4 player (In Ireland) now and episode 4 airs on C4 WED 5th of June at 9pm. With an excellent supporting Irish Cast Including the always brilliant Mark O'Halloran, Niamh Alger and Frank Laverty. Don't miss out. Its a brilliant piece of work. Helen's other credits recently include Rte's Taken Down, Love/Hate and This is England 88 and 90. Helen will also be seen in the upcoming Wildfire, directed by Cathy Brady. For previous Episodes of WrapChat Check us out and subscribe on Spotify, Itunes and Google podcasts and as always head over for all your podcast needs to www.headstuff.org (https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.headstuff.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2iJ7ht6o_FrbqtFDRQo0kmRSnkaCOWOac7yW8yKLEPd63fnyu_Swt0ubs&h=AT1QZydtfYHFabQ0lsQTKtCHuRgMeBx_gI7wy2VzV9lYLKC9I9P4ZLLw_ojwemfM4l4e_aDQW7STbx22xWG-P-Ei8d9n773I3ahtKqEvKMTk0g44728LyGeTC9OfB2KyM6QV31v4YxqDRZ6g_Z3--YO4xEHetDJhFSFVeA3s1ajs1Wkdm06_csTz22UKXrAEo9FllBomPhtxDFuVmAIh7HW6kd2zddrYoCP7zVRLam31BT3HPQQJZn33e4gZtaV9Du867lczQv3ObhPstVuEAH1YLyf44GURCmRUbTWc2a32CR2eiGezyG5hQCnVH977x5RIkFMT056MnNa7GP2dT6lbpx9zqptxkDW45OwF8TJgWrBnfMhybzx-WvAvt6FBc4tdMpbrsn5UZ8EPhEzOU7Ucbl821rz2y04i4IbjJCNcACLT2HOs0qdJBB6A_VE3wQWW0q4q1o0CbeZfZTeBWHbL4Nh7GN2hoKsbF9oLkIHELvgRfrGMkaZx4H8khHcWUx0xy5yu7CsmEmvPjyV3utunkUJUovj0bg1oZZFsQlInxcxBnESETu3l9ZlQ9l8qYl2H6JCqPNj3qpdfoG8r9kVkHOr4d0b2Nhk0ZajYA3F7-WRaWff82uz_uQyo8vAU9wy7cOJIs0tDrgQKUo0) for all your podcast content. If you would like to support our podcast and would be interested in becoming an official sponsor going forward, feel free to drop us a DM on www.facebook.com/filmnetworkireland (https://www.facebook.com/FilmNetworkIreland/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARBAV_k97NIdAsbFOz6NkDNqN9LABTK5l9z20-MVwBFtffAbAUVi4LGr_YLnEULJ-_VU2615ZBXhlwqv&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARAMtgEmY-7198AIM_dDMzDvZyIY-dyvG7U1TSDPsCrI6JIqwBZj6PKlfQ4ys03CRVR7myqqR8XRl2cV8_Cj1ldEIDytwjWsE5Afv6IGYw31iwPDwNhhSGYzmwk2pHWvughboZa_Yo9cxqkSn02L98exHAojQxD5P1iaRR3ogkmEyNDPTDPegls3D7sGXNPr_2_vULf7thSCt4K98xKBibfSvT9Vtl9TYjIn1Lj0-IYDw5ekM_SxAtKSdGwkxDekcSfhG-_dnED4N5mMkjQuT_cRp56vXEEg7Sms2kZCpUg2Tlet8WSbPo2YXCpiUZyz7RhF1IzEn3Iib9SeRZ4N1j_tZg) to discuss.
Actor/Scriptwriter Mark O'Halloran talks about writing his first script: "Adam and Paul," creating real characters and getting close to the Oscars.
In the second episode of the series, Jarlath is joined on stage at Electric Picnic by Mark O'Halloran, Sinead O'Carroll and Nadine O'Regan to debate whether men's attitudes have changed in Ireland in the last year and what the place of forgiveness is in the Me Too movement. The panel call into question when Al Porter should get to come back (40:00), the true outcome of the rugby rape trial (20:00) and whether or not women share just as much as men do in their own 'locker-room talk' (29:00). From the questioning of whether or not men are now being more cautious rather than respectful (11:00) to why 'being woke' is a bullshit term (13:00), the horrifying groping culture which is as prevalent as ever (17:00) and much much more, this conversation is yet another vital conversation in the series. Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.
Sheila Aherne is a producer and researcher with a huge amount of experience working in TV and documentary. She cut her teeth researching on investigative documentaries with the legendary Mary Raftery on programmes like the groundbreaking States of Fear. She talks to us here about what makes a great researcher and her work on Thaddeus O'Sullivan's wonderful documentary, Citizen Lane, Featuring Tom Vaughan Lawlor and written by Mark O'Halloran. If you like what you hear and want to support Film Network Ireland or WrapChat, pop over to [www.buymeacoffee.com/fni](www.buymeacoffee.com/fni) 2 Sugars and a drop of milk. We'll get the next one. #FNI #makeanameforyourself
Gemma Creagh chats to the director Paddy Breathnach and writer Mark O'Halloran of 'Viva' which introduces us to Jesus, a young hairdresser working at a Havana nightclub that showcases drag performers. Jesus dreams of being a performer himself. Encouraged by his mentor, Mama, Jesus finally gets his chance to take the stage. But when his estranged father Angel abruptly reenters his life, his world is quickly turned upside down.
From the Talks Archive: Murphy's Melodies: Playwright Tom Murphy talks with writer & actor Mark O'Halloran about the 2012 production of The House directed by Annabelle Comyn, about Druid Murphy and the place of music in his work. Sound Operator: Derek Conaghy/Sound Editor: Ben Delaney
Gabriel Gbadamosi, Mark O'Halloran and Stacey Gregg (read by Kathy Rose O'Brien) GABRIEL GBADAMOSI – THE TRADITIONS OF THE DEAD Observations on Unlearning the Future. MARK O'HALLORAN – LIFE The award winning scriptwriter and actor reflects on developing documentary theatre from interviews with woman who have travelled for abortion. STACEY GREGG – GENETHICS, GENOMICS AND GEENA DAVIS A performance piece written by Stacey Gregg that explores biotechnology, genethics and the future. Thursday 21 January at the Abbey Theatre
Oedipus director Wayne Jordan talks to Mark O'Halloran about revisions & collisions ,reading his life backwards and how there will always be outsiders(Part Two) Sound Operator:Derek Conaghy
Director Wayne Jordan talks to writer & actor Mark O'Halloran about adapting a new version of Oedipus, intellectual rigour and seeing colour in black & white. Sound Operator: Derek Conaghy