The Arts House

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.

Michelle Maher familiar ro listeners of the News on 96FM and C103 is also a playwright and she was joined in studio by fellow cast members Rhiannon Connick and Aisling O Kane who play the title roles in her brand new comedy Phil and Mena 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.

Live in Studio with Conor Tallon Mary Greene and Noel Shine talk about Like Sweet Summer Rains thier latest album just released....on Bob Dylans 85th Birthday ...featuring The Man in The Long Black Coat among others in this exciting new collection from this endearing and enduring married duo! 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.

A short extract from Joe Phillpott’s book “All Roads Lead to Where you Are” which is a superb celebration of Cork and the musical journey of Rubyhorse and beyond! Worth keeping and listening to again...and again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Adrian O Mahony, Guest Conductor John O Brien and Orchestra Leader Sarah Murphy ....Live in studio as they tell us all about the Cork Concert Orchestra's next amazing concert ...Hans Zimmer vs John Williams in City Hall June 13th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Fiona Farrell from Leaf and Bower Bookshop shares her thoughts on the first chap[ers of two books From The Top for younger readers and Seascraper for adults...and as always answers the question will she read the second chapter of each! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a wet rainy night in Dublin musician and writer Joe Philpott and his family step into a taxi....The driver asks where they're from..."Ballincollig!" The reply. He says "I knew a girl from Ballincollig..." and what follows is a wonderful journey of serendipity that takes you to places no one expected or can really explain.... ...when they started Finding Erma. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Conor spoke to Aine Whelan and Johhny Campbell from The Floating Opera a six piece electric blues band about releasing thier Album The Floating Opera and playing their final gig in the White Horse 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.

What a gathering of Cork artists is coming together on May 9th to celebrate the life of Joe Corbett, the wonderful Cork Baritone who sadly died last year. His loss is deeply felt, and the concert on May 9th brings musicians and performers home to Cork to honour his memory. Gerry Kelly and Patricia Rooney came into studio to urge Corkonians to spread the word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

This Spring, the Cork International Film Festival has a series of film screenings on the last Wednesday of each month. Elmarie Mawe spoke to the Director of Programming, Aurélie Godet. 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.

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.

A very special performance of a unique work in Dnace Cork Firkin Crane on Friday May 1st. Elmarie Mawe spoke to Catherine Young. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cork International Choral Festival is one of the biggest events in the city's Cultural Calenday. Celebrating its 71st Year this year, Elmarie Mawe spoke to Festival Director Peter Stobart! 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.

Elmarie Mawe chats to Director Denis O'Sullivan about Enda Walsh's play "Ballyturk", which is being brought to the stage of the Everyman Theatre this week - with an added twist!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.