The Arts House

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.

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....

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 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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bantry is about to burst into action very soon with their annual West Cork Literary Festival…Conor Tallon spoke to Eimear O Herlihy about what to keep an eye out for …this coming week as it kicks off! 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.

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.

“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.

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.

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.

The European Doctors’ Orchestra comes to play in City Hall on June 28th in a concert which has been 2 years in the organising! It’s all in aid of the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind and I spoke to one of the doctors, Cork’s Daniel Lehane.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.