The Old Church Centre

Live from the Old Church Centre, Cushendun.

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Welcome to Live from the Old Church , a monthly podcast recorded in the heart of the Old Church Centre, Cushendun — a historic building with a long memory and plenty still to say. Hosted by Centre Manager Steve Byrne, the podcast explores the story of the Old Church and the people who bring it to life today. Expect conversations with those who have shaped the Centre’s journey, alongside chats with artists, performers, volunteers, and community voices connected to the space and the wider Glens. Some episodes dive into heritage, place, and how a 19th-century church became a modern community hub....

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Episode 5 - Big Arts Weekend 26 15.04.2026 14:06

In this episode of Live from the Old Church Centre , Stephen Byrne is joined by Katy English to take a walk through everything coming up at this year’s Big Arts Weekend , running from 1–4 May 2026 in Cushendun. Now 13 years strong, the festival has grown from a bold idea before the Old Church Centre even opened into one of the highlights of the local calendar—bringing together arts, heritage and c...

Episode 4 - Music, Dancing and Tribute Nights – What’s Coming Up at the Old Church Centre 10.03.2026 19:18

In this episode of Live from the Old Church Centre , Steve Byrne sits down with musician Ciarán Mulholland to talk about the upcoming St Patrick’s Day Céilí at the Old Church Centre in Cushendun. Ciarán explains the tradition of céilí dancing, the difference between long dances and set dancing, and what visitors can expect on the night – including live music, plenty of dancing, and a welcoming com...

Episode 3 – Music, Journalism & Stories That Matter 10.02.2026 29:06

In this episode of Live from the Old Church Centre , we bring together two voices from very different worlds—both with powerful stories to tell. We’re joined by Peadar Connor , a Ballycastle-born multi-instrumentalist, ahead of his Debut concert at the Old Church Centre. Peadar talks about his musical roots, blending classical, traditional, and contemporary influences, and what audiences can expec...

Episode 2: Connor McCann & the Heroine Choir Live, plus Burns Night at the Old Church Centre 13.01.2026 25:38

In this episode of Live from the Old Church Centre , we look ahead to two standout nights in our winter programme — live music and living tradition. Host Stephen Byrne is joined remotely by Connor McCann & the Heroine Choir , the Glenravel-born songwriter and bandleader whose music blends folk, harmony-led arrangements, and storytelling rooted in Irish tradition. Connor talks about his musical...

Episode 1 — The Story of the Old Church (with William Colvin) 17.12.2025 13:36

In the very first episode of Live from the Old Church , host Steve Byrne sits down with William Colvin, Chair of Cushendun Building Preservation Trust, to tell the story behind the building — and the people who refused to let it fade away. Recorded inside the Old Church Centre itself, this episode traces the journey from deconsecration and uncertainty to full restoration and reinvention as a vibra...