The Arts House

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.

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.