The Arts House

Conor chats to John Breen about a new book being launched in Waterstones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year's Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan will take place in Cork. Mairead has been speaking to Chairperson of Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan 2025, Ger O'Driscoll and Roisin Noonan, a member of Comhaltas na Duglaise Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The White Horse Gospel Choir and special guests will perform at a fundraising concert in aid of the Balance Summer Camp on Friday April 4th at the Church of Christ our Light in Ballincollig. Mairead has been chatting with Choral Director Aoibheann Carey Philpott about the choir and the fundraiser Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CADA students will take to the Cork Arts Theatre stage all this week for 'Unmasked '25'. Mairead met with some of those taking part; Michael, Lauren, Orla and Rachel, along with Producers Moyra and Fionula and Artistic Director Catherine Mahon Buckley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the Making is a one day festival taking place at Cork Opera House on April 2nd. Mairead met with Lauren and Ava to hear more about it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over 400 free events will take place during this year's Cork Lifelong Learning Festival from April 2nd - 9th. Mairead chatted to Festival Chairperson Willie McAuliffe to hear all about it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Once again, Catherine Kirwan brings a juicy mystery to her readers and joined Elmarie and Conor in studio to chat about "The Seventh Body". Elmarie adored it and Catherine is always such a gorgeous guest in studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrated pianist Dr Fionnuala Moynihan returns to Cork for two stunning nights of Chopin Nocturnes in Triskel Christchurch. she spoke to Elmarie Mawe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who doesn't adore the wit and clever plots of Oscar Wilde!?! Well join Rebel City Drama Club as they present "Lady Windemere's Fan" in Nano Nagle Theatre Ballyphehane. Sarah Kelly, Director, spoke to Conor Tallon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elmarie was joined by Lynda McSweeney, Head of Education in Fota Wildlife Park, to talk about a wonderful chamber music evening raising funds for Wildlife Madagascar! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Once again the Cork Concert Orchestra has programmed an innovative show to appeal to lovers of all kinds of music. From the cinematic scores composed for video games like Assassin's Creed to points collection for Sonic the Hedgehog and a second half with a rare opportunity to hear Stravinsky's original Firebird Ballet, this will be a superb night in Cork's City Hall on March 29th. Conductor Neil T...

A call for submissions has been made for a public art commission as part of the Clonakilty Flood Relief Scheme. It’s all part of the Per Cent for Art initiative. To tell us more about it Mairead was joined by Maeve Mulrennan, assistant arts officer in Cork County Council Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seven Ages of Mam is at Cork Arts Theatre from March 11th - 15th. Pauline O’Driscoll stars and is also producer and co-writer. Mairead had a chat with Pauline to hear more about it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greywood Arts in partnership with artist Katie Nolan present The Knot On The Fly , an exhibition reflecting on the rich history and cultural legacy of the Youghal Carpets factory. The exhibition will take place at The Mall Arts Centre in Youghal, opening on 14th March and running to 23rd March. Mairead caught up with Katie Nolan to chat about the exhibition Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Cork Opera House CEO Eibhlin Gleeson chats to Mairead about the black tie gala on March 22nd and the 'Send It Home' campaign Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mairead met with Lavit Gallery Director Brian Mac Domhnaill to chat about the current Annual Members Exhibition Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork author Denis Cronin joined Mairead to chat about his new book Of Land & Greed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork Opera House celebrates its 170th Anniversary this year with a stunning Gala Performance on March 22nd. Soprano Majella Cullagh joined Elmarie in studio ahead of taking part! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spring is here at last and with it comes a new season of shows at The Everyman. Elmarie spoke to Artistic Director Des Kennedy for whom this is his chance to shape the direction at last. Some new exciting developments are coming to fruition! And Elmarie also spoke to Denis Conway to the season launch, as he returns to Cork for Brian Friel's "Making History" in April! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Gita Gallagher, Chloe Harte and Alice Dunne joined Elmarie in studio to chat about their picks from this year's festival, and about the joy of developing a love of French in schools! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ballinspittle Comhaltas is proud to present an amazing night of music with the renowned Taobh na Mara, in a very special concert in Kinsale. Fiddler Conor Arkins spoke to Elmarie all about it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon spoke to Druid cast member Catríona Ennis about this fantastic production coming to the Everyman Theatre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Director Pam Golden spoke to Elmarie about the latest play from Gaggin Drama Group, and about how Bandon really needs a dedicated performance theatre and arts space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Telling and celebrating the story of Gobnait, a brand new musical takes to the stage of Cork Opera House for one night only! Elmarie spoke to Seán Óg Ó Duinnín all about it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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