The Arts House

This summer's big production of The Sound of Music at Cork Opera House is going to be something else! And the search for the perfect Maria began a few months ago. Well Wendy Carr was just annouced as the succesful casting, and so Elmarie Mawe chatted to her on The Arts House! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 9th is the date for a very special concert in celebration of the life and music of Joe Corbett - the beloved Cork baritone who died in 2025. His dear friends and longtime colleages Majella Cullagh and Mary Hegarty came in to studio to talk about marking his legacy with an amazing lineup of guests and performers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a joy to chat to Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh ahead of a gorgeous concert in the beautiful St Catherine's Cultural Centre in Kinsale on April 10th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a night is in store for audiences at the Everyman on April 16th, as Jim O'Mahony brings his acclaimed show "The Artistry of Frank Sinatra" to the stage. This time, it's got all the bells and whistles as not only will Jim be leading us through a journey of Sinatra's life, and singing all those incredible songs along the way, but he'll be doing it with a Big Band on stage. It's going to be supe...

Cork is 100% the Festival Capital of Ireland and here's the newest baby! The East Cork Songwriting Festival takes place on April 11th and welcomes songwriters of all leveles from professional to brand new beginner. So Elmarie Mawe spoke to Eavan O'Leary all about it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In "Chapter One" Conor Tallon chats to Fiona Farrell from Leaf and Bower bookshop in Ballincollig about a new book........ bit Fiona can only talk about the first chapter! This week it's a new book from Cork author Neil Tully - who also has a signing in Waterstones on wednesday April 1st at 6.30pm! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's always fantastic to showcase young talent - and here's a brand new voice to the scene. We are delighted to introduce Brooke Stanton! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you read "Tuesdays With Morrie"? Have you seen the film? Have you ever seen it on stage?! Well now's your chance to travel the road with this incredible character as the production of Tuesdays With Morrie comes to the Everyman Theatre for 3 nights! Elmarie Mawe spoke to David Hayman who plays the titular role. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Centuries before we scrolled to pass the time - how did residents of Cork have fun in Viking times?! Find out in this week's episode of Rebel Relics, as Conor Tallon talks to the Curator of Cork Public Museum, Dan Breen, about the treasures of the museum! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you see "The Assembly" on TV this spring? Well Elmarie Mawe spoke to Cork's Kevin Walsh about taking part in the series, about a gig he's organised to raise money for the Rainbow Club, and about the inspiration for his new single "Seize the Moment" available on all platforms and Bandcamp right now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year sees the 4th Féile Fearran Rí attracting a huge range of musicians to the Northside of Cork City to celebrate music and storytelling, and Conor Tallon spoke to Jessie Cawley of Music Generation Cork City all about it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elmarie Mawe chatted to Cork singer and songwriter Maria Byrne about a very special song release for Mothers' Day this year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elmarie Mawe chatted to Cork writer and director Maria McLeod about her feature film "Wish You Were Here" being screened in Triskel this week, and about her path to filmmaking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In "Chapter One", Conor Tallon chats to Fiona Farrell from Leaf and Bower in Ballincollig about a new book - and just gets a taste of the story from the first chapter. So this week's hot new release was Liz Nugent's "The Truth About Ruby Cooper" and Fiona was all excited about it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Sherlock-Homes-obsessed man living hidden away on Cork's Northside........ writer and performer Timmy O Mahony spoke to Conor Tallon about his new play on tour now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new EP "Lip Gloss" was just released by Ben Warren Flynn with one track having a particular meaning for its writer. Elmarie Mawe spoke to musician and composer Ben Warren Flynn and got him to introduce "Olive Tree" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yet again this year the West Cork Drama Festival has a superb lineup of groups coming from various parts of the country to take part. Elmarie Mawe spoke to PRO Áine de Róiste! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beloved Cork singer-songwriter Ger Wolfe was Conor Tallon's guest, to chat about his latest album, and his upcoming live performance in Coughlan's on Douglas Street. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rochestown Park Hotel on March 21st will be the setting for a huge night hosted by Courcey Rovers GAA. Films, music, and lots of awards, all in aid of club facilities in Ballinspittle. Elmarie Mawe chatted to Gail Nolan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elmarie Mawe chatted to Mary Pedder Daly about taking on the huge work of Karl Jenkins in a very special performance in Killeagh Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Michael Ryan and Sean Kelleher teamed up as Hubcap Theatre they captured thousands with their first production of "The Parish" which toured all over Ireland. From that came two women called Mary - and their escapades are now coming to a theatre near you! Conor Tallon caight up with them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this new book series, Conor Tallon chats to Fiona Farrel of Leaf and Bower, where they dive into a new book and read the first chapter. Is that enough to grab you and pull you in? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're from Cork. We LOVE Shandon! We can all see it from almost any point in the city centre. But what does Shandon see??!! Dive into the most varied and fascinating world of characters as watched from Shandon's four faces in Ger Fitzgibbons stunning play and celebaration of Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Disover Cork's hidden treasures and some amazing stories, as Conor Tallon caught up with Curator of Cork Public Museum, Dan Breen, for another intriguing episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a rainy spring evening, there's nowhere better than a bookshop, and John Breen has lined up some great author events in Waterstones as well this month, as he described to Conor Tallon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.