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Conor Tallon spoke to writer JP Quinn and illustrator Charlie Ruxton from UCC about a gorgeous children's book produced in the University this year. "A Bee at UCC" is such a sweet book, with a really important message at its heart x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's not too early to talk about Christmas when you're casting a TV Show, and Paddy O Shea of Cork's BoMedia is searching for 2 Cork families to take part in filming during the October Midterm Break. It's a family-challenge style TV show, and they're looking for families who will be up for the fun and festivities. Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon of Cork'sFM & C103 chatted to Paddy on Sunday's ar...

Conor Tallon spoke to Michael Waldron of the Crawford Gallery about this WORK OF THE WEEK , which has just turned ten years old… Into the Mire  (2011) by Nigel Rolfe records one of the artist’s performance pieces as a response to the global financial crisis of a decade ago and serves as a metaphor for Ireland’s own economic collapse. Filmed in the Bog of Allen, located west of Dublin between...

Ever since Karen Underwood made Cork her home, she has been so intrinsically part of the cultural life of the city, and has forged the strongest of connections with people everywhere she goes. In the summer of 2021 she was one of the stars to the fore of the reopening of Cork's open-air performances. And ahead of a major concert in Cork Opera House for Culture Night, she was a guest on he Arts Hou...

Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon chat about Culture Night with guest Michelle Carew, Arts Officer with Cork City Council. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Streaming on www.theheartangel.ie on Saturday September 18th will be a very special concert and Elmarie spoke to Brian Murphy to get all the details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork is so lucky at the moment to have a really strong music scene across almost all genres. It really is like a Golden Age in Cork right now. And one of the people making that difference and creating opportunities for so many musicians across genres is pianist, composer and arranger, John O'Brien. In the summer of 2021, he composed a piece specially for the Cork Midsummer Festival. It was called...

It’s a funny thing with many of my interviews this term, according as I reconnect with people about events in the real world, we always begin with talking about the online experience, and there’s a certain amount of letting go that has to happen. I mean I know some events will be blended for a while yet, but yesterday when I was talking to Christopher Marwood of the Vanbrugh Quartet we were talkin...

Sean O Deadaigh has had the most interesting writer's developments of late. Besides winning awards for his last film, he's been to LA, took part in mentorships with the Sundance Festival, has a producer in New York lined up to take on his next film, and has now adapted a version of it for the stage. It will premier in Banteer this coming weekend, and he told Elmarie Mawe all about it on Cork's 96F...

What a joy it is to visit galleries and see new works! We highly recommend you go to the Lavit Gallery to see the current members' exhibition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new song from Fiona Kennedy is always special, and "Where Else Would You Get It?" is a cracker. Full of emotion, nostalgia and love and produced by Declan Sinnott, Fiona came on to introduce it and tell Elmarie where the song came from. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having received 5 Star Reviews at the Fringe Festival in Brighton, Pauline O Driscoll was all set to take Ireland by storm, when Covid hit. Finally it's time to take Mam on the road in a hilarious production called The Seven Ages of Mam. Cork's first sit-down with Mammy begins on September 14th in the Cork Arts Theatre. Book fast!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Diarmuid Gavin was the special guest as on a balmy late-August evening, we gathered in the stunning gardens of The Montenotte Hotel to see this year's Sculpture Garden Exhibition, in association with the Kildare Gallery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a year it's been for Live Performance! Cormac Mohally spoke to Conor Tallon about this year's Pitch'd Circus Festival, and bring entertainment to the streets no matter what!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cork Arts Theatre continues its hugely successful series of Cork plays as it reintroduces audiences to Live Indoor Theatre. With limited audiences and strict Covid Hygiene Protocols, tickets sell out really quickly. Jess Leen continues her phenomenal journey as an artist, this time bringing a one-woman show "Waiting for Wifi" to the stage. Having read the News at 9am, we let her catch her brea...

The stunning surroundings of Fota House and Gardens is the setting for a weekend of glorious music, comedy and more! The Stage is set for September 11th and 12th and Marguerite O Connor had all the details for Elmarie. Check out Starlight Entertainment on Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Conor Tallon spoke with Dr. Michael Waldron, Assistant Curator at the Crawford Gallery in Cork, about Paradise! Existing somewhere between representation and abstraction, between the real and spirit worlds,  Eden  (2019) by Tom Climent is exemplary of the artist’s practice in its distinctive style and modulation of colour. Adopting a landscape form befitting its evocative title...

Vive La France! Elmarie Mawe chatted to Valerie David-McGonnell and Josselin Le Gall , Co-Directors of the Cork French Film Festival, about what audiences can look forward to this week. The festival takes an Autumn slot having been postponed during Lockdown. What a great week of film ahead! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life doesn't always run smoothly. What do you do then? Dr. Michael Waldron, Assistant Curator at the Crawford Gallery, chats about this week's Work of The Week with Conor Tallon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's Work of the Week from the Crawford Gallery, Music from Ruby Horse, Johnny Fang and Chris Ahern as well as New music from Clare Sands as Gaeilge, and a chat with the costume designer of Changing Habits at Nano Nagle Place.................... all featured at the start of this week's arts show with Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plug in and head off for a walk with the 2nd hour of this week's arts show and find out what's happening in Cork! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this continuing series which has been running every week on The Arts House, Elmarie Mawe chats to Carol Walsh of Cork Craft and Design to see what's coming up for the next week of Cork Craft MonthYet again another packed programme is in store, with ideas for live and online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Original writing from Dolores Mannion is brought to life in this funny, touching play about a mother and a daughter, who find themselves once again living together in later life. Actors Fionula Linehan and Antoinette Hilliard joined Elmarie Mawe on Sunday morning. The play runs at the Cork Arts Theatre from August 24th- 28th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Festival Director Amy McKeogh joined Elmarie to share details of this year's exciting DesignPop which braings a feast of Food and Design together in the heart of the city. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Changing Habits: 250 Years of Convent Life ... a 4 part series. Conor Tallon met up with two of the sisters Sr Patricia and Sr Rosarie as well as dressmaker Sam Wynn and programme manager Danielle O Donovan. Broadcast over 4 episodes this compilation tells the story in full. The story of Nano Nagle Place's latest temporary exhibition which celebrates the continued use of the site on Douglas Street...