The Arts House

Micahel Ryan chatted to Elmarie about Hubcap Theatre now they have a link on the www.artsforall.ie website and their own YouTube channel as well. And we'd a few clips from their work to give everyone a giggle this morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ceili Experience is a series of dance lessons put together mby master teacher Fionan Cogan, who is probably one of Cork's best kept secrets when it comes to Irish Dancing and Ceili craic. He chatted to Elmarie about putting lessons online, free, during the Lockdown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Montfort College Online – The Montfort College of Performing Arts have moved their classes online during these uncertain times. In an effort to offer kids something creative and constructive to do during the week while parents struggle with a full house or in deed, working from home as well as home schooling, the Montfort’s have come to the rescue with a whole heap of classes to choose from 7...

The Crawford Art Gallery At Home Dyane Hanrahan marketing and communications manager at the Crawford explains the various exhibitions and online activities that will keep the gallery open to the public on their website at least! The gallery aims to distract audiences through their social media channels and their website www.crawfordartgallery.ie with content created specifically to bring the Galle...

In this hour Conor chatted to Ray Blackwell from deBarra's Folk Club in Clonakilty about their "Sittingroom to Sittingroom Sessions" streaming nightly on their Facebook page. Eoin Nash had all the details for the www.artsforall.ie website which is giving a platform to various arts groups in collaboration in the City and County, and is filled with daily activities for everyone. Julie Kelleher, dire...

Brendan Collins Baritone chatted to Elmarie about the Facebook page Songs for Social Distancing which gives a platform to singers from all genres. Catherine Mahon Buckley chatted with Conor about www.cadaperformingarts.ie and moving drama teaching online. And we looked back at a story from Pat Speight, to mark the anniversary this week of O Henry's story "The Gift of the Magi." Hosted on Acast. Se...

Who doesn't love a boogie! And dancing at home is one way to keep fit during the LockDown. Marguerite O Connonr is known for sensational productions, sing-alongs, and big occasions like the Christmas Jingle. She's organising a fantastic dance challenge to keep everyone busy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Angela Newman is known for the exciting and inventive productions with ChattyBoo. But now that theatres are dark, she's turning her attention to her other love: Arts and Crafts for young people! In a brilliant lifesaver for parents, Angela will post you materials for a craft session each week, and in a Live Instagram tutorial, lead your children through a creation each week! She had all the detail...

There isn't anything Lucy Wolfe doesn't know about sleep. Sleep problems, sleep patterns and sleep disruption. And she is an expert on Sleep Matters with her books on Sleep Solutions! Her second book "All About the Baby Sleep Solution" is out now, and answers the questions of thousands of parents worldwide. Now sleep is disturbed for ALL of use lately, she has tips for everyone. Hosted on Acast. S...

We're in thrall to the amazing acapella artists out there, and the COVID19 lockdown has brought a whole raft of new videos. Cork's Lorna Moore is one person who has been using, performing and teaching with acapella software for ages and she chatted to Elmarie about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cormac O Caoimh's latest album "Swim Crawl, Walk, Run" is just gorgeous. And following the release of his latest single from it "When my Kids Get Too Old To Hold Hands", he chatted to Elmarie about the album, and the experience of co-writing with Mary Greene and Martin Leahy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon made his first conference call over Skype to catch Chris Aherne and Hugh McCarthy together talking about Cork's newest Record Label CSM Sounds! You can listen to the tracks online by simply searching for the label...CSM Sounds. there's a lot to enjoy! But the journey to the Cork School of Music label...began 31 years ago! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon talked to Donie Walsh about The Clonakilty Choo Choo a play by Ian Wild- directed by Belinda Wild. The main character Kevin is passionate about the long closed West Cork Railway and has adapted his house to accommodate an extensive model of the railway line. Spending his days communing with his model train set he unexpectedly discovers romance.  Inspired by the rich local heritag...

The 31st Cork French Film Festival gets underway on Wednesday, March 4th, with the opening film "Proxima"starring Eva Green as a female astronaut who must leave her young daughter behind as she sets out on a year's mission. There follows 4 more days and nights of superb cinema screenings, galas, documentaries, family specials and outstanding drama. Josselin Le Gall (French Consul in Cork) and Vale...

The Everyman Sunday Songbook, and the Great Singalong Songbook around the country, have become such huge hits, selling out theatres from the NCH to the Theatre Royal. This episode features songstress Linda Kenny as she chats with Elmarie about the intriguing lives and unforgettable music of Connie Francis and Bobby Darin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stunning Live music from Luci Azconaga and Consuelo Breschi, aka VARO in Studio. Elmarie Mawe was also joined by Joe Kelly and Ed O Leary (The Good Room) to talk about upcoming events "It Takes a Village (Trabolgan, May) and the West Cork Podcast, Live at St Lukes. Julie Kelleher, Director of the Everyman Theatre was in studio to talk about the success and international acclaim for Louise O Neill'...

Valentine's night is special, but this year it's pure magic with Eddi Reader casting her spell over Cork in The Everyman Theatre. Eddi has been a guest on the show many times, chatting about her life and musical career. This time, Elmarie Mawe took her through some of her most loved songs requested by listeners on Sunday mornings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a feast of a festival is in store for Cork across 4 days, as Quarter Block Party kicks off its 6th year on Thursday Feb 6th. Ruairi O Donovan came in to studio to chat with Elmarie about some of the theatre and installation events taking place this week. For the full lineup of bands and performances find QBP on your social platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Deirdre of the Sorrows is one of the most epic legends in Irish folklore. Her stunning beauty inspired love, lust, jealousy, rage, revenge, war, loss and death. How amazing is it to have the story brought to life on stage through Opera, with John O Brien composing a blockbuster score fore Eadaoin O Donoghue's libretto? Deirdre and the Sons of Usna is the latest opera to be produced at the Everyman...

Conor Tallon interviewed Dr Michael Waldron curator of the Zurich Portrait Prize exhibitions at the Gibson Galleries in the Crawford...as the walls were being repainted and the barest they've been in quite a while...the exhibition runs until April 13 and contains some wonderfully original and thought provoking works of art...the pick of artists working on this island today ,,, some as young as 3 y...

West Cork Literary Festival has for over 20 years showcased the best of Irish and International authors. Ahead of the full 2020 programme reveal, the workshops are already on sale, and hugely popular each year. From Crime Writing to Poetry, Festival Director Eimear O Herlihy had all the details for Elmarie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From teaching Montserrat Caballe a song 30mins before they performed together, to singing with Jerry Lee Lewis, and from 30 years touring the world to singing with his family, Finbar Wright has so much to share. As full of the joy and love of singing as ever, his Songs You Love tour still sees new collaborations and new material. He called in to the kitchen to chat to Elmarie ahead of a new date i...

Banish the January Blues with The Ballincollig Winter Music Festival... Joe Carey explains the success of one of Cork's first festivals of the year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elmarie Mawe chats to Joe Meagher, John McCarthy and Gary Murphy about Ronan Fitzgibbon's play which takes you on a boat journey down the River Blackwater, and the fragmented memories of a life lived in search of the perfect pub singsong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Personals reveals how classified ads are not just a few commercial lines of text in print or online - they can be a treasure trove of fascinating human stories; stories of love, loss, loneliness, redemption and hope. Brian O'Connell opens a door into the lives of ordinary people with extraordinary stories. Elmarie Mawe found out more as they shared his journey... parked in her car in Blarney!...