The Arts House

Muirgen O'Mahony and Tara McNeil became firm friends as part of the Celtic Woman team, and while they're on a break from touring they're performing a concert online on Sunday July 13th, on the Stage It Platform! Elmarie was chatting with Muirgen ahead of the streamed event! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WHAT AN INCREDIBLE LINEUP for 2025 in Bantry this year! No wonder the West Cork Literary Fesival is considered one of the jewels in Cork's Cultural Calenday! Elmarie Mawe spoke to Director Eimear O Herlihy about her love of reading, books, the Festival and West Cork! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From all over Munster - THEY'RE COMING!!! Incredible musicians, singers, dancers and storytellers, performing and competing for the Munster titles and coveted All-Ireland Qualifiers! Ger O Driscoll, Chairperson of Fleadh Cheoil Na Mumhan, spoke to Elmarie Mawe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Weir by Conor McPherson is such a landmark play in Irish theatre. And this summer, Kilmeen Drama Group has a touring production taking to the road. Elmarie Mawe spoke to Nora Scannell, actress and Director, all about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elmarie Mawe caught up with Mike Scott ahead of The Waterboys return to Cork for a brilliant night of music, hits, and brand new music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a pleasure to talk to Geraldine Hughes about The Everyman Theatre's production of "The Beacon" by BAFTA-nominated playwright and screenwriter, Nancy Harris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kinsale Arts Weekend opens on July 10th but already some events are selling out. Elmarie chatted to Chairperson Anna Mulcahy about some of this year's highlights for the 9th year of the Festival.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Meliora Quartet will be performing at the West Cork Chamber Music Festival which is now underway. Mairead has been chatting to Oscar Casey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tracton Music and Arts Festival 2025 kicks off this week for its 10th year! Sara Roberts has been speaking to Mairead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The West Cork Literary Festival opens on July 11th. One of the events on a busy programme will be Somerville and Ross: Claire Connolly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'The Beacon' opens at the Everyman next Friday, July 4th. Mairead has been chatting with cast-member Stephen O’Leary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Wilkins chatted to Conor Tallon about a joyful show running for 3 nights at the Cork Arts Theatre, celebrating and showcasing songs and talent from The West End. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork is gearing up for the Joe Bonamassa gigs in The Marquee, and Fiona Kennedy is delighted to release her cover of a Joe Bonamassa song! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Heard it on the Grapevine?" well now's your chance to hear some BRILLIANT stories WITH "Grapevvine" - (yes that's how it's spelled!!)one of the events at this year's West Cork Literary Festival! Elmarie Mawe spoke to founder Daniel Galvin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elmarie Mawe headed to Uilinn West Cork Arts Centre in Skibereen to meet Ann Davoren and celebrate the Centre's 40th Birthday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How joyful to chat to Áine Ní Shé about her experience of being in Madrigal 75, and the upcoming concert as part of their 50th Year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A brand new original play, from Cork's Hunter's Moon Theatre Group! Conor Tallon spoke to writer and director Philip O Byrne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's just wonderful to see the West Cork Chamber Music Festival celebrate its 30th Birthday!!! Elmarie spoke to Francis Humphreys ahead of the 2025 Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What an incredible, immersive, peaceful and beautiful experience Regina Crowley and Gabriela Mayer have created! It sounds amazing and they came in to studio to describe it for Elmarie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Music under the sun - with a difference! Cian Sweeney had something very special in mind when he spoke to Elmarie Mawe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing our coverage of some of the fantastic shows in Cork Midsummer Festival 2025, Conor Tallon spoke to actor, writer and director Ciarán Bermingham about a show developed with people in Cork Prison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're all drawn to the sea in summer. And if you make Ballycotton your destination, you'll be rewarded with some incredible music and gigs over the summer too, at the iconic venue that is Sea Church! Matthew Sisk spoke to Elmarie Mawe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a pure pleasure to welcome Eoin Gilley and Dom Finn into studio, and be joined on the line by Pat Kinevane, to talk about the project to secure and develop a new theatre venue for Cobh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a joy to chat to Leo Sayer again! And he's returning to Cork Opera House this July!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pianist Barry Douglas, who will be performing at the West Cork Chamber Music Festival, joins Mairead for a chat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.