The Arts House

Cork Fringe 2025

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cork Fringe takes place May 9th - 11th.Co-founder and Director Daniel Cremin joined Mairead live in studio for a chat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Cork Proms: Musical Theatre Concert

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Cork Proms are taking place over five nights in the Cork Opera House this month. Mairead has been chatting to Trevor Ryan who is involved in ...

Fair Play by Louise Hegarty launch at Waterstones

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan Corcaigh

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

White Horse Gospel Choir's fundraiser for Balance Summer Camp

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Chu...

CADA: Unmasked '25

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, O...

In the Making

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Acas...

Cork Lifelong Learning Festival 2025

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Over 400 free events will take place during this year's Cork Lifelong Learning Festival from April 2nd - 9th.Mairead chatted to Festival Chairperson W...

THE SEVENTH BODY

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ad...

Chopin Nocturnes at Triskel

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrated pianist Dr Fionnuala Moynihan returns to Cork for two stunning nights of Chopin Nocturnes in Triskel Christchurch. she spoke to Elmarie Maw...

Oscar Wilde's Lady Windemere's Fan

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Thea...

Concert for Conservation

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elmarie was joined by Lynda McSweeney, Head of Education in Fota Wildlife Park, to talk about a wonderful chamber music evening raising funds for Wild...

Video Music GAME ON and STRAVINSKY'S FIREBIRD

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Artist call out for Clonakilty Public Art Scheme

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ar...

Seven Ages of Mam at Cork Arts Theatre

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 wit...

'The Knot On The Fly': Youghal Carpets Exhibition

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

170 Years: Cork Opera House gala and 'Send It Home'

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 acas...

Lavit Gallery: Annual Members Exhibition 2025

09 Mar 2025

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

Author Denis Cronin on his new book

09 Mar 2025

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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.

Majella Cullagh on Cork Opera House 170th Gala

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cork Opera House celebrates its 170th Anniversary this year with a stunning Gala Performance on March 22nd. Soprano Majella Cullagh joined Elmarie in ...

Everyman Theatre Spring Season 2025

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ch...

The Cork French Film Festival 2025

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 develop...

Taobh na Mara in Kinsale

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 C...

Three Short Comedies by Seán O’Casey

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Gaggin Drama Group Presents

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Director Pam Golden spoke to Elmarie about the latest play from Gaggin Drama Group, and about how Bandon really needs a dedicated performance theatre ...

Gobnait Ceoldráma

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ó...

Hanley's new single Daydream!

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Go download it now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Droid Academy

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the MTU CSM Symphony Orchestra gathered to record the score for Will Sliney's very first animated short film, Elmarie spoke with Will in the Cork S...

Ksenia Yershova in Studio

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Ortús Chamber Music Festival gets underway on February 26th and runs to March 2nd. Vioninist Ksenia Yershova from Ukraine, well from Listowel, we...

Bring Them Down

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Peadar Cox talked to Conor Tallon about what it's like to work with actors who need to speak Irish on screen! As some of the characters in Bring them ...

The Song Collector Sessions February 27th & 28th

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What a night is in store for attendees at the Song Collector Sessions this week! Conor Tallon spoke to Roy Buckley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

9 to 5 The Dolly Parton Musical

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready to be bowled over by the MTU BA in Musical Theatre Degree Performers as they bring this INCREDIBLE musical to the stage of The Everyman! Elm...

Cork French Film Festival 2025

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bonjour tout le monde! Cork celebrates French Film every year with the Alliance Francaise de Cork, and this year's festival was launched this week! El...

THE FIREBIRD and GAME ON!

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Not only is world renowned Neil Thomson returning from Brazil to conduct the Cork Concert Orchestra as they play Stravinsky's INCREDIBLE Firebird, but...

Waterstones Book Events for March 2025

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You actually have to book for Kinship well in advance, which is why Conor Tallon spoke to John Breen from Waterstones about this very special event in...

First Cut Youth Film Festival 2025

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What a super festival this is every year! With entries now coming from all over the world as well as from fantastic young filmmakers all over Ireland....

Cork DFAS March 2025

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Spalding chatted to Conor Tallon about the upcoming event calendar for the Cork Decorative and Fine Arts Society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Mala Gala: The Musical

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mallow has a brand new musical society! To celebrate they are having Mala Gala: The Musical.The show will run for three nights in the Glen Theatre, Ba...

“Same Time Next Year”

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elmarie chats to Rachel Sarah Murphy and Mary Curtin about “Same Time Next Year” at Cork Arts Theatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Marion Daly: "Sunday Morning Sounds"

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cork singer, composer and musician Marion Daly has released a new song and it has a very special link to the Arts House! Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

David Syme: Living Room Concerts

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

David Syme is a world-renowned concert pianist, artist in residence in UCC and moved to Ireland 20 years ago. He gives concerts in his living room on ...

Blackwater Valley Fit-Up Festival 2025

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Conor chats to Geoff Gould about the Blackwater Valley Fit-Up Festival Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Night of Music Madness

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

CADA: A Night of Music Madness is at Cork Arts Theatre from February 10th - 12th. Mairead caught up with Catherine Mahon Buckley and students Charlott...

Behind the scenes in a closed Crawford Art Gallery

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We all miss the Crawford, and during its closure you might be tempted to thing everything is wound down while the builders get on with the restructuri...

Trawled with Eoin Ryan

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How we overcome adversity. How we recover from the worst possible moments. How we snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. How we live to tell the tale...

Cork ETB Youth Orchestra at the NCH

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We wish the Cork ETB Youth Orchestra so much joy as they take part in the Irish Association of Youth Orchestras Festival in the National Concert Hall ...

Everyman Sunday Songbook and Natural Woman

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What a gorgeous chat Elmarie had with Fiona Kennedy, Evelyn Grant and Linda Kenny about some super shows this month in Cork! Fiona's show "Natural Wom...

January 26th Hour 2

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the second hour of the show Conor Tallon talks to Pakie O Callaghan about his show in the Cork Arts Theatre. Listen around 2.30. Laoise Leahy joins...

January 26th Hour 1

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The first hour of Sunday 26th January, with Sinéad O Halloran of the Marmen Quartet and Ortús Festival joining Elmarie and Conor around 4.25 and Eib...

The Lord Mayor's Tea Dance 2025

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Always good humour and banter when Gerry Kelly comes in to studio! On Sunday Jan 5th he called in to tell everyone about The Lord Mayor's Tea Dance 20...

Orlando

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This year’s final year MTU Theatre and Drama studies graduate show is Orlando by Neil BartlettMairead called in to meet the cast and director during...

“Me, Myself & BTS”

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cork-based artist, Edel Ryder-Hanrahan has announced their first solo portrait exhibition: “Me, Myself & BTS”. It's in the Hideout Cafe and Ar...

The Project Twins

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Project Twins - James and Michael Fitzgerald - are based in Cork city and grew up in Cashel, Co. Tipperary. They have a new exhibition at South Ti...

Alice in Aqualand

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Theatre Tricks Drama and Communications presents Alice in Aqualand on Saturday January 25th and Sunday January 26th in St Mary’s Theatre, Rossmore. ...

The Toy Library

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Toy Library was launched in 2024. It allows people to post toys that their kids have outgrown on an online platform for others to browse and reque...

Sandy Kelly is coming to the Glen Theatre

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sandy Kelly will be at the Glen Theatre, Banteer on February 2nd 2025.Sandy joined Mairead Twohig for a chat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Karen Casey The Women We Will Rise

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What a fantastic show Karen Casey is bringing to The Everyman Theatre on February 1st! "The Women, We Will Rise" celebrates and  highlights the r...

Greenshine Jan 25th at The Briery Gap Macroom

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What a fabulous joy it is to celebrate the Briery Gap Cultural Centre in the heart of Macroom town once again being at the heart of cultural events in...

Triskel Arts Centre January 2025

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A delight to welcome Gillian Hennessy in to Studio to chat to Elmarie and Conor about the new season ahead at Triskel Arts Centre in the heart of Cork...

Cork CineClub New Season Jan2025

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Tallon chatted to Jamie Monagan about the new season of films with Cork Cine Club! And about what's coming up in The Grainstore at Ballymaloe to...

Little Gem at the Cork Arts Theatre

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Tallon chatted to Director Philip O Byrne about Hunter's Moon next production, which opens in the Cork Arts Theatre on Wednesday January 15th. ...

Christmas Voices from Cork 2024

22 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The perfect soundtrack to your Christmas preparations, with a show full of Choirs children and cheer from all over Cork! Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Micheál Ó Súilleabháin A Life In Music

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What a legacy from just one man. Irish music was changed by his work, and he laid the foundations for so many more creators. Elmarie Mawe spoke to Pro...

The Atlas of The Civil War

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elmarie Mawe spoke to Sinéad Neville of Cork University Press about this stunning publication, addressing one of the most difficult periods in Irish ...

Books with William Geoghan

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Tallon caught up with regular contributor William Geoghan to pick his brains on a few good book gift ideas for Christmas! Hosted on Acast. See a...

Alice Taylor That Place Called Home

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alice Taylor. National Phenomenon. Recognised Globally. Translated into almost 30 languages. Driver of community initiatives. Artist. Poet. Gardener. ...

Natter with Kate Durant and Michelle McDonagh

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elmarie was delighted to be joined in studio by Cork writers Kate Durant and Michelle McDonagh, to celebrate their podcast, and chat about their love ...

A Christmas Carol

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tickets on Eventbrite for one of the events which has become a tradition for so many - the telling of the tale of Scrooge in Dickens' "A Christmas Car...

Waterstones Books and Mince Pies!

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Waterstones Bookshop always has a huge calendar of launches and readings and new books to watch out for, and as we head into peak book-gift season, Jo...

The Loungeman Launches Christmas

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elmarie has wanted to have Conor O'Shea aka The Loungeman in studio for such a long time. So he finally made her Christmas wish come true! And he sang...

A Night at the Musicals Presentation Secondary School

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Who doesn't love a night FILLED with so many amazing hits you can't help leaving on a high??!! Well such a night exactly is in store in Ballyphehane, ...

Hansel and Gretel December 6th-8th

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A delicious production of Hansel and Gretel will take place in the Firkin Crane. Set in the Enchanted Forest, the tale will be told and evoked through...

City of Cork Symphony Orchestra with Claudia Boyle

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A symphony orchestra, two full choruses and choirs, Claudia Boyle, and ballroom dancers! All under the baton of Brian Murphy, will make for a fabulous...

Willy Wonky - the adult panto

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Angela Newman called in for a chat about this year's adult panto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celine Byrne

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Celine Byrne is at the INEC in Killarney on Friday December 6th Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twelfth Night at Cork Arts Theatre

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cork Shakespearean Company presents Twelfth Night or What You Will at Cork Arts Theatre from November 28th -30th.Kieran O’Leary joined Mairead for a...

Sunday Songbook: The Ultimate Christmas Show

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sunday Songbook: The Ultimate Christmas Show is at the Everyman on Sunday December 8th. Linda Kenny called in for a chat Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Cork Fringe Festival 2025

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Cremin is one of the Co-Founders and Directors of Cork Fringe.Artist applications open soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Ronan Collins: Showband Hits and Stories

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elmarie caught up with Ronan Collins ahead of his show at The Everyman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ó Bhéal Winter Warmer Event 2024

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Casey is Director of Ó Bhéal in Cork.The Winter Warmer Event is happening November 22nd - 24th Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...

SUGAR at Cork Arts Theatre

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

SUGAR at Cork Arts Theatre is written and performed by Michael Patric.It’s a comedy! Mairead had the chance to catch up with Michael to chat about t...

Cork Fleischmann Symphony Orchestra at City Hall

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Keith Pascoe is Conductor of the Cork Fleischmann Symphony Orchestra.Keith joined Mairead for a chat ahead of their performance at Cork City Hall on N...

East Cork Choral Society present G.F. Handel’s Messiah

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

East Cork Choral Society’s upcoming concert is at St Peter and Paul’s Church on Saturday November 30th starting at 8pm.It's conducted by Colin Nic...

Opposite of Queer Trauma

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Opposite of Queer Trauma is a vocal project for adults.Mairead chatted with Yvon Bonenfant to hear more about it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

CYO Christmas 2024!

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Just FANTASTIC to welcome Dr Tomás McCarthy in to studio to chat about the Cork Youth Orchestra's Christmas celebration in City Hall. He was joined b...

Cork International Film Festival focus on Irish film

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this look at the CIFF 2024 programme, Elmarie Mawe spoke with Roisin Geraghty who is the Industry Manager & Programme Advisor for CIFF, and wit...

The Aristocrats UCC Players

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Any excuse to to to the Aula Max of UCC is special. Whether it's for a Graduation, or a Fuaim Concert, a reading or special launch. And now - theatre ...

Cork Cultural Companions

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What a fantastic idea - a gathering of people who share an interest in the arts, would like to make friends, and have people to go to events with! Tar...

The Lord Mayor's Gala Christmas Concert 2024

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An amazing orchestra, a host of soloists, choirs, dancers, bands and storytellers. In all, it's pure magic, and the Lord Mayor's Gala Christmas Concer...

Cork Decorative and Fine Arts Society update and Film Clubs

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Spalding chatted to Conor about the next fascinating lecture with the Cork Decorative and Fine Arts Society, but first some Film Society News! Hos...

Cork International Film Festival 2024

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elmarie chatted with Festival Director Fiona Clark about the incredible selection of films for this year's celebration! Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

The Glucksman Gallery is 20!

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elmarie chatted to Fiona Kearney about the Glucksman Gallery's 20th, and looks ahead to the Craft Fair next weekend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Patricia Crosbie Cork City Ballet

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What a joy it is every year to go to Cork City Ballet's productions! Elmarie chatted with Patricia Crosbie about this year's The Sleeping Beauty. Host...

Declan's Got Talent at The Briery Gap

27 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How fantastic to welcome back theatre to the newly refurbished Briery Gap Theatre in Macroom. Conor Tallon sat down with Jack Healy and Peter Gowan to...

Phil Coulter at Cork Opera House

27 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Few artists genuinely deserve the accolade of "Legend". There is no arguing the title when it comes to Phil Coulter. He has had chart hits in every de...

Rebel City Drama Club

27 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Tallon had a chat with Mark Francis about Rebel City Drama Club's production of "Successful Strategies" at the Nano Nagle Theatre in Ballyphehan...

Improv Murder Mystery at Cork Arts Theatre

27 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mystery, Murder and Messing. It's the perfect combination! Elmarie Mawe sat down with Laura O Callaghan and Laura O Mahony of the Improv team behind t...

The Celtic Tenors at Cork Opera House

27 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

James Nelson of The Celtic Tenors chatted to Elmarie Mawe ahead of their return to Cork Opera House for one night only, before they whisk off to Canad...

Des Kennedy New Artistic Director at Everyman Theatre Cork

27 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elmarie Mawe sat down with Des Kennedy, the new Artistic Director at The Everyman Theatre in Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Mulcahy McGrath Jazz Guitar Duo and Paul Dunlea

20 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival which starts on Thursday 24th, Cork's newest Jazz Guitar Duo, Mulcahy-McGrath came in to studio to play and c...