The Arts House

WORK OF THE WEEK 104 PAULINE BEWICK 14 STEPS TO NOWHERE

19 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pauline Bewick was a guest on The Arts House a number of times. Her passion, intuition, intelligence and sensuality made her a constantly fascinating ...

Elijah with East Cork Choral Society at City Hall

19 Mar 2023

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Cork's City Hall is a superb concert venue, and its acoustics will be given their full voice as the East Cork Choral Society is joined by the East Cor...

The Cork Proms Part 2

19 Mar 2023

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April in Cork Opera House sees five fantastic concerts as part of The Cork Proms. In this feature, Conor Tallon continues chatting to the performers w...

The Raines at Sea Church Ballycotton March 24th

19 Mar 2023

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Yvonne Tiernan of The Raines chatted to Elmarie ahead of the group's gig in Sea Church Ballycotton, where they will officially launch their debut albu...

Oscars Movies Weekend Hour 2

12 Mar 2023

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This hour's music was chosen by more of our guests from the world of the arts and film in Cork, from film critic, presenter and Director Declan Wolfe ...

Oscars Movie Weekend Hour 1

12 Mar 2023

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To mark Oscars weekend, this hour's music was chosen by guests from the arts and film in Cork, including actress and filmmaker Sinéad O Riordan, The ...

Fiona Kennedy FIND ME out now

09 Mar 2023

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The brand new album from Fiona Kennedy is called "Find Me" and it was so great to have her in Studio to chat about it with Elmarie before its officia...

March 5th 2023 Second Hour

09 Mar 2023

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The Cork french Film Festival, Fiona Kennedy live in studio chatting about her new album "Find Me" and lots more arts news from Cork! Hosted on Acast....

March 5th First Hour

09 Mar 2023

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A flavour of French music, this week's Work of the Week, The 60th West Cork Drama Festival, rogha TG4 ar an teilifís, and more news of events and fes...

60th West Cork Drama Festival

09 Mar 2023

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Any Diamond celebration is worth marking, and the West Cork Drama Festival this year celebrates its 60th Anniversary! So Elmarie spoke to festival PRO...

Cork French Film Festival at Gate Cinema

09 Mar 2023

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As all our festivals resume again, it's great to see the Cork French Film Festival reclaim its calendar place at the start of March. Spring wasn't the...

February 26th Hour 2

26 Feb 2023

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Another packed hour with music from The Raines, Anth Kayley, The Little Mermaid orchestral tracks - and more news about various concerts and events a...

February 26th Hour 1

26 Feb 2023

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With music from The Brother Brothers, Barry John, Eddie Reader and The Henry Girls, this hour featured not only the Work of the Week but also Tom Doyl...

WORK OF THE WEEK 101 ROBERT INDIANA THE SEVENTH AMERICAN DREAM

19 Feb 2023

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Well can you believe with the first 100 done, we're now at episode 101 for Work of the Week. And it's quite a different piece to consider, as Conor Ta...

Eoin Ducrot Ortús Chamber Music Festival

19 Feb 2023

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Well anticipation is building ahead of the Ortús Chamber Music Festival, founded by Mairead Hickey and Sinead O Halloran. And this year once again se...

Pat and Faye Shortt WELL at Cork Opera House

19 Feb 2023

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Who doesn't immediately start grinning when you think of Pat Shortt? And now he's joined on stage bny his daughter Faye in their show "WELL" coming t...

SISTERS at Cork Arts Theatre

19 Feb 2023

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Catherine Mahon Buckley and Fionuala Linehan joined Elmarie and Conor live in studio to chat about the upcoming production of "Sisters". This play by ...

Cork Arts Diary Feb 12th-18th

12 Feb 2023

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And we still ran out of time to include everyone! But here's what we managed to get through on Sunday morning! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Philip Connaughton Love Songs Cork Opera House

12 Feb 2023

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After a year of dazzling audiences with No Control, Party Scene and WAKE, Love Songs sees Connaughton return again to his own dance company bringing h...

WORK OF THE WEEK 100 Shevaun Doherty, 'Fucus ovalis, Whiddy 1805

12 Feb 2023

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What a journey of discovery it's been, exploring the works of the Crawford Gallery Collection each week with Dr Michael Waldron. This week marks the 1...

Múinteoir Ray DREAM FACTORY at The Everyman

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Lords of Strut are bringing a wild and amazing new show to the Everyman on the 18th and 19th of February, and Elmarie was delighted to chat to one...

Jack O Rourke In Studio

12 Feb 2023

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Jack O'Rourke this week released his latest single. Entitled "Oscar", it's based on the work of Brendan Behan, and his poem about Oscar Wilde. So it w...

Work of the Week 99 Bust of Fr Prout

08 Feb 2023

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The 99th Episode of Work of the Week, focused on Fr Prout, famed for the writing of "The Bells of Shandon" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...

Tales of Two Cities Professional Development Programme

08 Feb 2023

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Tales of Two Cities is the name of an exciting and collaborative professional development programme, which aims to give new creators working in theatr...

Cork DFAS February at Nano Nagle Place

08 Feb 2023

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This month's DFAS lecture at Nano Nagle Place takes place at 11.30am February 11th, and Tom Spalding had all the details for Conor Tallon during the w...

Gina Moxley on DANTI DAN

08 Feb 2023

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Conor Tallon chats to writer and actor Gina Moxley about her play Danti Dan which makes its return to the Everyman Stage. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

JCYO head to the NCH DUBLIN

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What a fantastic week this is for the Junior Cork Youth Orchestra as they head to Dublin to take part in the IAYO Festival of Youth Orchestras in the ...

WINTER MUSIC FESTIVAL at the White Horse Ballincollig

26 Jan 2023

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How fantastic to see the Winter Music Festival back at The White Horse in Ballincollig! Joe Carey chatted to Conor Tallon to celebrate its return. Hos...

BIGFELLAS at Cork Arts Theatre

26 Jan 2023

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Hannah Maunder chatted to Elmarie about this brand new play, which - while set in a radio station - is an allegory for the Civil War in Ireland. Hos...

A MOTHER'S VOICE with Beth McNinch

26 Jan 2023

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Beth McNinch speaks to Elmarie Mawe about "A Mother's Voice" which can be seen in Triskel Arts Centre on Friday January 27th for one night only. Hoste...

The Fleischmann Choir with Tom Doyle

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Finish the month of January with this joyful concert from The Fleischmann Choir in Cork, as they celebrate a concert which had to be rescheduled befor...

Christmas Day with love from Cork

25 Dec 2022

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A special edition of The Arts House, featuring choirs from around Cork singing for Christmas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

The Lord Mayor's Tea Dance January 2023

19 Dec 2022

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How joyful to be able to welcome Gerry Kelly from The Cork Pops Orchestra back into studio to promote the Lord Mayor's Tea Dance for 2023. Taking plac...

Jim O Mahony, Karen Underwood and Marguerite O Connor in Studio

11 Dec 2022

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With so many fantastic concerts coming up to Christmas, Elmarie couldn't resist the chance to bring some of the busiest artists into studio for a chat...

WORK OF THE WEEK 95 GARY COYLE AT THE MUSEUM

11 Dec 2022

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Once again Conor Tallon is joined by Dr Michael Waldron for an insight into The Crawford Art Gallery's Work of the Week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

A Christmas Celebration in Carrigaline with Celine Byrne

11 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Carrigaline Singers have grown a large reputation and following over recent years, and are finishing out 2022 with another huge concert. This time...

JOAN LUCEY Vibes and Scribes

11 Dec 2022

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Joan Lucey of the famed Cork bookstore, Vibes and Scribes, joined Conor Tallon to go through her pick of some wonderful books for Christmas gifting! ...

WORK OF THE WEEK 94 Brigid Ganly Torso of a Seated Man

04 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes with art, what you see isn't always what you get! As Conor Tallon discovered with Dr Michael Waldron when they explored this week's Work of ...

JOHN BREEN'S BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS

04 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone loves books at Christmas. It's time to light the fire, settle back with a cuppa, and get lost in a good story. So during the week Conor Tallo...

IMPROV PANTO and THE ADULT PANTO

04 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are 2 sensational pantos in Cork, designed for adults once all the children have gone home. The Improvised Comedy Panto takes over the stage of ...

CINDERELLA at THE EVERYMAN

04 Dec 2022

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Probably the quintessential Christmas Panto, the story of Cinderella has captured audiences for generations, and it's this year's Traditional Panto at...

Adventures in Narnia at Firkin Crane

04 Dec 2022

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The magic of Christmas has really descended on The Firkin Crane, which is the setting for a stunning adaptation in dance of The Lion, The Witch and T...

A Christmas Carol Nano Nagle Place

29 Nov 2022

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The Goldie Chapel is the stunning setting for a very special performance of Dicken's A Christmas Carol. Conor chatted to Director Judie Chalmers about...

Cork Arts Theatre 10x10

29 Nov 2022

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Jim Horgan of the Cork Arts Theatre chatted to Elmarie about the return of the hugely popular 10x10 series at the Cork Arts Theatre this year! Hosted ...

Arts Diary Bits from November 27th

29 Nov 2022

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Every Sunday Elmarie and Conor try to cover as many events as they can. So if you'd like a mention or a plug for anything, email [email protected] ...

CYO at Christmas

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every single year the Cork Youth Orchestra knock it out of the park at Christmas, as they play to the thousands who queue up to see The Snowman screen...

WOW 93 Megan Eustace Carbon Copy 2

29 Nov 2022

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I can't believe we're at the 93rd Work of the Week from the Crawford Gallery! Here's this week's chat with Conor Tallon and Dr Michael Waldron! Hoste...

The Lord Mayor's Christmas Concert 2022

21 Nov 2022

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One of the glittering and feel-good nights of the year in Cork's City Hall, the Cork Concert Orchestra will be joined by a host of guests to herald in...

WORK OF THE WEEK 92 WILLIAM SCOTT BLUE STILL LIFE WITH KNIFE

21 Nov 2022

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Whew! Conor barely made it into the Crawford for this week's Work of the Week! It almost became a Night at the Museum situation in the end! But the jo...

Ó Bhéal Winter Warmer Event

21 Nov 2022

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The 10th Annual Óbhal Winter Warmer Event takes place in Cork this week, and features among its events the All Ireland Poetry Slam Final. Paul Casey ...

Author Sara O Donovan: With You Without You

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Launching a debut novel is an enormous achievement, and when it's done by a colleague in the Arts who has done so much for others down through the yea...

John Adams Artist

21 Nov 2022

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The acclaimed artist John Adams joined Elmarie to chat about his current Restrospective Exhibition, in O'Mahony's of Watergrasshill. The exhibition is...

La Boheme at Cork Opera House

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cork Opera House has been delighting audiences for the last number of years with their hugely successful Opera Concert Series, and the forthcoming Dec...

Aine O Gorman

21 Nov 2022

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Cork singer songwriter Aine O Gorman has just released a brand new single called These Empty Rooms, and she joined Elmarie Mawe on The Arts Show to in...

KINSHIP WINTER WEEKEND

13 Nov 2022

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Artist Marilyn Lennon joined Elmarie Mawe on The Arts House to talk about a special KinShip Winter Weekend, which is taking place in Tramore Valley P...

GLUCKSMAN GALLERY CRAFT FAIR

13 Nov 2022

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Elmarie Mawe was joined on the show by Mathilde Corbineau of the Glucksman Gallery to celebrate the final day of their stunning Craft Fair! Hosted on ...

MUSIC GENERATION CORK CITY

13 Nov 2022

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Celebrating a decade changing lives in Cork, Music Generation Cork City is gearing up for a spectacular birthday concert in the Everyman Theatre on No...

Nano Nagle Place Christmas Plans

13 Nov 2022

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What a jewel Nano Nagle Place has become in Cork's City Centre! Such an interesting building to explore and discover, and a hive of support for the Ar...

WORK OF THE WEEK 91 SUZY O MULLANE DIAL M FOR MILCHOFE

13 Nov 2022

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An intriguing introduction guides us into this week's chat between Conor Tallon and Dr. Michael Waldron, about the latest Work of the Week from the Cr...

Present Laughter Cast Chats

31 Oct 2022

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Conor Tallon called in to rehearsals for Present Laughter, to chat with the enormous cast about their roles in Noel Coward's hilarious comedy. Since i...

Paul Dunlea Adventures in Jazz

31 Oct 2022

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Cork simply adores the Jazz weekend, and Elmarie had a chat with Paul Dunlea ahead of some very special gigs in Cork. Paul, like so many of our Cork m...

WORK OF THE WEEK 89 STILL LIFE WITH FRIUT AND OYSTERS BAREND VAN DER MEER

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I love this series on Work of the Week! Conor Tallon and Michael Waldron take us inside the Crawford Art Gallery to discover and discuss a new work ea...

Rough Magic's Solar Bones at The Everyman

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mike McCormack’s multi-award-winning novel Solar Bones is brought to life by Stanley Townsend in a performance directed by Lynne Park...

Phil Coulter on Tour

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Phil Coulter is simply a legend in Irish Music. With chart hits in every decade since the 60s, and just awarded the Freedom of his beloved City of Der...

The Young Print Collective at Nano Nagle Place

24 Oct 2022

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An exciting exhibition is currently running in Nano Nagle Place. Cork Printmakers re delighted to present an exhibition of fine art prints by The Youn...

Present Laughter at the Cork Arts Theatre

24 Oct 2022

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WHAT a cast! WHAT a director! And WHAT a show this is going to be! Ian McGuirk presents Noel Coward's "Present Laughter" at the Cork Arts Theatre this...

October 23rd 9-10am

24 Oct 2022

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Tune in for a second hour of uplifting and positive arts news from Cork, with music this hour from Fiona Kennedy, and a special feature with guest Cla...

October 23rd 8-9am

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A joyful hour from Cork in the company of Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon - with music from movies like Coco, A Beautiful Mind and Ladies in Lavender, C...

The Arts House October 16th 9-10am

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The second hour of Sunday October 16th's show had another batch of great tracks from Cork musicians like Greenshine with their new single "New Moon on...

The Arts House October 16th 8-9am

17 Oct 2022

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The first hour of Sunday 16th October's show saw gorgeous music from the movies with selections from Harry Potter, The Thomas Crown Affair and Kung Fu...

October 9th 2022 Hour 1

10 Oct 2022

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Join Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon as they start your Sunday morning with a look at what's happening in the Arts in Cork City and County. On October 9...

October 9th 2022 Second Hour

10 Oct 2022

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Stroll and catch up with the second hour of The Arts House with Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon. This hour featured the new single "Moment" from One Mor...

Tom Spalding Cork DFAS

02 Oct 2022

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Once again it's time to find out the next monthly event for the Cork Decorative and Fine Arts Society, so Conor Tallon had a chat with Tom Spalding! ...

October 2nd Hour 1

02 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Head for a walk and listen to this week's Work of the Week, get the highlights from the Sunday Papers, this week's Giota Gaeilge, and hear from Mary M...

Opera Celebration at the Ionad Chultúrtha

02 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The absolutely wonderful and charming Mary McSweeney has had such an impact on Opera in Cork since she returned from a career in Germany. And now in a...

October 2nd Hour 2

02 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Head for a walk and hear the chats with international conductor Neil Thomson,director of the Indie Cork Film Festival Mick Hannigan, and hear all abou...

Neil Thomson Cork Concert Orchestra

02 Oct 2022

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Every concert from the Cork Concert Orchestra just gets better and better, and this October audiences will be treated not just to a programme which in...

Indie Cork Film Festival 2022

02 Oct 2022

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Now in its 10th year, Indie Cork has become a much anticipated part of the cultural calendar in Cork, and with its BAFTA affiliation, its importance i...

WORK OF THE WEEK 85 JO ALLEN UNTITILED

02 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Once again Conor Tallon and Dr Michael Waldron explore the details and story behind this week's Work of the Week in Cork's Crawford Art Gallery. Host...

The 43rd Cork Folk Festival

25 Sep 2022

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We absolutely love the Cork Folk Festival and as a top-up before it kicks off this year, Conor Tallon met up with William Hammond to remind everyone o...

The Spin at Triskel Corcadorca and Eimear Reilly

25 Sep 2022

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Conor Tallon spoke to playwright Eimear Reilly on working with Corcadorca and bringing her play "The Spin" to the stage at Triskel Arts Centre. Hoste...

September 25th Hour 1

25 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

43 minutes for your walk, with Pat Kinevane, Michael Waldron and Eimear Reilly joining Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon in the first hour of Sunday's The...

Pat Kinevane at The Everyman Theatre

25 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How wonderful is the Cork actor Pat Kinevane?!?!?! And how fabulous is it that his 4 solo plays "Silent", "Forgotten", "Before" and "Underneath" are b...

September 25th Hour 2

25 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

45 minutes of variety including guests chatting about the Everyman Sunday Songbook, the Cork Folk Festival, A Gala Night at Fota House with Majella Cu...

WORK OF THE WEEK 84 SELF PORTRAIT ESTELLA SOLOMONS

25 Sep 2022

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Assistant Curator at the Crawford Art Gallery, Michael Waldron leads Conor Tallon on another exploration of this week's Work of the Week. It being Cul...

The Everyman Sunday Songbook Neil Sedaka Story

25 Sep 2022

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Once again, under the directorship of Cathal McCabe, the Everyman Sunday Songbook team have come up with a cracker of a show. This time the spotlight ...

Culture Night Chats 2022

18 Sep 2022

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Who doesn't love Culture Night?! One of the most incredible nights of the year with a total smorgasbord of delights across every known genre and a few...

Work of the Week 83 Sarah O Flaherty

18 Sep 2022

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When I first saw this Work of the Week on the Crawford Art Gallery Website, I couldn't determine quite what I was looking at, despite the fact that it...

Introduction to Cork Craft Month

31 Jul 2022

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Every Sunday throughout August we focus on an aspect of Cork Craft Month, spearheaded by Cork Craft and Design. Elmarie welcomed in the special celebr...

The Humours of Bandon

31 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing the hugely popular series of lunchtime and Supper Theatre at the Cork Arts Theatre, check out the competitive world of Irish Dancing!!! Thi...

Work of the Week Special Edition Men of the South

31 Jul 2022

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A welcome return to Dr Michael Waldron of the Crawford Art Gallery, as he and Conor Tallon spoke about the famous "Men of the South" painting, and the...

Letters of a Country Postman by John B Keane

31 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sophie Motley, Artistic Director of the Everyman Theatre, and director of this John B Keane Classic story, spoke to Elmarie Mawe on The Arts House abo...

Greywood Arts Centre Killeagh

31 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elmarie Mawe was given the grand tour of Greywood Arts Centre in Killeagh Co Cork by Director Jessica Bonenfant, and was simply blown away by this gem...

Proms in the Park August 27th

24 Jul 2022

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Put the date in the diary, and put the deck chairs in the car. Head for Doneraile Estate, and enjoy a glorious evening of Proms in the Park with the C...

Roberts Cove Vintage Festival

24 Jul 2022

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Summer is indeed the time for festivals, and now we're hitting August, the Harvest and Vintage Festivals come into their own. Jim Griffin chatted to C...

Jack O Rourke in Paris

24 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Centre Culturel d'Irelande in Paris hosts a number of artists every year on a month-long residency each. Cork singer and songwriter Jack O Rourke ...

Morrigan at Cork Opera House

24 Jul 2022

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This July, Cork Opera House sees the exciting premier of a brand new opera, from the creative team of composer John O Brien and Librettist Eadaoin O D...

Mallow Arts Festival 2022

12 Jul 2022

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Summer Festival Season continues right around the county of Cork! So Elmarie spoke to Tadhg Curtis about this summer's celebrations in Mallow. Hosted...

Midleton Arts Festival 2022

12 Jul 2022

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Summer Festival Season continues right around the county of Cork! So Conor Tallon spoke to cellist Ilse de Ziah about this year's celebrations in Mide...

Gardens and Galleries Innishannon 2022

12 Jul 2022

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Alice Taylor is more than an Internationally Renowned Author. She's also a member ot the team which spearheads Gardens and Galleries in Innishannon ea...