The Arts House

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

The Hairdressers Calendar Lunch and Suppertime Theatre

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How fantastic to celebrate the return of Lunchtime and Supper Theatre at the Cork Arts Theatre for the summer season! This week's play is a cracker, w...

Starlight Cork Abba Night

12 Jul 2022

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As the Event Organiser for occasions such as Swing By The Lee, Marguerite O Connor knows a thing or two about creating a great, fun night out for ever...

Arts and Culture Strategy for Cork 2022-2026

03 Jul 2022

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Cork City Council Arts Officer, Michelle Carew, spoke to Elmarie Mawe ahead of the launch of the new Arts and Culture Strategy for the City of Cork. ...

Not My Sister film news with Jess Leen

03 Jul 2022

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Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon put so much effort into giving Cork talent a platform, and one of those talents works in our very own Newsroom! Jess Lee...

Lunchtime and Supper Theatre CAT

03 Jul 2022

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Lunchtime and Supper Theatre returns to the Cork Arts Theatre this summer, and Conor Tallon has the info on the first show of the season. Elmarie also...

Kinsale Arts Weekend 2022

03 Jul 2022

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Another packed weekend of arts and entertainment awaits at Kinsale Arts Weekend 2022. Anna Mulcahy has a full run-down to share with Elmarie Hosted on...

Greenshine at Seachurch Ballycotton

03 Jul 2022

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Yet again anohter great gig awaits you at SeaChurch Ballycotton, this time with Greenshine and The Remedy Club, and Mary Greene joined Elmarie Mawe to...

Hysterical Histories

03 Jul 2022

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Do we ever really know the half of it??!!! What's under our very feet??!!! Well if you're from Cork, or have an interest in Cork, the team from Hyster...

Tracton Arts Festival

26 Jun 2022

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Summer's here! And with it comes Tracton Arts Festival. Ceramicist and artist Sara Roberts is the Festival Organiser, and with over 30 events being pa...

The Artistry of Frank Sinatra

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jim O Mahony is one of the most unassuming guests you could meet. Quietly spoken, a huge supporter of the arts in Cork, he works as a biologist in MTU...

Kinsale Arts Weekend

26 Jun 2022

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Anna Mulcahy joined Elmarie Mawe on 96FM and C103 to chat about the joyful return of Kinsale Arts Weekend for 2022, and take a look at some events wor...

Film in the Family

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Slattery is well known to film goers and TV audiences but when he came in to studio to chat to Elmarie, it was about the latest film he's direct...

Catherine Kirwan and Tadhg Coakley

26 Jun 2022

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Catherine Kirwan's latest crime novel, Cruel Deeds, and Tadhg Coakley's latest book on sport, "The Game", both made the Irish Times Best Seller Lists ...

Madeleine D'Arcy Author

19 Jun 2022

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Conor Tallon and Elmarie Mawe were delighted to welcome Cork author, Madeleine D'Arcy, into studio to chat about her book of Short Stories, Liberty Te...

The Hold Bere Island

19 Jun 2022

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What a stunning place is West Cork! And its islands' communities know the very special and unique qualities of living there year-round, while the rest...

Sing Your Failures Cork Midsummer Festival 2022

19 Jun 2022

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Would you be mortified singing in front of anyone? Well listen to this chat Louise White had with Elmarie about a very unique event in this year's Cor...

The Allora Quartet West Cork Chamber Music Festival

19 Jun 2022

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Elmarie went along to an Allora Quartet rehearsal to chat to the players ahead of the West Cork Chamber Music Festival 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Doneraile Art Fest 2022

12 Jun 2022

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There's a visual feast for the senses in store for lovers of art, as Festival Committee member, Mary St Leger described, when she spoke to Conor Tallo...

Maria Stuarda Director Tom Creed

12 Jun 2022

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The passionate opera Maria Stuarda comes to Cork Opera House on June 15th and 16th, telling the tumultous tale of Mary Queen of Scots and her cousin E...

Snatch Comedy Improv at The Roundy

12 Jun 2022

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Elmarie Mawe was joined in Studio One at Cork's 96FM by Micheál de Roiste and Adrian Scanlan of Snatch Comedy Improv to chat about the team and their...

Arts House Podcast Extra!

12 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As usual - we ran out of time to talk about all the fantastic things happening so Conor and Elmarie have a special Arts House Extra for you today! Ho...

June 5th Second Hour

07 Jun 2022

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In another busy hour of The Arts House we'd great music from Cork artists like John Blek, and new music from Cork's Cormac O Caoimh, as well as Fiona ...

Yvonne Tiernan of The Raines

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yvonne Tiernan is one of those artists who is non-stop busy with multiple projects! Not just as a manager and producer for her husband, Tommy Tiernan,...

Sunday May 15th 2022

15 May 2022

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All the joy again from Cork with Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon and guests. Francis Humphries chatting about the West Cork Chamber Music Festival, and ...

The Arts House May 8th 2022

08 May 2022

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What another joyful celebration of music and the arts from Cork! Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon were joined by Tom Spalding to talk about the Cork Deco...

May 1st 2022

01 May 2022

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Another happy show of arts news, interviews and music from Cork for the May Bank Holiday Weekend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Ever Adapting at MTU Cork School of Music

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Stack Theatre, housed in the MTU Cork School of Music, is the centre of performances for the Degree in Drama and Theatre Studies. This week Elmari...

Decadent Theatre Company's Blackbird

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Decadent Theatre Company continue their powerful run of productions with David Harrower's "Blackbird" which goes on National Tour this week. Directed ...

The Arts House April 24th

24 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What joy to herald in the summer with the arrival of the Cork International Choral Festival -back LIVE AND IN PERSON! So Peter Stobart, Director of th...

The Montforts Aladdin at the Firkin Crane

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Trevor Ryan, Director of The Montforts, was joined in Cork's 96FM's Studio One by Shane Limansag (Aladdin) and Sophie O’ Grady (Jasmin) to chat to E...

Guy Barker and the RTE Concert Orchestra

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On what happens to be the 100th birth-date of Charles Mingus, Guy Barker conducts a glorious celebration of his music, and that of Miles Davis, played...

Doris Day 100

03 Apr 2022

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Elmarie Mawe is joined by Linda Kenny and Alft McCarthy of the Everyman Sunday Songbook to celebrate the screen icon Doris Day on what would have been...

The Arts House April 3rd 2022

03 Apr 2022

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Happy Sunday listening from Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon, featuring a special focus on Doris Day for her 100th, ahead of the Everyman Sunday Songbook...

Work of the Week from Yvonne Mariotte

28 Mar 2022

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Dr Michael Waldron chatted with Conor Tallon about this week's Work of the Week which can be seen online, and about Virtual Tours while the Gallery is...

Celtic Woman's Muirgen O'Mahony

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining a world-wide hit show like Celtic Woman is a career-high and joy for any singer, and Ballincollig native Muirgen O Mahony is thoroughly enjoyi...

Work of the Week Yvonne Mariotte

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the Crawford Gallery closed for the next month, Conor Tallon spoke to Dr. Michael Waldron about this week's Work of the Week which can be seen on...

Irene Kelleher "Wake"

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Irene Kelleher, actress, writer and director, chats to Elmarie about her play "Wake" opening at the Cork Arts Theatre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Keith Pascoe

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The first segment of The Arts House on Sunday March 27th, featuring the ever-engaging Keith Pascoe of the Vanbrugh Quartet, as he discussed their musi...

The Arts House March 27th

27 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon bring you another show full of arts news and happiness from Cork! In this episode, singer Muirgen O'Mahony from Ballinco...

The Arts House March 20th

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elmarie and Conor both came down with Covid, so here's the show as broadcast from their Isolation Studio at home! Guests this week included actress Ú...

March 6th 2022

06 Mar 2022

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Fiona Kennedy Live in Studio with John McGrath! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Arts House Podcast February 27th

27 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Another week of great music and news from the Arts in Cork with Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon. Riverdance lead dancer Breandán de Gallaí returns to ...

The Arts House Podcast February 20th

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we enjoyed brand new music releases from a number of Cork artists, and some great guests again. Dr Michael Waldron chatted to Conor Ta...

The Arts House Valentine Special Podcast

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon return with a special full of divine songs on the theme of Love, guests Michael Waldron of the Crawford Galler...

The Arts House All Cork Show 3

23 Jan 2022

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On this week's show we continue the January pledge to not just play Irish artists, but ONLY artists from Cork, while gigs are pulled. We haven't repea...

The All Cork Show 2

16 Jan 2022

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Continuing the pledge to only play music from Cork musicians and singers every show for the month of January, Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon have anoth...

The All Cork Show

09 Jan 2022

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To mark our support for the musicians and performers of Cork while gigs and shows are either pulled or deferred, we decided to devote the playlist on ...

Stephen's Day

26 Dec 2021

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Celebrate the Christmas season with Elmarie and Conor and guests from all over the world of the arts in Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...

Stephen's Day

26 Dec 2021

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The first hour of a gorgeous show to celebrate Christmas memories with guests from the Arts in Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Christmas with the Junior & Senior Infants xx

23 Dec 2021

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An excerpt from the very special pre-Christmas Arts House, with lots of fun and chat from the Junior and Senior Infants of Gurrane National School in ...

The Arts House Nov 28 second hour highlights

28 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Tallon chats to Joe Philpott of Ruby Horse about their upcoming gig Live at St Lukes. Michelle Carew, Arts Officer with Cork City Council s...

The Arts House Nov 28 first hour highlights

28 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Music Promoter Pat Egan chats about his memoir Backstage Pass, telling the story of his life behind the scenes in Showbiz. Dr Michael Waldron of the C...

A Bee at UCC

10 Oct 2021

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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. "...

Cork Families for Christmas TV

10 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Work of the Week Nigel Rolfe Into the Mire

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 (...

Karen Underwood The Black American Songbook

12 Sep 2021

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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 co...

Culture Night Cork 2021

12 Sep 2021

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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...

The Heart Angel Concert

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

Lullaby for a City with John O'Brien

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Christopher Marwood Triskel Autumn Strings

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

The Cause at the Glen Theatre Banteer

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 me...

The Annual Members' Exhibition at The Lavit Gallery

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Fiona Kennedy Where Else Would You Get It

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Seven Ages of Mam

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Montenotte Hotel Sculpture Garden

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Pitch'd Circus Festival

29 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Waiting for Wifi

29 Aug 2021

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The Cork Arts Theatre continues its hugely successful series of Cork plays as it reintroduces audiences to Live Indoor Theatre. With limited audiences...

Swing By The Lee at Fota

29 Aug 2021

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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 11...

Work of the Week 57 Tom Climent "Eden"

29 Aug 2021

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This week Conor Tallon spoke with Dr. Michael Waldron, Assistant Curator at the Crawford Gallery in Cork, about Paradise! Existing somewhere between r...

Cork French Film Festival

29 Aug 2021

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Vive La France! Elmarie Mawe chatted to Valerie David-McGonnell and Josselin Le Gall , Co-Directors of the Cork French Film Festival, about what audie...

Work of The Week Episode 55 Debbie Godsell

22 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

August 22nd 1st Hour

22 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ga...

August 22nd 2nd Hour

22 Aug 2021

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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/priva...

Cork Craft Month Week 22-29

22 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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'...

Mam And Me CAT

22 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 li...

DESIGNPOP 2021

22 Aug 2021

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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 t...

Arts House Special NANO NAGLE PLACE CHANGING HABITS Parts 1 to 4

07 Aug 2021

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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 dress...

WORK OF THE WEEK 53 MEDITATING TONQUI STEPHEN DOYLE

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Tallon meets up with The Crawford's assistant curator Michael Waldronto continue the Arts House's popular weekly series after a short absence!Bu...