The Arts House

Conor Tallon spoke to David Baldacchino, Mark Mavambu, Samar Alloush and Maebh Aherne about Soundburst a youth led takeover of Fitzgerlads Park!A major feature of the Cork Midsummer Festival...a mini festival in itself!!

“THISISPOPBABY” comes to the Everyman with 0800 Cupid, showcasing the talent of Cork’s Emer Dineen. Playwright and Co Director Philip McMahon spoke to Conor Tallon all about this powerful cabaret. A Very modern and youthful show. 

Continuing our coverage of the Cork Midsummer Festival we have composer, musician and conductor John O Brien, wwho spoke to Conor Tallon about “Dances for The City in a Time of Angst” - a brand new work commissioned by the Cork Midsummer Festival.

The European Doctors’ Orchestra comes to play in City Hall on June 28th in a concert which has been 2 years in the organising! It’s all in aid of the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind and I spoke to one of the doctors, Cork’s Daniel Lehane. 

Curator Dan Breen and Conor Tallon went for a walk around Cork's Public Museum to follow Cork's rich story laden past and discover what is The Cork Nail..and a well known expression that comes from it.-

Conor Tallon had a chat with Gillian Hennessy from The Triskel arts Centre about highlights for the month ahead...including two famous film directors turning up in person...plus jazz with Laoise Leahy and plenty of play for kids and art to boot!!!

Conor Tallon spoke with Festival Director Lorraine Maye about this years festival highlights...a festival that's certainly all about Play! Now that rhymes....!

Conor Tallon spoke with Maurice Dineen about his work of passion that documented the story of The Hegatrys of the Larels during The War of Independence - a short film shot in their original home on The Pauladuff Road....with extraordinary attention to detail.