The Arts House

Geoff Gould and Conor Tallon talk about connections that came together in this weeks West Cork Fit Up Festival...and changed the direction of lives and careers.

A rivoting tale comes to the Corks Arts Theatre ...written and performed by Alice Taylor...and as she tells Conor Tallon more about the story behind this story...a surprising detail comes to the surface!

A celebration of live music, books, artists, film ,family entertainment (and much more) lands on the streets of Mallow in this annual gathering ....as Tadhg Curtis proudly tells Conor Tallon.

Conor Tallon had a great chat with Declan McCarthy about one of the County’s largest arts festivals....so big it had to be done over two weeks!

And finally…it’s the final of a song  contest that attracted hundreds of entries …Sheena Crowley tells Conor Tallon the tale of how Crowley's Music Store ( with a little help)whittled it down to the final five…

Children’s fantasy author Karl McCarthy has been in seclusion for over a decade.  At long last he’s reached out to his American agent with a much-anticipated sequel. Reading the story together, they embark on an epic quest of heroes, villains, monsters and magic. Conor Tallon met up with the cast in this amazing hearfelt and funny new play by Roger Gregg..at rehearsals and formed a circle of friends....Martina Carroll – ViprellaCharlie Ruxton – Karl McCarthy Crockerton ‘Croc’ KomodoRoger Gregg – Various rolesMary Elle Keating – Puffelah ‘Puff’

Ramon of Ramon Music Exhibitions came to Cork City Library with 50 years of Irish Rock as seen through the eyes and lenses of half a dozen famous Dutch Photographers...Ramon explains the whole story behind this amazing exhibition...but Conor Tallon had to apologise for his own poor pronunciation!

Yet another first chapter is explored by Fiona Farrell...as she and Conor Tallon find a hiding place away from the heavies.....with a special edition featuring Djamel White a new author heading to the West Cork Literary Festival

Innishannon is opening it’s homes gardens and galleries to the gateway of West Cork as Alice Taylor told Conor Tallon while taking him on a tour of what to expect on the weekend ahead