The Arts Show on KCLR Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-arts-show-with-on-kclr Join Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh on Wednesday evenings from 7pm on KCLR for The Arts Show. Festival season is heating up locally across the world of music, theatre, literature and more, and we are out and about, right across the summer months, to take it all in for this brand new season. With out-and-about features, the return of the book club, interviews with key players on the local arts scene and more, there's something for everyone, all on The Arts Show with Una, Wednesday evenings from 7 here on KCLR. © CK Broadcasting / KCLR d4867dbb-c109-566a-98fe-8747920fc05f yes en Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:38:30 +0100 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:39:16 +0100 https://kclr96fm.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/3LQNxRzcBH-_Rhmmjw4fEoqybBgRWkVL_mKtDH8VYdc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yMWM1/MWM1ZWMxNzExNzAx/MTA2NmVhZGFlZTNk/ZDdiYi5qcGc.jpg The Arts Show on KCLR https://kclr96fm.com episodic KCLR Join Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh on Wednesday evenings from 7pm on KCLR for The Arts Show. Festival season is heating up locally across the world of music, theatre, literature and more, and we are out and about, right across the summer months, to take it all in for this brand new season. With out-and-about features, the return of the book club, interviews with key players on the local arts scene and more, there's something for everyone, all on The Arts Show with Una, Wednesday evenings from 7 here on KCLR. Join Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh on Wednesday evenings from 7pm on KCLR for The Arts Show. Arts,Carlow,Kilkenny,Radio,Kilkenny County Council,Creative Ireland KCLR No No S03E12 Mike Hanrahan, Kathryn Ashill and a review of some recent, local performances. 3 3 12 12 S03E12 Mike Hanrahan, Kathryn Ashill and a review of some recent, local performances. full c070c3a8-d27d-4b1a-b263-3444c67a1180 https://share.transistor.fm/s/09021187 On this evening's show, the last of the series, we speak with singer songwriter Mike Hanrahan and Welsh artist Kathryn Ashilll. We review some of the recent, local performances we've featured on this series of The Arts Show. Oh and we'll be dropping a little bonus special in the weeks to come so it's not goodbye but à bientôt.....

]]> On this evening's show, the last of the series, we speak with singer songwriter Mike Hanrahan and Welsh artist Kathryn Ashilll. We review some of the recent, local performances we've featured on this series of The Arts Show. Oh and we'll be dropping a little bonus special in the weeks to come so it's not goodbye but à bientôt.....

]]> Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:21:47 +0100 Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh 2883 On this evening's show, the last of the series, we speak with singer songwriter Mike Hanrahan and Welsh artist Kathryn Ashilll. We review some of the recent, local performances we've featured on this series of The Arts Show. Oh and we'll be dropping a little bonus special in the weeks to come so it's not goodbye but à bientôt.....

]]> Arts,Carlow,Kilkenny,Radio,Kilkenny County Council,Creative Ireland No S03E11 Arts Festival Chats, Secret Garden Session, Eleanor Shanley, Book Club time and The Quiet Land is curtain ready 3 3 11 11 S03E11 Arts Festival Chats, Secret Garden Session, Eleanor Shanley, Book Club time and The Quiet Land is curtain ready full d1147fa3-0f05-4879-9f45-6f5a39834454 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c6464dd On this evening's penultimate episode of this series of The Arts Show, Una will bring you a little of what’s been happening festival-wise around Kilkenny over the past week or so.

There are chats with singer and artist Eleanor Shanley, a catch up with local actor Ger Cody ahead of Lake Productions now sold-out staging of The Quiet Land which runs in Thomastown on 13 and 14 August.

It's also the final book club meet of the series where the panel discuss The Ferryman and His Wife.

]]> On this evening's penultimate episode of this series of The Arts Show, Una will bring you a little of what’s been happening festival-wise around Kilkenny over the past week or so.

There are chats with singer and artist Eleanor Shanley, a catch up with local actor Ger Cody ahead of Lake Productions now sold-out staging of The Quiet Land which runs in Thomastown on 13 and 14 August.

It's also the final book club meet of the series where the panel discuss The Ferryman and His Wife.

]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0100 KCLR KCLR 3149 On this evening's penultimate episode of this series of The Arts Show, Una will bring you a little of what’s been happening festival-wise around Kilkenny over the past week or so.

There are chats with singer and artist Eleanor Shanley, a catch up with local actor Ger Cody ahead of Lake Productions now sold-out staging of The Quiet Land which runs in Thomastown on 13 and 14 August.

It's also the final book club meet of the series where the panel discuss The Ferryman and His Wife.

]]> Arts,Carlow,Kilkenny,Radio,Kilkenny County Council,Creative Ireland No S03E10 Chats and Music from Jerpoint 3 3 10 10 S03E10 Chats and Music from Jerpoint full 427363f4-281a-41bc-949b-211fc54d191e https://share.transistor.fm/s/15ce6f5f On this week's programme, we bring you chats, and music, from the Glass Attic Gallery at Jerpoint, where local artists gathered for the opening of George Vaughan's Paintings exhibition. We chat to George himself, and to fellow artist, Bernadette Kiely. We meet Rory Leadbetter, master glass blower at Jerpoint and ceramicist, Gus Mabelson. We speak with harpsichordist Malcolm Proud, who opened the exhibition, classical pianist Finghin Collins and singer-songwriter Mick Hanly. We hear beautiful music on the recorder and the classical guitar from Laoise O'Brien and Michael O'Toole and enjoy Mick Hanly's beautiful song The Writing On The Wall, sung by Sean Keane. 

]]> On this week's programme, we bring you chats, and music, from the Glass Attic Gallery at Jerpoint, where local artists gathered for the opening of George Vaughan's Paintings exhibition. We chat to George himself, and to fellow artist, Bernadette Kiely. We meet Rory Leadbetter, master glass blower at Jerpoint and ceramicist, Gus Mabelson. We speak with harpsichordist Malcolm Proud, who opened the exhibition, classical pianist Finghin Collins and singer-songwriter Mick Hanly. We hear beautiful music on the recorder and the classical guitar from Laoise O'Brien and Michael O'Toole and enjoy Mick Hanly's beautiful song The Writing On The Wall, sung by Sean Keane. 

]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0100 Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh 3137 On this week's programme, we bring you chats, and music, from the Glass Attic Gallery at Jerpoint, where local artists gathered for the opening of George Vaughan's Paintings exhibition. We chat to George himself, and to fellow artist, Bernadette Kiely. We meet Rory Leadbetter, master glass blower at Jerpoint and ceramicist, Gus Mabelson. We speak with harpsichordist Malcolm Proud, who opened the exhibition, classical pianist Finghin Collins and singer-songwriter Mick Hanly. We hear beautiful music on the recorder and the classical guitar from Laoise O'Brien and Michael O'Toole and enjoy Mick Hanly's beautiful song The Writing On The Wall, sung by Sean Keane. 

]]> Arts,Carlow,Kilkenny,Radio,Kilkenny County Council,Creative Ireland No S03E08 AKA festival, Xquisite Dance, The Medieval Mile Museum and noreside song of a summer's evening 3 3 8 8 S03E08 AKA festival, Xquisite Dance, The Medieval Mile Museum and noreside song of a summer's evening full 8d9f8f11-dd19-4838-bae1-d60ed011b5c9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bbe2999f On this week's show we stop by The Medieval Mile Museum. We visit Xquisite dance studios to catch up with former dancer with the stars, John Nolan. We meet committee members, and participating artists, at The Alternative Kilkenny Arts Festival launch. And we enjoy some song by the banks of the Nore, as his American, and local, descendants, gather to remember soldier, Michael Green, at the Peace Park. 

]]> On this week's show we stop by The Medieval Mile Museum. We visit Xquisite dance studios to catch up with former dancer with the stars, John Nolan. We meet committee members, and participating artists, at The Alternative Kilkenny Arts Festival launch. And we enjoy some song by the banks of the Nore, as his American, and local, descendants, gather to remember soldier, Michael Green, at the Peace Park. 

]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:27:57 +0100 KCLR KCLR 2851 On this week's show we stop by The Medieval Mile Museum. We visit Xquisite dance studios to catch up with former dancer with the stars, John Nolan. We meet committee members, and participating artists, at The Alternative Kilkenny Arts Festival launch. And we enjoy some song by the banks of the Nore, as his American, and local, descendants, gather to remember soldier, Michael Green, at the Peace Park. 

]]> Arts,Carlow,Kilkenny,Radio,Kilkenny County Council,Creative Ireland No S03E07 Lisa O'Neill, Kitchen Session in The Mayfair Library and Atelier Páipéar at The Tea Houses 3 3 7 7 S03E07 Lisa O'Neill, Kitchen Session in The Mayfair Library and Atelier Páipéar at The Tea Houses full 9c17e80a-12f2-46b4-b5e3-4d83337b8ec8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/56997a03 On The Arts Show this week Una chats with singer-songwriter Lisa O’Neill, ahead of her performance at Live at Castle Mills, in Kilkenny, this weekend. There's great music and song from July's kitchen session at The Mayfair Library and we pay another great visit to the Tea Houses, this time for an Atelier Páipéar, an artists bookfair. We finish the episode with Lisa O'Neill's song Violet Gibson, about the lady who, 100 years ago, shot Mussolini. 

]]> On The Arts Show this week Una chats with singer-songwriter Lisa O’Neill, ahead of her performance at Live at Castle Mills, in Kilkenny, this weekend. There's great music and song from July's kitchen session at The Mayfair Library and we pay another great visit to the Tea Houses, this time for an Atelier Páipéar, an artists bookfair. We finish the episode with Lisa O'Neill's song Violet Gibson, about the lady who, 100 years ago, shot Mussolini. 

]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:30:26 +0100 Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh 2940 On The Arts Show this week Una chats with singer-songwriter Lisa O’Neill, ahead of her performance at Live at Castle Mills, in Kilkenny, this weekend. There's great music and song from July's kitchen session at The Mayfair Library and we pay another great visit to the Tea Houses, this time for an Atelier Páipéar, an artists bookfair. We finish the episode with Lisa O'Neill's song Violet Gibson, about the lady who, 100 years ago, shot Mussolini. 

]]> Arts,Carlow,Kilkenny,Radio,Kilkenny County Council,Creative Ireland No S03E06 Robert Grace, Rothe House, Graiguenamangh Brass Band, Watergate Performing Arts camp and Bookclub. 3 3 6 6 S03E06 Robert Grace, Rothe House, Graiguenamangh Brass Band, Watergate Performing Arts camp and Bookclub. full 96081329-e18e-4824-8f53-08bcc455ad23 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a03d42f9 On The Arts Show this week we visit Rothe House and Gardens in Kilkenny. We head to Graiguenamanagh, to meet singer-songwriter Robert Grace, and hear him lead the entire community in song. We also meet members of Graiguenamanagh Brass Band - the oldest one in Ireland! We're in The Watergate Theatre to find out what happens at a Performing Arts Camp and the bookclub members, Rozz Lewis and Maresa Sheeehan are back to discuss Early Morning Riser by Katherine Heiney. Maresa shares one of her poems, particularly suitable for the sunny, summer evening. 

]]> On The Arts Show this week we visit Rothe House and Gardens in Kilkenny. We head to Graiguenamanagh, to meet singer-songwriter Robert Grace, and hear him lead the entire community in song. We also meet members of Graiguenamanagh Brass Band - the oldest one in Ireland! We're in The Watergate Theatre to find out what happens at a Performing Arts Camp and the bookclub members, Rozz Lewis and Maresa Sheeehan are back to discuss Early Morning Riser by Katherine Heiney. Maresa shares one of her poems, particularly suitable for the sunny, summer evening. 

]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:49:45 +0100 KCLR KCLR 3007 On The Arts Show this week we visit Rothe House and Gardens in Kilkenny. We head to Graiguenamanagh, to meet singer-songwriter Robert Grace, and hear him lead the entire community in song. We also meet members of Graiguenamanagh Brass Band - the oldest one in Ireland! We're in The Watergate Theatre to find out what happens at a Performing Arts Camp and the bookclub members, Rozz Lewis and Maresa Sheeehan are back to discuss Early Morning Riser by Katherine Heiney. Maresa shares one of her poems, particularly suitable for the sunny, summer evening. 

]]> Arts,Carlow,Kilkenny,Radio,Kilkenny County Council,Creative Ireland No S03E05 Pembroke Club d'Art with Bernard Jennings. Gerry Cody and Brendan Corcoran rehearsing The Quiet Land and creatives at Network Ireland Kilkenny awards 3 3 5 5 S03E05 Pembroke Club d'Art with Bernard Jennings. Gerry Cody and Brendan Corcoran rehearsing The Quiet Land and creatives at Network Ireland Kilkenny awards full 9d258a52-d126-42d5-be8a-e31f409fbe7c https://share.transistor.fm/s/52efd0e5 On this week's show we head to a fascinating arts centre - The Pembroke Club d'Art in Carlow. Bernard Jennings shows us around with stories and songs along the way. We sit in on Gerry Cody and Brendan Corcoran as they rehearse for an upcoming production of Malachy McKenna's The Quiet Land. We catch up with some of the creative attendees and winners at the Network Ireland Kilkenny Business Woman of the Year Awards and we stop for a listen to Roberto who was busking on The Butterslip. 

]]> On this week's show we head to a fascinating arts centre - The Pembroke Club d'Art in Carlow. Bernard Jennings shows us around with stories and songs along the way. We sit in on Gerry Cody and Brendan Corcoran as they rehearse for an upcoming production of Malachy McKenna's The Quiet Land. We catch up with some of the creative attendees and winners at the Network Ireland Kilkenny Business Woman of the Year Awards and we stop for a listen to Roberto who was busking on The Butterslip. 

]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:43:42 +0100 Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh 3220 On this week's show we head to a fascinating arts centre - The Pembroke Club d'Art in Carlow. Bernard Jennings shows us around with stories and songs along the way. We sit in on Gerry Cody and Brendan Corcoran as they rehearse for an upcoming production of Malachy McKenna's The Quiet Land. We catch up with some of the creative attendees and winners at the Network Ireland Kilkenny Business Woman of the Year Awards and we stop for a listen to Roberto who was busking on The Butterslip. 

]]> Arts,Carlow,Kilkenny,Radio,Kilkenny County Council,Creative Ireland No S03E04 Plein Air Drawing, Exhibitions -'Blue is the Eye', 'Brexit Sausages' and a half Irish, half British caravan. 3 3 4 4 S03E04 Plein Air Drawing, Exhibitions -'Blue is the Eye', 'Brexit Sausages' and a half Irish, half British caravan. full c9cd688d-6a1d-4b06-8077-52e93999f61a https://share.transistor.fm/s/243b2c26 On this evening's show we continue our conversation with festival director Olga Barry about the upcoming Kilkenny Arts Festival and we join Kilkenny County Council Arts Office as it engages in public consultations on The Parade. We visit The Tea Houses for Rachel Burke's exhibition Blue is the Eye and to attend a beautiful community plein air drawing and painting event. We speak to The Butler Gallery studio artist in residence Shiro Masuyama about his projects - a half Irish, half English caravan and Brexit Sausages. That, and more...... 

]]> On this evening's show we continue our conversation with festival director Olga Barry about the upcoming Kilkenny Arts Festival and we join Kilkenny County Council Arts Office as it engages in public consultations on The Parade. We visit The Tea Houses for Rachel Burke's exhibition Blue is the Eye and to attend a beautiful community plein air drawing and painting event. We speak to The Butler Gallery studio artist in residence Shiro Masuyama about his projects - a half Irish, half English caravan and Brexit Sausages. That, and more...... 

]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:25:40 +0100 Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh 2819 On this evening's show we continue our conversation with festival director Olga Barry about the upcoming Kilkenny Arts Festival and we join Kilkenny County Council Arts Office as it engages in public consultations on The Parade. We visit The Tea Houses for Rachel Burke's exhibition Blue is the Eye and to attend a beautiful community plein air drawing and painting event. We speak to The Butler Gallery studio artist in residence Shiro Masuyama about his projects - a half Irish, half English caravan and Brexit Sausages. That, and more...... 

]]> Arts,Carlow,Kilkenny,Radio,Kilkenny County Council,Creative Ireland No The Arts Show S03E03 Kilkenny Arts Festival, Vladimir Jablokov and our bookclub discuss Danielle McLaughlin's Rituals. 3 3 3 3 The Arts Show S03E03 Kilkenny Arts Festival, Vladimir Jablokov and our bookclub discuss Danielle McLaughlin's Rituals. full b9e0a0db-b2be-465f-9f77-bca449e7fa9d https://share.transistor.fm/s/741d7fc3 On this week's show, we celebrate the launch of The Kilkenny Arts festival, with a good chat with festival director, Olga Barry. We also meet Slovak violin virtuoso, Vladimir Jablokov ahead of his performance at The Watergate this Sunday. We sneak onto set for some of the filming of The Last Resort on John's Street and it's time for our first book club meet, Maresa Sheehan and Rozz Lewis are in to discuss Danielle McLaughlin's beautiful book Rituals.  

]]> On this week's show, we celebrate the launch of The Kilkenny Arts festival, with a good chat with festival director, Olga Barry. We also meet Slovak violin virtuoso, Vladimir Jablokov ahead of his performance at The Watergate this Sunday. We sneak onto set for some of the filming of The Last Resort on John's Street and it's time for our first book club meet, Maresa Sheehan and Rozz Lewis are in to discuss Danielle McLaughlin's beautiful book Rituals.  

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:28:04 +0100 KCLR KCLR 2929 On this week's show, we celebrate the launch of The Kilkenny Arts festival, with a good chat with festival director, Olga Barry. We also meet Slovak violin virtuoso, Vladimir Jablokov ahead of his performance at The Watergate this Sunday. We sneak onto set for some of the filming of The Last Resort on John's Street and it's time for our first book club meet, Maresa Sheehan and Rozz Lewis are in to discuss Danielle McLaughlin's beautiful book Rituals.  

]]> Arts,Carlow,Kilkenny,Radio,Kilkenny County Council,Creative Ireland No The Arts Show S03E02: Calendar Girls, Afterwords, new music from Burn Church & The Ceolway; a session in an icecream parlour... 3 3 2 2 The Arts Show S03E02: Calendar Girls, Afterwords, new music from Burn Church & The Ceolway; a session in an icecream parlour... full f25ad5cf-33f9-4867-ba74-6569f68f5613 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6bbb4aac  This evening we’re off to the Royal Oak for The Ceolway, we visit the Tea Houses on day one of Afterwords, their latest poetry and art exhibition, we attend the launch of Calendar Girls which is the Watergate’s  2026 Collective Production and we return to Borris to find out how last weekend’s festival of writing and ideas went. We’ll also listen to Ghost Town, the gorgeous new song from local group Burnchurch. 

]]>  This evening we’re off to the Royal Oak for The Ceolway, we visit the Tea Houses on day one of Afterwords, their latest poetry and art exhibition, we attend the launch of Calendar Girls which is the Watergate’s  2026 Collective Production and we return to Borris to find out how last weekend’s festival of writing and ideas went. We’ll also listen to Ghost Town, the gorgeous new song from local group Burnchurch. 

]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:06:04 +0100 Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh 3002  This evening we’re off to the Royal Oak for The Ceolway, we visit the Tea Houses on day one of Afterwords, their latest poetry and art exhibition, we attend the launch of Calendar Girls which is the Watergate’s  2026 Collective Production and we return to Borris to find out how last weekend’s festival of writing and ideas went. We’ll also listen to Ghost Town, the gorgeous new song from local group Burnchurch. 

]]> Arts,Carlow,Kilkenny,Radio,Kilkenny County Council,Creative Ireland No The Arts Show S03E01: Borris Festival of Writing & Ideas, Barn Owl Production's Melody & The Butler Gallery... 3 3 1 1 The Arts Show S03E01: Borris Festival of Writing & Ideas, Barn Owl Production's Melody & The Butler Gallery... full e66d8251-7166-4c81-906f-c88aad7e8c52 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7c3ce357 On the first episode of the series, local comedian Aideen McQueen shares how The Cats Laughs influenced her career, we visit Borris House to chat with Hugo Jellet ahead of the Festival of Writing and Ideas, we pay Shane Gallagher a visit at The Butler Gallery, and we gate crash Barn Owl Productions rehearsal for Deirdre Kinahan's Melody.

]]> On the first episode of the series, local comedian Aideen McQueen shares how The Cats Laughs influenced her career, we visit Borris House to chat with Hugo Jellet ahead of the Festival of Writing and Ideas, we pay Shane Gallagher a visit at The Butler Gallery, and we gate crash Barn Owl Productions rehearsal for Deirdre Kinahan's Melody.

]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:03:09 +0100 Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh 3041 On the first episode of the series, local comedian Aideen McQueen shares how The Cats Laughs influenced her career, we visit Borris House to chat with Hugo Jellet ahead of the Festival of Writing and Ideas, we pay Shane Gallagher a visit at The Butler Gallery, and we gate crash Barn Owl Productions rehearsal for Deirdre Kinahan's Melody.

]]> Arts,Carlow,Kilkenny,Radio,Kilkenny County Council,Creative Ireland No The Arts Show S02E10: Educator Alice Bennett, Bernadette Kiely and Michael Sommers 2 2 10 10 The Arts Show S02E10: Educator Alice Bennett, Bernadette Kiely and Michael Sommers full d42ad63f-8b65-499a-9b72-834c0fec417f https://share.transistor.fm/s/64a4bc20 On the show tonight, our final in this series, we'll meet Visual Artist and Educator Alice Bennett. She'll talk about Art in the Community, amongst other things, and read us a poem from her first collection. Our Artist in Profile is another Visual Artist, Bernadette Kiely who will talk us through some of what influences her work and key points in her artistic career. And we'll be chatting to Michael Sommers from Carlow Little Theatre Society. He is directing The Steward of Christendom which plays the Visual in Carlow from tomorrow until Saturday. Interestingly, the production embraced the Checkhov Technique so Michael, and perhaps a cast member, will be in to tell us about that. 

The Arts Show with Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh, brought to you by Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Creative Ireland.

]]> On the show tonight, our final in this series, we'll meet Visual Artist and Educator Alice Bennett. She'll talk about Art in the Community, amongst other things, and read us a poem from her first collection. Our Artist in Profile is another Visual Artist, Bernadette Kiely who will talk us through some of what influences her work and key points in her artistic career. And we'll be chatting to Michael Sommers from Carlow Little Theatre Society. He is directing The Steward of Christendom which plays the Visual in Carlow from tomorrow until Saturday. Interestingly, the production embraced the Checkhov Technique so Michael, and perhaps a cast member, will be in to tell us about that. 

The Arts Show with Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh, brought to you by Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Creative Ireland.

]]> Fri, 24 Nov 2023 14:49:16 +0000 KCLR KCLR 2327 On the show tonight, our final in this series, we'll meet Visual Artist and Educator Alice Bennett. She'll talk about Art in the Community, amongst other things, and read us a poem from her first collection. Our Artist in Profile is another Visual Artist, Bernadette Kiely who will talk us through some of what influences her work and key points in her artistic career. And we'll be chatting to Michael Sommers from Carlow Little Theatre Society. He is directing The Steward of Christendom which plays the Visual in Carlow from tomorrow until Saturday. Interestingly, the production embraced the Checkhov Technique so Michael, and perhaps a cast member, will be in to tell us about that. 

The Arts Show with Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh, brought to you by Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Creative Ireland.

]]> Arts,Carlow,Kilkenny,Radio,Kilkenny County Council,Creative Ireland No The Arts Show S02E09: Upcoming Events, Debut Novels and Mick Walsh 2 2 9 9 The Arts Show S02E09: Upcoming Events, Debut Novels and Mick Walsh full 1861310d-9d29-4352-807e-1c7bbe7fe973 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d6577eef On this week's show, we speak to theatre maker Ita Morrissey alongside Mags Whitley to talk about something exciting happening in Roath House. Our Artist in Profile from a few weeks ago author Brendan Casey, we talk about his work and writing, and we hear a bit of his debut novel “She That Lay Silent-Like Upon Our Shore”. And we chat with Kilkenny songwriter and performer Mick Walsh about some new music. 

 

The Arts Show with Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh, brought to you by Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Creative Ireland.

]]> On this week's show, we speak to theatre maker Ita Morrissey alongside Mags Whitley to talk about something exciting happening in Roath House. Our Artist in Profile from a few weeks ago author Brendan Casey, we talk about his work and writing, and we hear a bit of his debut novel “She That Lay Silent-Like Upon Our Shore”. And we chat with Kilkenny songwriter and performer Mick Walsh about some new music. 

 

The Arts Show with Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh, brought to you by Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Creative Ireland.

]]> Fri, 24 Nov 2023 14:33:44 +0000 KCLR KCLR 2082 On this week's show, we speak to theatre maker Ita Morrissey alongside Mags Whitley to talk about something exciting happening in Roath House. Our Artist in Profile from a few weeks ago author Brendan Casey, we talk about his work and writing, and we hear a bit of his debut novel “She That Lay Silent-Like Upon Our Shore”. And we chat with Kilkenny songwriter and performer Mick Walsh about some new music. 

 

The Arts Show with Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh, brought to you by Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Creative Ireland.

]]> Arts,Carlow,Kilkenny,Radio,Kilkenny County Council,Creative Ireland No The Arts Show S02E08: Neil Quigley, Best Sellers, and Cultural Milestones 2 2 8 8 The Arts Show S02E08: Neil Quigley, Best Sellers, and Cultural Milestones full e1b6c93a-6b87-49aa-b89f-5dc7ca866bdf https://share.transistor.fm/s/8fbfff95 On tonight's Arts Show, we reconnect with Kilkenny composer and performer Neil Quigley for a chat about his music career. Our book club returns with a review of the multi-million copy Best Seller, "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus. Kate Redmond and Maresa Sheehan will share their Recommended Reads, and Maresa will treat us to one of her poems. We'll also hear from local artists about upcoming Arts events in Carlow and Kilkenny.

The Arts Show with Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh, brought to you by Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Creative Ireland.

]]> On tonight's Arts Show, we reconnect with Kilkenny composer and performer Neil Quigley for a chat about his music career. Our book club returns with a review of the multi-million copy Best Seller, "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus. Kate Redmond and Maresa Sheehan will share their Recommended Reads, and Maresa will treat us to one of her poems. We'll also hear from local artists about upcoming Arts events in Carlow and Kilkenny.

The Arts Show with Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh, brought to you by Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Creative Ireland.

]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:18:40 +0000 KCLR KCLR 2315 On tonight's Arts Show, we reconnect with Kilkenny composer and performer Neil Quigley for a chat about his music career. Our book club returns with a review of the multi-million copy Best Seller, "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus. Kate Redmond and Maresa Sheehan will share their Recommended Reads, and Maresa will treat us to one of her poems. We'll also hear from local artists about upcoming Arts events in Carlow and Kilkenny.

The Arts Show with Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh, brought to you by Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Creative Ireland.

]]> Arts,Carlow,Kilkenny,Radio,Kilkenny County Council,Creative Ireland No The Arts Show S02E07: Cinema, Theatre and the festival of Samhain 2 2 7 7 The Arts Show S02E07: Cinema, Theatre and the festival of Samhain full 6a5e6ad9-eb86-490c-a87e-02083db6e8f2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b932bec4 On this week's episode of 'The Arts Show,' Ciara Hayes shares her thoughts on the film 'The Miracle Club'. We meet playwright Mark Craddock, from Carlow Little Theatre Society, whose play 'Heiligenstadt' competes in the One Act Play Festival across the country.

Joining Una in the studio for a conversation about the festival of Samhain was Sean O hArgain and our Artist In Profile for this episode is Shannon Carroll, who is currently participating in the Emerging Curator Development Programme with the Kilkenny County Council Arts Office.


The Arts Show with Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh, brought to you by Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Creative Ireland.

]]> On this week's episode of 'The Arts Show,' Ciara Hayes shares her thoughts on the film 'The Miracle Club'. We meet playwright Mark Craddock, from Carlow Little Theatre Society, whose play 'Heiligenstadt' competes in the One Act Play Festival across the country.

Joining Una in the studio for a conversation about the festival of Samhain was Sean O hArgain and our Artist In Profile for this episode is Shannon Carroll, who is currently participating in the Emerging Curator Development Programme with the Kilkenny County Council Arts Office.


The Arts Show with Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh, brought to you by Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Creative Ireland.

]]> Thu, 02 Nov 2023 17:02:30 +0000 KCLR KCLR 2705 On this week's episode of 'The Arts Show,' Ciara Hayes shares her thoughts on the film 'The Miracle Club'. We meet playwright Mark Craddock, from Carlow Little Theatre Society, whose play 'Heiligenstadt' competes in the One Act Play Festival across the country.

Joining Una in the studio for a conversation about the festival of Samhain was Sean O hArgain and our Artist In Profile for this episode is Shannon Carroll, who is currently participating in the Emerging Curator Development Programme with the Kilkenny County Council Arts Office.


The Arts Show with Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh, brought to you by Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Creative Ireland.

]]> Arts,Carlow,Kilkenny,Radio,Kilkenny County Council,Creative Ireland No The Arts Show S02E06: Musician Neil Quigley, Sculptor Robert Dunne and Burnchurch 2 2 6 6 The Arts Show S02E06: Musician Neil Quigley, Sculptor Robert Dunne and Burnchurch full 43209dde-f0b4-4071-a9bc-ca1f09135b34 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3d960cfb On this week's Arts Show, our Artist In Profile is Kilkenny musician Neil Quigley and we’ll also be catching up with Sculptor Robert Dunne who we profiled a few weeks ago. The very talented local band Burnchurn will be joining us in studio and we’ll have a look at what’s coming up of interest over the coming week in Carlow and Kilkenny. 

The Arts Show with Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh, brought to you by Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Creative Ireland.

]]> On this week's Arts Show, our Artist In Profile is Kilkenny musician Neil Quigley and we’ll also be catching up with Sculptor Robert Dunne who we profiled a few weeks ago. The very talented local band Burnchurn will be joining us in studio and we’ll have a look at what’s coming up of interest over the coming week in Carlow and Kilkenny. 

The Arts Show with Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh, brought to you by Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Creative Ireland.

]]> Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 KCLR KCLR 2349 On this week's Arts Show, our Artist In Profile is Kilkenny musician Neil Quigley and we’ll also be catching up with Sculptor Robert Dunne who we profiled a few weeks ago. The very talented local band Burnchurn will be joining us in studio and we’ll have a look at what’s coming up of interest over the coming week in Carlow and Kilkenny. 

The Arts Show with Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh, brought to you by Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Creative Ireland.

]]> Arts,Carlow,Kilkenny,Radio,Kilkenny County Council,Creative Ireland No The Arts Show S02E05: Actress Amy Dunne and artistic power couple Angela Keogh and John McKenna 2 2 5 5 The Arts Show S02E05: Actress Amy Dunne and artistic power couple Angela Keogh and John McKenna full 88bcf95e-f5f3-491c-84d3-dea8a2836ed4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d94522d0 On this week's show, we meet Kilkenny actress Amy Dunne and an artistic power couple who both write, direct and perform - Angela Keogh and John McKenna. We'll also have a look at what's happening on the Arts Scene in Kilkenny and Carlow over the coming week.  

 The Arts Show with Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh,' brought to you by Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Creative Ireland. 

]]> On this week's show, we meet Kilkenny actress Amy Dunne and an artistic power couple who both write, direct and perform - Angela Keogh and John McKenna. We'll also have a look at what's happening on the Arts Scene in Kilkenny and Carlow over the coming week.  

 The Arts Show with Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh,' brought to you by Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Creative Ireland. 

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 21:56:30 +0100 KCLR KCLR 2551 On this week's show, we meet Kilkenny actress Amy Dunne and an artistic power couple who both write, direct and perform - Angela Keogh and John McKenna. We'll also have a look at what's happening on the Arts Scene in Kilkenny and Carlow over the coming week.  

 The Arts Show with Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh,' brought to you by Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Creative Ireland. 

]]> Arts,Carlow,Kilkenny,Radio,Kilkenny County Council,Creative Ireland No The Arts Show S02E04: A Life In the Arts - Robert Dunne, Patrick McGlynn and Muireann Ryan 2 2 4 4 The Arts Show S02E04: A Life In the Arts - Robert Dunne, Patrick McGlynn and Muireann Ryan full ffbe79d0-96d1-4e59-9f94-7b6bf7a7303d https://share.transistor.fm/s/190d7d14 Join Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh as she celebrates sculptor Robert Dunne in this week's Artist in Profile on The Arts Show. Later in the program, Una is joined in the studio by musician Patrick McGlynn and local actress Muireann Ryan for a candid discussion about their artistic journeys and the ups and downs of pursuing a career in the arts.

We'll take a look at upcoming gigs in Carlow and Kilkenny for the week ahead, and commemorate the birthday of the renowned Italian composer, Giuseppe Verdi, whose special day coincides with today's date.

The Arts Show with Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh,' brought to you by Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Creative Ireland.

]]> Join Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh as she celebrates sculptor Robert Dunne in this week's Artist in Profile on The Arts Show. Later in the program, Una is joined in the studio by musician Patrick McGlynn and local actress Muireann Ryan for a candid discussion about their artistic journeys and the ups and downs of pursuing a career in the arts.

We'll take a look at upcoming gigs in Carlow and Kilkenny for the week ahead, and commemorate the birthday of the renowned Italian composer, Giuseppe Verdi, whose special day coincides with today's date.

The Arts Show with Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh,' brought to you by Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Creative Ireland.

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:59:32 +0100 KCLR KCLR 2416 Join Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh as she celebrates sculptor Robert Dunne in this week's Artist in Profile on The Arts Show. Later in the program, Una is joined in the studio by musician Patrick McGlynn and local actress Muireann Ryan for a candid discussion about their artistic journeys and the ups and downs of pursuing a career in the arts.

We'll take a look at upcoming gigs in Carlow and Kilkenny for the week ahead, and commemorate the birthday of the renowned Italian composer, Giuseppe Verdi, whose special day coincides with today's date.

The Arts Show with Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh,' brought to you by Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Creative Ireland.

]]> Arts,Carlow,Kilkenny,Radio,Kilkenny County Council,Creative Ireland No The Arts Show S02E03: Bookville, Book Club and A Poet Among Us 2 2 3 3 The Arts Show S02E03: Bookville, Book Club and A Poet Among Us full de1cc66d-7a0d-4bd4-8031-f0eff3ec90fa https://share.transistor.fm/s/7a10e216 In this week's Arts Show, presenter Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh speaks with artist, writer and filmmaker Lisa Fingleton who has an exhibition opening this week for the Bookville Festival. We'll continue our profile of Inistioge-based author Brendan Casey, have the first of our Book Clubs where we discuss Liz Nugent's Strange Sally Diamond and we'll hear a poem from talented Carlow poet Maresa Sheehan.

The Arts Show with Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh with thanks to Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Creative Ireland.

]]> In this week's Arts Show, presenter Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh speaks with artist, writer and filmmaker Lisa Fingleton who has an exhibition opening this week for the Bookville Festival. We'll continue our profile of Inistioge-based author Brendan Casey, have the first of our Book Clubs where we discuss Liz Nugent's Strange Sally Diamond and we'll hear a poem from talented Carlow poet Maresa Sheehan.

The Arts Show with Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh with thanks to Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Creative Ireland.

]]> Fri, 06 Oct 2023 15:07:04 +0100 KCLR KCLR 2896 In this week's Arts Show, presenter Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh speaks with artist, writer and filmmaker Lisa Fingleton who has an exhibition opening this week for the Bookville Festival. We'll continue our profile of Inistioge-based author Brendan Casey, have the first of our Book Clubs where we discuss Liz Nugent's Strange Sally Diamond and we'll hear a poem from talented Carlow poet Maresa Sheehan.

The Arts Show with Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh with thanks to Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Creative Ireland.

]]> Arts,Carlow,Kilkenny,Radio,Kilkenny County Council,Creative Ireland No The Arts Show S02E02: Nurturing Narrative - Local Writers Share Their Sources of Inspiration 2 2 2 2 The Arts Show S02E02: Nurturing Narrative - Local Writers Share Their Sources of Inspiration full a23861f9-4bdd-4e30-88df-5390f7330b15 https://share.transistor.fm/s/42785d83 In the second episode of The Arts Show,  join your host Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh in conversation with the talented local writers Caoileann O'Mahony and Brendan Casey. Listen to a stunning performance of the St. Leo's College Chamber Choir, Carlow.

Una discusses upcoming shows by The Unthanks and upcoming productions in Kilkenny by Carlow Little Theatre.

The Arts Show with Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh is brought to you with thanks to the Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Creative Ireland. 


]]> In the second episode of The Arts Show,  join your host Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh in conversation with the talented local writers Caoileann O'Mahony and Brendan Casey. Listen to a stunning performance of the St. Leo's College Chamber Choir, Carlow.

Una discusses upcoming shows by The Unthanks and upcoming productions in Kilkenny by Carlow Little Theatre.

The Arts Show with Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh is brought to you with thanks to the Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Creative Ireland. 


]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0100 KCLR KCLR 2130 In the second episode of The Arts Show,  join your host Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh in conversation with the talented local writers Caoileann O'Mahony and Brendan Casey. Listen to a stunning performance of the St. Leo's College Chamber Choir, Carlow.

Una discusses upcoming shows by The Unthanks and upcoming productions in Kilkenny by Carlow Little Theatre.

The Arts Show with Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh is brought to you with thanks to the Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Creative Ireland. 


]]> Arts,Carlow,Kilkenny,Radio,Kilkenny County Council,Creative Ireland No The Arts Show S02E01: A new season begins with Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh and The Arts Show on KCLR 2 2 1 1 The Arts Show S02E01: A new season begins with Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh and The Arts Show on KCLR full 70e9259c-930f-4acc-a89a-9aef4d843881 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8c519691 The Arts Show returns for Season Two, Tuesdays at 6 pm on KCLR. 

In the first episode, Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh is chatting to Kilkenny artist Pauline O Connell, profiling writer Caoileann O 'Mahony, hearing from Arts Officer Mary Butler about Culture Night, and celebrating a writer and a singer who both celebrate birthdays. 

The Arts Show with Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh with thanks to Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Creative Ireland.

]]> The Arts Show returns for Season Two, Tuesdays at 6 pm on KCLR. 

In the first episode, Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh is chatting to Kilkenny artist Pauline O Connell, profiling writer Caoileann O 'Mahony, hearing from Arts Officer Mary Butler about Culture Night, and celebrating a writer and a singer who both celebrate birthdays. 

The Arts Show with Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh with thanks to Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Creative Ireland.

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 17:48:19 +0100 KCLR KCLR 2373 The Arts Show returns for Season Two, Tuesdays at 6 pm on KCLR. 

In the first episode, Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh is chatting to Kilkenny artist Pauline O Connell, profiling writer Caoileann O 'Mahony, hearing from Arts Officer Mary Butler about Culture Night, and celebrating a writer and a singer who both celebrate birthdays. 

The Arts Show with Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh with thanks to Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Creative Ireland.

]]> Arts,Carlow,Kilkenny,Radio,Kilkenny County Council,Creative Ireland No The Arts Show S01E10: An Artist's Creative Process, and Supports Available 1 1 10 10 The Arts Show S01E10: An Artist's Creative Process, and Supports Available full 31449736-a3ba-4693-9bb9-2b2b5b8e6771 https://share.transistor.fm/s/874f89d6 The Arts Show:

In this episode, Hugo was first joined by Carlow musician, Eric De Buitléar, who has appeared on the Salty Dog stage at Electric Picnic and is a well regarded songwriter in a number of styles. He discussed, songwriting, the lure of performance and his creative process. 

 

Joining us then was Mary Butler, Arts Officer with Kilkenny County Council (who have sponsored the series with Creative Ireland), to discuss her work as Arts Officer, her many interests with the Council and her experiences with the many artists supported by the council in their work.

 

This week's Artist In Profile was Tom Duffy, a multi disciplinary artist and teacher. 

]]> The Arts Show:

In this episode, Hugo was first joined by Carlow musician, Eric De Buitléar, who has appeared on the Salty Dog stage at Electric Picnic and is a well regarded songwriter in a number of styles. He discussed, songwriting, the lure of performance and his creative process. 

 

Joining us then was Mary Butler, Arts Officer with Kilkenny County Council (who have sponsored the series with Creative Ireland), to discuss her work as Arts Officer, her many interests with the Council and her experiences with the many artists supported by the council in their work.

 

This week's Artist In Profile was Tom Duffy, a multi disciplinary artist and teacher. 

]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2023 10:48:47 +0000 KCLR KCLR 2423 The Arts Show: In this episode, Hugo was first joined by Carlow musician, Eric De Buitléar, who has appeared on the Salty Dog stage at Electric Picnic and is a well regarded songwriter in a number of styles. He discussed, songwriting, the lure of performance and his creative process.  Joining us then was Mary Butler, Arts Officer with Kilkenny County Council (who have sponsored the series with Creative Ireland), to discuss her work as Arts Officer, her many interests with the Council and her experiences with the many artists supported by the council in their work. This week's Artist In Profile was Tom Duffy, a multi disciplinary artist and teacher.  The Arts Show: In this episode, Hugo was first joined by Carlow musician, Eric De Buitléar, who has appeared on the Salty Dog stage at Electric Picnic and is a well regarded songwriter in a number of styles. He discussed, songwriting, the lure of perform Arts,Carlow,Kilkenny,Radio,Kilkenny County Council,Creative Ireland No The Arts Show S01E09: Finding Art in Melody, Paint, and Words 1 1 9 9 The Arts Show S01E09: Finding Art in Melody, Paint, and Words full 5e2f5438-ea76-46fa-9088-4be6dfdc628c https://share.transistor.fm/s/2464cc2d Hosting the show for tonight, Martin Bridgeman spoke to musician and entertainer Jack L aboit his latest album "Echo On"
(The full interview was originally recorded for Martin's "Ceol Anocht Show" and is available at this link: https://kclr96fm.com/ceol-anocht-interview-jack-l-27-11-2022/)

Our Artist in Profile was Kilkenny painter Helena Gorey. 

In our look back to previous events at the Festival of Writing and Ideas, we heard an excerpt from an interview with actor Dominic West and Bruce Robinson, writer and director of one of the great cult films "Withnail and I"

]]> Hosting the show for tonight, Martin Bridgeman spoke to musician and entertainer Jack L aboit his latest album "Echo On"
(The full interview was originally recorded for Martin's "Ceol Anocht Show" and is available at this link: https://kclr96fm.com/ceol-anocht-interview-jack-l-27-11-2022/)

Our Artist in Profile was Kilkenny painter Helena Gorey. 

In our look back to previous events at the Festival of Writing and Ideas, we heard an excerpt from an interview with actor Dominic West and Bruce Robinson, writer and director of one of the great cult films "Withnail and I"

]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2023 17:14:57 +0000 KCLR KCLR 2201 Hosting the show for tonight, Martin Bridgeman spoke to musician and entertainer Jack L aboit his latest album "Echo On" (The full interview was originally recorded for Martin's "Ceol Anocht Show" and is available at this link: https://kclr96fm.com/ceol-anocht-interview-jack-l-27-11-2022/) Our Artist in Profile was Kilkenny painter Helena Gorey. In our look back to previous events at the Festival of Writing and Ideas, we heard an excerpt from an interview with actor Dominic West and Bruce Robinson, writer and director of one of the great cult films "Withnail and I" Hosting the show for tonight, Martin Bridgeman spoke to musician and entertainer Jack L aboit his latest album "Echo On" (The full interview was originally recorded for Martin's "Ceol Anocht Show" and is available at this link: https://kclr96fm.com/ceol- Arts,Carlow,Kilkenny,Radio,Kilkenny County Council,Creative Ireland No The Arts Show S01E08: History, Living in a Rural Area and Modern Art 1 1 8 8 The Arts Show S01E08: History, Living in a Rural Area and Modern Art full a607eb75-200f-4a6f-b2be-24396b761d0f https://share.transistor.fm/s/56cc6883 Hugo was joined on the show by writer, broadcaster, polymath and Irish language enthusiast Manchán Magan, who spoke about his latest book "Listen to the Land Speak: A Journey into the wisdom of what lies beneath us" and how ancient placenames and mythology provided a sense of rich description to both the ancient and modern world, if we care to look. 

 

Our Artist in Profile was Thomastown resident, writer, director actor and musician Suzie Lamb.

]]> Hugo was joined on the show by writer, broadcaster, polymath and Irish language enthusiast Manchán Magan, who spoke about his latest book "Listen to the Land Speak: A Journey into the wisdom of what lies beneath us" and how ancient placenames and mythology provided a sense of rich description to both the ancient and modern world, if we care to look. 

 

Our Artist in Profile was Thomastown resident, writer, director actor and musician Suzie Lamb.

]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2023 17:04:24 +0000 KCLR KCLR 1813 Hugo was joined on the show by writer, broadcaster, polymath and Irish language enthusiast Manchán Magan, who spoke about his latest book "Listen to the Land Speak: A Journey into the wisdom of what lies beneath us" and how ancient placenames and mythology provided a sense of rich description to both the ancient and modern world, if we care to look.  Our Artist in Profile was Thomastown resident, writer, director actor and musician Suzie Lamb. the full profile piece is show below.  Hugo was joined on the show by writer, broadcaster, polymath and Irish language enthusiast Manchán Magan, who spoke about his latest book "Listen to the Land Speak: A Journey into the wisdom of what lies beneath us" and how ancient placenames and mytholog Arts,Carlow,Kilkenny,Radio,Kilkenny County Council,Creative Ireland No The Arts Show S01E07: Three Wise Men in the World of Art 1 1 7 7 The Arts Show S01E07: Three Wise Men in the World of Art full c6de810a-9e53-4e52-84ba-c84625038cef https://share.transistor.fm/s/9ef401a5 Naoise Nunn, impresario, political commentator, future thinker and family member of KCLR royalty, whose involvement in Cat Laughs, Kilkenomics, the intelligent bits of Electric Picnic, and Bram Stoker (with his brilliant wife Maria) makes him one of Ireland’s leading makers of festivals. We will discuss the shape of things in a post- plague world and the boom in spoken word.



Billy Fenton is our artist in profile, a Carrick based poet just reaching retirement and therefore - like so many retirees - about to embark on another big career… as a novelist.



And we were in studio with David Keenan, musician, poet, wordsmith - a young man with an old man’s wisdom, soft spoken and mellifluous but full day of fire - whose new album Crude is an exhilarating departure from what went before…

]]> Naoise Nunn, impresario, political commentator, future thinker and family member of KCLR royalty, whose involvement in Cat Laughs, Kilkenomics, the intelligent bits of Electric Picnic, and Bram Stoker (with his brilliant wife Maria) makes him one of Ireland’s leading makers of festivals. We will discuss the shape of things in a post- plague world and the boom in spoken word.



Billy Fenton is our artist in profile, a Carrick based poet just reaching retirement and therefore - like so many retirees - about to embark on another big career… as a novelist.



And we were in studio with David Keenan, musician, poet, wordsmith - a young man with an old man’s wisdom, soft spoken and mellifluous but full day of fire - whose new album Crude is an exhilarating departure from what went before…

]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2023 16:45:40 +0000 KCLR KCLR 2313 Naoise Nunn, impresario, political commentator, future thinker and family member of KCLR royalty, whose involvement in Cat Laughs, Kilkenomics, the intelligent bits of Electric Picnic, and Bram Stoker (with his brilliant wife Maria) makes him one of Ireland’s leading makers of festivals. We will discuss the shape of things in a post- plague world and the boom in spoken word. Billy Fenton is our artist in profile, a Carrick based poet just reaching retirement and therefore - like so many retirees - about to embark on another big career… as a novelist. And we were in studio with David Keenan, musician, poet, wordsmith - a young man with an old man’s wisdom, soft spoken and mellifluous but full day of fire - whose new album Crude is an exhilarating departure from what went before… Naoise Nunn, impresario, political commentator, future thinker and family member of KCLR royalty, whose involvement in Cat Laughs, Kilkenomics, the intelligent bits of Electric Picnic, and Bram Stoker (with his brilliant wife Maria) makes him one of Irela Arts,Carlow,Kilkenny,Radio,Kilkenny County Council,Creative Ireland No The Arts Show S01E06: Years and Years in the World of Art 1 1 6 6 The Arts Show S01E06: Years and Years in the World of Art full eeadba17-dc76-47cc-9093-1f69e7320772 https://share.transistor.fm/s/63ff685b The Arts Show: 

In this episode, we are joined by one of the busiest men in the arts, Steve Walls of The Stunning which is a brilliant Irish band hat has lasted three decades and counting.

Our artist in profile is another theatre maker - Christiine Scarry. She also is in fact a wearer of a ludicrous number of hats, including a reign as writer in residence at the Watergate Theatre, a songstress, a mentor and educator, and a voice coach. She lives in Kilkenny with set designer and artist John O'Donoghue.

And we tune into a Michael Harding from the Borris Festival. He possesses the modesty of a poet and the curiosity of an archaeologist.

]]> The Arts Show: 

In this episode, we are joined by one of the busiest men in the arts, Steve Walls of The Stunning which is a brilliant Irish band hat has lasted three decades and counting.

Our artist in profile is another theatre maker - Christiine Scarry. She also is in fact a wearer of a ludicrous number of hats, including a reign as writer in residence at the Watergate Theatre, a songstress, a mentor and educator, and a voice coach. She lives in Kilkenny with set designer and artist John O'Donoghue.

And we tune into a Michael Harding from the Borris Festival. He possesses the modesty of a poet and the curiosity of an archaeologist.

]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2022 17:11:56 +0000 KCLR KCLR 2099 The Arts Show:  In this episode, we are joined by one of the busiest men in the arts, Steve Walls of The Stunning which is a brilliant Irish band hat has lasted three decades and counting. Our artist in profile is another theatre maker - Christiine Scarry. She also is in fact a wearer of a ludicrous number of hats, including a reign as writer in residence at the Watergate Theatre, a songstress, a mentor and educator, and a voice coach. She lives in Kilkenny with set designer and artist John O'Donoghue. And we tune into a Michael Harding from the Borris Festival. He possesses the modesty of a poet and the curiosity of an archaeologist. The Arts Show:  In this episode, we are joined by one of the busiest men in the arts, Steve Walls of The Stunning which is a brilliant Irish band hat has lasted three decades and counting. Our artist in profile is another theatre maker - Christiine Arts,Carlow,Kilkenny,Radio,Kilkenny County Council,Creative Ireland No The Arts Show S01E05: Words in Music, Poems, and Books 1 1 5 5 The Arts Show S01E05: Words in Music, Poems, and Books full 37758419-fa52-4a78-ba60-88790f47047d https://share.transistor.fm/s/0d7b9c6a We are joined by the everything-musician Ali Comerford in studio – everything because she seems to effortlessly lift any instrument up and be its master; and then the Lord gave her a voice too.

Our Artist in Profile piece will bring us poet Nuala Roche, who works out of Kilkenny.

We also hear the beautifully put words of one of trad music’s great progenies Liam O Maonlai – also of the Hothouse Flowers of course – when he drank a cup of tea from a penguin in Cleere’s Pub earlier at the weekend,

And we will be spoiled with an excerpt from a hen’s-tooth interview with Secret History author Donna Tartt – plus three book recommendations for under the tree, and three gigs to catch before the turkey gets it.

]]> We are joined by the everything-musician Ali Comerford in studio – everything because she seems to effortlessly lift any instrument up and be its master; and then the Lord gave her a voice too.

Our Artist in Profile piece will bring us poet Nuala Roche, who works out of Kilkenny.

We also hear the beautifully put words of one of trad music’s great progenies Liam O Maonlai – also of the Hothouse Flowers of course – when he drank a cup of tea from a penguin in Cleere’s Pub earlier at the weekend,

And we will be spoiled with an excerpt from a hen’s-tooth interview with Secret History author Donna Tartt – plus three book recommendations for under the tree, and three gigs to catch before the turkey gets it.

]]> Fri, 09 Dec 2022 16:37:05 +0000 KCLR KCLR 2613 We are joined by the everything-musician Ali Comerford in studio – everything because she seems to effortlessly lift any instrument up and be its master; and then the Lord gave her a voice too. Our Artist in Profile piece will bring us poet Nuala Roche, who works out of Kilkenny. We also hear the beautifully put words of one of trad music’s great progenies Liam O Maonlai – also of the Hothouse Flowers of course – when he drank a cup of tea from a penguin in Cleere’s Pub earlier at the weekend, And we will be spoiled with an excerpt from a hen’s-tooth interview with Secret History author Donna Tartt – plus three book recommendations for under the tree, and three gigs to catch before the turkey gets it. We are joined by the everything-musician Ali Comerford in studio – everything because she seems to effortlessly lift any instrument up and be its master; and then the Lord gave her a voice too. Our Artist in Profile piece will bring us poet Nuala Roche Arts,Carlow,Kilkenny,Radio,Kilkenny County Council,Creative Ireland No The Arts Show S01E04: Passion, Aspirations, and Slow Love 1 1 4 4 The Arts Show S01E04: Passion, Aspirations, and Slow Love full 79db9414-d11a-40fb-a755-6ca5231bc750 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2a70f6d0 Emma Martin, an Irish choreographer, on being passionate with your craft and how she describes herself as a dancer.

We hear an advice for aspiring artists from Alec O'Leary. He also tells us about his craft.

Faye O'Rourke of Soda Blonde gives us a glimpse of being in a band.

Sunday Times Journalist Dolly Alderton on slow love.

]]> Emma Martin, an Irish choreographer, on being passionate with your craft and how she describes herself as a dancer.

We hear an advice for aspiring artists from Alec O'Leary. He also tells us about his craft.

Faye O'Rourke of Soda Blonde gives us a glimpse of being in a band.

Sunday Times Journalist Dolly Alderton on slow love.

]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:43:50 +0000 KCLR KCLR 2354 Emma Martin, an Irish choreographer, on being passionate with your craft and how she describes herself as a dancer. We hear an advice for aspiring artists from Alec O'Leary. He also tells us about his craft. Faye O'Rourke of Soda Blonde gives us a glimpse of being in a band. Sunday Times Journalist Dolly Alderton on slow love. Emma Martin, an Irish choreographer, on being passionate with your craft and how she describes herself as a dancer. We hear an advice for aspiring artists from Alec O'Leary. He also tells us about his craft. Faye O'Rourke of Soda Blonde gives us a g Arts,Carlow,Kilkenny,Radio,Kilkenny County Council,Creative Ireland No The Arts Show S01E03: Wildlife Behind the Lens, Rural Ireland in Papers, and Starting as a Musician 1 1 3 3 The Arts Show S01E03: Wildlife Behind the Lens, Rural Ireland in Papers, and Starting as a Musician full 16bbae8e-e97a-43de-84f1-a6b84aeb5e51 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7305820a We are joined by world-renowned wildlife photographer Doug Allan.

This week's Artist in Profile is Orla Mackey who is born and raised in Gathabawn in rural North Kilkenny.  Her writings show the rhythm of rural Ireland.

Angela Dougan of First Music Contact and Music Journalist Jim Carroll tell us about the Regional Development Programme which helps musicians get started in the industry. 

Laurie Anderson brings our spoken word piece this week.

The Arts Show with Hugo Jellett is brought to you by Kilkenny County Council, Kilkenny Arts Office, and Creative Ireland.

]]> We are joined by world-renowned wildlife photographer Doug Allan.

This week's Artist in Profile is Orla Mackey who is born and raised in Gathabawn in rural North Kilkenny.  Her writings show the rhythm of rural Ireland.

Angela Dougan of First Music Contact and Music Journalist Jim Carroll tell us about the Regional Development Programme which helps musicians get started in the industry. 

Laurie Anderson brings our spoken word piece this week.

The Arts Show with Hugo Jellett is brought to you by Kilkenny County Council, Kilkenny Arts Office, and Creative Ireland.

]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2022 16:35:03 +0000 KCLR KCLR 2264 We are joined by world-renowned wildlife photographer Doug Allan. This week's Artist in Profile is Orla Mackey who is born and raised in Gathabawn in rural North Kilkenny.  Her writings show the rhythm of rural Ireland. Angela Dougan of First Music Contact and Music Journalist Jim Carroll tell us about the Regional Development Programme which helps musicians get started in the industry.  Laurie Anderson brings our spoken word piece this week. The Arts Show with Hugo Jellett is brought to you by Kilkenny County Council, Kilkenny Arts Office, and Creative Ireland. We are joined by world-renowned wildlife photographer Doug Allan. This week's Artist in Profile is Orla Mackey who is born and raised in Gathabawn in rural North Kilkenny.  Her writings show the rhythm of rural Ireland. Angela Dougan of First Music Arts,Carlow,Kilkenny,Radio,Kilkenny County Council,Creative Ireland No The Arts Show S01E02: Leonard Cohen's Legacy, Contemporary Art, and a Local Writer's Life 1 1 2 2 The Arts Show S01E02: Leonard Cohen's Legacy, Contemporary Art, and a Local Writer's Life full 44c71d12-be93-4cb4-9a6c-3aff425d0f95 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cb505cd6 Pauline Scanlon tells us about Bird on the Wire, an 8-piece collaborative interpretation of The Leonard Cohen Songbook. 

We get to know Eamonn Maxwell, a contemporary art curator, advisor, and mentor.

This week's Artist in Profile is Thomastown-based writer Gillian Grattan.

Hugo Jellett spoke with David Mitchell at the Borris House for the Festival of Writing and Ideas. 

The Arts Show wit Hugo Jellett is brought to you by Kilkenny County Council, Kilkenny Arts Office, and Creative Ireland.

]]> Pauline Scanlon tells us about Bird on the Wire, an 8-piece collaborative interpretation of The Leonard Cohen Songbook. 

We get to know Eamonn Maxwell, a contemporary art curator, advisor, and mentor.

This week's Artist in Profile is Thomastown-based writer Gillian Grattan.

Hugo Jellett spoke with David Mitchell at the Borris House for the Festival of Writing and Ideas. 

The Arts Show wit Hugo Jellett is brought to you by Kilkenny County Council, Kilkenny Arts Office, and Creative Ireland.

]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:04:17 +0000 KCLR KCLR 2525 Pauline Scanlon tells us about Bird on the Wire, an 8-piece collaborative interpretation of The Leonard Cohen Songbook. We get to know Eamonn Maxwell, a contemporary art curator, advisor, and mentor. This week's Artist in Profile is Thomastown-based writer Gillian Grattan. Hugo Jellett spoke with David Mitchell at the Borris House for the Festival of Writing and Ideas. The Arts Show wit Hugo Jellett is brought to you by Kilkenny County Council, Kilkenny Arts Office, and Creative Ireland. Pauline Scanlon tells us about Bird on the Wire, an 8-piece collaborative interpretation of The Leonard Cohen Songbook. We get to know Eamonn Maxwell, a contemporary art curator, advisor, and mentor. This week's Artist in Profile is Thomastown-base Arts,Carlow,Kilkenny,Radio,Kilkenny County Council,Creative Ireland No The Arts Show S01E01: The Future of Cinema, Local Visual Artists' Minds, and a Musician's Life 1 1 1 1 The Arts Show S01E01: The Future of Cinema, Local Visual Artists' Minds, and a Musician's Life full fa6737a8-160a-46cf-8415-e2de82d895fe https://share.transistor.fm/s/0580e346 At the Borris House Festival of Writing and Idea, Actor Jeremy Irons and Film Director David Puttnam chats about the future of film and cinema. 

Elizabeth Cope, a Visual Artist in Paulstown, on the importance of live audience for an artist's work.

Artist in Profile: Ramon Kassam, a visual artist in Thomastown, talks about his art and being an artist in Kilkenny.

Podge McNamee of Ham Sandwich, an Irish indie rock band, chats about their new album 'Magnify', and their life as a musician. He also mentioned some Irish bands to look out for. 

The Arts Show with Hugo Jellett is brought to you by the Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Creative Ireland.

]]> At the Borris House Festival of Writing and Idea, Actor Jeremy Irons and Film Director David Puttnam chats about the future of film and cinema. 

Elizabeth Cope, a Visual Artist in Paulstown, on the importance of live audience for an artist's work.

Artist in Profile: Ramon Kassam, a visual artist in Thomastown, talks about his art and being an artist in Kilkenny.

Podge McNamee of Ham Sandwich, an Irish indie rock band, chats about their new album 'Magnify', and their life as a musician. He also mentioned some Irish bands to look out for. 

The Arts Show with Hugo Jellett is brought to you by the Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Creative Ireland.

]]> Fri, 04 Nov 2022 11:50:53 +0000 KCLR KCLR 2681 At the Borris House Festival of Writing and Idea, Actor Jeremy Irons and Film Director David Puttnam chats about the future of film and cinema.  Elizabeth Cope, a Visual Artist in Paulstown, on the importance of live audience for an artist's work. Artist in Profile: Ramon Kassam, a visual artist in Thomastown, talks about his art and being an artist in Kilkenny. Podge McNamee of Ham Sandwich, an Irish indie rock band, chats about their new album 'Magnify', and their life as a musician. He also mentioned some Irish bands to look out for.  The Arts Show with Hugo Jellett is brought to you by the Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Creative Ireland. At the Borris House Festival of Writing and Idea, Actor Jeremy Irons and Film Director David Puttnam chats about the future of film and cinema.  Elizabeth Cope, a Visual Artist in Paulstown, on the importance of live audience for an artist's work. A Arts,Carlow,Kilkenny,Radio,Kilkenny County Council,Creative Ireland No The Arts Show with Hugo Jellet Preview 1 1 1 1 The Arts Show with Hugo Jellet Preview full 9b768e40-23f2-4bb6-a652-e8d087adf1db https://share.transistor.fm/s/78cfb7c8 The Arts Show with Hugo Jellett in association with Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Creative Ireland starts on KCLR next Wednesday 2nd November.


Ahead of the show, Producer Ethna Quirke chatted to Mary Butler, Arts Officer with Kilkenny County Council about her role, her creative process and what the next ten weeks will bring to listeners and we heard from host Hugo Jellett ahead of our first live show next Wednesday after the news at 6 o'Clock.

]]> The Arts Show with Hugo Jellett in association with Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Creative Ireland starts on KCLR next Wednesday 2nd November.


Ahead of the show, Producer Ethna Quirke chatted to Mary Butler, Arts Officer with Kilkenny County Council about her role, her creative process and what the next ten weeks will bring to listeners and we heard from host Hugo Jellett ahead of our first live show next Wednesday after the news at 6 o'Clock.

]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2022 15:54:03 +0100 KCLR KCLR 2392 Ahead of the show, Producer Ethna Quirke chatted to Mary Butler, Arts Officer with Kilkenny County Council about her role, her creative process and what the next ten weeks will bring to listeners and we heard from host Hugo Jellett ahead of our first live show next Wednesday after the news at 6 o'Clock. Ahead of the show, Producer Ethna Quirke chatted to Mary Butler, Arts Officer with Kilkenny County Council about her role, her creative process and what the next ten weeks will bring to listeners and we heard from host Hugo Jellett ahead of our first live Arts,Carlow,Kilkenny,Radio,Kilkenny County Council,Creative Ireland No