
Encore with Claire O' Brien
Tindle Radio
Discover the world of arts, culture & entertainment in the Midlands every Thursday with Zoe Ryan.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Music Podcasts
Networks:
Tindle Radio
Description:
Discover the world of arts, culture & entertainment in the Midlands every Thursday with Zoe Ryan.
Language:
English
Episodes
Episode 70
10/2/2025
Encore with Zoe Ryan
Duration:00:50:13
Episode 69
9/19/2025
Encore with Zoe Ryan
Duration:00:44:14
Episode 68
9/12/2025
Photographer Terry Conroy joins host Zoe Ryan to talk about photographing your artwork ahead of his workshop on the topic in Dunamaise Arts Centre later this month, Blueball-based Illustrator Julie-Ann Carroll discusses her role in helping bring Westmeath Teacher Eileen Loughlin's book Annabel to life and Monegall Writer and Director Patrick Fogarty and Tullamore-born Actor Daniel Murray drop by the studio to chat about the upcoming premiere of their midlands-shot film Dairy Babes at Esker Arts as part of Culture Night.
Duration:00:47:01
Episode 67
9/4/2025
Furniture flair, Bigfoot on film, and a musical nod to Joni — it’s a night of creativity and surprises on Encore with Zoe Ryan.
Duration:00:44:37
Episode 66
8/29/2025
Artist Emma Barone brings us on a journey through her latest exhibition 'Orb', in situ at Birr Theatre and Arts Centre until September 10th. 'The Dollmaker of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands’ Teresa Doyle tells us how she fell into doing the uncommonly practised craft. Naomi Draper discusses bringing seemingly insignificant items together to form an evocative work of art for her 'As One Leans into Another' collection, currently on display at Esker Arts in Tullamore. And a quick rundown on who of note is taking to the Electric Picnic stage in Stradbally this weekend to top things off!
Duration:00:47:48
Episode 65
8/22/2025
This week on Encore with Zoe Ryan, a walk and talk style interview with David Fox's through his Marked Lands exhibition currently at Esker Arts ahead of his 'meet the artist' event at the venue this weekend. Westmeath-based Contemporary Landscape Painter Joan Mulvihill reveals the unlikely inspiration behind her latest body of work and Tara Prendergast, Founder of The Biscuit Factory, discusses the Basic Income for the Arts payment scheme.
Duration:00:48:32
Episode 64
8/15/2025
Host Zoe Ryan gets to know Dee Mulrooney, the performer behind the alter ego ‘Growler’ ahead of her upcoming performance in Westmeath, discusses sculpting giant bunnies from crocheted material in Laois with Fibre Artist Courtney Jean Murray and chats about chasing highs with Nigerian-born Offaly-raised Musician Tolü Makay following the release of her new single Highnote.
Duration:00:45:34
Episode 63
8/8/2025
Willow weaving in Laois, poetry in Westmeath and jewellery crafting in Offaly. In this week's episode, Zoe Ryan explores the tradition of willow weaving with Community Artist Beth Murphy ahead of her upcoming workshops in Abbeyleix and Mounthmellick as part of Heritage week, Tullamore-based Designer Rita Daly discusses the art of millinery and launching her new jewellery collection and Mullingar Poet Brendan Martin reveals the inspirations behind his recently released book.
Duration:00:44:14
Episode 62
8/1/2025
This week on Encore with Zoe Ryan we explore the concept of music therapy with Musician and Educator Tracy Bruer ahead of her workshop in Athlone, we hear the tale of the boomerang-esque piano that found its way home to Tullamore, Rhode-based Artist Michelle O'Donnell gives us a crash course on glass art and Aindrias de Staic kicks off his bardic style storytelling tour in Birr.
Duration:00:48:50
Episode 61
7/25/2025
This week on Encore, Zoe Ryan is joined by Artistic Director of the Tullamore International Summer Organ Series Charles Marshall ahead of their final concert of 2025, members of the Midlands Photography Group Marie Kearns and Willie Burns talk about their club's origins and activities and internationally acclaimed Irish Flute and Tin whistle Player Musician Brian Finnegan discusses breaking the boundaries of music.
Duration:00:46:29
Episode 60
7/18/2025
This week on Encore with Zoe Ryan, Director at the Samaritan's Athlone/Midlands branch Anne McGrath tells us why they are encouraging people to 'craft for a cause' this July, Lady Alicia Clement reveals some of the pieces featured in The Rosse Drawings Exhibition opening at Birr Castle this week, Seanie Morrissy of Midlands Astronomy Club discusses the significance of such a discovery and Artist Neil Selby talks about the idea behind his recently unveiled mural in Mullingar.
Duration:00:45:35
Episode 59
7/11/2025
On this week's episode of Encore Zoe Ryan talks to Twin Trees Organising Committee Member Frances Roche about the addition of outdoor movie screenings to the annual event, Castlepollard Librarian Rory Meegan highlights innovative ways to 'read' and Playwright Dee Roycroft discusses the challenges and joys of the job ahead of her workshop in Birr this weekend.
Duration:00:48:32
Episode 57
7/4/2025
Tullamore-born Actress Aisling Kearns reflects on performing at The Old Vic in London alongside Chris O’Dowd, Westmeath crime fiction Author Patricia Gibney discusses the launch of her latest book ahead of her appearance at Mullingar Literary Festival, Organiser of the Edenderry Music Festival Ken Logan gives us a run down of what they have on offer at this year’s event and Durrow-based Artist Marie Moylan and Musician Jerry Fish talk about what taking part in The Folly Festival means to them.
Duration:00:43:18
Episode 56
6/27/2025
Encore with Zoe Ryan
Duration:00:53:10
Episode 56
6/20/2025
Encore with Zoe Ryan
Duration:00:42:57
Episode 55
6/13/2025
On this week's episode of Encore, fronted by Zoe Ryan, comedian Anne Gildea takes a trip down memory lane, composer Frank McNamara describes the magical scenes at a candlelight production and Chair of Mullingar Literary Festival Laurence Meehan gives a rundown on their upcoming event.
Duration:00:44:21
Episode 54
6/6/2025
Encore with Claire O'Brien
Duration:00:48:44
Episode 53
5/23/2025
The Le Cheile Singers' Michael Cushen joins Claire O'Brien ahead of their summer concert in St Catherine's Church. One Town One Voice comes to Westmeath this weekend - Natasha Muldoon from Family Resource Ireland talks about solidarity through music. Arthur Broomfield diversifies from poetry to short stories with his new collection Rising Dust, launching this week.
Duration:00:35:17
Episode 52
5/9/2025
She loves her teaching job but she's also taking to another audience. Mullingar's Colette Brady-McEntee talks about her latest release and her upcoming work with the superb Charlie McGettigan. David Corri of Laois Fourth Wall Theatre has the down-low on I Do Not Like Thee Dr Fell, Bernard Farrell's hilarious comedy, and a break from the group's usual Irish drama. It's touring the Midlands right now. Enda Wyley is a poet of considerable renown and she's working on material for a new collection - some of which you'll hear on this week's show. Also, Enda chats about the value of poetry, whatever our age.
Duration:00:40:26
Episode 51
4/25/2025
Encore with Claire O'Brien
Duration:00:39:06