Encore with Claire O' Brien

Encore with Zoe Ryan

Encore with Zoe Ryan

This week on Encore with Zoe Ryan: You've heard of dancing on ice but what about GAA on stage? Multidisciplinary Artist Nora Ní Anluain Fay tells us of the lenghts she is going to to finance her tour, 'Ham Sandwiches and Discipline.' This year's Midlands Young Curators David Vesey and Ellie Lee Henry talk us through the events taking place at Dunamaise Arts Centre as part of Lasta Festival, created by young people for young people. With spooky season just around the corner, Marketing & Box Office Manager Lee Hamilton fills us in on what's in store at Esker Arts for Eagla (fear) Fest.

An 'Encore on Tour' special - a walk through of the Cut From The Same Cloth exhibition, a merging of art, science and community, in residence at Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise until October 25th. Captured at the launch event, Host Zoe Ryan asks Elaine Quinn of the UCD Conway Institute why they decided to embark on such an artistic venture. Artist Lorna Donlon offers us an insight into the artwork itself and reveals why she's stayed loyal to tapestry over the years whilst Biomedical Researchers Assoc Prof Niamh O'Sullivan and Dr Carol Ahern discuss their involvement in the project.

Encore with Zoe Ryan

Encore with Zoe Ryan

Encore with Zoe Ryan

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.

Furniture flair, Bigfoot on film, and a musical nod to Joni — it’s a night of creativity and surprises on Encore with Zoe Ryan.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Encore with Zoe Ryan

Encore with Zoe Ryan