Encore with Claire O' Brien

Tindle Radio

Discover the world of arts, culture & entertainment in the Midlands every Thursday with Claire O'Brien.

Location:

United States

Genres:

Music Podcasts

Networks:

Tindle Radio

Description:

Discover the world of arts, culture & entertainment in the Midlands every Thursday with Claire O'Brien.

Language:

English

Website:

https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore-with-claire-obrien/

Episodes

Episode 97

5/1/2026

Coming up tonight on Encore with Zoe Ryan Comedian and Activist Ailish McCarthy on her ongoing battle for comedy to be recognised as an official artform and her search for midlands venues to bring her new tour to. Encore on Tour strikes again! Earlier this week Zoe joined the Nomad Players dynamic duo that is Director Eilish Rafferty and Actress Maeve O’Donovan at rehearsals for their production of 'My Name is Lucy Barton' at Esker Arts in Tullamore this coming weekend (May 2nd) and in Birr Theatre and Arts Centre on Saturday June 13th Westmeath-born (now living in Jersey) Writer Yvonne Heavey discusses her short story collection 'The Wake of Yer Man' being adapted for the stage ahead of the plays upcoming stint in Mullingar Arts Centre (May 1st & 2nd) Irish Traditional Music Legend Mairead Ní Mhaonaigh, reflects on 40 years with folk group ALTAN ahead of their concert to mark the milestone at Dunamaise Arts Centre on May 1st as part of Portlaoise Tradfest.

Duration:00:48:21

Episode 96

4/24/2026

This week on Encore with Zoe Ryan - stepping outside your comfort zone, putting on a sacred jacket and bringing a bit of class to the midlands. Proud to say, "she's from Tullamore" Actuary turned Comedian Ciara Izuchukwu joins us to reveal her path to comedy and what's coming down the tracks for her. Creative Jack of All Trades Mick Donnellan discusses his latest one-man play, ‘The Crucified Silence,’ ahead of its premiere curtain call at Athlone Fringe next week. And Ballinea-based Author Chele Crawley on her debut novel Lady Dixon’s Niece and recalling the moment she topped the best sellers chart. It's all coming up on Encore!

Duration:00:38:33

Episode 95

4/22/2026

Encore with Zoe Ryan

Duration:00:34:14

Episode 94

4/10/2026

On tonight's show with Zoe Ryan- honouring our heritage through song, caring for your voice and recognising your 'hobby' can be a viable career. Historian James Scully joins us in-studio ahead of Banagher Brontë Group's premiere of, 'Brontës: Love and Honour,' a collection of 10 songs composed to honour the Brontë family and their connections to the midlands town. Westmeath-based Vocal Coach Emma Goulding of Emma G vocals gives us her top tips and tricks for looking after your vocal cords, something that will no doubt be of interest to you if you rely on your voice for work. Offaly-raised Artist Sarah Fahey discusses her latest artistic venture - launching her new illustrations page.

Duration:00:43:57