I was delighted to chat to Graham and Ruth for the podcast. They are two of the artists involved in Vivid Studio Gallery on John Street in Sligo town, and I'm a big fan of both their work. If you are on The Heart of Sligo Facebook group, you might have seen Graham's work: You... Continue Reading →
My Interview with Artist Johnnie Lawson
I was delighted to meet up with Johnnie Lawson and chat to him for my podcast. I've called it an interview but it really is more of a chat, and Johnnie shares the inspiration behind his work. I've been a fan for years, since I saw his beautiful videos on YouTube, and I finally met... Continue Reading →
The Cairde Arts Festival – A Conversation with Tara McGowan – the founder and director of the festival.
I had a wonderful chat with Tara McGowan, the founder and director of The Cairde Arts Festival this week. The festival is one of the highlights of summer in Sligo, and there is something for everyone to enjoy. Tara moved back to Sligo in 2000, and started working with Blue Raincoat Theatre Company as their... Continue Reading →
Live in the Moment – Keith Walsh talks about his experience of anxiety
I recently did a podcast course through MSLETB, and Keith Walsh was our wonderful tutor. I plucked up the courage to ask Keith about his experience of anxiety. He told me about a time when he had a panic attack on stage, he also spoke about his ADHD diagnosis. Keith was very honest and open... Continue Reading →
The Hands of Sligo Exhibition on Midwest Radio
I was delighted to chat to Tommy Marren on Midwest Radio again. He was a great help at the beginning of the project when I was looking for volunteers, so it's been great to tell him more about the exhibition in Tubbercurry Library. You can hear the interview here: https://videopress.com/v/ZloRYM95?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true You can read more about... Continue Reading →
The Sligo Show – My Interview
It's been a very exciting week for me, Brendan Tierney - who hosts The Sligo Show asked if I'd go along to be interviewed. I was honoured to be asked - and terrified - but I went along for the craic. I didn't need to worry as Brendan is a fantastic interviewer, he made me... Continue Reading →