Episode 97

Episode 101

Music Industry and Event Management students at Birr LOETB Jack Concannon and Molly Kavanagh along with their Teacher John McFadden reveal the thinking behind their timely, “What Makes a Hit in 2026,” event. Westmeath Writer Liza Costello talks about trying her hand at writing for the stage in the wake of the announcement that she has been chosen as one of the three 'Selected Writers' for the annual Script's Playwriting Festival, taking place in Offaly this Summer. Portlaoise-based Creative Moumita Pal and CEO of Dunamaise Arts Centre Ciara O'Connell discuss 'Solas,' an upcoming concert (Saturday, June 20th) at the Laois venue showcasing, with the help of local groups such as Lynam School of Irish Dancing and Camross Comhaltas, what happens when you fuse Indian and Irish song and dance together. We will also have new music from Laois Artist June Kirwan.

Episode 100

Encore with Zoe Ryan

Episode 99

Encore with Zoe Ryan

Episode 98

Encore with Zoe Ryan

Episode 97

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.