60 Midlands 103 Midlands 103 shannon@midlands103.com Discover the world of arts, culture & entertainment in the Midlands every Thursday with Zoe Ryan. https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ en-us Copyright Midlands 103 Aiir Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:29:23 +0000 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:29:23 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss webmaster@aiir.com (Aiir) Music Arts no Midlands 103 Discover the world of arts, culture & entertainment in the Midlands every Thursday with Zoe Ryan. https://mmo.aiircdn.com/277/6a157d972759e.jpg Encore with Claire O' Brien https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ Discover the world of arts, culture & entertainment in the Midlands every Thursday with Zoe Ryan. Midlands 103 no Encore with Zoe Ryan o277-3733-6a75c0865253d shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:24:54 +0000 0:44:35 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ Encore with Zoe Ryan Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Zoe Ryan o277-3733-6a6c8c6e624b7 shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:52:00 +0000 0:43:59 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ This week on Encore with Zoe Ryan Sinn Fein Councillor Aoife Masterson weighs in on the conversation around her party's motion to protect Irish Artists against AI and gives us an update on where discussions are at. Offaly-raised Multidisciplinary Artist Christor on using his visual impairment to curate a signature colour palette for his debut solo exhibition, currently on display in his hometown of Birr. A musical tribute to French DJ and composer Kavinsky following his passing earlier this week. Westmeath Actor Daniel Edgerton joins us to give a rundown of the workshops, classes and productions on offer at Mullingar Arts Centre in the coming weeks and months. Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Zoe Ryan o277-3733-6a6c8ce386dc6 shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:05:00 +0000 0:44:39 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ This week on Encore with Zoe Ryan - a styling masterclass in Laois, a community art exhibition in Westmeath and an over 18s pantomime in Offaly. New music from Irish folk, rock fusion act Asophonics ahead of their debut performance at Forrest Fest in Emo this weekend. Style Architect and Founder of ‘What To Wear’ Valérie Mahé discusses the art of styling ahead of her upcoming 6 week Style & Confidence course taking place in Portlaoise. Curator at the Luan Gallery in Athlone Aoife Banks on opening their community-generated exhibition ‘Threads of Place’ to the public next weekend. Mark Duffy, Writer, Producer and Star of Sinderella, the adults-only panto coming to Esker Arts Centre in Tullamore this Saturday, reveals what spectators can expect from the X-rated production. Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Zoe Ryan o277-3733-6a59e622938a4 shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:21:54 +0000 0:47:46 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ This week on Encore with Zoe Ryan 'Encore on Tour' returns with a visit to newly appointed artist in residence at Esker Arts, Offaly-raised Multidisciplinary Artist Hazel Egan to explore what is, the application process for and the benefits of an artist residency placement. The creative behind and Founder of Laois-based business Gaelic Mirage Studios Serhii Kovalov discusses using his creative skills to help others showcase themselves and their work online. Liam Glynn, Marketing & Events Co-Ordinator at Belvedere House & Gardens gives a rundown of their annual flagship event, taking place in Westmeath this coming weekend. Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Zoe Ryan o277-3733-6a50fb3497a95 shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:01:24 +0000 0:47:43 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ On this week's installment of Encore with Zoe Ryan - an appeal, an award and an announcement. Cliona Higgins reflects on creating 'Clay by Clio' and reveals her plans to expand, starting with stocking her creations in Midlands-based retailers. Laois-based Photographer Paul Fetherstonhaugh discusses how he went from capturing stills of wildlife to shots of astronomical objects and one of his photographs being shortlisted in a prestigious astrophotography competition. Offaly-born film and television professional Christopher Galvin on what inspires his writings ahead of launching his first book, 'The Thing About Giants,' in his hometown of Croghan this week. Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Zoe Ryan o277-3733-6a47c33c0e131 shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:12:12 +0000 0:44:36 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ On this week's installment of Encore with Zoe Ryan - the return of two highly anticipated annual events in the midlands and a seemingly outside the box pairing which turned out to be a winning combination for a couple of midlands creatives. Chair of the Mullingar Literary Festival Laurence Meehan gives us a rundown of this year's festivities whilst Pat Kenny, a member of the Inklings Writing Group, offers us a sneak peak with a live recital of one of his writings. Offaly-based Artist Emma Barone and Singer Kathrena Ryan on combining their respective crafts to create, 'Aligning with Summer,' an intuitive art and sound healing workshop taking place in Birr this weekend. Westmeath native and Artistic Director of Tullamore International Summer Organ Series Charles Marshall walks us through their 2026 concert schedule. Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Zoe Ryan o277-3733-6a3e4db535b3f shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:00:21 +0000 0:46:12 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ Encore with Zoe Ryan Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Zoe Ryan o277-3733-6a356560bf3bb shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:50:56 +0000 0:46:47 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ This week on Encore with Zoe Ryan Ballinagore born teacher Olive Robinson tells us about bringing Vanessa Galligan’s acclaimed play ‘My Therapist Needs Therapy’ to Athlone Little Theatre for three special performances next weekend in an effort to raise funds for much needed resources. Following their set at Dunamaise Arts Centre’s Battle of the Bands competition earlier this month, newly formed, midlands-based four-piece southern rock band 'Soulberry' discuss their unique sound and what’s next for them. Soprano Helen Hancock reveals her knack to getting more people listening to opera music and the challenges of pursuing a career in classical music ahead of her concert at St Mary's Church of Ireland in Athlone this weekend alongside The Triskel Ensemble. And on the eve of the homecoming of their original play 'The Burned Man' to Esker Arts, Patrick Fogarty and Daniel Murray of Fomóire Productions reflect on the journey so far of going independent. Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Zoe Ryan o277-3733-6a2bf4456a189 shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:57:57 +0000 0:41:21 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ Coming up tonight on Encore with Zoe Ryan. Peggy McHale, Programmer at Dublin International Film Festival, gives us all the details on the ESB Short Film Award, their collaboration with the electricity company to mark their milestone anniversaries (25 and 100 years respectively), offering young film makers in the midlands and across the country the chance to have their short film funded and premiered at DIFF 2027. In the aftermath of the Road to Forest Fest Battle of the Bands competition in Portlaoise last weekend, we have music from contestant, up-and-coming singer songwriter Becca Mitchell. Tullamore business owner, chef turned pole dancing instructor Savanna Jacqueline, discusses her latest venture - opening the first games cafe in the Midlands, appropriately titled, 'The Bards Rest.' Floral Artist Anna Browne of Big Sky Flowers explains spatial poetry ahead of her upcoming workshop in the artform at Castlepollard Library. Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Zoe Ryan o277-3733-6a22fb1e2740f shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:36:00 +0000 0:42:23 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ Encore with Zoe Ryan Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Zoe Ryan o277-3733-6a194c380073c shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 29 May 2026 08:20:08 +0000 0:42:26 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ 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. Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Zoe Ryan o277-3733-6a1090c81dde8 shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 22 May 2026 17:22:16 +0000 0:44:04 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ Encore with Zoe Ryan Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Zoe Ryan o277-3733-6a06f092a0afa shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 15 May 2026 10:08:18 +0000 0:46:17 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ Encore with Zoe Ryan Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Zoe Ryan o277-3733-69fdf60f98d90 shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 08 May 2026 14:41:19 +0000 0:42:23 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ Encore with Zoe Ryan Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Zoe Ryan o277-3733-69f4c80c75345 shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 01 May 2026 15:34:36 +0000 0:48:21 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ 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. Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Zoe Ryan o277-3733-69eb3a0a90d8c shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:38:18 +0000 0:38:33 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ 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! Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Zoe Ryan o277-3733-69e8f080e743f shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000 0:34:14 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ Encore with Zoe Ryan Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Zoe Ryan o277-3733-69d91043bef0c shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:59:15 +0000 0:43:57 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ 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. Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Claire O'Brien o277-3733-69cf984368140 shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:36:51 +0000 0:34:32 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ Encore with Claire O'Brien Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Claire O'Brien o277-3733-69bd312fcce5d shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:36:15 +0000 0:31:30 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ Encore with Claire O'Brien Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Claire O'Brien o277-3733-69b3fa137242f shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:50:00 +0000 0:33:43 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ Encore with Claire O'Brien Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Claire O'Brien o277-3733-69aac9d6a6bad shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:34:30 +0000 0:37:39 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ Encore with Claire O'Brien Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Claire O'Brien o277-3733-69a1a835340f1 shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:20:37 +0000 0:38:43 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ Encore with Claire O'Brien Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Zoe Ryan o277-3733-69982201ead0f shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:57:37 +0000 0:42:12 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ Encore with Zoe Ryan Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Claire O'Brien o277-3733-698f3f7e5baf5 shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:13:02 +0000 0:16:23 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ Encore with Claire O'Brien Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Claire O'Brien o277-3733-698f3ec024c14 shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:25:00 +0000 0:38:38 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ Encore with Claire O'Brien Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Claire O'Brien o277-3733-697c9f60a7ff2 shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:09:04 +0000 0:36:58 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ Encore with Claire O'Brien Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Claire O'Brien o277-3733-697348930bf9e shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:08:19 +0000 0:34:55 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ Encore with Claire O'Brien Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Claire O'Brien o277-3733-696a6f002c570 shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:01:52 +0000 0:39:10 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ Encore with Claire O'Brien Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Claire O'Brien o277-3733-69612a7c808a3 shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:19:08 +0000 0:41:43 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ Encore with Claire O'Brien Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Claire O'Brien o277-3733-69442ae419f3e shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:25:08 +0000 0:32:01 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ Encore with Claire O'Brien Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Zoe Ryan o277-3733-693c4aaadddb8 shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:02:34 +0000 0:41:57 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ Encore with Zoe Ryan Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Claire O'Brien o277-3733-693302c9abf5b shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:05:29 +0000 0:35:54 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ Encore with Claire O'Brien Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Claire O'Brien o277-3733-69209b69a9d04 shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:03:37 +0000 0:32:51 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ Encore with Claire O'Brien Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore goes behind the scenes and on the road — with Midlands film acclaim, powerful theatre, live rehearsals and a rising music star in studio. o277-3733-69175a7bf07c7 shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:36:11 +0000 0:42:45 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ Tonight on Encore National recognition for a Midlands-shot film - Writer and Director of 'The Light Within - An Irish Quaker Story' Denis McArdle joins us to discuss filming the piece in Laois following the announcement it has been added to the RTÉ Player library. Encore On Tour strikes again - Host Zoe Ryan sits down with Director of Tullamore Amateur Dramatics Society's upcoming production 'Rabbit Hole' Mary Sherwin to talk about tackling tough subject matter. A show first - We'll attempt to execute a live report from 'Come from Away' rehersals with Chair of Portlaoise Musical Society Angie McNulty. Original music - Up-and-coming Musician Makayla Chloe will be dropping by the studio to chat about being the supporting act for one of her idols and to perform her latest track. Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no One-act drama, creative crossovers and art with heart — Encore delves into performance, poetry and the power of sustainable storytelling. o277-3733-690debcc407a3 shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:53:00 +0000 0:44:23 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ On tonight's show - the attraction of one acts plays, seeing the 'terrible beauty' in art, branching out into another artform and an open call for artists based in the Hidden Heartlands to create works with a sustainable focus. Ann-Claire (better known as 'AC') Reynolds of Ballyfin Players joins host Zoe Ryan to discuss the group's upcoming production at Mountmellick Community Arts Centre. Birr Theatre and Arts Centre's Emma Nee-Haslam explains the theme of this year's Common Ground Exhibition, for which they are currently seeking submissions for. . With his performance in Dunamaise Arts Centre as part of Leaves Festival of Writing almost upon us, Music Musician (and recently published author) Keith Donald tells us about trying his hand at writing. Organiser of HeARTlands Anna Atkinson reveals the reason behind the project ahead of its second installment taking place this month. Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Zoe Ryan o277-3733-6905f206c11c0 shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Sat, 01 Nov 2025 11:41:58 +0000 0:46:37 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ Encore with Zoe Ryan Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Zoe Ryan o277-3733-68fba9a07a4fb shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:30:24 +0000 0:43:44 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ Encore with Zoe Ryan Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Zoe Ryan o277-3733-68f1181454028 shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:06:00 +0000 0:47:49 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ 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. Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore hits the road for a special in Portlaoise — exploring tapestry, tissue samples and the threads that tie art and science together. o277-3733-68e8c3c00fbb1 shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 10 Oct 2025 08:28:00 +0000 0:48:18 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ 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. Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Zoe Ryan o277-3733-68dea1ee5363b shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:01:00 +0000 0:50:13 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ Encore with Zoe Ryan Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Zoe Ryan o277-3733-68f656e7181d0 shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Thu, 25 Sep 2025 19:00:00 +0000 0:42:15 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ Encore with Zoe Ryan Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Zoe Ryan o277-3733-68cd65f0cef51 shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:17:20 +0000 0:44:14 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ Encore with Zoe Ryan Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Encore with Zoe Ryan o277-3733-68c410817d792 shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:22:25 +0000 0:47:01 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ 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. Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Furniture flair, Bigfoot on film, and a musical nod to Joni — it’s a night of creativity and surprises on Encore with Zoe Ryan. o277-3733-68b9b658b17a3 shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:55:00 +0000 0:46:55 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ Furniture flair, Bigfoot on film, and a musical nod to Joni — it’s a night of creativity and surprises on Encore with Zoe Ryan. Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Behind the art with Emma Barone and Naomi Draper, and 'The Dollmaker of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands' o277-3733-68b1cfdce20cf shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:05:48 +0000 0:47:48 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ 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! Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Marked lands, bold landscapes and basic income for artists — Zoe Ryan explores art, inspiration and support on this week’s Encore. o277-3733-68a888f8a583f shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:12:56 +0000 0:48:32 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ 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. Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Starting revolutions, crocheting bunnies and chasing highs. o277-3733-689eec6394b45 shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 15 Aug 2025 08:14:27 +0000 0:45:34 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ 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. Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Willow weaving in Laois, poetry in Westmeath and jewellery crafting in Offaly. o277-3733-68961bbf14719 shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:46:07 +0000 0:44:14 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ 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. Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no Music therapy, boomerang-esque pianos, glass art and bardic style storytelling - only on Encore o277-3733-688cd0e877edf shannon@midlands103.com (Shannon Fogerty) Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:36:24 +0000 0:48:50 https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/encore/ 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. Podcasts Midlands 103 no Arts no