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Send us a textSunshine, Sunflowers and SongThe Down about Down Podcast at the 2024 Corner Stone Fest, Sunflower Cottage, Annacloy, County Down On Saturday 10th August Chris popped along to the 3rd annual Corner Stone Fest, held in the beautiful surroundings at Sunflower Cottage, Annacloy, County Down.Those who attended were treated to ten musical acts on stage from 12 noon through

Send us a textFrom Goal to Goal – The Down about Down Podcast with Kaitlyn Morrison. Dundonald’s International Ice-Hockey, Inline and Ball-Hockey player.In this podcast Chris speaks to 21-year-old Kaitlyn Morrison from Dundonald about her career and successes both on and off the rink.Kaitlyn was introduced to the ice rink at the tender age of four by her dad Mark Morrison, who

Send us a text“On the record” - Conal Montgomery, Black Dog Moon and The Corner Stone Fest 2024 on the Down about Down Podcast with Chris Scott The latest Down about Down Podcast features Killyleagh’s very own talented singer/songwriter Conal Montgomery.Chris talks to Conal about his rock group – Black Dog Moon who are due to launch their debut album on Friday 19th July 202

Send us a text“Back to the drawing board” - Portaferry Artist, Rebecca Dorrian, on The Down about Down Podcast with Chris Scott The latest Down about Down Podcast features Portaferry artist, Rebecca Dorrian who has returned to the art scene after 32 years.Rebecca, on her Instagram and Facebook sites “Rebecca Dorrian Art” describes herself as a self-taught portrait and seasc

Send us a textMusic to Your Ears – The Down About Down Podcast with Mourne Community Choir Community singing has always been an enjoyable experience in the Newcastle area. Chris relates the story of “Singing Sally” from the area, who appeared in a Newry Courthouse in April 1866 for disturbing worshippers at a local chapel with her singing!!In this podcast, 158 years later, Ch

Send us a textChilling out with Killyleagh Community Music GroupThe Sir Hans Sloane Centre, located at 23 High Street, Killyleagh, is the setting once again for the Killyleagh Community Music Group. Professional musicians from Killyleagh, Neil Foster and Paddy Anderson, are the project facilitators for the six weekly sessions, held on a Tuesday night at 6pm. The funding for the pro

Send us a textClearing the clutter with the Declutterbird, Catherine Hamilton Cooper.Crossgar lady, Catherine Hamilton Cooper, talks to Chris Scott on the Down about Down Podcast about her business “Declutterbird.”Catherine is a professional declutterer and organiser and is clearly passionate about her business. This is a new concept to Northern Ireland and there is certainly a

Send us a textTaking a gander at "A Wee Dander" painting exhibition by Killyleagh artist - Duxy Leahy (October 2023)In this episode of the Down about Down Podcast, Chris is in conversation with talented Killyleagh artist, Darren 'Duxy' Leahy who has his latest works of arts displayed at the prestigious Saint Patrick Centre, located at 53A Market Street, Downpatrick. Duxy has named

Send us a textIn this podcast Chris chats to Andrea Murtagh, a mother of three, from Killinchy, County Down, Northern Ireland. Andrea started a series of sessions, on Sunday 13th August 2023, of Meditation and Journaling at Ballygowan Village Hall, County Down. The aim of her Meditation and Journaling Circle is for individuals to find their peace, their people and their purpose. An

Send us a textThe Down about Down Podcast with local textile artist, designer and teacher, Emma Whitehead from The Top Floor Art Gallery and Open Studios based at 92 Main Street, Saintfield, Northern Ireland. Chris chats to Strangford resident, Emma Whitehead about her textile artwork. She is described as a textile artist "who uses traditional and innovative embroidery techniques t