Creative Souls of Clare

Nov 03 2024 33 ep. 52 mins 3

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Celebrating creative souls from County Clare, Ireland. Exploring creativity, community, creative practice and life in the west of Ireland. Hosted by author Ruairí McKiernan. www.ruairimckiernan.com

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Martin Hayes - Master Fiddler and Composer

Nov 03 2024 61 mins

Martin Hayes is a renowned Irish fiddler from Feakle who is known for his distinctive and soulful style that blends traditional Irish music with innovative interpretations. An iconic figure in Irish music, Hayes has won multiple All-Ireland Fiddle Championships and is celebrated for his contributions to the genre through his work with the acclaimed group The Gloaming among his many

Jessie Lendennie - Poet and Founder of Salmon Poetry

Oct 27 2024 55 mins

Jessie Lendennie is a legendary figure in the world of poetry and publishing. Originally from Arkansas in the US now living near the Cliffs of Moher, she moved to Ireland in 1981 and co-founded Salmon Poetry, which has published over 700 volumes of poetry, well as a select list of literary criticism, drama, fiction, memoir and essays. Jessie has played a pivotal role in Irish poetr

Steo Wall - Singer, Songwriter and Musician

Oct 20 2024 55 mins

Steo Wall is a well-known songwriter and musician who lives near Miltown Malbay. Steo has released two critically acclaimed albums, performed on the RTE Tommy Tiernan show, the Late Late show and Ireland’s Favourite Folk song. He has also been shortlisted for a RTÉ Radio1 Folk Award and performed at major festivals around the country. Steo’s music is deeply influenced by his d

Áine Tyrrell - Singer, Songwriter and Musician

Oct 13 2024 65 mins

Áine Tyrrell is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist musician who grew up in Ballyvaughan and in Galway. She’s been living in Australia for over a decade now where she has toured extensively, worked closely with Indigenous artists, and developed a reputation as a fiercely grassroots and independent artist who is a powerhouse live performer.This podcast is also availabl

Kieron Concannon - Musician, Ethnomusicologist, Sound Healer

Oct 06 2024 68 mins

Kieron Concannon is an Ogonolloe-based multi-instrumentalist, musician, martial artist, ethnomusicologist, sound healer, writer, composer and producer. Kieron grew up in Irish family in the English midlands. He worked in his father’s construction business before branching off to become a teacher. He later became more immersed in the world of music, including soul and Irish tradit

Olga Profutkina - Visual Artist and Doll Maker

Sep 29 2024 46 mins

Olga Profutkina is a visual artist living in Shannon and working with storytelling ideas through different materials and techniques including such rare art form as doll-making. Olga is originally from Russia and has a degree in Fashion Design from Limerick School of Art and Design and also has an MA in Fine Art. For many years Olga has been involved in costume making for film and t

Daithí Ó Drónaí - Music Producer, Composer and Festival Curator

Sep 22 2024 61 mins

Daithí Ó Drónaí is an acclaimed Ballyvaughan producer, composer and festival curator who first became well known for producing electronic music inspired by Irish culture under the artist name 'Daithí'. Alongside Paul Noonan from Bellx1, Daith is one-half of the Houseplants band and curator of the Common Threads music and art festival. Daithi is also increasingly working on sco

Áine O'Brien - Performance Artist, Singer, Musician, Actress, Curator

Sep 16 2024 54 mins

Áine O'Brien is a conceptual artist, actress, curator, singer, songwriter, musician, and performer based in Kilfenora. Her childhood was steeped in the tradition of storytelling, and she continues this art through her many different creative mediums. Aine is presently collaborating with a troupe of Irish musicians, dancers, singers, and actors to explore the Clare archive of colle

Dora Gola - Singer, Songwriter and Dancer

Dec 29 2022 65 mins

Dora is a force of nature. She’s a singer, songwriter, musician and dancer living in Lahinch. Dora moved to Ireland from Poland as a teenager and she shares some of her journey around this in what is a very rich conversation which includes her views on why authenticity is so important to Dora in her journey. This podcast is supported by Creative Ireland Clare and is also availabl

David Hope - Musician and Songwriter

Dec 22 2022 48 mins

David is a singer-songwriter from Shannon who oozes music and musicality. He has 5 studio albums to his name and he also has a rich and fascinating background in bringing music into youth and community settings, including care homes. This podcast is supported by Creative Ireland Clare and is also available as a video podcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/h831HLYJAkUThis podcast is