On The Fringe with Geoff Harris

Aug 18 2021
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Join Geoff Harris every Tuesday at 6pm for On The Fringe to take a look at everything that happens on the arts and culture scene in Waterford. From great theatre productions to festivals and cultural events, you’ll hear all about it on On The Fringe.

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Geoff hears from organisers at the launch of Spraoi's Faoin Spéir

Aug 18 2021 24 mins  
On Thursday last the Mayor Councillor Joe Kelly launched Waterford Faoin Speir. This is an Arts Council programme to create artworks in outdoor settings so audiences can access them in COVID-19 times.The event is happening thanks to Spraoi, Garter Lane Arts Centre, The Arts Council, Waterford Council and ourselves at WLR. Geoff Harris spoke to the folks involved on this week's Frin

Paper Flowers and Tin Cups Documentary

Sep 15 2020 44 mins  
Paper Flowers and Tin Cups is a documentary taking us a walk with Irish traveller Nora. Nora has been visiting friends in Tramore for 38 years and she tells us about her life in her own words. Produced and presented by Roisin Sheehy.

The Imagine Arts Festival is calling on your artists to get involved

Sep 11 2020 9 mins  
This years festival will run in accordance with guidelines from October 16th to 25th. As part of it, young artists are invited to submit work for an exhibition. Festival Manager Nora Boland had more details "On the Fringe."

Michael Quinlan has a 60 year unbroken run at City of Waterford Brass

Sep 11 2020 16 mins  
Michael was joined in studio by his daughter Julie, a musician in her own right, who conducts City of Waterford Brass. He discussed the highs and lows of the past six decades of the band.

Síle Penkert and Sandra Kelly discuss the 'i' exhibition at Garter Lane.

Sep 11 2020 9 mins  
It explores the issues of gender and sexuality and runs at Garter Lane Arts Centre until October. 'i' was curated by Sandra Kelly. Director of Garter Lane Síle Penkert also joined the conversation.

Andrew Holden discusses the arts and movies

Aug 26 2020 12 mins  
Local man Andrew has been involved in the arts in Waterford for decades. He describes the last few months, where, like many others, all jobs suddenly ceased because of lockdown. He also looks ahead to new movie releases

Performing artists puts a call-out to Waterford people

Aug 26 2020 5 mins  
Limerick based Sarah Cahill is a spoken word artist and playwright who has received funding to document the experiences of people during lockdown. She talks to Mary about #ShareYourStory

Comedian and author Colm O'Regan performs at Theatre Royal on August 28th

Aug 26 2020 18 mins  
Author of six best-selling books including Ann Devine, Bolloxology and the Books of the Irish Mammy, Colm will bring his stand up show to Theatre Royal on August 28th. Ahead of that, he chatted to Mary "On the Fringe."

Eamonn McEneaney discusses a TripAdvisor Award for Waterford Treasures.

Aug 19 2020 12 mins  
The accolade was given by the online reviewer recently, for the Medieval Museum and The Bishops Palace. Director of Waterford Treasures Eamonn McEneaney tells Mary "On the Fringe" that it's invaluable recognition.

A series of videos and a Q&A about Newfoundland form part of Heritage Week in Waterford

Aug 19 2020 12 mins  
Waterford Libraries has invited Dr. Maxine Keoghan to illuminate the joint histories and connections between Waterford, Ireland and Newfoundland, Canada in five short videos which have been showing for Heritage Week 2020. There is also a Q&A via Zoom on Friday August 21st. Maxine chatted to Mary "On the Fringe."