Arena Tuesday 19 July 2016
on Thursday's show....film reviews, cultural sociologist Sarah Thornton discusses how artists live and "The Other Irish Tradition" is an anthology of writing celebrating the experimental strain in Irish literature
Arts News
with Alan Corr - Netflix announce new episodes of hit show 'Making A Murderer', ban on smoking in movies is being challenged in the US on grounds that it infringes on the right to free speech
“Bobby Sands: 66 Days”, a documentary by Brendan J Byrne
Brendan J Byrne, director of the documentary “Bobby Sands: 66 Days”
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“ProdiJIG: The Revolution” at the Cork Opera House
Leeanne O’Donnell spoke to choreographer/producer Alan Kenefick, sound designer Peter Power and Ted Kelly of the band Moxie at rehearsals for “ProdiJIG: The Revolution”, a dance show directed by Wayne Jordan at the Cork Opera House
Full details: www.corkoperahouse.ie
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The Bright Club, where science meets comedy
Comedian Edwin Sammon and Dr Jessamyn Fairfield, organiser of the variety show The Bright Club: Mind and Body where scientific researchers re-imagine their work through comedy
Further details: www.eventbrite.ie
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Irish pipers heading to the World Pipe Band Championships
Noel Kelly (Pipe Major) and John Lamb of St Lawrence Pipe Band Howth, Brian McMahon, Chairperson of the Irish Pipe Band Association and Gordon Boag from Glasgow Live who are hosting the Piping Live Festival in the run-up to the annual World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow
World Championship details: www.theworlds.co.uk
Irish Pipe Band Association: www.ipba.ie
Music Played on the Show
Left For America
Ciaran Lavery
2:47
Collins Cattle/Castle Dangerous
Noel Kelly And John Lamb - Pipers
2:14
The Inner Guard/At Long Last
Noel Kelly And John Lamb - Pipers
2:19
Arena With Seán Rocks
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