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As population density grows and urbanisation spreads, the relationship between nature and industrialisation becomes more strenuous. Abhainn is a soundscape that pinpoints the placement of rivers amongst modern societies. This piece follows the River Barrow, from its source up in the Slieve Bloom Mountains, through towns across Co. Laois. As the river grows, intersecting roads and built up areas, industrial noise starts to leak through. Abhainn focuses on the equilibrium between the river’s wildlife and man-made sound adaptations created through time.

A series of six short fictional radio plays, made with, for, and about the people of Laois. From storytelling to drama, the plays are different in style and tone, reflecting the diversity of homes encountered and explored.

Two short plays from Dunamaise Arts Centre as part of our A Word In Your Ear season

Two Short plays by Laois based writers. The plays were workshopped and written under the mentorship of David Butler as part of the Laois Writers in Residence scheme 2020

Two Short plays by Laois based writers. The plays were workshopped and written under the mentorship of David Butler as part of the Laois Writers in Residence scheme 2020

Broadcaster Ann Marie Kelly has produced this Podcast especially made for Dunamaise Arts Centre.
Following an interview with Mountmellick Singer/Dancer Bill Lawlor, on her award winning Open Door Radio show on Midlands 103, Ann Marie realised his story has universal appeal.
Bill has now become the inspiration for the first phase of the ‘Always Human’ Art Project created by Artistic Director Cabrini Cahill, commissioned by Dunamaise Arts Centre and funded by the Arts Council. Listen to Bill’s story here of being a Band Leader, a dance teacher, a manager, a referee and all that time taking care of his parents, while having to hide his love for Edith.
Bill’s story of the Dancehall inspired Laois artist Pauline Conroy to create a painting ‘The Loveliest Night of the Year’ which will be produced as a greeting card and sent out to encourage older people across the county to share their memories of life when they were growing up between the ages of 18-28.
With their consent, their memories will be used to inspire Laois based Artists to create new Artworks throughout 2021.
“Dunamaise on Air” is a new series of podcasts you can find through www.dunamaise.ie or on Spotify and other main podcast platforms.
Dunamaise Arts Centre gratefully acknowledges the financial assistance of Laois County Council
and The Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon.