Mark and Leonie chat with Dave Butler about his background in animation, illustrating graphic novels, CelticFest and life as a teenage DJ…

Mark and Leonie chat with Veronique Canning about how she came to set up the fibre arts group Crafty Dreams in Portarlington, and her hopes and lans for the group in the future

While Crafty Dreams were holding an event in Christina's at the end of January, Astrid collected some audio of their day, including music by Paddy Canning and some short interviews with Kitty, Dee and Velma. Crafty Dreams are a local group with interests in the fibre arts, including spinning yarn, weaving, knitting and crochet.

Leonie and Mark sit down with local poet Tommy Ryan, who has two books of poetry in Portarlington Library. Tommy's books are called 'New Beginnings' and 'New Beginnings II', and can be found under the call number 821 RA

Leonie and Mark sit down with local poet Tommy Ryan, who has two books of poetry in Portarlington Library. Tommy's books are called 'New Beginnings' and 'New Beginnings II', and can be found under the call number 821 RA

Mark and Leonie sit down with Amelie and Erica from the band Thanks Mom. We talk about recording, upcoming gigs, what it’s like to make and promote indie music as a young band

Mark and Leonie sit down with local band Dopamine to talk about upcoming projects and gigs, and how the band started and have grown over the past few years.

Kellyann Hyland joins us to talk about the arts and crafts happening as part of Bríd Faoin Spéir, our Brigid Festival happening on 1 Feb 2024 from 4-8pm in the Portarlington Market Square.

Sviesa Joha from Dancing Jewels Ballet School in Killenard joins us to talk about growing up with dance, starting her ballet school in Portarlington and planning the ballet performance for the Bríd Faoin Spéir festival this Thursday 1 February in Market Square Portarlington

Chatting with Christina’s Creations, Clothes & Curiosities about their upcoming charity event Back By Popular Demand, taking place at the Port Golf Club on Friday February 2nd

Mark chats with printmaker Leonie Connellan about moving to Port because she found the Port Art Collective website and decided Portarlington would be a great place to live.

Mark and Leonie chat with local dance artist Remi Ajike about her interest in contemporary African dance.

Introducing the Port Stories podcast, where we talk to members of the Port Art Collective.