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.
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