Commemorative plaque for the late Deirdre O’Connell & Highlights from the Smashing Times festival
Today’s episode delves into two compelling stories from the world of art and culture. First, we explore the recent theft of priceless crown jewels from the Louvre Museum in Paris and discuss how monarchies use spectacle, wealth, and grandeur to sustain the illusion of royal power.We then celebrate the unveiling of a commemorative plaque for the late Deirdre O’Connell at the original Focus Theatre in Dublin, where Mary Moynihan marked the occasion by reading her poem “The Way.” The event was attended by President Michael D. Higgins, Sabina Coyne Higgins, and Lord Mayor of Dublin Ray McAdam.The programme also features an interview with Ciara Hayes, producer of the Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival, who shares festival highlights and details two major exhibitions — Irish in Resistance During World War II at the Smashing Times Visual Art Gallery, and From the Forest to the Ocean at Rathfarnham Castle Gallery.Plus, Ciara announces an Open Call for Artists for the upcoming winter exhibition Solstice Light: Art in Winter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rob Harrington & Áine Ní Ghlinn
In this episode, Freda speaks with Rob Harrington, Director of Seo Chugainn na Mná — the Irish translation by award-winning writer Áine Ní Ghlinn of the acclaimed stage show The Woman is Present: Women’s Stories of WWII, which highlights the lives of two remarkable Irish women during the war.Freda also shares details of the Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival, featuring upcoming events celebrating art, equality, and storytelling. For more information, visit www.smashingtimes.ieWith thanks to Féilim James, writer and editor, for his text and contributions.Recorded at Dublin South FMhttps://smashingtimes.ie/https://dublinsouthfm.ie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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7th Annual Irish Arts & Human Rights Festival
This week we shine a light on the 7th Annual Irish Arts & Human Rights Festival (Friday 10 – Sunday 19 October 2025). Mary shares a curated selection of the most compelling events you won’t want to miss. Our feature artist interview is with two Voices for Peace contributors: poet and short-story writer Shreya Gupta, and poet/essayist Rowan Tate. Join us as we explore their work, their inspiration, and what peace in art means to them.smashingtimes.iedublinsouthfm.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Irish Arts and Human Rights festival preview
This episode focuses on the launch of the programme for this year’s annual international Irish Arts and Human Rights festival which runs from the 10 to 19 October 2025, presented by Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality and Front Line Defenders.The aim of the festival is to celebrate and showcase the extraordinary work of human rights defenders in Ireland and around the world, past and present, and the role of the arts and artists in promoting human rights today. The show also addresses the upcoming presidential elections in Ireland and takes a look at the candidates running to date.They will also be discussing the new Smashing Times center at 30 Sandycove Road, a multifunctional arts venue perfect for hosting community workshops, live performances, visual exhibitions, spoken word performances and more.And, to break in the new center, Mary Moynihan has put together a multidisciplinary-exhibition which incorporates a mixture of poetry, visual art and photography with the aim of helping self-expression by mapping natural landscapes to the soul, fittingly titled: ‘Landscapes of the Soul, running until the 28th of September.https://smashingtimes.ie/Recorded at Dublin South FMhttps://dublinsouthfm.ie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jessica Rodrigues
In this episode, we discuss the launch of the new Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality in Sandycove, opening with the exhibition Landscapes of the Soul by Mary Moynihan. Our feature interview is with multidisciplinary artist Jessica Rodrigues, who shares insights into her fine art and custom tattoo practice, from dreamscapes to Studio Ghibli inspirations. Jessica’s work is also showcased in Tintreach: The Smashing Times Arts and Literary Journal and as part of the upcoming Voices of Peace programme at the Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival. Plus, we highlight artists and musicians worldwide speaking out against the genocide in Gaza.Recorded at Dublin South FMhttps://smashingtimes.ie/https://dublinsouthfm.ie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to the Smashing Times Arts and Human Rights Show, hosted by Mary Moynihan and Freda Manweiler. Join us for an hour of discussions on equality, diversity, and the powerful work of artists advocating for human rights. From theatre and film to digital arts and sculpture, we explore a wide array of creative forms that inspire change. Tune in to hear unique perspectives and stories from the world of art, all recorded at Dublin South FM.https://smashingtimes.ie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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