Artist Seán Hillen in conversation with Noelle Mc Alinden. Renowned for his creative photo collages, Seán discusses his work ‘What’s Wrong With Willy’s Grave #2’ selected for the RUA Show. Seán, born in Newry and now living Dublin is a graduate …
Continue ReadingCollapse The Box – RUA 2024: Jennifer Trouton
Noelle McAlinden speaks to artist Jennifer Trouton about her piece “Latae Sententiae” at the 2024 Royal Ulster Academy Exhibition. Jennifer also speaks about her process and the challenging themes she confronts with her work. For …
Continue ReadingCollapse the Box – RUA 2024: Christy Keeney
Noelle McAlinden speaks to sculptor Christy Keeney at the 2024 Royal Ulster Academy Exhibition about his piece “An Angel At My Side”. Together they explore his life-long work & evolving practice as one of Ireland’s best …
Continue ReadingCollapse The Box – RUA 2024: Sue Cathcart
Noelle McAlinden speaks with artist Sue Cathcart, also known by the alias Mr.Papers, about her piece “Mother Knows Best” at the 2024 Royal Ulster Academy Exhibition. They also discuss the importance of community outreach work …
Continue ReadingCollapse The Box – RUA 2024: Una Sealy
Noelle McAlinden speaks to award winning Dublin based artist, Una Sealy, member of the Royal Hibernian Academy, about her piece “Leap” at the 2024 Royal Ulster Academy exhibition. Una also speaks about her career, process and …
Continue ReadingCollapse The Box – RUA 2024: Helen Merrigan Colfer
Join us as we delve deep and explore the work of award winning artist, Wexford based Sculptor & Arts Educator, Helen Merrigan Colfer, in conversation with Noelle Mc Alinden. Recorded during the 143rd RUA Exhibition …
Continue ReadingCollapse The Box – RUA 2024: Claire and Karen Gibson
Noelle McAlinden interviews artists Claire and Karen Gibson at the Royal Ulster Academy Exhibition 2024. Twin sisters, Claire and Karen Gibson have been in business with their own studio ‘Red Earth Designs’ since 2001, producing …
Continue ReadingTable for Four – My Funny Valentine
Ciaran Doran meets with guests BJ Olsen, Anne Mulholland and Evelyn Stanfield to create Valentine’s Day themed cards with a few laughs along the way.
Continue ReadingAll At Sea
“All At Sea: The Story of the Bangor Boats”. Dive into the nostalgic world of seaside rowboat rentals, a once quintessential aspect of Bangor’s coastal charm. This NVTV documentary, pays homage to the spirited individuals …
Continue ReadingTalk Like That: Ciaran Mac Gowan
Debbie McGory interviews musician Ciaran Mac Gowan on his early life and career, including original songs ‘Bring Me the Rain’ and ‘A Song Called Time.’
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