House of Mel presents: For the Love of Mary

Episode 5 - For the Love of Mary Podcast

Welcome to episode 5. In this episode, I had a video chat conversation with feminist activist and founding member of ARC, Cathie Sheils. 

For the Love of Mary is a podcast series that tracks my journey to finding the relationship between the Virgin Mary and the position of women in Ireland. It is told through the conversations and stories shared with some of the most amazing women on this island.

My practice as an artist is very much founded in the idea of gathering the stories of women and this project started with, wouldn’t it be great craic if… supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland SIAP award, I was able to travel to meet with women, research the ideas that came up in our conversations, document shrines, all with the view of getting to the bottom of why she’s so prevalent in Irish culture and create a new works of spoken word and poetry.

I had no script, no questions drafted, what you’re about to hear are all very much responsive conversations.

I hope you enjoy this journey as much as I did.

And don’t forget to share and subscribe.

Episode 4 - For the Love of Mary Podcast

Welcome to episode 4. In this episode, I get to sit down and have a good chat with actor and theatre maker, Muire McCallion. 

For the Love of Mary is a podcast series that tracks my journey to finding the relationship between the Virgin Mary and the position of women in Ireland. It is told through the conversations and stories shared with some of the most amazing women on this island.

My practice as an artist is very much founded in the idea of gathering the stories of women and this project started with, wouldn’t it be great craic if… supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland SIAP award, I was able to travel to meet with women, research the ideas that came up in our conversations, document shrines, all with the view of getting to the bottom of why she’s so prevalent in Irish culture and create a new works of spoken word and poetry.

I had no script, no questions drafted, what you’re about to hear are all very much responsive conversations.

I hope you enjoy this journey as much as I did.

And don’t forget to share and subscribe.

Episode 3 - For the Love of Mary Podcast

Welcome to episode 3. In this episode, I was thrilled to share the stories of the amazing woman that is, Catriona Cunningham. 

For the Love of Mary is a podcast series that tracks my journey to finding the relationship between the Virgin Mary and the position of women in Ireland. It is told through the conversations and stories shared with some of the most amazing women on this island.

My practice as an artist is very much founded in the idea of gathering the stories of women and this project started with, wouldn’t it be great craic if… supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland SIAP award, I was able to travel to meet with women, research the ideas that came up in our conversations, document shrines, all with the view of getting to the bottom of why she’s so prevalent in Irish culture and create a new works of spoken word and poetry.

I had no script, no questions drafted, what you’re about to hear are all very much responsive conversations.

I hope you enjoy this journey as much as I did.

And don’t forget to share and subscribe.

Episode 2 - For the Love of Mary Podcast

Welcome to the second episode. This time, I am sharing a conversation with the absolutely fabulous Spoken Word artist and a good friend, Abby Oliveira. 

For the Love of Mary is a podcast series that tracks my journey to finding the relationship between the Virgin Mary and the position of women in Ireland. It is told through the conversations and stories shared with some of the most amazing women on this island.

My practice as an artist is very much founded in the idea of gathering the stories of women and this project started with, wouldn’t it be great craic if… supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland SIAP award, I was able to travel to meet with women, research the ideas that came up in our conversations, document shrines, all with the view of getting to the bottom of why she’s so prevalent in Irish culture and create a new works of spoken word and poetry.

I had no script, no questions drafted, what you’re about to hear are all very much responsive conversations.

I hope you enjoy this journey as much as I did.

And don’t forget to share and subscribe.

Episode 1 - For The Love Of Mary Podcast

Welcome to the very first episode of For the Love of Mary - in this episode, I get to share a conversation with the very wonderful, Rosemary Grain.

For the Love of Mary is a podcast series that tracks my journey to finding the relationship between the Virgin Mary and the position of women in Ireland. It is told through the conversations and stories shared with some of the most amazing women on this island.

My practice as an artist is very much founded in the idea of gathering the stories of women and this project started with, wouldn’t it be great craic if… supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland SIAP award, I was able to travel to meet with women, research the ideas that came up in our conversations, document shrines, all with the view of getting to the bottom of why she’s so prevalent in Irish culture and create a new works of spoken word and poetry.

I had no script, no questions drafted, what you’re about to hear are all very much responsive conversations.

I hope you enjoy this journey as much as I did.

And don’t forget to share and subscribe.