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Fairies Only Wear Wings Episode 2 - Written by Jason Gill Listen to Episode 1 here: https://www.mixcloud.com/AlanMeaney/fairies-only-wear-wings-episode-1/ This programme is funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the Television Licence Fee. Produced By Alan Meaney Directed by Jason Gill Sound recording, design and editing by Alan Meaney Production assistant Amanda Gunning Music composed and performed by Eamonn Bailey with vocals by Amanda Gunning Kevin played by John McGlynn Caroline played by Martina Dolan Aisling played by Annette Dowling Ray played by Cathal McCormack Mrs. Smith played by Anne Hoey Inspector O’Neill played by Clive Darling Ken Farley played by Jason Gill Mike Stark played by James Paradise

On a bright summer’s day on a quiet lake in the Irish Midlands, a small boat is found drifting into shore. It contains the body of a 16 year old girl; Lizzie Lacey. Police launch a murder investigation, but no one is ever charged and the case remains unsolved. Twenty years later, a radio documentary maker; Kevin Brown sets out to revisit the story of Lizzie’s life and mysterious death with the aid of her older sister, Caroline. What he finds is a story that is both haunting and disturbing, a mystery that raises questions about morality and the nature of memory at a particular moment in Irish history. Increasingly troubled by his discoveries, Brown finds himself dangerously drawn, both to the mystery of Lizzie and to her living sister, an attraction that may lead to his own destruction. This programme is funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the Television Licence Fee. Written and directed by Jason Gill Produced, recorded and edited by Alan Meaney

Sound Conversations is a new short radio documentary series on https://www.mixcloud.com/feedmeweirdthings/ on Flirt FM 101.3 every Wednesday until September 2015. The programme showcases the work and creative inspiration of fifteen of Ireland’s most exciting sound practitioners across a wide spectrum of audio disciplines. In a short chat, participants discuss their inspirations and work in sound. Each interview is recorded on location chosen by the interviewee and takes its cues from the sounds in this location. The series was made by producer Alan Meaney and Sound Artist La Cosa Preziosa. It is funded by the BAI with the television licence fee. Episode 15 features David Stalling & Anthony Kelly: Sound artists. In The Royal Marine Hotel, we discussed the nature of collaboration, how sound creativity can be inspired by childhood, and more. Anthony & David: http://www.radiossilent.org/ La Cosa Preziosa www.lacosapreziosa.net/ Alan Meaney www.alanmeaney.ie

Sound Conversations is a new short radio documentary series on https://www.mixcloud.com/feedmeweirdthings/ on Flirt FM 101.3 every Wednesday until September 2015. The programme showcases the work and creative inspiration of fifteen of Ireland’s most exciting sound practitioners across a wide spectrum of audio disciplines. In a short chat, participants discuss their inspirations and work in sound. Each interview is recorded on location chosen by the interviewee and takes its cues from the sounds in this location. The series was made by producer Alan Meaney and Sound Artist La Cosa Preziosa. It is funded by the BAI with the television licence fee. Episode 14 features Colin J Morris: composer and audio engineer. We met him at his studio in Greystones, where he discussed composing music for film and TV, field recording and parenthood. Colin Morris: http://www.colinjmorris.com La Cosa Preziosa www.lacosapreziosa.net/ Alan Meaney www.alanmeaney.ie

Sound Conversations is a new short radio documentary series on https://www.mixcloud.com/feedmeweirdthings/ on Flirt FM 101.3 every Wednesday until September 2015. The programme showcases the work and creative inspiration of fifteen of Ireland’s most exciting sound practitioners across a wide spectrum of audio disciplines. In a short chat, participants discuss their inspirations and work in sound. Each interview is recorded on location chosen by the interviewee and takes its cues from the sounds in this location. The series was made by producer Alan Meaney and Sound Artist La Cosa Preziosa. It is funded by the BAI with the television licence fee. Episode 13 features Mairead O'Connor: radio producer. We walk around People's Park in Limerick City and discuss her move from education to radio and her award winning work with Grey Heron Media. Mairead O'Connor: http://greyheron.ie/ La Cosa Preziosa www.lacosapreziosa.net/ Alan Meaney www.alanmeaney.ie

Sound Conversations is a new short radio documentary series on https://www.mixcloud.com/feedmeweirdthings/ on Flirt FM 101.3 every Wednesday until September 2015. The programme showcases the work and creative inspiration of fifteen of Ireland’s most exciting sound practitioners across a wide spectrum of audio disciplines. In a short chat, participants discuss their inspirations and work in sound. Each interview is recorded on location chosen by the interviewee and takes its cues from the sounds in this location. The series was made by producer Alan Meaney and Sound Artist La Cosa Preziosa. It is funded by the BAI with the television licence fee. Episode 12 features Brendan Rehill: audio engineer and sound artist. He brings us to the grounds of Trinity College to escape the bustle of the city and to chat about his technical and creative work. Brendan Rehill: http://www.brendanrehill.com/ La Cosa Preziosa www.lacosapreziosa.net/ Alan Meaney www.alanmeaney.ie

Sound Conversations is a new short radio documentary series on https://www.mixcloud.com/feedmeweirdthings/ on Flirt FM 101.3 every Wednesday until September 2015. The programme showcases the work and creative inspiration of fifteen of Ireland’s most exciting sound practitioners across a wide spectrum of audio disciplines. In a short chat, participants discuss their inspirations and work in sound. Each interview is recorded on location chosen by the interviewee and takes its cues from the sounds in this location. The series was made by producer Alan Meaney and Sound Artist La Cosa Preziosa. It is funded by the BAI with the television licence fee. Episode 11 features Softday; sound artists Sean Taylor and Mikael Fernstrom. They chat in one of their 'bunkers' in a cafe in Limerick about over 15 years of collaboration and their various projects. Softday: http://www.softday.ie/ La Cosa Preziosa www.lacosapreziosa.net/ Alan Meaney www.alanmeaney.ie

Sound Conversations is a new short radio documentary series on https://www.mixcloud.com/feedmeweirdthings/ on Flirt FM 101.3 every Wednesday until September 2015. The programme showcases the work and creative inspiration of fifteen of Ireland’s most exciting sound practitioners across a wide spectrum of audio disciplines. In a short chat, participants discuss their inspirations and work in sound. Each interview is recorded on location chosen by the interviewee and takes its cues from the sounds in this location. The series was made by producer Alan Meaney and Sound Artist La Cosa Preziosa. It is funded by the BAI with the television licence fee. Episode 10 features Garret Farrell; sound re-recording mixer. He spoke to us in the spare room in his house in Dublin about his career path and the differences in mixing a short and a feature film. Garret Farrell www.screenscene.ie/people/garret-farrell/ La Cosa Preziosa www.lacosapreziosa.net/ Alan Meaney www.alanmeaney.ie

Sound Conversations is a new short radio documentary series on https://www.mixcloud.com/feedmeweirdthings/ on Flirt FM 101.3 every Wednesday until September 2015. The programme showcases the work and creative inspiration of fifteen of Ireland’s most exciting sound practitioners across a wide spectrum of audio disciplines. In a short chat, participants discuss their inspirations and work in sound. Each interview is recorded on location chosen by the interviewee and takes its cues from the sounds in this location. The series was made by producer Alan Meaney and Sound Artist La Cosa Preziosa. It is funded by the BAI with the television licence fee. Episode 9 features Roisin Coyle; visual artist. She spoke to us at the Long Walk in Galway about how sound has become increasingly important in her work. Roisin Coyle www.roisincoyle.com/ La Cosa Preziosa www.lacosapreziosa.net/ Alan Meaney www.alanmeaney.ie

Sound Conversations is a new short radio documentary series on https://www.mixcloud.com/feedmeweirdthings/ on Flirt FM 101.3 every Wednesday until September 2015. The programme showcases the work and creative inspiration of fifteen of Ireland’s most exciting sound practitioners across a wide spectrum of audio disciplines. In a short chat, participants discuss their inspirations and work in sound. Each interview is recorded on location chosen by the interviewee and takes its cues from the sounds in this location. The series was made by producer Alan Meaney and Sound Artist La Cosa Preziosa. It is funded by the BAI with the television licence fee. Episode 8 features Dave Lordan; poet, educator and author He spoke to us in a very busy Temple Bar and Meeting House square, where he performs a poem. Dave Lordan: http://bogmanscannon.com/my-work-as-a-freelance-creative-writing-teacher/ La Cosa Preziosa www.lacosapreziosa.net/ Alan Meaney www.alanmeaney.ie

Sound Conversations is a new short radio documentary series on https://www.mixcloud.com/feedmeweirdthings/ on Flirt FM 101.3 every Wednesday until September 2015. The programme showcases the work and creative inspiration of fifteen of Ireland’s most exciting sound practitioners across a wide spectrum of audio disciplines. In a short chat, participants discuss their inspirations and work in sound. Each interview is recorded on location chosen by the interviewee and takes its cues from the sounds in this location. The series was made by producer Alan Meaney and Sound Artist La Cosa Preziosa. It is funded by the BAI with the television licence fee. Episode 7 features Tony Langlois; lecturer in media, sound artist and musicologist. He spoke to us on the steps of the famous Church of St. Anne's (with the Shandon Bells) church in Cork. Tony Langlois http://tonylanglois.ie/ La Cosa Preziosa www.lacosapreziosa.net/ Alan Meaney www.alanmeaney.ie

Sound Conversations is a new short radio documentary series on https://www.mixcloud.com/feedmeweirdthings/ on Flirt FM 101.3 every Wednesday until September 2015. The programme showcases the work and creative inspiration of fifteen of Ireland’s most exciting sound practitioners across a wide spectrum of audio disciplines. In a short chat, participants discuss their inspirations and work in sound. Each interview is recorded on location chosen by the interviewee and takes its cues from the sounds in this location. The series was made by producer Alan Meaney and Sound Artist La Cosa Preziosa. It is funded by the BAI with the television licence fee. Episode 6 features Marta Toropow; gifted sound healer and teacher who has been working in Sound Healing for over eight years. She explains the healing properties of particular frequencies. Marta Toropow www.sound-healing.ie/?id=144 La Cosa Preziosa www.lacosapreziosa.net/ Alan Meaney www.alanmeaney.ie

Sound Conversations is a new short radio documentary series on https://www.mixcloud.com/feedmeweirdthings/ on Flirt FM 101.3 every Wednesday until September 2015. The programme showcases the work and creative inspiration of fifteen of Ireland’s most exciting sound practitioners across a wide spectrum of audio disciplines. In a short chat, participants discuss their inspirations and work in sound. Each interview is recorded on location chosen by the interviewee and takes its cues from the sounds in this location. The series was made by producer Alan Meaney and Sound Artist La Cosa Preziosa. It is funded by the BAI with the television licence fee. Episode 4 features Ronan Kelly; radio producer and feature-maker, of RTÉ’s much loved ‘Doc on One’. he takes us to The Grand Canal in Dublin and discusses his work. Ronan Kelly www.rte.ie/radio1/doconone/2009/0605/646420-docmakerkelly/ La Cosa Preziosa www.lacosapreziosa.net/ Alan Meaney www.alanmeaney.ie

Sound Conversations is a new short radio documentary series on https://www.mixcloud.com/feedmeweirdthings/ on Flirt FM 101.3 every Wednesday until September 2015. The programme showcases the work and creative inspiration of fifteen of Ireland’s most exciting sound practitioners across a wide spectrum of audio disciplines. In a short chat, participants discuss their inspirations and work in sound. Each interview is recorded on location chosen by the interviewee and takes its cues from the sounds in this location. The series was made by producer Alan Meaney and Sound Artist La Cosa Preziosa. It is funded by the BAI with the television licence fee. Episode 4 features Steve Fanagan, musician and award winning sound designer, editor and re-recording mixer, based at Ardmore Sound and Screenscene. Steve Fanagan http://www.stevefanagan.com/ La Cosa Preziosa http://www.lacosapreziosa.net/ Alan Meaney www.alanmeaney.ie

Sound Conversations is a new short radio documentary series on https://www.mixcloud.com/feedmeweirdthings/ on Flirt FM 101.3 every Wednesday until September 2015. The programme showcases the work and creative inspiration of fifteen of Ireland’s most exciting sound practitioners across a wide spectrum of audio disciplines. In a short chat participants discuss their inspirations and work in sound. Each interview is recorded on location chosen by the interviewee and takes its cues from the sounds in this location. The series was made by producer Alan Meaney and Sound Artist La Cosa Preziosa. It is funded by the BAI with the television licence fee. Episode 1 features Liv O'Donoghue, choreographer and performer whose work has been presented widely throughout Europe including the UK, Sweden, Germany, Latvia, Italy, Austria and Norway. Liv O'Donoghue http://www.livodonoghue.com/ La Cosa Preziosa http://www.lacosapreziosa.net/ Alan Meaney www.alanmeaney.ie

Sound Conversations is a new short radio documentary series on Feed Me Weird Things on Flirt FM 101.3 every Wednesday until September 2015. The programme showcases the work and creative inspiration of fifteen of Ireland’s most exciting sound practitioners across a wide spectrum of audio disciplines. In a short chat with presenter La Cosa Preziosa, participants discuss their inspirations and work in sound. Each interview is recorded on location chosen by the interviewee and takes its cues from the sounds in this location. The series was made by producer Alan Meaney and Sound Artist La Cosa Preziosa. It is funded by the BAI with the television licence fee. Episode 2 features Bernard Clarke, award winning sound artist and presenter of RTE Lyric FM's Nova programme. Bernard takes us behind the scenes of Lyric FM & discusses his creative journey. Bernard Clarke http://bit.ly/1L3nHAD La Cosa Preziosa www.lacosapreziosa.net Alan Meaney www.alanmeaney.ie

Sound Conversations is a new short radio documentary series on https://www.mixcloud.com/feedmeweirdthings/ on Flirt FM 101.3 every Wednesday until September 2015. The programme showcases the work and creative inspiration of fifteen of Ireland’s most exciting sound practitioners across a wide spectrum of audio disciplines. In a short chat with presenter La Cosa Preziosa, participants discuss their inspirations and work in sound. Each interview is recorded on location chosen by the interviewee and takes its cues from the sounds in this location. The series was made by producer Alan Meaney and Sound Artist La Cosa Preziosa. It is funded by the BAI with the television licence fee. Episode 1 features Kevin Brew from RTE Radio Drama. He has produced for Radio 1’s Rattlebag and The Arts Show while making series such as Sound Stories, Mixtape, and Sound Stories Live. Kevin Brew http://bit.ly/1HvHJlb La Cosa Preziosa http://www.lacosapreziosa.net/ Alan Meaney www.alanmeaney.ie

The most unlikely place to meet Lucifer is in an Irish pub. Old Nick could be expected to show up at the crossroads, on a night of torment and temptation, or in the pits of Hell itself, but not down your local! Then again, alcohol is sometimes called 'the demon drink' - so maybe he is always lurking at the bottom of the pint glass. However this is exactly what happens to aspiring stand-up comedian, Harry Wilson. Harry has recently given up studying law to concentrate on his career in comedy, but the Devil has other ideas and, after that encounter in the pub, takes Harry on a series of hilarious visits into his past and future to get him to reconsider his decision. This programme is funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the Television Licence Fee Presented in MONO. Writer/Director – Jason Gill Producer/Sound Engineer/Editor – Alan Meaney Music – Eamonn Bailey Harry played by Peter Kenny Satan played by Oisin Robbins

The Frames Colm Mac Con Iomare is an incredible fiddle player, and an amazing all round musician. He has just released his second solo album 'And Now The Weather (Agus Anois An Aimsir)'. I spoke to him about the album, his methods of composing, his live show and The Frames 25th anniversary. http://www.colmmacconiomaire.com/