Enjoy  fascinating interviews with Ciara Hayes, Producer for the annual international Irish Arts and Human Rights festival and with David Scott, an actor, writer, director and acting teacher. Welcome to the Smashing Times Arts and Human Rights radio show where we explore all things arts, culture, and human rights. You…

Enjoy coverage of the National Campaign for the Arts and the Basic Income for the Arts Scheme; the Cannes Film Festival and Iranian director Jafar Panahi winning the top prize for It Was Just an Accident; Bruce Springsteen speaking out for democracy;  an interview with Dijana Milosevic and a call…

Edition Two of Tintreach: The Smashing Times Arts and Literary Journal Edition Two of Tintreach: The Smashing Times Arts and Literary Journal, is out now! Our Featured Artist is Lindsey Power, who in her bio speaks of 'the tension between fragility and power' and 'the beauty that can emerge from…

During the month of January, The First Fortnight Festival hosts a range of events celebrating the arts as a powerful catalyst for stimulating conversation on themes of mental health, promoting positive mental health through the arts and cultural action.  Firstfortnight.ie   We want to give a special mention to The…

The Smashing Times Arts and Human Rights Radio Show, with Dublin South FM, takes place every Wednesday from 6–7pm on 93.9 FM (or listen online at www.dublinsouthfm.ie). It is presented by Mary Moynihan, Smashing Times Artistic Director, and Freda Manweiler, Smashing Times Producer and Company Manager. The programme promises an engaging hour of in-depth discussions focused on equality, diversity,…

Hi there,We hope you're keeping well. Welcome to the November 2024 edition of the Smashing Times Newsletter.A huge thanks to everyone who came to, and took part in, the Dublin Arts and Human Rights Festival 2024. The festival, which ran from 11–20 October, featured 45 exciting events in Dublin, Wicklow, Kildare, Kerry, Cork, Leitrim, Roscommon, and…

Image: Democracy by Mary Moynihan Elections and the Arts in Ireland: National Campaign for the Arts by Mary Moynihan In terms of the forthcoming election in Ireland, it would be interesting to have an arts survey report card completed on potential candidates, revealing their position on the arts, how they have…

Image: Hold On by Mary MoynihanUS Democracy, Elections, and the Artsby Mary Moynihan Democracy and elections are in the news at the moment. When I started writing this article, Kamala Harris and Donal Trump were battling it out for control of the White House in the United States of America,…

Check out our latest show on Wednesday 6 November, 6-7pm and Wednesday 13 November, 6-7pm featuring the work of the National Campaign for the Arts and feature artist interviews with Geraldine Mc Alinden, actor, writer, director and Noelle McAlinden, visual artist, creative advisor and curator.   Tune in to the…

Listen to the Smashing Times Arts and Human Rights radio show with Mary Moynihan and Freda Manweiler where we explore all things arts, culture, and human rights. You can find us on Dublin South FM, every Wednesday, 6-7pm. Today’s show focuses on the annual International Dublin Arts and Human Rights…