Kieran O Leary: Cillian Murphy, Queens Old Castle, Ballinlough
Title
Kieran O Leary: Cillian Murphy, Queens Old Castle, Ballinlough
Subject
Arts: Theatre, Life History
Description
Kieran speaks about growing up in Ballinlough, the shops and businesses that he remembers. How he developed his interest in theatre and getting involved with the Loft and other theatre groups. He talks about going to primary school with actor Cillian Murphy, about sharing a stage with his band the Sons Of Mr Green Genes. Cork music scene in the 1990’s and bars/ music venues from this period. Memories of music stores, Queens Old Castle and socialising.
Date
9 July 2019
Identifier
CFP_SR00719_OLeary _2019
Coverage
Cork, 1920s, 1960s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s.
Relation
Source
Cork Folklore Project Audio Archive
Rights
Cork Folklore Project
Language
English
Type
Sound
Format
1.wav File
Interviewee
Interviewer
Duration
106 minutes 55 seconds
Location
Shandon Room, Outreach Hub, North Cathedral, Cork.
Original Format
.wav
Bit Rate/Frequency
24bit / 48kHz
Transcription
The following is a short extract from the interview transcript, copyright of the Cork Folklore Project. If you wish to access further archival material please contact CFP, folklorearchive@gmail.com
Kieran speaks about the Cork actor Cillian Murphy whom he went to primary school with in St Anthonys. Says it is nice to see him doing well. Hasn’t met in a long time he says. Speaks about plays he’s seen him in such as Ballyturk in the Opera House and Brief Is The Thing With Feathers in Town Hall Theatre Galway (both plays by Enda Walsh). Says he was a nice guy and one of the class clowns in primary school. Speaks about being in his family home in Blackrock on his birthday as children. Speaks of Cillians love of music. Speaks of how he got his acting break in Enda Walsh’s Disco Pigs. Speaks about Cillian Murphys band the Sons Of Mr Green Genes which included CM’s brother Padraig Murphy. Kierans band at the time Pure New Wool. How they shared the bill with Sons Of Mr Green Genes at a concert in Sacred Heart secondary school South Douglas Road. Speaks more about Kierans band. How they are back in recent months recording. Re-recording old songs.
Kieran speaks about the Cork actor Cillian Murphy whom he went to primary school with in St Anthonys. Says it is nice to see him doing well. Hasn’t met in a long time he says. Speaks about plays he’s seen him in such as Ballyturk in the Opera House and Brief Is The Thing With Feathers in Town Hall Theatre Galway (both plays by Enda Walsh). Says he was a nice guy and one of the class clowns in primary school. Speaks about being in his family home in Blackrock on his birthday as children. Speaks of Cillians love of music. Speaks of how he got his acting break in Enda Walsh’s Disco Pigs. Speaks about Cillian Murphys band the Sons Of Mr Green Genes which included CM’s brother Padraig Murphy. Kierans band at the time Pure New Wool. How they shared the bill with Sons Of Mr Green Genes at a concert in Sacred Heart secondary school South Douglas Road. Speaks more about Kierans band. How they are back in recent months recording. Re-recording old songs.
Collection
Citation
Cork Folklore Project, “Kieran O Leary: Cillian Murphy, Queens Old Castle, Ballinlough,” accessed April 20, 2024, https://corkfolklore.org/archivecatalolgue/document/216.