Recording of oral history interview with artist Bernadette Kiely, whose exhibition "Don't Need No Country, Don't Fly No Flag" featured as part of the Galway International Arts Festival. The interview was conducted by Dr. Barry Houlihan, Archivist, and recorded at the Festival Printworks Gallery, Galway City. The discussion focuses on Kiely's work as a painter, the development of this exhibition, how she reflects and incorporates climate change into her art, and future work and plans.

Recording of oral history interview with James Riordan, Artistic Director of Brú Theatre. Riordan was director of new show, "Somnium" as part of the 2024 Galway International Arts Festival where it was produced at the Bank of Ireland Theatre, University of Galway. This conversation was recorded at Archives and Special Collections, University of Galway and discusses the development of "Somnium", Riordan's earlier and previous work in theatre, travels abroad, theatrical influences, and future plans for the company.

Recording of oral history interview with artist Kat Austen. Austen's exhibition "Not Breaking / This Wave Drowns Hate" was part of the Galway International Arts Festival, 14 - 27 July 2025, at the Bailey Allan Hall, University of Galway. Interview recorded at the Hardiman Library, University of Galway by Dr. Barry Houlihan, Archivist, as part of Galway International Arts Festival Oral History Archive. Exhibition presented by ADAPT Research Centre & Beta Festival, produced by Culture Works. In the interview Austen discusses her artistic work and practice, the use of AI and technology in her art, how her work responds to issues relating to the environment, climate change, the sea and coastal areas and communities, how a Galway Hooker boat was installed as part of this exhibition, how she made specific parts and designed the exhibition, the integration of technology in this and others of her past artistic projects. Produced by Culture Works.

Recording of oral history interview with playwright Mark O'Rowe, whose new play "Reunion" premiered at the Black Box Theatre Galway as part of the 2024 Galway International Arts Festival, directed by O'Rowe. The interview was recorded at Archives and Special Collections, University of Galway and conducted by Dr. Barry Houlihan, Archivist. The conversation discussed O'Rowe's new play, "Reunion", his past and early work in the theatre and in film, his background and early life, experiences in film, first works on stage and later works including "Howie The Rookie", "Terminus", and "Our Few and Evil Days".

Recording of oral history interview with Australian artist, Patricia Piccinini, whose exhibition, "We Travel Together", was part of the 2024 Galway International Arts Festival. The conversation was recorded at the Festival Printworks Gallery with Piccinini and conducted by Dr. Barry Houlihan, Archivist. The conversation moves through the gallery as Piccinini discusses specific elements and parts of the exhibition, the background to its development, its commentary on art, travel, family, care, climate, and the environment and natural world. Also discussed in Piccinni's previous exhibitions as part of the Galway International Arts Festival.

Recording of oral history interview with artist Tania El Khoury, whose instillation, "Cultural Exchange Rate", was staged at the Aula Maxima, University of Galway as part of the 2024 Galway International Arts Festival. The conversation was recorded at Archives and Special Collections, University of Galway Library and conducted by Dr. Barry Houlihan, Archivist. The conversation discussed the themes and form of "Cultural Exchange Rate", the place of emigration and family memory in El Khoury's family, family documents and archives, and other points about El Khoury's art and work tracing her family story from Lebanon and Syria to Mexico. Other work and art produced by El Khoury also discussed.