Comedian Pat Shortt reflects that the pressure of the Leaving Cert exams shaped his early life decisions, emphasizing the importance of experiential learning over academic stress.
"This year's Fertile Ground festival embraces the unpredictability of showcasing local talent, featuring a diverse array of productions that invite creativity and community involvement."
"We'll always say, 'Have you seen a magician before?' and when they say yes we'll go, 'It was a man, wasn't it!' Rahill laughs. "That's not us doing magic it's because if it was in Ireland, then it definitely WAS a man they saw, if it wasn't us!" This highlights the historical male dominance in magic, reflecting the unique perspective female magicians bring to the art form."
