In this episode Anna B. Sexton connects with Niall Conroy BA;
a singer-songwriter, poet and music teacher husband and father of two boys who lives in Galway. He is currently caring for his mum as her carer Monday to Friday so juggling a lot but making the most of his time in between duties. Actual Juggling ability is basic but as with all things you keep at it to get better.
They talk about how creativity keeps flowing, especially around caring duties. How travel is an inspiration to keep and stay in flow. and being part of creative communities aids new ways of thinking, making and co-creating.
Plus get involved with an impromptu playful creative '272' game; co-created when the podcast was recorded, involving your bookcase and some concrete poetry techniques.
So grab a cuppa, or listen whilst out for a walk and enjoy!
Any 272 poems - please post them to Instagram or any socials and use hashtag #272poemABSNC #beopentocreate #everydaycreativity
More information about Niall
He is actively playing Irish ballads and American folk music on guitar vocals and bouzouki with his buddy Bernard Macnamara and they have a weekly residency in Murty Rabbits bar on Forster Street.
He also has a Silver Moon Jazz Duo with Peter Cunningham and they play monthly at Daingean House Cafe wine night. It can become a Trio and they also have a full 7-piece Dixie band called Strictly Dixie that gets together every year to play Strictly Dixie music.
Lately, he has focused on developing a solo piano set to play in castles such as the magnificent Claregalway Castle and it is a new rewarding challenge of immense joy.
Niall likes to write poems and songs constantly and recently decided to start a YouTube channel which will allow him to showcase his poetry and also his teaching style with an eye to developing online courses.
Clare Galway Castle HERE
YouTube HERE
Instagram HERE
Facebook HERE
References Niall makes to books
Anna B. Sexton socials
Fancy having a chat on the podcast about your unique creative take on life - email anna@opentocreate.com
Thanks for listening - Anna