Near FM – Listen Again: Recent Episodes
Near FM – Listen Again
Glenda Cimino is a sociologist, teacher, publisher, poet, social historian, actor, comedian, journalist, editor, filmmaker, tarot reader, disability assistant, and home carer. She is also a freelance writer, lecturer and activist. Glenda joins Mary Oyediran to talk about and promote three Writing Events in September; 1. International Dublin Writers’ Festival 2. Rather Gather 3. Irish […]
Jason O’Connell the founder of Mr Magic 7 Services and Christian bookstore Footprint joins Mary Oyediran to talk about his passion to promote reading and bookstores
Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst, Social Justice Ireland, at the launch of the ‘National Social Monitor: An End to Child Poverty?’ joins Mary Oyediran to discuss the weakness of this strategy and solutions.
Kevin Martin joins Donie Tarrant to discuss the Killester Garden Village Centenary Celebration and history. https://www.killestergardenvillage.com/ 1st broadcast on: 05/09/23
Assistant Principle Laura Roche joins Donie Tarrant to discuss Colaiste Dhulaigh courses for 2023. https://www.cdcfe.ie/ 1st broadcast on: 05/09/23
Jackie Haughey from Citizens information joins Donie Tarrant to discuss Fuel Allowance. https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/ 1st broadcast on: 05/09/23
“ The Taste of Dublin City University” DCU hosted an open event showcasing the many different courses available for Senior Students. Terry O’Rourke is retired and he now enjoys learning and studying the many different courses available. Myra Gleeson speaks with Terry O’Rourke about “ The Taste of DCU, The Age Friendly University” Terry has […]
Dublin City University Event. A Taste of DCU had the Dublin Polishers Displaying their stunningly beautiful upcycled furniture. Each piece becomes a beautiful piece of art. Joanne explained that upcycling can help stop filling up our landfill. Joanne & Jason also teach Upcycling, french polishing, upholstery and gilding. Facebook Joanne Fetherston 1st broadcast on: 04/09/23
Aras an Uachtarain, Irish National War Memorial Gardens, Grangegorman Military Cemetery. All details in the Phoenix Park Event Programme 202 Myra Gleeson speaks with Margaret McGuirk the Head Guide Phoenix Park. To chat about the Biodiversity Festival & Honey Show. Which starts on the 8th September until 10th September. All events are Free and please […]
George Mulcahy is joined on Lifeline by Anthony Brady where they chat about this years Darndale 5KM Recovery Run & Walk even taking place in Darndale Park for Recovery Month on Saturday September 16th 2023.
Senator Lynn Boylan joins Donie Tarrant to talk about the ongoing Stardust Inquest. Lynn pays special attention to the Pen Portraits a phase of the inquest which was recently concluded.
Myra Gleeson speaks with members of the”Cormorant Kayakers’ ‘ , Conor Ryan, Breege Madden and Conal O’Flanagan. All three had just been canoeing around Islands Eye and had just finished carrying their boats up the Howth Harbour Slipway. 1st broadcast on: 28/08/23
Andrew Reid speaks to David Barry about the Irish Wheelchair Association, Run N Roll event happening in St. Anne’s Park, on September the 3rd. A very popular event that has been running over the past 5 years. Listen here for more details on this wonderful event. 1st broadcast on: 23/08/23
Myra Gleeson speaks with Sean Doran about the Howth Maritime and Seafood Festival. Also to encourage people to take public transport to the Howth Festival. facebook.com/howthmaritimeandseafoodfestival 1st broadcast on: 28/08/23
George Mulcahy is joined on Lifeline by Brian Greene, Manager of Phoenix FM in Blanchardstown where they chat about the passing of Austin McCoy and the links between a phone box and pirate radio in Baldoyle.
Lassane Ouedraogo is an inaugural AIAC Fellow. He is an Executive Officer at CONNECT, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Future Networks, at Trinity College. He joins Mary Oyediran to highlight the situation in Niger after the Coup on 26th July and examines the options to avoid another war.
Jo Morton is the Communications and Marketing Officer at the Irish Writers Centre in Dublin. The Irish Writers Centre is the leading support and development organisation for writers across the island of Ireland. She joins Mary Oyediran to chat and promote the IWC Autumn Open Day 2023 on Saturday 26th August.
Myra Gleeson speaks with committee members of the newly formed Swords Women’s Shed. Glenda McDonnell (ChairPerson) Pamela Laskody ( Treasurer) Patrica O’Connor (Vice Treasurer) 1st broadcast on 21/08/23
Myra Gleeson speaks with Mark Drumm & Sean McDonald. about their business called “Cut & Polished” . Which up – cycles used booze bottles into beautiful ornaments. 1st broadcast on 21/08/23
1, Mia Kidd’s business is called “Selkies & Co”. Mia sells filtered water products that eliminate the harms found in our water. 2, Dylan Garbutt’s business is called “Date Deck”. It’s a deck of 35 cards with a scratch off material revealing dates around Dublin that are recommended to couples. 1st broadcast on: 21/08/23
Darren J. Prior spoke to Monika Kobylarska – the new Alcohol Related Brain Injury (ARBI) Resource Officer with the Alcohol Forum – about her job and the matter of Alcohol Related Brain Injury in general and the different types of it. ARBI describes a broad spectrum of different alcohol related brain injuries. Monika and […]
In this episode we will draw all the ancient and modern educational strands together by looking at Patrick Pearse in particular, and his unique educational offering in St Enda’s, supported by material recorded at the Pearse Museum with Curator, Brian Crowley discussing educational exhibits at the museum. Brian Crowley is a curator with the Office […]
Joe Byrne talks to Poet James William Dillon about his book Sondering Soul and we get a taste of some of the Poems as read by James.
Fergus Carroll talks to Joshua Byrne on the Saturday Morning Sports Show about the Premier League and the Transfer Market.
Myra Gleeson speaks with Louise O’Brien, Environmental Social Governance Manager. Boots Ireland www.bootsnightwalk.com 1st broadcast on: 14/08/23
Myra Gleeson speaks with Helen Reddy about her fantastic achievement in abseiling from the Roof of Croke Park. info@jackandjill.ie 1st broadcast on: 14/08/23
Myra Gleeson speaks with Christine O’Kelly. The Dublin City University Age Friendly Coordinator. christine.okelly@dcu.ie 1st broadcast on: 14/08/23
Myra Gleeson speaks with Gerry Cooley. The Dublin Historian Broadcaster and Author. Chats about his research into Santry history and the northside of Dublin. Gerry’s books are available in Supervalu supermarket, Beaumont. 1st broadcast on: 14/08/23
This episode offers a discussion on the proliferation of Educate Together schools and Gaelscoileanna throughout Ireland as a response to perceived shortfalls in or, in defence of certain cultural or religious freedoms. Educate Together schools foster the interdenominational approach, while Gaelscoileanna are anxious to retain the Irish language as a fundamental aspect of Irish life […]
Cauan Martins is a singer-songwriter from Brazil currently based in Dublin, Ireland. He joins Mary Oyediran to talk about his music, life as a busker on the Dublin streets. He also performs some of his music in the Near FM studio. You can find him on his Instagram by clicking the link below. https://www.instagram.com/zitolocco Originally […]
Myra Gleeson speaks with Peter Brannigan & Mary Judge about the Ballymun U3A Drama Group production “ I thought you were Dead” 1st broadcast on: 10/08/23
Myra Gleeson speaks with Clodagh Hogan, Head of Communications at Jack & Jill Foundation. Explains the three Simple Steps to Go Up the Hill for Jack & Jill info@jackandjill.ie Facebook@JackandJillFoundation 1st broadcast on: 10/08/23
Myra Gleeson speaks with Dawn Adams about her three year old son Grayson Adams. Who has been diagnosed with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. A rare genetic condition that causes Non – Cancerous tumours to grow in his brain & several areas of his body. info@jackandjill.ie 1st broadcast on: 10/08/2023
Áine Wellard of Vision Impairment spoke to Lifeline’s John Connell about the lack of action undertaken by Dublin City Council to facilitate visually impaired people and other disability groups while attending PPN meetings.
George Mulcahy is joined on Lifeline By Laura O’ Philbin, Research Manager at Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland where they chat about a new drug, Leqembi which offers new hope to those affected by Alzheimer’s.
Pilar and Nuria Landaluce are a mother daughter team who share a passion for the outdoors and all it has to offer young minds. Life-long learners with a background in Montessori teaching, special needs, creative arts, and art therapy. Both are Forest School qualified, Garda vetted, Children First certified by Tusla and hold Outdoor Pediatric […]
Anthony concludes his testimony from New York to Dublin and remembers when Jesus said to Nocodemus “Take it from me: Unless a person is born from above, it’s not possible to see what I’m pointing to—to God’s kingdom.” (Broadcast date 17-7-23)
He could hardly believe he was doing this himself, Anthony was actually talking to these people that previously he had felt would be nothing but trouble…So began the story of a conversation and a conversion. (Broadcast date 10-7-23)
Outgoing TD for Dublin South-Central Bríd Smith and also former member of the Joint Communications, Climate Action and Environment joins Donie Tarrant to discuss the future of broadcasting in Ireland. 1st broadcast on: 31/07/23
Outgoing TD for Dublin South-Central Bríd Smith and also former member of the Joint Communications, Climate Action and Environment joins Donie Tarrant to discuss the future of broadcasting in Ireland. 1st broadcast on: 31/07/23
Myra Gleeson speaks to Natalie Johnson. From Barnardos who is the Project Coordinator for the Boarded Out Practical Support Service. birthhistory@barnardos.ie www.barnardos.ie 1st broadcast on: 31/07/23
Myra Gleeson speaks with Jessica O’Donnell, Head of Education & Community Outreach at the Hugh Lane Gallery. www.hughlane.ie info.hughlane@dublincity.ie 1st broadcast on: 31/07/23
Joe Byrne talks to Joanne Featherston and Jason Cloak about setting up a new French Polishing business. With advice on all the agencies out there who have helped them along the road. Originally aired: 29/7/23
Steve Denehan speaks to Lifeline’s John Connell about his new poetry collection titled, As If It Meant Something, published by Renard Press. Steve reads out four poems; Cherry Red, Another Poem Another Interview, The Magic Hill And The Scientists, Impossible Questions From My Daughter.
This episode concentrates on Steiner education as devised by Rudolf Steiner over one hundred years ago. Steiner education is dedicated to generating an inner enthusiasm for learning within every child by a deep immersion in each subject. The wide-ranging and non-competitive approach educates the whole person. Our exploration will offer a greater understanding of what […]
Paula Wiseman chats with Dr. Cyril Sullivan, CEO of the ISPCA about the work they are currently doing and also their renewed plea to the public to volunteer or donate and help to stop cruelty to animals. www.ISPCA.ie
Paula Wiseman chats with musician, Richie Egan/ Jape about his new single, ‘Heal These Wounds’ and also his upcoming album, ‘Endless Thread’. They also chat about his writing processes and his approach to touring. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC95tCLhgY4ZSWzEidRtFXdw
Paula Wiseman chats with Communications Consultant & Qualified Mediator, Sean McKiernan about Mediation and the many ways in which it can be used to resolve disputes. Twitter; @seanfromcavan LinkdIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanmckiernanjnr/
George Mulcahy is joined on Lifeline by Brian Foley, Client Programmes Coordinator at Ballymun Youth Action Project where they chat about this year’s Galway to Ballymun Cycle as well as chatting about supports they offer to those in recovery from addiction.
The men’s shed initiative has its origin in late 1970’s Australia. In no time the word had spread to Ireland and in 2011 the 32 County wide Irish Men’s Sheds Association was founded. Rooted in the community the ‘shed’ concept is indeed ingenious. The familiarity of a ‘shed’ mind set creates a feeling of inclusivity […]
Myra Gleeson speaks to Natalie Johnson. From Barnardos who is the Project Coordinator for the Boarded Out Practical Support Service. Barnardo’s mission is to deliver services and work with families, communities and our partner’s to transform the lives of vulnerable children who are affected by adverse childhood experiences. Because childhood lasts a lifetime birthhistory@barnardos.ie Barnardos […]
Myra Gleeson speaks with John Dolan, CEO of the Disability Federation of Ireland about the unprecedented threat to essential disability services as a result of last minute postponement of WRC talks. info@disabilityfederation.ie www.disability-federation.ie First aired: 24/7/23
Michelle Murphy SJI joins Donie Tarrant to discuss Social Justice Ireland’s submissions for the Autumn budget. https://www.socialjustice.ie First aired: 25/7/23
Labhair Darren Mac an Phríora leis an t-ealaíontóir, scríbhneoir agus file Cormac Baker. Is as Loch Garman é Cormac agus caitheann sé a lán ama i mBaile Átha Cliath freisin. Near FM, 23 Iúil 2023.
Tom Walsh, a gifted Irish Poet, joins Mary Oyediran to talk about his life and the hidden joy of writing poems to inspire and warm the heart.
This episode concentrates on the child-centred Montessori method developed by Dr. Maria Montessori over one hundred years ago. The Montessori system is well established as a pre-school option in Ireland but not so much for full primary and not at all for secondary education. Our exploration with Michael O’Connor and Michael Flanagan, retired lecturers from […]
Seán McKiernan, Mediator, Independent Job Interview Chair & Interview Trainer, Radio contributor, Speech writer & maker joins Mary Oyediran to talk about the RTÉ crisis and political review 2023. (@seanfromcavan) Twitter
Michael Sullivan talks with Jason Hannon, Head of Unit – Energy Systems Integration Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, about Ireland’s new National Hydrogen Strategy and how Ireland can become a world leader in the production of green energy.
Michael Sullivan chats with Enda Dooley, Audiologist with Hidden Hearing, about the links between hearing loss and dementia.
Clodagh Ní Mhuirí joins Michael Sullivan to discuss ‘Par 3’ Golfing Event Fundraiser for Irish Guide Dogs, taking place in Malahide Castle Sports & Leisure Hub on Saturday 19th August.
Dr Marcos Dias, Assistant Professor from DCU, joins Michael Sullivan to discuss Community Engagement Through Performance Art, a collaborative project which explores the benefits of performance art to connect the Ukrainian and Irish communities. Taking place 20th July at Dublin City University (U Building) in Glasnevin. The event is free and open to the general […]
Approved Housing Bodies like Co-operative Housing Ireland are pivotal in providing social housing. Last year, the sector provided almost half of overall social housing delivery. CHI delivered approximately 10% of this. Pearse O’Shiel joins Donie Tarrant to discuss the work of the organisation. First aired: 17/7/23
Paul Gordon, NYCI Director of Policy and Advocacy with The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) – which represents groups working with young people nationwide joins Donie Tarrant to discuss why they are calling for supports for young people and the youth sector in Budget 2024 to tackle the deprivation witnessed by its members in […]
Near FM presenters Debbie McMahon and George Mulcahy, with crew, went down to the Kilbarrack Family Fun Day and meet a diverse bunch of people from the community as they celebrate their annual family fun day. We hear from representatives from Kilbarrack Coast Community Project (KCCP), ReachOut, Women’s Recovery Group and some very enthusiastic young […]
Paula chats with Thomas Murray, Amy Hanley and Natasha Jordan from An Cosan about their unique approach to adult community education.
Paula chats with Frank W Kelly, co-director of the Boyne Valley International Film Festival, 11-13 August 2023. http://www.droich ead.com
Paula chats with Anne Mullee, Gallery Programme Curator at the Mermaid Arts Centre. Anne chats about the new ‘Twenty One: Selected Works’ exhibition. https://ww w.mermai dartscentr e.ie/whats -on/exhibi tions/twen ty-one- selected- works
(Local Topic) Independent Cllr. Tony Murphy joins Johnny Holmes to discuss plans for Balbriggan to become Ireland’s leading Arts destination. https://www.fingal.ie/ 1st broadcast on: 13/07/23
(Nationwide Topic) Mairead McDevitt, Community Lead for Migrant Rights Centre Ireland joins Johnny Holmes to discuss their campaign to reduce immigration fees relating to the Irish Resident Permit Card. https://www.mrci.ie/ 1st broadcast on: 13/07/23
Colour dash will take place Saturday 12th August ,all proceeds will be used to fund the Irish Cancer Society’s Children and young Adolescents support services. https://www.cancer.ie/about-us/contact-us 1st broadcast on: 13/07/23
(Nationwide Topic) Patricia Orme, Director of Corporate Services for the Marine Institute joins Johnny Holmes to speak about their Summer Bursary Programme for under-graduated students. https://www.marine.ie/ 1st broadcast on: 13/07/23
Sharon will join Debbie McMahon on the phone to talk about the line up for Forever Young Festival which is taking place this weekend, the 14th to 16th July. All proceeds will entirely to raise money for animal welfare & veterinary care. Forever Young Festival
Anthony recalls episodes from scripture where God blinds people supernaturally, always with good reason. Good to know He is also the one who opens blind eyes. As always a message for today. (Broadcast date 3-7-23)
Ruth Powell speaks about the current activities and future events of Dublin City PPN, the Public Participation Network, where community groups can interface with Dublin City Council Officials and Public Representatives.
Myra Gleeson speaks with Hugh O’Donoghue, the Alzheimer Society of Ireland’s Communications Manager, about the Alzheimer Society of Ireland’s response to the FDA Full Approval of LECANEMAB. Alzheimer Society National Helpline 1800341341 helpline@alzheimer.ie or live Chat at www.alzheimer.ie 1st broadcast on: 10/07/23
Journalist, musician and author, Siobhan MacGowan joins Adrianne Murphy to discuss her latest novel ‘The Graces’, a beautifully written emotional read where science and faith collide in early 20th century Dublin. https://siobhanmacgowan.com/ 1st broadcast on 11/07/23
Labhair Darren Mac an Phríora leis an ealaíontóir, leachtóir agus scríbhneoir Caoimhghin Ó Croidheáin faoina a shaol ag obair mar ealaíontóir, léachtóir agus scríbhneoir. Near FM, 10 Iúil 2023.
In this episode, Dr Antonia McManus and Dr Thomas Walsh will entertain us with pen pictures of the more legendary Hedge School teachers and their teaching methods. We will also discuss the needs and ambitions of the students and their parents, which are not dissimilar to today. Dr Antonia McManus is author of The Irish Hedge […]
Deborah Palmer, Author & Creative Writer, joins Mary Oyediran to talk about her writing journey and promote her latest children’s book ‘Woodlandlords’, and other written projects. Instagram @dap.decimal.system
Patricia Kelly a renowned Irish Filmmaker and founder of MnàMnà FIlms joins Mary Oyediran to talk about her latest film, Verdigris, debut screening at the 35th Galway Film Fleadh.
Michael Sullivan talks with Cormac Cahill, ASI’s Head of Advocacy, Research and Public Affairs, about the Alzheimer Society of Ireland (The ASI) pre- budget submission.
On the show Patrick was joined by Professor Simon Chadwick, Simon is a professor of Sport and Geopolitical economy at the Skema Business School in Paris. He chatted to us about the reasons behind the increasing Saudi Arabian investment in sport, multi club ownership and much more.
(Local Topic) Newly elected Deputy Mayor of Fingal, Cllr. Grainne Maguire joins Johnny Holmes to discuss her new role. https://www.fingal.ie/ 1st broadcast on: 06/07/23
Nationwide Topic) Dr. Dan Duffy, Digital Health Scientist for Amwell joins Johnny Holmes to discuss how Ireland has become the most expensive country in Europe, and how this is impacting on people’s mental health. https://amwell.com/ 1st broadcast on: 06/07/23
Stylist Broadcaster & Content Creator Cathy O’Connor joins Johnny Holmes to speak about the new campaign “Women Unbranded” which aims to create social change towards ageing in the fashion & beauty worlds. 1st broadcast on: 06/07/23
Tune in to Lifeline tomorrow 6th July on Near Fm 90.3 at 10am to hear Niamh’s story. Niamh O’Shaughnessy is a mother of two & a full time carer for her two year old son Ollie.Ollie suffered a uteral stroke,this led to him having four brain abnormalities, he also has epilepsy, cerebral palsy & a […]
Heidi Bedell will join Debbie McMahon in the studio to talk about “Acts of Kindness Day” that takes place once a year & the simple things we can do to be kinder to people. 1st broadcast on: 06/07/2023
Diarmuid Fitzgerald is a Writer, Teacher, and Healer,joins Mary Oyediran about the opportunities for grants for creative writing and poetry. Website: https://dewriter.com
Author John Haughton joins us on IWN to discuss his Autobiography Swiftly Ebbing. A creative Writer and Poet for nearly 40 years there is so much insight, knowledge and understanding to glean from this dedicated writer .Please don’t miss this. Website: https://www.facebook.com/john.haughton.75
Researcher & poducer Mercedes Lopez from Near Fm joins Michael Sullivan to discuss the summary of the recent events forum on international security policy’s based on the Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and also threats on cyber security. Website: https://www.ucc.ie/
Historian in Residents Cormac Moore joins Michael Sullivan to discuss The 50th Anniversary of Brazil playing an all-Ireland football match in Lansdown Road Website: https://dublincity.ie/residential
The Lord Mayor of Dublin Daithi De Roiste joins Michael Sullivan to discuss weekends of family fun with Dublin city council funtropolis free events happening in Marrion Square Park on July 8th and 9th and in Mountjoy Square Park August 19th and 20th. Website: https://dublin.ie/whats-on/listings/funtropolis/
Dr Rachel O’Connor Deputy of Student Support joins Michael Sullivan to discuss how TU Dublin releases cost of living guide to assist students with financial planning. Website: https://www.tudublin.ie
When the English schoolgirl questioned the teacher’s affirmation of cat woman in the classroom we knew we had to say something. It brought us to Mount Carmel where Elijah alone (but with God) confronted 850 demon worshipers and guess who won? (Broadcast date 26-6-23)
(Local Topic) Gillian Bird, Head of Education & Media for DSPCA joins Johnny Holmes to discuss what you need to know, if planning to look after someone else’s pet for the first time. https://www.dspca.ie/ 1st broadcast on: 29/06/23
Local Topic) Social Democrats Cllr. Mary Callaghan joins Johnny Holmes to discuss Council’s plans to have the bridge at Croke Park renamed as “Bloody Sunday Bridge” in remembrance of the 1920 killings at the stadium by British military forces. https://www.socialdemocrats.ie/ 1st broadcast on: 29/06/23
(Local Topic) Independent Cllr. Tony Murphy joins Johnny Holmes to discuss the issues impacting bathing water quality in Balbriggan. https://www.fingal.ie/ 1st broadcast on: 29/06/23
Paula Wiseman chats with Nuala Donlon, spokesperson for Greyhound Action Ireland. Nuala speaks about the GAI and the invaluable work they do regarding greyhound welfare. She also talks about Greyhound Racing Ireland’s relatively new Traceability System, and how it is not fit for purpose. Find out more information here; Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/groups/745237525911048/ Twitter; @ActionGrey1
Paula Wiseman chats with Graham from Radiohead tribute band, ‘Karma Police’. Graham speaks about the origins of the band and also their passion for giving people an authentic experience at live shows. Among many other things he also speaks about their upcoming headline show at Whelans on Friday 30th June. https://www.facebook.com/KarmaPolice.ie/ Buy tickets here; https://www.whelanslive.com/ticket/karma-police/
Padraig Conlon, editor of the Northside People joins Donie Tarrant to discuss some of this week’s main stories. Home 1st broadcast on: 26/06/23
Regular contributor Alan Tuffery joins Donie Tarrant to talk about the approaches to discussion about ‘Uniting Ireland’. What do the polls show? What are the obstacles? How can we move forward? 1st broadcast on: 26/06/23
Cllr. Keith Connolly Fianna Fail Councillor. Local Electoral Area of Ballymun-Finglas joins Donie Tarrant to discuss current and upcoming issues in the area. 1st broadcast on: 26/06/23
Angela Shafer from the Northside partnership joins Donie Tarrant in studio to talk about English Conversation classes they are running in association with Isteach. www.northsidepartnership.ie 1st broadcast on: 26/06/23
Myra Gleeson speaks with Bernard Fagan from Fingal Tourism Office. About the restoration and excavation of Sword 12th Century Castle. info@fingaltourism.ie 1st broadcast on: 26/06/23
Myra Gleeson speaks with Colin Healy, the Co – founder of Sailing into Wellness. How sailing can help people work as a team member. Becoming part of a community. Prosocial activity and inclusion. Most importantly building trust. colin@sailingintowellness.ie 1st broadcast on: 26/06/23
Sandra Beirne, founder of Widow’s Care joins Mary Oyediran to talk about her personal journey into Widowhood and International Widows Day 2023. https://www.facebook.com/sandra.beirne.9 1st broadcast on 23/06/23
Michael Sullivan talks with Claire Feeney, Director of Services and Inclusion, The Housing Agency about the new awareness campaign to be rolled out in Dublin to increase visibility of the National Housing Strategy for Disabled People.
Michael Sullivan talks with experienced volunteer, Dee Higgins, about Childline Listening Service and how they are currently recruiting nationwide volunteers. volunteerrecruitment@ispcc.ie
(Local Topic) Green Party Cllr. Janet Horner joins Johnny Holmes to discuss how local Dubliners may get the opportunity to vote on electing a Mayor in 2024. https://www.greenparty.ie/ 1st broadcast on: 22/06/23
(Local Topic) Supriya Singh, who has recently been selected as Fine Gael Representative for the Donaghmede Ward in Dublin Bay North joins Johnny Holmes to discuss the work she has been doing in the local community and her plans to contest the next local elections. https://www.finegael.ie/ 1st broadcast on: 22/06/23
(Global Topic) Ros O’Sullivan, Head of Operations for Concern Worldwide joins Johnny Holmes to speak about how their teams are assisting people left homeless by the dam collapse in Ukraine. https://www.concern.net/ 1st broadcast on: 22/06/23
When a crusade hosting ministry empowered and trained many to become evangelists the results multiplied and led to some wonderful stories of individuals meeting their Saviour. Anthony drills into a few such stories of note. (Broadcast date 12-6-23)
As well as their journeys of faith Brendan and Mary explain how they were given a new conscience after meeting with God. (Broadcast date 5-6-23)
Along with his Trinidad based godchild Christel, Ovo Oghuvba of Grace Life Ministries in Clondalkin speaks of his journey to faith in Jesus and the best thing about heaven. (Broadcast date 29-5-23)
Anthony speaks today about how to handle disappointment God’s ways, something we all have to wrestle with at different times. (Broadcast date 22-5-23)
Chair Steering Committee Sara O’Rourke from the Irish Neutrality League joins Michael Sullivan to discuss People’s Forums on Ireland’s Neutrality.
Researcher Chloe O’Neill from Adare Productions joins Michael Sullivan to discuss An Ril Deal, a new Irish Dancing show for TG4, the next big thing in the world of Irish dancing
Live from Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre presented by Adrianne Murphy 0:30 Caoimhe McCabe and Mary Brigid Collins: Overview Pavee Point – history of the Building and the organization. 14:12 Mary Bridget Collins and Mary Collins (Biddy’s Mary): National Traveller Health Action Plan, Traveller Health and the work of Traveller Primary Health Care Projects. […]
On Off the Shelf, Joe Byrne talks to Fiann O’Nuallain about his new book ’52 Proverbs To Build Resilience Against Anxiety And Panic’. The book is available https://www.mercierpress.ie/irish-books/anxiety-52-proverbs/
George Mulcahy is joined on Lifeline by Jack Squibb, Sports Communications officer at IWA where they chat about Jack’s involvement with sports and how to register and get involved with IWA Summer Camps 2023.
On the show I was joined by journalist Tim Rich who joined us to chat about his recent book On Days Like These, which looks back at the career of former Man United goalkeeper Les Sealey.
Dublin octogenarian Author, Peig McManus joins Adrianne Murphy to discuss her book called ‘I Will Be Good’, a fascinating and funny memoir of her 1940’s childhood in Dublin and her extraordinary life in which she fought against social prejudice and went onto work in radio and tv. 1st broadcast on: 13/06/23
ISPCA CEO, Dr. Cyril Sullivan joins Adrianne Murphy to discuss how the ISPCA have had to launch an urgent appeal for homes and donations because of an 80% rise in animals needing accommodation. Ph: 043 332 5035 to donate or to inquire about fostering or adopting a pet. https://www.ispca.ie/donate 1st broadcast on: 13/06/23
(Nationwide Topic) Mona McCrea, Outreach Officer for Seashore Kids joins Johnny Holmes to discuss their new CPD Teacher Training Courses for July 2023. https://www.marine.ie/ 1st broadcast on: 15/06/23
(Local Topic) Dr. Edel Greene, Principal of St. Mary’s Secondary School, Baldoyle joins Johnny Holmes to discuss their plans to become Co-Ed by the academic year 2024-2025 and also about transitioning from primary to secondary level. https://www.stmarysbaldoyle.org/ 1st broadcast on: 15/06/23
(Local Topic) Peter O’Reilly, Senior Librarian at Ballymun Library joins Johnny Holmes to speak about Some upcoming events. https://www.dublincity.ie/residential/libraries 1st broadcast on: 15/06/23
Tim Husbands, CEO of Leopardstown Racecourse will join Debbie McMahon on the phone to talk about Bulmers Live at Leopardstown and the bands that will be playing. mduffy@leopardstown.com 1st broadcast on 15/06/23
Kathleen Reid will join Debbie McMahon live in the studio to talk about the importance of getting routine mammograms. Kathleen talks about her own story living with breast cancer. 1st broadcast on 15/06/23
Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children’s Rights Alliance joins Michael Sullivan to discuss why a dedicated, ambitious action plan is needed to address the rising rate of child poverty. www.childrensrights.ie
Historian, Bernard Browne, joins Michael Sullivan to discuss how Wexford is gearing up for its 225th anniversary, with Rebellion Day on June 18th and The Longest Day commemoration & historical march. www.visitwexford.ie
Coastal Programmes Officer, Áine Lawless, joins Michael Sullivan to discuss how Clean Coast volunteers in Dublin collected almost 5 tonnes of litter for their 20th anniversary.
Myra Gleeson speaks with Brian Joyce about French Air Traffic strikes that have affected Irish Airlines and hundreds of Irish people who have been cancelled taking their holiday in Europe. 1st broadcast on 12/06/23
Myra Gleeson speaks with Una Dorris about the Royal Canal Greenway & Old Rail Trail in County Westmeath. Which has breathtaking scenic cycle routes that run alongside the Royal Canal. www.greenwaysireland.org Postal Address: Greenways Ireland, Dublin Road, Kilkenny R95VP83 1st broadcast on: 12/06/23
Comedy writers Orla Doherty and Val Troy, promise an exciting line-up of the best female/non-binary comedy talent on the 19th June in Whelan’s. Orla and Val talk to Ken Kilbride on the Saturday Breakfast Show! That plus some of the worst accountancy jokes you have ever heard! 1st broadcast on 032/06/23
Regular contributor Alan Tuffery joins Donie Tarrant to discuss Oaths, as used in courts. What are they? Where did they come from? Are religious oaths discriminatory? Should they be replaced? If so, with what? 1st broadcast on 12/06/23
Jelena Simic, Early Years Programme Coordinator with Preparing for Life, joins Donie Tarrant to chat about the Building Big Futures graduation. Building Big Futures is a programme to support high quality early years education and care. This programme builds upon a setting’s capacity to provide High Quality Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) during the most […]
Steve White talks to Susan Moylan from The Stephen Moylan Foundation, which provides Parental loss support to children & young people. Part 1 of this interview was broadcast on Friday 2nd June 2023, listen again here
Michael Sullivan chats with Dr. Linda Gordon, Chief Specialist Food Safety, safefood, about tips for food safety during BBQ season. www.safefood.net
On the show Patrick was joined by Alan Kinsella who joined us to chat about his incredible collection of Irish election material, which he began collecting in the early 1980s. Alan spoke to us about what the collection tells us about how Ireland has changed down through the years and his podcast The Others, which […]
New audio drama High Spirits by Méabh de Brún – 6pm June 8th 2023 Three siblings and one in-law gather after a patriarch’s burial to honour a very unusual letter of wishes. Their late father wants to be contacted in the afterlife, and so begins a dark comedy full of suspect séances, family secrets and […]
In Episode 3 we are joined by Professor Bryce Evans, Dr Ian Miller and Emma Cornell-Stoffer who will concentrate on the 19th and 20th centuries. Professor Bryce Evans is a food historian who holds the Chair in Modern World History at Liverpool Hope University. Bryce has authored several food history books including Feeding the People […]
Mark Finnegan discusses with Lifeline host Debbie McMahon, how his weight was seriously impacting his health and the programme he endured which led to his gastric bypass. First aired: 08/06/23
Lora Ruth Wogu Founder of Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Ireland, a national patient and parent support and advocacy organisation joins Mary Oyediran to talk about their latest fundraising campaign Break the Sickle Cycle Gala Extravaganza 2023. Website: www.sicklecellireland.ie
Paula Wiseman chats with Holistic Health, Mindset & Motivational Coach, Emma Farrell. Emma talks about her work and how she helps people achieve their potential. She also gives tips for kids and parents going through the leaving cert process. You can find Emma on LinkedIn here; linkedin.com/in/emma-farrell-4351a1220 Emma@habitchange.ie
Linda Smith Regional Officer of Women’s Aid joins Mary Oyediran to talk about the services and hope offered to women experiencing domestic violence in Ireland. Website: https://www.facebook.com/womensaid.ie www.womensaid.ie
Fiona Davis, Higher Education Authority, joins Michael Sullivan to discuss how free education courses are available to people in Dublin. https://springboardcourses.ie/ First aired: 07/06/23
Brian Cooke SIMI Director General joins Michael Sullivan to discuss how electric & hybrid vehicles combine for over 50% of May new car market. First aired: 07/06/23
Matthew Oakes from Jigsaw joins Mary Oyediran to chat about the services they provide as well as some hints and tips to support the Mental Health of young people as they get closer to exam time.
George Mulcahy is joined by Lisa Kelly, Stop Smoking Advisor at HSE, to chat about Stop Smoking Services offered by the HSE and where local people can avail of them.
On the show Patrick was joined by Luton based journalist James Cunliffe who joined us to reflect on Luton’s promotion to the Premier League. James chatted to us about Luton’s incredible journey in recent years, rising from the non-League all the way to the top tier. We also spoke about the future prospects for […]
New audio drama broadcasting at 6pm on Thursday the 1st June 2023. The Whale and the Swan by Fiona Browne Marie is pregnant at a young age and finds herself in the care of the nuns. Her daily reality is stark and brutal. In order to survive she creates her own world among the hanging […]
From 1500 and through the next five centuries, Ireland became more and more of a British colony before emerging, after many famines and rebellions, as a Free State and then a Republic. In Episode 2 we are joined by Dr Susan Flavin and Dr Elaine Mahon who will, in turn, deal with distinct aspects of […]
Myra Gleeson speaks with Prof. Sven Vanneste head of School of Psychology Trinity College. & Dr Anusha Yasoda Mohan both have been studying Tinnitus and why people suffer ringing sensation in their ears. anusha.mohan@gbh,org 1st broadcast on 01/06/23
Myra Gleeson speaks with Aine McEneff, Administrator of Drinan Enterprise Centre. Fingal’s Innovation Hub consists of 28 offices as well as 4 light industrial units & 3 food units. The centre is conveniently located just off the M1 motorway. aine@drinanenterprisecentre.ie www.connectedhubs.ie 1st broadcast on 01/06/23
Myra Gleeson speaks with Shay Lally about his amazing business. The Mobile Music School. Shay delivers Music Programs in Schools and now Shay’s new business is guiding people to buy & restore old houses. shay@mobilemusicschool.ie 1st broadcast on: 01/06/23
(Local Topic) Dr. Paul Grimes, Asst Professor in Mathematics Education, School of Stem Education, Innovation & Global studies at DCU joins Johnny Holmes to discuss their new Technology, Engineering & Communications Graphics Teacher Education Degree. https://www.dcu.ie/ 1st broadcast on: 01/06/23
(World Topic) Eamon Timmins, Media Relations Manager for Concern Worldwide joins Johnny Holmes to discuss how their humanitarian operations have resumed in parts of Sudan and also about how their neighbouring teams in Chad are assisting the needs of Sudanese people crossing the border. https://www.concern.net/ 1st broadcast on: 01/06/23
(Nationwide Topic) Sean Bergin, National Fundraising Manager for Barnardos joins Johnny Holmes to speak about their fundraising event entitled “Big Toddlers Little Heroes” which involves a half mile sponsored walk for creche and pre-school aged children. Homepage – Elementor 1st broadcast on: 01/06/23
Paula Wiseman chats with Sorcha Donohoe, the Communications Officer at Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council about the amazing new festival, Coastival. Coastival 2023 will run 1-9 July and will celebrate everything to love about Dún Laoghaire. This new week-long festival will coincide with the Volvo Dún Laoghaire Regatta and includes exciting family fun each day […]
Paula Wiseman chats with Tommy Creagh, curator of the Bloomsday Film Festival. The film festival was set up as a celebration of cinema, literature, and artistic innovation, inspired by the long reaching arm of Ireland’s patriarch of modernism, James Joyce. It will run from 12th-18th June and you can find more information here; http://www.bloomsdayfestival.ie/filmfestival
Wilmer 曾威明於生於德國，長於德國，與保時捷出於同一個城市。他現居於愛爾蘭，醉心推廣心理健康，樂於分享他係 COVID-19 疫情期間，將挑戰轉化為個人成長機會嘅經驗。 疫情家居隔離期間，Wilmer 將精神轉向運動，採用健康嘅飲食方案成功減咗了 10 公斤！不單仲戒埋煙，亦開始發現咗對跑步嘅熱情。 佢於舊年成功完成咗阿姆斯特丹馬拉鬆比賽，證明咗佢對個人成長嘅決心。 Wilmer 擁有計算機科學和經濟學理學學士學位，目前係 New Relic 從事技術銷售工作，New Relic 是一家軟件分析公司，總部位於三藩市，歐洲、中東和非洲地區總部位於都柏林。佢仲經常係技術會議上發表演講，最近一次亮相係亞馬遜主辦嘅旗艦活動上。 Wilmer was born and raised in Germany, in the same city where Porsche comes from. Currently based in Ireland, he is passionate about mental health and will be sharing his experience of turning the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic into […]
Artist painter Colm Brophy spent forty years in Zambia working as a missionary priest. Returning to Ireland he studied art therapy to help people from different backgrounds who had suffered trauma in their lives.
Karen McHugh CEO of Safe Home Ireland joins Adrianne Murphy to discuss the work of Safe Home and their fundraiser ‘The Long Road Home’, the first ever National famine walk way challenge. 1st broadcast on 30/05/23
Anita Migule from Citizens Information joins Adrianne Murphy to discuss the ‘Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance’. https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/ 1st broadcast on: 30/05/23
Padraig Conlon , editor of the Northside People joins Donie Tarrant to discuss some of this week’s main stories. news@dublinpeople.com 1st broadcast on: 29/05/23
Paddy Comyn Head Of Communications with the Automobile Association joins Donie Tarrant to discuss how the AA Ireland are addressing mechanic skills shortage with AA Ireland Training Academy. aatrainingacademy.ie 1st broadcast on: 29/05/23
Georgia Mellotte with the Northside Partnership, joins Donie Tarrant in studio to talk about Healthy Eating Week 2023 northsidepartnership.ie/northside-partnership-healthy-eating-week-2023/ 1st broadcast on: 29/05/23
Myra Gleeson speaks with Peter Finnegan founder & MD of the Consultancy Leargas Uu – Fresh Insights. Peter has organised a event called The Studio Drinan info@leofingal.ie 1st broadcast on 29/05/23
Myra Gleeson speaks with Sabrina Dekker: about Dublin City Council’s food strategy that is out for Public Consultation. Sabrina Dekker is the Climate Action Coordinator, Environment & Transport Department www.dublincity.ie 1st broadcast on: 20/05/23
Myra Gleeson speaks with Mark Giblin : Sales Director for Netwatch for both Ireland & England. Netwatch Security Company enquires@netwatchsystem.com 1st broadcast on: 29/05/23
Brian Millar, self employed creative writer, dancer and Treasurer of Irish Christian Writers Fellowship joins Mary to talk about and promote The Poet and Music Festival Howth 2023.
Susan Knight, fiction writer, playwright and retired lecturer in creative writing talks to Mary Oyediran about her latest novel, ‘Death in the Garden of England‘ .
Michael Sullivan chats with Terri Reynolds, Campaigns Manager for Children’s Health Foundation about the campaign Jolly Up Your Jumper and Make Sick Children Better on Friday, 9th December. www.childrenshealth.ie/xmasjumper
On this week’s edition of ‘Beyond the Back Page’ Patrick Donohoe chats to author and historian John Foot. He discusses his recent book ‘Blood and Power: The Rise and fall of Italian fascism’, the recent election of Giorgia Meloni as Italian Premier, Liam Brady, Italian football and much more.
Breathing Space, a comedy drama about an accidental astronaut being ghosted by a space agency on her journey to Mars. Bridget Jones meets Gravity while Waiting For Godot. It is the year 2032 and civilian guinea pig Ciara Fitzpatrick is aboard the first solo flight to Mars. When Mission Control fails to make contact and […]
Darren J. Prior spoke to Steve Bradley, Chair of Into the West, about their new campaign to try to influence the Irish Government and Northern Ireland Executive to open the ‘North West Rail Corridor’. They are calling for the restoration of what they have christened ‘The North West Rail Corridor’ – which would combine two […]
NearFM roving reporter for the arts Barbara Jennings joined Victoria Williams from the Solomon Fine Art Gallery in Dublin City Centre to discuss the work of sculptor John Behan.
Paul & Namcy Owen of Small & Fancy musical Duo speaks to Mary Oyediran about their love story as a couple in the music business.
Singing legend and proud liberties girl Karen Black joins Declan Cahill & Donie Tarrant to talk about what it was like in the days when the Nevada were one of the most popular bands gigging in Ireland.
Green Party Cllr. Donna Cooney joins Johnny Holmes to discuss the “Dublin Bicycle Heroes Project” which involves students from two schools in Dublin, (One in Kilbarrack), who had presented ideas to DCC on how to improve cycling infrastructure. Contacts: https://www.greenparty.ie/
Susanne Rogers, Research & Policy Analyst for Social Justice Ireland joins Johnny Holmes to discuss the need for Govt to provide an additional euro per week in core social welfare rates in the forthcoming Social Welfare Bill (In addition to the 12 Euro increase provided in Budget 2023). Contacts: https://www.socialjustice.ie/
Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan joins Johnny Holmes to discuss why an urgent reform of An Bord Pleanala is needed. Contacts: https://www.socialdemocrats.ie/
Irish Singer/Songwriter, Kendal Moody from Wicklow joins Adrianne Murphy to discuss her song writing and her new single ‘Leave for the City’
Mari Cahalane Head of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition joins Adrianne Murphy to discuss the various projects that have got through to the finals BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition, which is to take place in the RDS between 1th and 14th January, 2023. Contacts: www.btyoungscientist.com
Liane Costello, joins Victoria Williams to discuss Live on air Think before you flush Halloween wet wipes campaign urging the people of Dublin to never flush wipes down the toilet Web Link: https://thinkbeforeyouflush.org
Northsider – Orla Doherty joins Victoria Williams to discuss her varied career- blogger, professional squash player, comedian, writer and much, much more! Web Link: https://orladoherty.com ›
Ciara & Gary Malone join Victoria Williams to discuss their start up business Brushdoc which was recently listed as a finalist for a national business competition. The business produces a revolutionary compact tool that cleans makeup brushes & sponges in seconds. Web Link: https://www.brushdoc.com
Darren J. Prior spoke to Liane Costello, Campaign Officer with Clean Coasts, about their new Think Before You Flush campaign and they also had a chat about household environmental issues in general. Near FM, 28 October 2022.
Labhair Antaine Mac Mathúna le hÉamonn Coyle, grianghrafadóir as Ghaoth Dobhair, maidir lena fhéilire 2023 nua. Tá an féilire go hiomláin as Gaeilge agus an fiadhúlra mar théama air. Near FM, 28 Deireadh Fómhair 2022.
As part of the Hugh Lane Gallery’s Sundays at Noon series and in association with the Contemporary Music Centre, Elizabeth Hilliard presents this recital of works written for her voice by three distinguished composers. The opening work is a world premiere: Sleepsong by Siobhán Cleary. The next work is also a world premiere: Shroud by […]
Debbie McMahon talks to Mark Guerin who works in the Leprechaun Museum for many years and he tells us all about the museum & what’s happening over Halloween. https://www.leprechaunmuseum.ie/
Debbie Mc Mahon talks to Marion Fossett who is The Ringmistress with Fossett’s Circus about the changes in the circus and how Covid closed them down for the first time ever in 133 years.
Myra Gleeson speaks to Brian Joyce about the new Dublin Airport Runway and the new Air Traffic Control Tower.
Musician and Playwright, Michael Brady joins Adrianne Murphy to discuss his career to date in theatre, music, and as an activist supporting his local community in Ballymun.
Tim Sheehan, Senior Research and Communication Officer with Concern Worldwide joins Adrianne Murphy to discuss why they delivered a petition entitled ‘Nothing Kills Like Hunger’ to the UN. www.concern.net
Anita Migule from Citizens information joins Adrianne Murphy to discuss the household package and living alone increase. Contact www.Citizensinformation.ie
Alison Byrne will join Debbie to talk about the upcoming Healing Skills course taking place 22nd October. Contact 0863304357
Kevin Cahill who is The National Hairdressing Apprenticeship Coordinator with Colaiste Dhulaigh in Kilbarrack, will talk about the L’oreal Award which one of his students won.
Dr. Ruth Johnson from DCC City Archaeologist joins Donie Tarrant to discuss the digital launch of the artist’s reconstruction of St John’s Priory, Killmainham as part of the Dublin Festival of History 2022.
David Moore from Astronomy Ireland joins Donie Tarrant to discuss EIRSAT-1 Ireland’s first Satellite which will study gamma-ray burst in our milky way galaxy a team of students at UCD are designing, building, testing and will launch the satellite as part of the European space agency also Cormac will be talking about evening classes on 25th of October […]
Anita Migule from Citizens information joins Donie Tarrant to discuss the rest of the 2023 budget. Contact www.Citizensinformation.ie
Myra Gleeson speaks to Aislinn Dooley secretary IASA (Irish Aviation Student’s Association) and Matthewn Gordon the Chairperson of the IASA. To chat about their amazing Aviation Event and the different areas of careers in the Aviation Industry. Contact A 0832095168 M 0879944947 aislinn.dooley@iasa.aero
Stephen Large, Dublin Regional Services Manager for Threshold Ireland joins Johnny Holmes to discuss what’s included in Budget 2023 to assist renters in Dublin, also about the current HAP Scheme limits and limits for rent increases in RPZ’s.
Sinn Fein Cllr. Michael MacDonncha joins Johnny Holmes to discuss the need to address the imbalance, of the numbers of Enterprise Hubs across Dublin, as more of them are needed on Dublin’s North Side.
Fianna Fail Cllr. Keith Connolly joins Johnny Holmes to discuss the need for Dublin City Council to examine the possibility of carrying out a cull on urban seagulls. Contact https://www.fiannafail.ie/
Darren J. Prior spoke to Ciara Smullen from Sightsavers Ireland for an update on the work of Sightsavers in general since their last interview a couple of years ago. And they spoke about World Sight Day 2022. The day is observed annually on the second Thursday of October. Global Solidarity, Near FM 13 October […]
Near Drama Company The Pawn Shop – By Peter Brannigan This locally written drama is all about pawnshops and the role they played in Dublin in the 50s and 60s. Near Drama Company & Guests Were: Mary McNamara Fran Keogh Melissa Nolan Tom Blake George Mulchay Austin McCoy Paul Murray Directed By Declan Cahill
Michael Sullivan speaks to Suzanne Ennis, Clinical Manager at Turn2Me about managing stress and learning to relax. The website www.turn2me.ie offers six free online sessions, as well as offering advice and tips on developing small habits and easy to do exercises that enable us to take care of ourselves in a conscious way. See link […]
Michael Sullivan chats with Professor Seán Kennelly, co-lead of Dementia Trials Ireland (DTI) about the newly launched Dementia Trials Ireland. For more information, please contact www.dementiatrials.ie Or www.understandtogether.ie Or www.alzheimers.ie
Two types of life are explained in this episode where Anthony drills into whether Jesus is the great “I am” or the not so great “I was”.
In a moment deafness was healed by Jesus. No this was not in Israel 2 thousand years ago but in Africa recently and Anthony gives the details on this music filled one hour special.
Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever and between Temple Bar and USA and beyond there are many testimonies of God’s power to heal the sick.
The Kingdom of God is like yeast…it speaks invisibly. From many small beginnings great revivals have come and Anthony examines some of these.
The one eyed tall preacher from Wales in the late 1700’s and early 1800’s was known as the Bunyon of Wales and had a huge impact on many parts of Wales.
Myra Gleeson speaks to Brendan Teeling : Deputy City Librarian Dublin City Council Pearse Street. Chats about the Dublin Festival Of History and reminds people to pre book their free tickets for the massive history event. Contact: 0876184734 Tickets & Info dublinfestivalofhistory.ie
Myra Gleeson speaks to Tina Mahon : Tina will launch her new drawing game for 5 to 105 year olds: Tina’s Children Television Art is one of the Longest running shows in the world. Contact: 0851114006
Myra Gleeson speaks to Carmel Doyle CEO: of the Jack & Jill Foundation: 98 Dublin families currently under its care as part of the annual “Up the Hill for Jack & Jill “ Fundraising challenge, proudly supported by Abbott. Contact: 0872473537 / 045894538 www.jackandjill.ie
NearFM’s John Connell speaks to the founder of the annual International Dublin Writers’ Festival, Laurence O’ Bryan, on the recent IDWFestival 2022, held in the Academy Plaza Hotel, Findlater Place Dublin. The friendly 3-Day Event is held every September, on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Quality speakers talk about useful tips for the aspiring writer, […]
Joe Byrne talks to David Burke about his latest book ‘Enemy Of The Crown’, which tells the story of the British secret service campaign against Charles Haughey. .
Ep 15 – 22 Sept 2022 – 今集嘅嘉賓是來自英國嘅 Andrew， 佢係英國土生土長第二代香港人。佢擁有廣播工程學士學位，識英語、粵語、德語同一啲波蘭語。 佢係多個不同國家擔任英語教師超過 13 年，他於 2013 年來到都柏林，原本打算之前只停留一年，之後再到其他國家繼續新冒險。但係，係佢抵達後不久，佢好快就結交左好多新朋友，並愛上了左都柏林！ 住係愛爾蘭呢幾年，佢睇到在愛爾蘭同英國發生左啲巨大嘅立法和政治變化，但最終對佢影響最深遠影響嘅係英國脫歐。由於唔想放棄歐盟身份，Andrew 決定申請愛爾蘭公民身份。 雖然佢係英國出生的華人，但佢非常珍惜自己嘅粵語傳統，並希望尋找志同道合嘅人一齊推廣粵語。 In this episode, we will speak with Andrew. He was born and grew up in London from a family of Hong Kong Chinese ancestry. He has BEng in Broadcast Engineering and can speak English, Cantonese, German and […]
Alison is a young mother who will join Debbie McMahon in the studio to talk about her own story (Fighting Breast Cancer). Also about the fundraising event which took place last week to raise funds for Alison & Beaumont Breast Clinic.
Mattress Mick will join Debbie McMahon in the studio to talk about the importance of a good mattress & when it come to getting rid of your old mattress how do we go about recycling for reuse.
Barbara Jennings joins Donie Tarrant to discuss the doorway art gallery event. Contact: 0876003407
Spokesperson Nuala Donlon from Greyhound Action Ireland joins Donie Tarrant to discuss why the Irish Greyhound Board must explain serious errors in the industry commissioned by Jim Power economics report.
iReach Managing director Oisin Byrne joins Donie Tarrant to discuss why 69% of households are hit with a price increase of 20% and 25% on home electricity bills translating into an extra 136 euro per month.
Marcella Bannon the Cultural Arts Officer from DCU Communication and Marketing Department joins Mary Oyediran to talk about all upcoming Culture Night programmes for the local community in Drumcondra/Glasnevin area. Contact: 0868278170
Padraig Power Refurbed’s Marketing Manager for Ireland joins Mary Oyediran to speak about the growing refurbishment Industry in Ireland and Europe and discuss the importance of consumers engaging in the circular economy and the positive effect it has on the economy.
Sinn Fein T.D. for Meath East Darren O’ Rourke joins Donie Tarrant to discuss his resent statement that the Regulator’s proposals to protect households from crippling energy costs do not go far enough
Elaine Davis, Northside Partnership and Professor Paul Downes, Director of the Educational Disadvantage Centre, DCU join Donie Tarrant to talk about Lifelong Learning Hubs.
Paddy Monaghan board member for the Educate Together schools area of Killester, Raheny and Clontarf joins Donie Tarrant to discuss the success of Educate Together National School now has its permanent home.
The Art Crimes Band Percussionist, Niall Dennehy joins Adrianne Murphy to discuss their career to date and new single Neon Skyline. Contact: 0878844616
At this time of year, many people are considering options in studying Adult Education at various levels. Conor Thompson, the project Manager with Aontas, the Irish Adult Learning Organisation, came to the NearFM Studio with Adult Learner Kayla Dibble to talk with Lifeline’s John Connell about the benefits of Adult Learning as well as the […]
Dee Kernan speaks to NearFM’s John Connell in the Discovery Training Centre in Darndale about the Centre’s Training Courses that are beginning at this time of the year, September/ October. There are spaces still available for the three areas that the Discovery Centre offers in — 1) Catering and Hospitality; Courses Training up to QQI […]
Kate Irving Professor of Clinical Nursing ,School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and community Health, Faculty of Science and Health, Dublin City University joins Mary Oyediran to discuss how to promote Brain Health, in our families and communities.
Laurence O’Bryan the Author and Founder of International Dublin Writers Festival joins Mary Oyediran to talk about it. For more details visit: www.internationaldublinwritersfestival.com
Author & Publisher Elizabeth McSkeane joins Mary Oyediran to discuss about her latest book ‘What to Put in a Suitcase “
Myra Gleeson speaks to Siobhan Brennan who established Sales Lab in 2018. She has developed a sales process and the skills that ensure her clients get in front of the key buyers and decision makers in their industries. Visit: www.saleslab.ie
National Upcycle Challenge 2022, is an annual competition that encourages people to look at the objects in use and transform it into something new. With 4,500 euros worth of prizes to be won, Myra Gleeson speaks Declan Breen, who is the Waste Prevention Officer for the Eastern Midlands Waste Region/ Waste Prevention Officer, with “My […]
Host Fergus Carroll is joined by Mark Rasdale where they chat about this years Griffith Avenue Mile event to be held later this month.
Michael Sullivan chats with Louise O’Brien, Corporate Social Responsibility manager for Boots Ireland about the fundraising Night Walk in aid of the Cancer Society’s Night Nurses programme happening this Friday at 7pm in Phoenix Park. For more information visit: www.bootsnightwalk.com
David Moore from Astronomy Ireland joins Michael Sullivan to discuss the NASA Artemis project, James Weeb telescope and Astronomy Ireland evening classes beginning next month. Visit: www.astronomy.ie
Patrick Donohoe was joined from Perry Ogden from Sports Against Racism Ireland who spoke about the upcoming sports fest in the Phoenix Park. Perry also chatted a little about the work SARI are involved with.
Labhair Darren Mac an le Evelyn Ní Raghaill Stiúrthóir Choláiste na Tulchann faoin scoil sa lá atá inniu ann; an fás tar éis teacht air le roinnt blianta anuas; agus faoi na pleananna atá acu don todhchaí. Near FM, 8 Meán Fómhair 2022.
Tomás is a blogger, memes-creator and podcaster. He is named the 4th most famous Irishman in Taiwan. Originally from Clane, after studying Mandarin Chinese from DIT, he took a scholarship to study in Taiwan and the rest is history. He is going to share with us his experience of being an Irish person living in […]
Debbie spoke to Orna O’ Brien, Dietician with the Irish Heart Foundation about women and diets.
Debbie spoke Victoria from Bonnybrook Pharmacy about children heading back to school and how to look after their immune system. Also vitamins coming into the winter months.
Barbara Jennings joins Michael Sullivan to discuss Sculptures in context at National Botanic Gardens exhibition. Visit: www.sculptureincontext.ie
Karen Kiernan joins Mary Oyediran to discuss her experiences with two local Bus services: 104 and N6 Statement from Go Ahead Ireland read in response.
Mary Oyediran joined by one of the most outstanding, Authors, Performer sand Musicians ( D11 Runners) in Ireland, George Fitzgerald . His writing journey is electric, dynamic, direct not a dull moment. The Sunflower Sessions are back with poetry and music for every taste bud. Here’s our coverage. Get ready to be challenged and inspired. Don’t miss […]
Debra Crawley An Cosan community education lead and Korina Koler graduate joins Adrianne Murphy to discuss the courses people are enrolling at present and the Open Day on 7th September. For more information visit: www.ancosan.ie
A retrospective look back at an episode of ‘Pilgrim Talk’ which aired on Near Fm in 2012.
Myra Gleeson speaks to Laura McCormack communications Officer at the Irish Writers Centre about the new writing courses and events. Visit: www.irishwriterscentre.ie
Andrew Reid chats with David Barry, Irish Wheelchair Association, about the IWA Run n’ Roll fundraiser happening on Sunday the 4th September. For more information visit: www.popupraces.ie
Andrew Reid chats with David Barry, Irish Wheelchair Association, about the IWA Run n’ Roll fundraiser happening on Sunday the 4th September. For more information visit: www.popupraces.ie
Michael Sullivan chats with Lars B Andersen, Managing Director at My Nametags about research he commissioned which compared parenting styles between the different generations in Ireland. Visit: www.mynametags.ie
Michael Sullivan chats with Lars B Andersen, Managing Director at My Nametags about research he commissioned which compared parenting styles between the different generations in Ireland. Visit: www.mynametags.ie
今集的嘉賓是來自澳門嘅Mandy， 佢嚟咗愛爾蘭生活大概一年。佢一直以來都好想去歐洲工作、學英文及體驗生活呢個夢想。去年喺網上喺愛爾蘭搵到一份工， 經身邊嘅好朋友嘅鼓勵之下，就決定帶着簡單嘅行李嚟到愛爾蘭。呢次都係佢人生第一次踏足歐洲。 佢會同我哋分享吓喺愛爾蘭生活一年黎嘅心路歷程，同埋「心態改變一切」呢個人生道理。 In this episode, we will speak with Mandy from Macau. It has always been her dream to live, study and work in Europe. While browsing on the internet last year, she came across a job in Ireland. Thanks to the encouragement of some great friends around her, she decided to give […]
今集的嘉賓是來自澳門嘅Mandy， 佢嚟咗愛爾蘭生活大概一年。佢一直以來都好想去歐洲工作、學英文及體驗生活呢個夢想。去年喺網上喺愛爾蘭搵到一份工， 經身邊嘅好朋友嘅鼓勵之下，就決定帶着簡單嘅行李嚟到愛爾蘭。呢次都係佢人生第一次踏足歐洲。 佢會同我哋分享吓喺愛爾蘭生活一年黎嘅心路歷程，同埋「心態改變一切」呢個人生道理。 In this episode, we will speak with Mandy from Macau. It has always been her dream to live, study and work in Europe. While browsing on the internet last year, she came across a job in Ireland. Thanks to the encouragement of some great friends around her, she decided to give […]
Patrick Donohoe was joined by Martin Russell who chatted about joining Man United as a young footballer and his playing career in England and Ireland. Martin also chatted about his views on Irish football at present and his current coaching roles.
Patrick Donohoe was joined by Martin Russell who chatted about joining Man United as a young footballer and his playing career in England and Ireland. Martin also chatted about his views on Irish football at present and his current coaching roles.
Adrianne Murphy was joined in the studio by Avid Nearfm Listener Oisin McCourt and his mum Barbara to discuss Oisin’s love of radio, his amazing achievements in being awarded Student of the Year and his forthcoming studies in Journalism and Media Studies, which he will start in September in Maynooth College.
Adrianne Murphy was joined in the studio by Avid Nearfm Listener Oisin McCourt and his mum Barbara to discuss Oisin’s love of radio, his amazing achievements in being awarded Student of the Year and his forthcoming studies in Journalism and Media Studies, which he will start in September in Maynooth College.
Welcome to episode 24 in The Hugh Lane Concert series, Near FM’s long running music concert series, recorded in the beautiful surrounds of Dublin’s Hugh Lane gallery. In this episode we are delighted to present Romina Lischka on the Viola de Gamba. Performing works by Demachy, Tobias Hume, Sainte Colombe and Marin Marais. Romina Lischka […]
Welcome to episode 24 in The Hugh Lane Concert series, Near FM’s long running music concert series, recorded in the beautiful surrounds of Dublin’s Hugh Lane gallery. In this episode we are delighted to present Romina Lischka on the Viola de Gamba. Performing works by Demachy, Tobias Hume, Sainte Colombe and Marin Marais. Romina Lischka […]
Patrick Donohoe was joined by Alex Duff, author of a recent book entitled Le Fric: Family, power and money: The business of the Tour de France. Alex about the history of the race, the Amaury family who have owned the race for the past 75 years and the future for the family and the race. […]
Adrianne Murphy was joined in the studio by Avid Nearfm Listener Oisin McCourt and his mum Barbara to discuss Oisin’s love of radio, his amazing achievements in being awarded Student of the Year and his forthcoming studies in Journalism and Media Studies, which he will start in September in Maynooth College.
Adrianne Murphy was joined in the studio by Avid Nearfm Listener Oisin McCourt and his mum Barbara to discuss Oisin’s love of radio, his amazing achievements in being awarded Student of the Year and his forthcoming studies in Journalism and Media Studies, which he will start in September in Maynooth College.
Listen back as Ken Kilbride talks to Orla Doherty about her varied career, comedian, professional squash player, private investigator and now blogger and much much more!
Listen back as Ken Kilbride talks to Orla Doherty about her varied career, comedian, professional squash player, private investigator and now blogger and much much more!
Veronica Yeoman joins Victoria Williams live on air to discuss her Hearts and Stars charity ball. This year the Ball is supporting Heart Children, a charity for children born with congenital heart conditions. https://www.heartchildren.ie/hearts-stars-charity-ball/
Veronica Yeoman joins Victoria Williams live on air to discuss her Hearts and Stars charity ball. This year the Ball is supporting Heart Children, a charity for children born with congenital heart conditions. https://www.heartchildren.ie/hearts-stars-charity-ball/
Mary Oyediran was joined by the multi- talented Poetess Maighread Medbh a national treasure, a rare gem. Her writing journey and poetry performance is an example to us all. In the second part of the show, you are invited to experience the launch of Home Boys Home an Anthology written by Writers against Homelessness. Please […]
Mary Oyediran was joined by the multi- talented Poetess Maighread Medbh a national treasure, a rare gem. Her writing journey and poetry performance is an example to us all. In the second part of the show, you are invited to experience the launch of Home Boys Home an Anthology written by Writers against Homelessness. Please […]
Myra Gleeson speaks to Christine O’Kelly, The Dublin City University Age – Friendly University Global Network Co – ordinator.
Myra Gleeson speaks to Christine O’Kelly, The Dublin City University Age – Friendly University Global Network Co – ordinator.
Anuj is an Indian professional living in Ireland since last 5 years. Since graduating from NUI Galway in 2018, Anuj has worked for many big companies like Irish Water, Jhonson and Jhonson and Merck to help them with Project Controls and Operations of multi-million Euro Projects. Apart from professional work, he is very active in […]
Anuj is an Indian professional living in Ireland since last 5 years. Since graduating from NUI Galway in 2018, Anuj has worked for many big companies like Irish Water, Jhonson and Jhonson and Merck to help them with Project Controls and Operations of multi-million Euro Projects. Apart from professional work, he is very active in […]
Kerri Sullivan, Communications and PR Officer for Dogs Trust Ireland joins Johnny Holmes to speak about how devastating a dog’s passing can have on its owner and also about their appeal to employers to consider offering compassionate leave to employees, should their beloved dog pass away. Visit: www.dogstrust.ie
Kerri Sullivan, Communications and PR Officer for Dogs Trust Ireland joins Johnny Holmes to speak about how devastating a dog’s passing can have on its owner and also about their appeal to employers to consider offering compassionate leave to employees, should their beloved dog pass away. Visit: www.dogstrust.ie
Deputy Mayor of Fingal, Cllr. Cathal Boland (Independent) joins Johnny Holmes to speak about the amount of litter being left behind by members of the public on our beaches in Fingal. Visit: www.fingal.ie
Deputy Mayor of Fingal, Cllr. Cathal Boland (Independent) joins Johnny Holmes to speak about the amount of litter being left behind by members of the public on our beaches in Fingal. Visit: www.fingal.ie
Denise Robinson joins Victoria Williams Live in Studio to discuss her new book Still Standing. Belfast born Denise Robinson’s memoir offers life lessons to those struggling in similar circumstances. https://deniserobinson.ie
Myra Gleeson spoke to Gerard White, a member and of the Genealogical Society of Ireland and secretary of Glasnevin Genealogical Group.
Mary Oyediran was joined by two excellent thought- provoking creative writers, Deidre Powell and Christy Quinn. If you want to know how to write a unique devotional or enchanting short stories for pure enjoyment this is the programme for you. Please listen and be inspired
今集的嘉賓是來自廣州的語言學家邸方哲博士，現職都柏林大學愛爾蘭凱爾特研究學院的助理教授。 他畢業於北京大學，持法學和哲學學士學位。 他亦持有牛津大學凱爾特研究碩士學位及科克大學早期和中世紀愛爾蘭文博士。亦曾並於荷蘭阿姆斯特丹大學和烏得勒支大學作交換生。 他致力於將愛爾蘭文化帶給華人。 另外，作為愛爾蘭語專家，以及邊緣語言（粵語和撒拉語）的使用者，他亦熱心捍衛語言權利。 Fangzhe Qui is an assistant professor (Ad Astra Fellow) in the School of Irish, Celtic Studies and Folklore in University College Dublin, Ireland. He has a PhD in Early and Medieval Irish by UCC, a MPhil degree in Celtic Studies from University of Oxford and a bachelor in Law and Philosophy […]
Labour Party Representative Corina Johnston joins Johnny Holmes to talk about an ancient tunnel dating back roughly 1,000 years that was discovered a couple of weeks ago in Corballis, Donabate by a local farmer sowing crops. It’s also situated on land that is currently the subject of planning permission for an SHD development awaiting decision […]
Prashant Shukla, Chairperson of Ireland India Council joins Johnny Holmes to speak about India Independence Day which is Monday August 15 th next and India Day when it’s celebrated at Farmleigh Estate, Phoenix Park, Dublin this year on Sunday 21 st August ’22. Visit: www.indiairelandcouncil.ie
Labhair Antaine Mac Mathúna le Pádraig Ó Muircheartaigh faoin gcluiche ceannais Sam idir Ciarraí agus Gaillimh agus labhair siad faoi foirne Chiarraí agus na Dubs go ginearálta agus faoi chúrsaí peile CLG go náisiúnta i gcoitinne. Near FM, 29 Iúil 2022.
Brendan Swan was a young child 30 years ago, living in Ceannt Tower, where his parents were part of the Tenants’ Association and whose family were neighbours and close friends of ballymun Poet and Community Activist Pat Tierney. In 1991, Pat organised the book launch of Spring Song, a collection of poetry from the children […]
Brendan Swan was a young child 30 years ago, living in Ceannt Tower, where his parents were part of the Tenants’ Association and whose family were neighbours and close friends of ballymun Poet and Community Activist Pat Tierney. In 1991, Pat organised the book launch of Spring Song, a collection of poetry from the children […]
Brian Tucker and Jennifer Roche host the Grove Radio Show every second Friday from 9.30 to 11.30 p.m. on NearFM 90.3 Brian and Jennifer speak to John Connell on the Arts Programme about their teenage memories of the Grove dance hall in Saint Paul’s School in Raheny, the history of the Grove venue and the […]
Brian Tucker and Jennifer Roche host the Grove Radio Show every second Friday from 9.30 to 11.30 p.m. on NearFM 90.3 Brian and Jennifer speak to John Connell on the Arts Programme about their teenage memories of the Grove dance hall in Saint Paul’s School in Raheny, the history of the Grove venue and the […]
Michael Sullivan chats with NEAR FM’s Rodger O’Sullivan on his 10 year anniversary of broadcasting on NEAR FM.
Michael Sullivan chats with NEAR FM’s Rodger O’Sullivan on his 10 year anniversary of broadcasting on NEAR FM.
Michael Sullivan interviews Fiona Hurley the recently appointed new CEO of Migrant and Refugee Rights Centre, about the work of the Centre and her vision for the future. Visit: www.nascireland.org Facebook: NascIreland
Michael Sullivan interviews Fiona Hurley the recently appointed new CEO of Migrant and Refugee Rights Centre, about the work of the Centre and her vision for the future. Visit: www.nascireland.org Facebook: NascIreland
An Cosan, joins Victoria Williams to discuss September courses, their work with Ukrainian women and children, digital learning and return to education courses. Web-Link: https://www.ancosan.ie
Dr Noel Mc Caffery, joins Victoria Williams to discuss helping people living with long term illness and how supervised group exercises classes can be life – transforming. Web-Link: https://www.exwell.ie
Daniel Joins Victoria Williams to discuss a new tour called Extra-ordinary lives, Glasnevin Cemetery. Web-Link: https://www.dctrust.ie
Myra Gleeson speaks to Cathryn O’Leary the National Community & Engagement Manager also Grace O’Shea CSR & Internal Communications Executive of Fujitsu.
Declan Geraghty joins Mary Oyediran and chats about the launch of their new book Home Boys Home a collection of stories and poems by Writers supporting the Homeless project Dublin Simon Community.
今集的嘉賓是來自廣州的語言學家邱方哲博士，現職都柏林大學愛爾蘭凱爾特研究學院的助理教授。 他畢業於北京大學，持法學和哲學學士學位。 他亦持有牛津大學凱爾特研究碩士學位及科克大學早期和中世紀愛爾蘭文博士。亦曾並於荷蘭阿姆斯特丹大學和烏得勒支大學作交換生。 他致力於將愛爾蘭文化帶給華人。 另外，作為愛爾蘭語專家，以及邊緣語言（粵語和撒拉語）的使用者，他亦熱心捍衛語言權利。 Fangzhe Qui is an assistant professor (Ad Astra Fellow) in the School of Irish, Celtic Studies and Folklore in University College Dublin, Ireland. He has a PhD in Early and Medieval Irish by UCC, a MPhil degree in Celtic Studies from University of Oxford and a bachelor in Law and Philosophy from Peking University, China. […]
Padraig Conlon, editor of the Northside People joins Donie Tarrant to discuss some of this week’s main stories. news@dublinpeople.com
Regular contributor Alan Tuffery joins Donie Tarrant to discuss the differences between Education and Intelligence.
Tommy O’Brien joins Donie Tarrant to talk about and explain Calabash Tanks, a unique system designed to store water in Balanta village in coastal Guinee Bissau in West Africa.
Luke Smyth from CATU joins Donie Tarrant to discuss and explain the work of CATU a member led organization that takes the fight on housing and community issues directly to who is responsible. They want to build a mass organization rooted in our local areas to build our power as tenants and working-class communities. Some […]
George Mulcahy is joined by Claire Duff, Artistic Director of the Irish Baroque Orchestra where they chat about the work of the orchestra, working through Covid and chat about a concert to be held later in the week.
Darren J. Prior spoke to Susanne Rogers a Social and Policy Analyst in Social Justice Ireland about the policy brief they brought out on 18th July 2022 leading us upto Budget 2023. Near FM, 22 July 2022.
Michael Sullivan chats with Conall Bolger, CEO of Irish Solar Energy Association, about domestic solar power. Visit: www.irishsolarenergy.org
Michael Sullivan interviews Gill Brennan, CEO Coeliac Society of Ireland, about the call for the reintroduction of dietary supplement for Social Welfare recipients. Visit: www.coeliac.ie
Barbara Jennings joins Mary Oyediran to review the various Art galleries, Museums and festivals this week.
Labhair Darren Mac an Phríora le hAengus Ó Snodaigh, cathaoirleach ar an gCoiste Gaeilge, Gaeltacht & Pobal Labhartha na Gaeilge san Oireachtas, maidir leis an tuarascáil a d’fhoilisigh an coiste i mí Iúil 2022 faoi chúrsaí títhíochta sa Ghaeltacht. Labhair Darren le hAengus ar an lá céanna a raibh Aengus agus cúpla bhall eile den […]
Mairdhia Ni Mhurchu joins Donie Tarrant to chat about Saoirse? It’s seldom seen and as it deals with the Black and Tan War, and the awful Civil War which followed the partial independence of the 1921 Treaty, it’s not as easy to watch.
James Hill, Tús Horticulture Team Leader, with the Northside partnership joins Donie Tarrant to give us an update on they’re Ecopocket Web-Link: info@northsidepartnership.ie
Darren J. Prior spoke to Alasdair Allan, the Scottish National Party SNP Member of the Scottish Parliament for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, about the movement for Scottish independence in Scotland and they spoke about how the movement for Scots Gaelic or Gàidhlig is going at the moment. Near FM, 7 July 2022.
Rowena Shanley from Archetype Events joins Johnny Holmes to speak on behalf of Dublin City Council about their Funtropolis Family Fun Days coming up in July & August next.
Newly elected Mayor of Fingal, Cllr. Howard Mahony joins Johnny Holmes to discuss his new role as Mayor.
Padraig Conlon , editor of the Northside People joins Donie Tarrant to discuss some of this week’s main stories Web-Link: news@dublinpeople.com
Mairdhia Ni Mhurchu joins Donie Tarrant to chat about the Irish Film Institute organising a screening of”Saoirse?” – The sequel to “Mise Eire”, to celebrate George Morrison’s 100th birthday in The National Concert Hall, with a full orchestra playing Sean O Riada’s scorestarting
Shannon Baker joins Donie Tarrant to chat about the STEPS programme and her experience with Northside Partnership. Shannon is from Belcamp, did the Challenger programme in school, had a lot of career guidance with Paul Hayes, joined the Young Community Leaders programme and is now a youth worker with Sphere 17 as well as working […]
Michael Sullivan chats with Professor Rose Anne Kenny, Principal Investigator of TILDA, about the Irish longitudinal study on ageing recruiting new participants. Visit: www.tilda.tcd.ie Participate: Recruitment Publications
Michael Sullivan interviews , Dr Helen Fogarty, School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, RCSI, about identifying barriers and motivators to blood donation for people from ethnic minority groups in Ireland. Article: www.rcsi.com
Patrick Donohoe was joined by former footballer Dessie Baker. He spoke to us about his youth career at Man United, the highlights of his in the league of Ireland and his current coaching role with Forward Elite Training.
Paula Wiseman chats with Caroline Lalor, Emma Byrne, Bernie Duffy and Paddy Malone from the FarmPEAT Project in WestMeath. Project Manager, Caroline and Bernie Duffy spoke about FarmPEAT and the goals and logistics of the 2 year project. Then in the second half, Paddy and Emma spoke about the ‘Love Your Wellies Initiative’ and how […]
Karen is later joined with Green Party MEP, Grace O’Sullivan to discuss views by members of Parliament concerning the recent address by An Taoiseach in relation to Brexit, the NI Protocol, legacy of the Late John Home and the war in Ukraine. Visit: www.europarl.europa.eu
Karen Coleman, Editor of Europarl Radio joins Fine Gael MP, Sean Kelly to discuss the motion to grant EU Status to Ukraine and about his views on the French President’s recent call to not humiliate Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Visit: www.europarl.europa.eu
Sinn Fein TD, Louise O’Reilly joins Johnny Holmes to discuss how the cost of rent in North Dublin has reached a crisis point. Visit: www.sinnfein.ie
Independent Cllr. Damian O’Farrell joins Johnny Holmes to speak about rezoning of lands beside St. Anne’s Park that have been left idle since 2017. Visit: www.dublincity.ie
The dreamy indie trio Ragerra grace the NearFM studios this week. They blow the cobwebs off studio 2 with their live performance and interview with Noel ahead of their mini tour of the UK with pals The Blue Stragglers.
Audio Dramedy series “Rivitin’ History” by Pat Meehan returns to Near FM. Henri DuFornicate has disappeared, and TCP Crawley’ s new theatre venture keeps him occupied. With the Incredible String Bandits unavailable and DuDornicate missing, Marion Monroe has to act alone in her quest to track the rogue professor down. Until she receives an urgent […]
Audio Dramedy series “Rivitin’ History” by Pat Meehan returns to Near FM. On receiving information from Luain O Leary, Marion and TCP make their way to Rush, County Dublin, where they’re duped into entering a derelict Martello tower, and barely escape with their lives. Later, TCP tells Marion of the strange cries and chants he […]
Michael Sullivan chats with Pam Bergin, CEO of Gambling Awareness Trust, about the ‘National Problem Gambling Support Service’ launched this week by Gambling Awareness Trust. Visit: www.gamblingcare.ie
On the NearFM Sessions this week, Noel chats with new Irish artist “A Boy in Cords” about his debut single “Stupid lLike That”.
Oliver is from Taiwan – the first ever Asian jurisdiction that legalised same sex marriage. He visited Ireland back in 2014, meet his Irish partner and settled in Ireland for love. He loves travelling and has a YouTube Chanel TomnOli where he talks about Irish culture and his travel. He works in hospitality. Oliver 來自台灣 […]
Myra Gleeson chats to Aifric Ni Ruairc: Programme Co- ordinator Free Gig 21 Live & Local. June 21 Festival for all the family. 18th June at 2pm until 6pm in the Axis Theatre. Box Office: (01) 8332100
People are being asked to walk or run 24km during National Carers Week 13th June – 19th June. to raise vital funds for struggling daily carers. Myra Gleeson chats to Catherine Cox: Head of Policy & Communications with Family Carers Ireland. Catherine will chat about Paws for a Cause. To Donate: www.familycarers.ie
Darren J. Prior spoke to Neasa Ní Chnáimhsí from the Mica Action Group about the plans the Government signed off on in June 2022 to try to redress households effected by the Mica Scandal and Neasa told Darren what she and the thousands of other people and families effected by Mica believe is really needed […]
Labhair Darren Mac an Phríora le Muiris Ó Fiannachta, bainisteoir Raidió na Life, faoi chúrsaí i Raidió na Life – an chéad agallamh raidió a rinné siad lene chéile ó thús na paindéime Covid-19, breis is dhá bhliain ó shin. Bronnadh an gradam ‘Stáisiún Raidió na Bliana’ ar Raidió na Life ag Féile na Meáin […]
The Cranberries band member Noel Hogan joins Donie Tarrant to discuss his new single called Prison featuring Mel Peck. Visit: www.noelhoganofficial.com
Barbara Jennings joins Donie Tarrant to discuss Visual art graphic studio in Temple bar.
Paula Wiseman chatted with Charlie Martin from the Department of Social Protection about the FEAD (The Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived) He spoke about how the fund helps people that might need assistance with essential and basic items on a day to day basis. Then in the second half, Paula Wiseman chatted […]
Paula Wiseman chatted with Micheal Clear, the Project Manager at the Aisling Project. ‘The Aisling Project provides a safe and secure environment for all attending children and young people. They have always been inspired by a vision of love, care and support with each child and young person as the focus for everything they do. […]
Paula Wiseman chatted with Charlie Martin from the Department of Social Protection about the FEAD (The Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived) He spoke about how the fund helps people that might need assistance with essential and basic items on a day to day basis.
Want to know more about coming-of-age novels and films and how they continue to inspire and motivate us today? Join Berni Dwan, and her intergenerational guests, on a brand new eight-part series – Growing up Between the Dustjackets – to discover how these universally loved stories are relevant to people of all ages facing their […]
Mary Oyediran was joined by an amazing Storyteller turn Author Mark L’estrange. Gain insights and wisdom on how to turn your stories to a book. Lots of valuable lessons. Also book launch coverage of The adventures of Larry and friends. Get ready to be inspired.
Patrick Donohoe interviews Sally Hayden, African correspondent with the Irish Times, about her new book, a look at the migrant crises and the fate of migrants who are been detained in centres in Libya, after been intercepted trying to reach Europe. My Fourth Time We Drowned Book: www.penguinrandomhouse.com
Rachael O‘Shea, Head of Employee Experience at Clune Tech joins Mary Oyediran to talk about their recognition and future strategies to improve workplace experience. Visit: www.clunetech.com & www.greatplacetowork.com
Patrick Donohoe was joined by Cork based writer Tadhg Coakley who joined us to chat about his new book The Game. Tadhg chatted about his sporting career, his writing career, his love of sport and the importance of sport in our daily life’s.
Sinn Fein Cllr. Michael MacDonncha joins Johnny Holmes to speak about plans for a news Strategic Housing Development at Belcamp Hall on Malahide Road, the largest SHD proposal lodged with An Bord Pleanala to-date. Visit: www.sinnfein.ie
Independent Cllr. Tony Murphy joins Johnny Holmes to discuss the need for a Municipal Swimming Pool in the vicinity of Balbriggan. Visit: www.fingal.ie
“Waking Up to Cancel Culture”, part of a Series entitled “Social Solutions” produced by 2nd Year Journalism students from Colaiste Dhulaigh. It delves deep into Cancel Culture and includes interviews with some exciting guests. Visit: www.cdcfe.ie
Claire Cogan, Behaviour Scientist and Founder of BehaviourWise joins Johnny Holmes to discuss the significant increase in cost of living concerns highlighted by latest Permanent TSB “Reflecting Ireland” research. Visit: www.behaviourwise.ie & www.permanenttsb.ie
Debbie McMahon spoke to Patricia Rickard-Clarke who is Chairperson at Safeguarding Ireland which supports health and wellbeing and reducing the risk of harm on adults who may be venerable. Visit: www.safeguardingireland.org Age Action: 1850 24 18 50 Senior Helpline: 046 955 77 11 / 1850 44 04 44
Finian from Men’s Health forum in Ireland joined Debbie McMahon to talk about International Men’s Health Week 2022. Visit: www.mhfi.org
Ciara Monahan is a qualified Senior Music Therapist joins Mary Oyediran to discuss the value of Music Therapy in our lives. Visit: www.iacat.ie
Mary Oyediran spoke to Barbara Jennings, roving reporter for the arts with the latest exhibition from Temple Bar Gallery + Studios.
Adrianne Murphy speaks to Jackie Haughey of Citizens Information about Invalidity Pensions.
Paula Wiseman chatted with Travis O’Doherty, the EU programme manager and team leader @ Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly. He chatted about the URBACT Programme and how it is used to help various projects achieve their goals. Then Paula chatted with Aoife Sheridan, the CEO for Economic Development for Dublin County Council. Aoife and her […]
Paula Wiseman chatted with Aoife Sheridan, the CEO for Economic Development for Dublin County Council. Aoife and her team are coordinating the ‘Let’s Play Rush’ project, which has been aided by the URBACT Programme.
Paula Wiseman chatted with Travis O’Doherty, the EU programme manager and team leader @ Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly. He chatted about the URBACT Programme and how it is used to help various projects achieve their goals.
Dublin Punk Untold examines the role Ireland’s capital city played in the punk era. Inspired by the Hope Collective’s Great Gig Memories book, producer and broadcaster Neil Farrelly has spent the past year and a half examining archives and interviewing the people who created Ireland’s punk scene. In episode 3 we hear about 2 much […]
Michael Sullivan chats with Veronica McSharry, Specialist Oncology Dietitian, about understanding the risks of weight loss during cancer treatment. Visit: www.irspen.ie www.indi.ie https://breakthroughcancerresearch.ie/ www.cancer.ie
Pof. Paul Downes, Director of Educational Disadvantage Centre at DCU’s Institute of Education joins Johnny Holmes to discuss their new learning hub in Finglas to promote access to third level education and to the teacher profession. Visit; www.dcu.ie
Declan Cahill, Chairperson of the Board at Near Media Co-op joins Johnny Holmes to speak all about Riverside Drama Circle, now celebrating it’s 50th anniversary. Visit: www.riversidedrama.ie
Green Party Cllr. Donna Cooney joins Johnny Holmes to discuss the urgent need for flood defences in Clontarf. Visit: www.greenparty.ie
Paul Halpin from Irish Blue Cross joins Johnny Holmes to speak about their sponsored dog walks this summer, entitled “Bark in the Park”. Visit: www.dubsimon.ie
Want to know more about coming-of-age novels and films and how they continue to inspire and motivate us today? Join Berni Dwan, and her intergenerational guests, on a brand new eight-part series – Growing up Between the Dustjackets – to discover how these universally loved stories are relevant to people of all ages facing their […]
第七集嘅嘉賓係唱作人林一峰 林一峰係一位來自香港嘅資深獨立唱作人。 今次佢會同我哋分享吓點解嚟咗愛爾蘭，最近忙緊啲乜，同喺愛爾蘭生活嘅點點滴滴。 A veteran and fiercely independent singer songwriter, Chet Lam is originally from Hong Kong. After 20 solo albums and earned himself a prominent spot in Chinese music industry with heartfelt original songs, national hits for other big names, building crowd funding website (musicbee.cc, 2015-2016), funding and organizing shows for other emerging artists […]
Philomena Obasi, planning committee member joins Mary Oyediran to talk about the first Africa Day 2022 in Maynooth Co. Kildare.
Nadette Foley, Intercultural & Refugee Programme Manager from Glencree Centre joins Mary Oyediran to discuss the Dublin 2022 Reconciliation Symposium.
Debbie McMahon went to Suaimhneas last week to speak to Margaret Webb who is general manager and Catherine Birmingham and Thomas Crosby who attend Suaimhneas. They chatted about the new club in Raheny and how they got through Covid with the help of the members organisation.
Myra Gleeson chats with Sharon Rossignuolo from the Local Enterprise Office Fingal about the LEO enterprising office “ Upcoming Training & Events in Fingal.
Myra Gleeson chats to Lauren Bolan, senior Occupational therapist at St Francis Hospice Dublin about the EMPOWER occupational therapy programme.
Myra Gleeson chats to Professor Catherine Comiskey, about her new research commissioned by the DAVINA project. Professor Comiskey is with the School of Nursing & Midwifery at Trinity College. Dometic abuse report: www.saolproject.ie
Welcome to episode 22 in The Hugh Lane Concert series, Near FM’s long running music concert series, recorded in the beautiful surrounds of Dublin’s Hugh Lane gallery. In this episode we are delighted to present Yonit Kosovske, Jessica Brown and Julie Comparini, performing Lough Derg 1 &2, featuring Watershed and Hermit Songs, two song cycles […]
Mark Ward SF T.D. joins Donie Tarrant to discuss his proposal that a fund has been established that will see money seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau invested back into communities. Web-Link: Craig.McHugh@oireachtas.ie
Pat Crotty, Chair, of the VFI Bar Manager Apprenticeship Degree Committee talks to Donie Tarrant about the new apprenticeship degree to confront pub staff shortage Web-Link: content.griffith.ie/bar-management-expression-of-interest-employer
Pearse O’Reilly of Speedpak joins Donie Tarrant to explain the ‘WISE Ireland’ social procurement campaign: A campaign to encourage businesses to purchase from – and engage with – local Work Integration Social Enterprises [WISEs] Web-Link: www.northsidepartnership.ie
In this programme, Paula Wiseman chats with Cllr Dan Boyle and also Soumya Joseph. Dan spoke about Ireland’s place in the EU and how it has become one of the big success stories, and then in the second half of the programme Soumya spoke about the Mi-WOW Project the and the amazing work they are […]
Paula Wiseman chatted with Soumya Joseph, Project Leader of Mi-WOW (Migrant Women-Opportunities for Work) Soumya spoke about the project and the amazing work they are doing helping Migrant women find work and learn new skills, all made possible by help from EU funding.
Want to know more about coming-of-age novels and films and how they continue to inspire and motivate us today? Join Berni Dwan, and her intergenerational guests, on a brand new eight-part series – Growing up Between the Dustjackets – to discover how these universally loved stories are relevant to people of all ages facing their own social […]
Mary Oyediran was joined by popular local, celebrated Songwriter, Poet and musician Tony Bardon. An expert communicator with more than 50 years experience. There is so much wisdom and great sense of humour . Be inspired and challenged to read more to write better. Also coverage of Rumpus In The Round with an interview with […]
Michael Sullivan chats with Maria Jurado whose daughter Julia was diagnosed with Coeliac disease 7 months ago. Coeliac Support Groups: www.coeliac.ie
Michael Sullivan chats with Keelan X (aka Keelan Cunningham) about his return to preforming, his music and what’s next for Keelan X. www.keelanxmusic.com/
Adekunle Gomez founding member and director of African Cultural project and African Institute talks to Mary Oyediran about this initiative.
Myra Gleeson spoke to Deirdre O’Raw who shared her story of Ovarian Cancer and raising awareness for Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer.
Ciara Hyland, Documentary Director & Producer, Writer chats to Myra Gleeson about the TG4 Two Part Documentary on past Epidemic: smallpox, typhus,cholera tuberculosis and polio.
Myra Glesson spoke to Professor Seamus O’Reilly, Consultant Medical Oncologist and Vice Clinical Lead for cancer trials Ireland.
Rosin Lonergan Artistic Director Five Lamps Festival joins Donie Tarrant to chat about their latest play Cloudspotter about the love between a grandmother and her grandson. The show opened at the end of April in the Sean O’Casey Theatre and then moves to the AXIS for a few days and then back to the Sean […]
Regular contributor Alan Tuffery joins Donie Tarrant to discuss apologies. What should be in an apology What makes a bad apology? Why is it so hard to apologise?
Tony Power President of the Irish Prison Officers Association joins Donie Tarrant to discuss some of the items which arose at the recent conference in Sligo such as increased attacks on prison officers. Web Link: https://poa.ie/
Katie Cluskey, Senior Speech & Language Therapist with Preparing for Life Early Years Education, at the Northside Partnership joins Donie Tarrant to talk about Small Talkers. Web Link: https://www.northsidepartnership.ie/
Jackie Fagan President of the project management institute joins Adrianne Murphy to discuss their project management conference “Future-Proof Your Career” at Croke Park on the 18th of May. Jackie also talks on why the Project Ireland 2040 plan could be at risk if lack of projects management skills is not addressed. For more info please […]
Suzanne Rogers from Social justice Ireland joins Adrianne Murphy to discuss why Social Justice Ireland has launched Social justice Matters: 2022 guide to a Fairer Ireland. For more info please visit: http://www.socialjusticeireland.ie
Debbie Flynn who is the managing director of IEP Hosting, joined Debbie McMahon to talk about guests in their homes.
Dearbhail Butler joined Debbie McMahon to talk about an event happening in Rockfield Park called ‘Faoin Speir’ on the 18th of June. This is an Arts Council funded programme developed in the response to the COVID19 crisis for 2022.
George Mulcahy is joined on Lifeline by local DJ Scott Mitchell where they chat about the Trance scene here in Dublin, what and who inspired Scott to become a DJ as well as chatting about some forthcoming gigs later in the year.
Paula Wiseman chatted with Paul Hayes, the Education co-ordinator with the Northside Partnership. Paul spoke about all the different ways that EU funding has allowed them to help people further themselves in education.
In this episode, Paula Wiseman chatted with Donnacha McSorley, Development Coordinator, Social Inclusion and Equality Team @ POBAL. Donnacha spoke about the work that POBAL do as an organisation and the way they help many different Programmes with funding which comes from the EU. Then she spoke with Paul Hayes, the Education co-ordinator with the […]
Paula Wiseman chatted with Donnacha McSorley, Development Coordinator, Social Inclusion and Equality Team @ POBAL. Donnacha spoke about the work that POBAL do as an organisation and the way they help many different Programmes with funding which comes from the EU.
Want to know more about coming-of-age novels and films and how they continue to inspire and motivate us today? Join Berni Dwan, and her intergenerational guests, on a brand new eight-part series – Growing up Between the Dustjackets – to discover how these universally loved stories are relevant to people of all ages facing their […]
Michael Sullivan chats with NEAR FM’s Sports correspondent Fergus Carroll about all the sporting action coming up this weekend, both national and international.
Michael Sullivan chats with Damien McCarthy, CEO and Founder of HR Buddy,about HR Buddy and the need for employers to be allowed risk assess based on COVID vaccination status. Visit: www.hrbuddy.ie
Michael Sullivan chats with Fiona O’Malley, CEO Turn2Me, about Turn2Me and it’s call for the public to “forest bathe” for their mental health. For more information visit: www.turn2me.ie Article: link.springer.com
Michael Sullivan chats with Fiona Staunton, Fiona’s Food for Life about how to alleviate symptoms of menopause and perimenopause and improve their day-to-day lives through educated meal plans and nutritional recipes that the whole family will enjoy. Visit: www.fionasfoodforlife.ie Instagram: instagram.com/fionasfoodforlife Facebook: facebook.com/fionasfoodforlife
Mary Oyediran was joined by two fascinating personalities from the heart of Dublin City. Capture their passion for the spoken word and journaling. Be inspired, raptured by their gift of creativity and wisdom. Steve O’Brian Author/Poet and Monica Manzzi Author/Photographer.
Patrick Donohoe was joined by Cork based sports journalist Dylan O Connell. Dylan chatted about the growing prominence of Cork players in the Republic of Ireland football team. Also discussed was the future career prospects of Chiedozie Ogbene and Caoimhin Kelleher. Dylan also shared his thoughts on the prospects of Cork City getting promoted back […]
Paula Wiseman spoke with Mario Vottero, Director of Strategy, Business Intelligence & Operations at ReThink Ireland and manager of the Fuse Project. Mario spoke about the FUSE project and their goals for the future. He also spoke about how funding from the EU has helped them as an organisation.
Paula Wiseman spoke with Barbara Nolan, the Head of the European Commission Representation in Ireland. Barbara spoke about what the European Commission is and what they do. Among many other things she spoke about the impact that money from the EU has on projects across Ireland and also across the rest of the European Union.
Paula Wiseman spoke firstly with Barbara Nolan, the Head of the European Commission Representation in Ireland. Barbara spoke about what the European Commission is and what they do. Among many other things she spoke about the impact that money from the EU has on projects across Ireland and also across the rest of the European […]
Enda Leaney, Senior Librarian at Ballymun library joins Johnny Holmes to speak about their forthcoming events for the month of April. Visit: www.dublincity.ie
Sinn Fein Cllr. Ann Graves joins Johnny Holmes to discuss DAA’s plans to begin charging fees for people who drop off and collect passengers at the airport. Visit: www.sinnfein.ie
Kieran McConville, Humanitarian Aid Worker with Concern Worldwide and currently based in Ukraine, joins Johnny Holmes to discuss their Emergency Appeal for funding to assist Ukrainian civilians and about how bad the situation is for people and their families caught up in the conflict. Visit: www.concern.net
Debbie McMahon spoke to Paddy Redmond who is a local man who’s son has gone missing. Paddy wanted to put an appeal out to listeners to see if they have seen his son John Redmond.
Myra Gleeson chats to Pat Neville, Communications Manager for Coillte about the Highlights and Benefits Trees & Forests have for our Society and Economy. There will be talks in the Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin with Tree Expert Thomas Pakenham.
Get ready to journey into the hearts and minds of Post Primary school children from North East Dublin. Prepare to encounter the full gamut of emotions from joy to sorrow, shock, surprise, horror, fear, love, loss and gain as our young people deliver creativity at its very best! This series is compiled from stories and […]
Myra Gleeson chats to Breffni McGuinness the National Bereavement Development Specialist at the Irish Hospice Foundation and upcoming fundraising events. For more information visit: www.hospicefoundation.ie Bereavement Hotline: 1800 807077
Seven of Ireland’s leading International Aid Charities are teaming up to provide urgently needed supplies and support to families fleeing the conflict in Ukraine. Myra Gleeson chats about helping Ukraine citizens fleeing their Country. Dualta Rougheeen about the Irish Emergency Alliance Ukraine Appeal. What more can Irish people do to help. Donate: www.irishemergencyalliance.org
Macra na Feirme’s President John Keane joins Donie Tarrant to discuss why Macra Na Feirme will not stand for quotas in any farm enterprise. For more info please visit: http://www.Macra.ie
Head of Communications Paddy Comyn from Automobile Association joins Donie Tarrant to discuss why 20 cent reduction in excise duty will save the average motorist 240 per year but won’t be enough to avoid record fuel prices. For more info please visit: http://www.theaa.ie
Cllr Cathal Boland (Independent) joins Donie Tarrant to discuss the granting of €45,936 in funding from the Town and Village Renewal Scheme, which will support projects in Naul and Oldtown. E-Mail: Cathal.boland@cllrs.fingal.ie
Regular contributor Alan Tuffery joins Donie Tarrant to discuss where did English come from? How did it become what it is today?
Joe Sweeney owner of News centre Newsagents in Donaghmede Shopping Centre joins Donie Tarrant to discuss the Show Me ID St Patrick’s campaign. Which encourages that staff are fully trained in the best practice around asking for ID, refusing sales, and deescalating confrontational situations, which the Show Me ID platform provides?” Web-Link: www.showmeid.ie
Paul Rogers from the Northside Partnership and Dr. Rob Worrell join Donie Tarrant to discuss a Place-Based Leadership Programme. It is designed to encourage leadership in the Darndale community. Place-Based Leadership Programme is Paul Rogers’ brainchild and facilitated by Dr. Rob Worrell. Web-Link: https://www.northsidepartnership.ie
Joe Byrne talks to Humanitarian Aid Worker Ray Taylor. Joe guest Ray was a Humanitarian aid worker who worked in Bosnia, Croatia and Africa and give us an insight into the aid work going on in Ukraine.
In this episode, Paula Wiseman chats with Kevin Lynch, Head of Animation at Colaiste Dhulaigh CFE. Kevin spoke about the animation course at Colaiste Dhulaigh and its funding from Springboard. He chatted about his own journey into animation and then about Colaiste Dhulaigh as a learning/ teaching institution. https://www.cdcfe.ie/courses/animation/
In this episode, Paula Wiseman chats with Michael McGrath, Assistant Principal Officer | EU Structural Funds, PEACE & Cohesion Policy Unit. Michael spoke about all the different funds that exist and how the funds are distributed. Amongst other things, he also spoke about the impacts of the funds on various projects.
An Online Panel Discussion is to take place on Wednesday, 9th February discussing Dublin and its civic future. Adrianne Murphy chats to Architect, Valerie Mulvin one of the panelists on the night.
GIY/Grow It Yourself Ireland and Innocent aim to get 50,000 children growing their own food in classrooms across the country this spring with The Big Grow. To discuss the scheme and the work of GIY Ireland, Adrianne Murphy spoke to Barry Flinn, Director of Communications with GIY.
Since 2017, IPRT has been reporting on progress in standards across the Irish penal system. Through its annual report series – entitled Progress in the Penal System (PIPS) – IPRT has measured progress in the penal system against international human rights standards and best practice, covering areas such as prison conditions, regimes, accountability and reintegration. […]
The Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett is reopening the Organic Farming Scheme to new applicants on the 9th February and Adrianne Murphy speaks to Jack Nolan, Senior Inspector and Head of the Organics Division in the Department of Agriculture about the new Organic Farming Scheme, […]
The local news, events and jobs and volunteering opportunities with Declan Ralph, Ken Kilbride and Sarah Bermingham….then 2 great conversations with Thomas Johnston about the brilliant children’s adventure Wunderground and Julie Jay about the stand-up comedy scene in Dublin
Myra Gleeson speaks with Brian Lawlor a young man who volunteered with Scout Ireland and Spinal Injuries Ireland. Helping young people gain confidence and live better lives.
Myra Gleeson speaks to Cathaoirleach Padraic Browne of the Old Goat Society and some of the problems the society are facing.
Tony Dunne, Games Promotion Officer for O’Toole’s GAA Club joins Donie Tarrant to talk about the club’s 4-7 year olds for Little Larriers Nursery
Cllr Daniel Whooley Deputy Lord Mayor of Fingal joins Donie Tarrant to chat about the return of the St.Patrick’s Day festivities to Fingal. Web Link: https://dev.fingal.ie/contact-us
Head of Veterinary Services with the Blue cross, Una O’Toole, joins Donie Tarrant to discuss how as restrictions across the country have been eased, with us returning to work and regaining some of the life freedoms that we lost over the last 2 years we should spare a thought for our pets Web Link: http://www.bluecross.ie/
Paul Bailey spokesperson for The Irish League of Credit Unions joins Donie Tarrant to discuss a recent survey on credit card spending which found consumers still lack understanding of how credit card interest is calculated Web Link: http://www.creditunion.ie/
Youth leader Lee Cummins & youth worker staff Shannon Baker joins Noel McGuinness to discuss how a major new artwork in Kilbarrack created by a group of twenty young people under the guidance of artists has been unveiled with the collaboration of Iarnrod Eireann and youth service Sphere 17 Killbarrack.