John Healy talks to local author MICHAEL HURLEY about a new book called ‘Killing Time: Sutton’, which is a local history of the Sutton area of Dublin. The book is 144 pages and will retail in the local area. Michael recounts some of the books chapters, including transport links to the area, the Martello Tower,…
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River Liffey visual art piece
Eoin Drinan speaks to FERGAL MCCARTHY (Visual Artist) and discusses his work in trying to create art that highlights and incorporates the River Liffey in Dublin. They discuss Fergal’s idea of creating a park along a single lane of the traffic along the central length of the River Liffey and compare it to the High…
National Media Conference 2012: A Preview
JACK LEAHY of the National Media conference 2012 talks to Eoin Drinan about the upcoming event which will be talking place over the next weekend. The event is organised by students of Trinity College and features the likes of Storyful, Nearfm, Newstalk, TCDFM and many other panel discussions across the day. Jack speaks of how…
The Integration Centre on the “Putting people First” document
Ronnie O’Brien speaks to KILLIAN FORDE of the Integration Centre. They begin by discussing a document released by Minister Phil Hogan called “Putting people first” and what the results of this set of policies will be. They discuss any difference in integration throughout this period. They discuss some of the differences in modern day immigration…
Killester Arts and Crafts fair at Christmas 2012
Barbara Jennings speaks to HARRIE MCMANUS to discuss the St. Brigids resource centre arts fair taking place the following week in Killester. Harrie tells of the history of the event and how it has grown over the years. They talk of the great work done at the resource centre year round and tell of how…
The Extraordinary Experience of the Ballymun Lullaby
Music teacher RON COONEY has been working in the Republic of Ireland’s only high-rise housing estate for fifteen years. During this time he has seen the area undergo a dramatic transformation, including the demolition of six of its seven tower blocks. The young people of Ballymun have had an extraordinary experience, and Ron sets out…
President Higgins Visits St Thomas School, Clonshaugh
Principal BERNIE McCLUSKY and students from St Thomas’s School in Clonshaugh talk to Barbara Jennings about the President’s visit on the 30th anniversary of the school. St Thomas’s is unusual in that it is a targeted educational initiative for Travellers. Young Traveller people are accessing education here as part of the process of increasing equality…
History of Moore Street
Pat Meehan talks to BARRY KENNERK about his new book, which is on the history of Moore Street entitled ‘Moore Street: The Story of Dublin’s Market District’. The book charts the history of Moore Street and the open fruit, vegetable and fish markets that made Moore Street famous. Pat and Barry also discuss the present day…
Learning about Wave Change Ireland.ie: empowering social change in Ireland
MICHAEL O RIORDAN talks to Eoin Drinan about WaveChangeIreland.ie, which aims to improve the lives of youths in Ireland through social change. Michael tells of how he became involved with the group and shares details of how they offer up skill weekends throughout the year. Michael talks of some of the skills which he has…
Drop in crime rates in Ballymun and Finglas in 2012
John Healy speaks to JOHN LYONS, a local Labour Councillor, about crime rates falling in Ballymun and Finglas. They discuss the statistics and also what Garda services in the area have to do with the good improvement. They discuss the Joint Policing Committees and the forums connected to them. They also discuss the community alcohol…
The Samaritans discuss “Suicide report on middle aged men”
Ronnie O’Brien is joined by SUZANNE COSTELLO of the Samaritans to discuss the “Suicide report on middle aged men”. They discuss how suicide affects all age groups in society and is also known to grow during times of recession. They discuss how construction workers and taxi drivers have been affected by the recession and how the rate of…
Design Week 2012 and the Malthouse Design Centre Distillery
Barbara Jennings speaks to ARTHUR DUFF at the Malthouse Design Centre Distillery. They discuss “Design Week” – a festival focused on design and the opportunity for all people involved in design to show off their wares. They discuss the festival and then move on to talking about the Malthouse itself and what it can offer…
Surveys of Parental Preferences on Primary School Patronage
Minister RUAIRI QUINN T.D. is interviewed here about the survey for parents in Whitehall. Surveys undertaken in five pilot areas on primary school patronage show that there is parental demand for a greater choice of patron in each town. The surveys were conducted in Arklow, Castlebar, Tramore, Trim and Whitehall as part of the Minister…
Halloween festival in Darndale 2012
John Healy speaks to MADELEINE EBBS of Dublin City Council to learn about the Darndale Halloween festival 2012. They discuss the dangers of Bonfires and Fireworks at Halloween and also talk about the four supervised bonfires happening in the area, organised as part of the Halloween Festival 2012. They discuss what will be a part of the festivities…
DCTV and the Irish TV Digital “Switch-over”
John speaks to CIARÁN MOORE from Dublin Community Television. They begin by explaining the difference between community television and commercial television. Ciarán explains how and where DCTV broadcasts, and then how the switch-over to digital will affect the station as well as what it is likely to change with the digital introduction. Ciarán explains what has happened in the…