RENUA Ireland TD for Dublin Bay North, TERENCE FLANAGAN, welcomes confirmation that Greater Dublin Drainage has been granted a Foreshore Licence by the Department of the Environment to undertake marine surveys in the Irish Sea off the coast of Baldoyle. Here he chats to Noel McGuinness. “I am happy that the Department has granted a…
Talent Can Out At Parnell’s GAA Club, Coolock
GARY MEATH is the organiser of entertainment events at Parnells GAA Club in Coolock. Here he talks to Noel McGuinness about hosting the Talent Contest for singers that starts at Parnells GAA Club, Coolock, on Thursday 23rd July. This will have eight heats, a semi final and a final and is open to all singers…
Near Media Co-Op Newsletter Round Up Summer 2013
Noel McGuinness speaks to DAVE O’CONNOR, secretary of the Near Media Co-op about the various activities being undertook within the co-op. Dave talks about the co-op’s successful AGM and its positive reflection on Near FM, the Near FM podcast site and Near Choice project, the latest news with Near Drama, the progress made by Near…
Louise O’Reilly – Sinn Fein – General Election 2016
Conor Doyle is talking to LOUISE O’REILLY from Sinn Fein for Dublin Fingal about the General Election. Louise is a full time Trade Union Organiser and a lifelong union activist. She is a member of the ICTU Public Services Committee and has extensive experience negotiating on behalf of workers in both the public and private…
“Cleaners” Premiere at Axis
Sabrina Ryan interviews COLM MAHER local author, who’s presenting his play called “Cleaners” premiered at the Axis in Ballymun: It’s a black comedy about two friends forced to compete for getting job in a five star hotel and the impact of that on their friendship…
President Higgins visit to Colaiste Eoin in Finglas & Busking bye laws.
Mark Finnegan speaks to PAUL MC AULIFFE from Fianna Fail about the events surrounding president Higgins recent visit to Colaiste Eoin in Finglas. They talk about the effort that was put in to the visit from both student’s & teachers & how the atmosphere was changed because of the protesting against President Higgins signing the…
Dublin Dock Workers Preservation Society about Dublin Docks History
John Healy interviews DECLAN BYRNE from the Dublin Dock Workers Preservation Society, which is delighted to tell the history of Dublin Docks. The Dublin Dock Workers Preservation Society was set up in 2011 with the aim of preserving the history of Dublin Port. So far, it has amassed more than 1,000 photographs, and is still collecting them…
Car boot sale at the Artane Market
CATHERINE O’CONNER speaks to John Healy. At the time she is trying to revamp the Artane Market, based opposite Artane Castle shopping centre. They discuss how people can clear out their bric-a-brac and bring it to the upcoming car boot sale to earn a few euro and get to know the local traders. It is…
Family Festival in Darndale Park – 2015
Listen to MARK FINNEGAN talking to some of the participants at the 2015 Darndale Arts Festival. THE second family fun day to take place in Darndale Park has been hailed a “great success”. Some 1,000 people attended the park for a day of arts and crafts, free food and even a Harry Potter bouncy castle…
Profile of Social enterprise organisation Clann Credo
Ronnie O’Brien speaks to PAUL O SULLIVAN CEO of Clann Credo, a social investment fund. Paul explains what the company does, as a social initiative. They talk about capital being put to work to help people as well as to satisfy its own needs. They are a social enterprise that deals in finance. They ask…
Grange Woodbine Variety Club
Noel McGuinness interviews ANNE DUFFY from Grange Woodbine Variety Club celebrating its 40th year.Anne Duffy is informing about their upcoming production “Simply The Best”, running from February 26th to March 8th. They also talk about the clubs successes over the years and their hopes for the future…
The 2015 Annual Great Irish Dog Walk
GILLIAN BIRD of Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) talks to Noel McGuinness about the 2015 Annual Great Irish Dog Walk, in partnership with PURINA, taking place on Saturday 26th September 2015 in the DSPCA Campus in Rathfarnham. This year’s event will launch the DSPCA’s new Dog Nature Trail, an approx. 2km…
Northside Enterprise Center – Support for Locals Planning Their Own Business
John Healy interviews FIONA NOLAN from the Northside Enterprise Center to talk about the kind of support they offer to the local people who want to set their own business or to owners who need some help…
Ciaran Mullooly’s New Book, “Back To The Future”
Conor speaks to CIARAN MULLOOLY, RTE Midlands correspondent about his new book, “Back To The Future”. He talks about his background up to his position to RTE, how he got involved in media, her association with Maeve Binchy, how lucky he feels to be able to get his break and the interviews he conducted with…
Labour Councillor Alison Gilliland speaks about Belmayne recreational green spaces
Labour Councillor ALISON GILLILAND talks to John Healy about the recent handing over of green spaces to Belmayne estate residents to use as recreational areas. Playgrounds for younger children are also discussed. Other issues facing apartment dwellers in the north city, including water charges, are also touched upon…