Barbara Jennings speaks to TOM MATTHEWS about an upcoming exhibition of his cartoons that is taking place in Grogans pub, Dublin. Included in the exhibition is a set of black and white animals by artist Alwyn Gillespie. They discuss some of his cartoons in detail and look at the humour behind them. They finish up by…
Northside Partnership report on Social Enterprise
Pat Meehan talks to ODREN REID from the Northside Partnership about ENTSE an EU group set up to lobby for social enterprise. They talk about the model of the Mondragon co-operative in Spain. More information http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=952&intPageId=2914&langId=en…
“What Would Ma Say” Adapted For The Stage
Author KATHLEEN DOYLE and director GERARD RONAN join John Healy in studio to discuss Kathleen’s book “What would Ma say” and the process of adapting it for the stage. Kathleen says the book took 18 months to write. It book is based in the tenements on Cooke Street in the Christchurch area and in Crumlin…
Ecological soundscapes
Eoin Drynan speaks to Author BERNIE KRAUSE beginning with talking about his recordings of ecological Soundscapes. He speaks of his recordings and what has inspired them. He speaks of “In the Wild Sanctuary” an album of soundscapes which he recorded and compiled using these natural sounds as an orchestration. They also speak of the sound…
Could an Icelandic Approach Work in Ireland’s Economy?
Professor TOTI MATTIESSEN joins Ger Leddin to discuss the recovery of the Icelandic economy. Professor Mattiessen also publicises his forthcoming coming talk in Dublin. We hear how the Icelanders dealt with their economic recovery by sending their banks into receivership. They contrast the Irish economic situation with the Icelandic response. Professor Mattiessen makes some observations…
What work is done by the North Dublin Chamber of Commerce?
MARK KELLET of the North Dublin Chamber of Commerce joins John Healy to discuss an upcoming Trade Expo taking place. Mark begins by telling how the chamber is set up to support businesses in the North Dublin catchment area. Mark tells of how they have helped both established companies as well as start ups as…
Combating anti-social behaviour in the city
PAT MEEHAN speaks with ANDREW MONTAGUE, Lord Mayor of Dublin, about anti-social behaviour in the city. Andrew speaks about wanting to raise the cost of alcohol and about how he wants to do this to combat the anti-social drunk behaviour around the city…
Facts and Fictions of TTIP
Mark speaks to AUDREY MCCREADY, former EU commission employee about the facts and fiction of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). She talks about her experiences whilst in the EU commission, her uncertainties about where the interpretations are coming from with regards to TTIP allegedly forcing companies to privatize public services, how the economic…
“Sail Against Suicide” Fundraiser
JESSICA CLOHISEY from Clontarf talks to Northside Today’s Michael Sullivan about her upcoming fundraiser “Sail Against Suicide”. Jessica (18 year old) explains where she got the idea, how amazed she was about the amount of support received for the fundraiser, how she is also a student ambassador for “Cycle Against Suicide”, how people can participate in…
Auction of Vinyls in the O2 Arena
Noel interviews MICHAEL KELLY about his very special Vinyl collection…
20 things to do in Dublin before you go for feckin pint
Sabrina Ryan interviews COLIN MURPHY co-author of the book “20 things to do in Dublin before you go for feckin’ pint” . This is a collaborative project of himself and Donal O’Dea. He talks about how sometimes we miss things being close to were we live just because we don’t value them. Therefore this book…
Joe Duffy’s Children Of The Rising
Conor speaks with JOE DUFFY, RTE broadcaster and author of the book “Children of the Rising”. He talks about the theme of the book, what he discovered when researching the theme, some of the bits and pieces that the children collected before the rising, how the idea of the book started and how his research…
Astronomy Ireland discuss the Mars Probe and advertise an upcoming lecture
Noel McGuinness speaks to DAVID MOORE about an upcoming lecture on the Mars Probe. They begin by speaking about a recent “near miss” with an asteroid. They then speak of the Young Scientist exhibition campaign and it’s success in Ireland, including talking about how it seems many teenagers seem to lose interest in Science after…
AXA Bikecare Skerries 100 Bike Races
Noel speaks to THOMAS GARRY about the AXA Bikecare Skerries 100 Bike Races He talks about the background of the races, it’s expansion over the years and how it has become more of a family weekend with activities for adults and children. He also talks about the competitive nature of the sport, the preparation for…
Tomb Raider Night Walk for MS Ireland
MIRIAM TABER of MS Ireland joins Yvette Reid to talk about the forthcoming Tomb Raider Night Walk and the work of MS Ireland for which the event will raise funds. Over 8,000 people are affected by MS in Ireland. The Tomb Raider Night Walk takes place in Larkhill where participants walk through four ancient burial…
