Raheny Library 40th Anniversary

Pat Meehan talks to TERRY MURRAY about Raheny Libraries 40th Anniversary. The library officially opened on the 8th November 1972. The children’s library in Raheny is very well used, in and out of school hours. Terry explains that any communication endevour the library can facilitate. As well as borrowing books people can borrow audio books, which…

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A report on Father Collins Park

VICKY gives a report on Father Collins Park, detailing the amenities available in the park including the Wind Turbines, Playground, Skate Park and football pitches and speaking to some park users abut their park experiences. The park was named after the local priest who lobbied successfully for the lands to be given over for public use…

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Sailing Against Suicide in Clontarf

JESSICA CLOHISEY, ambassador for Cycle Against Suicide, talks to Noel McGuinness about the forthcoming Sail Against Suicide at Clontarf Yacht & Boat Club. Cycle Against Suicide was founded by Irish entrepreneur Jim Breen as a result of an appearance on RTÉ’S documentary The Secret Millionaire. The programme inspired Jim to continue to use his skills…

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Household Charge is Unethical, Says Mairead

MAIREAD McLOUGHLIN is in studio to discuss the Campaign Against Hosehold Charge is a blanket tax that affectsa every home in the State. Everyone, regardless of income, employment status, or family circumstances, is required to pay. MAIREAD’s objection to the Charge is not political, it is a matter of principle. My home is not an…

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Rhythms of the Port (Part 1)

Noel McGuinness visits the Rhythms of the Port exhibition on Sir John Rogerson’s Quay near Ringsend and chats with artist MAURA SWEENEY and NOEL BYRNE of the Dockworkers’ Preservation Society…

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Portmarnock Swimmers Go To Sea For St Francis Hospice

KAREN O’MARA, organiser of the Portmarnock Christmas Swim talks to Conor Doyle about the 2014 event which will raise funds for St Francis Hospice in Raheny. Portmarnock resident Billy Jesson passed away in the Raheny Hospice and this year his family and friends are pledging all funds raised by the swim to St Francis’s as…

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Great Music in Irish Houses 2012

Barbara speaks to LAURIE CARR about “Great Music in Irish houses” over the summer of 2012.  She spoke of the beautiful houses that they have held music events in, including Kilruddery House, The College of Surgeons as well as the National Concert Hall.  Laurie spoke about the  composer Steve Reich, whose percussion piece “drumming” will be performed…

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North County Leader Paper

Noel Mc Guinness speaks to PATRICK FINNEGAN  from The North County Leader Paper about the stories that are in the paper this week. They speak about three stories that are making the headlines in this weeks North County Leader …

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Astronomy Ireland’s September Star-B-Q

Noel McGuinness talks to DAVID MOORE about ‘Star BQ’, taking place this September and what you can see in the sky tonight. Tonight, Saturn is visible just above the moon, and you’ll be able to see it with the naked eye. A half-decent telescope will reveal the rings, and with a good one, you’ll be able to…

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Young Community Leaders, meeting with President Higgins

Noel interviews SHANNON BAKER and STEVEN TURNER who met President Higgins in a celebration day of Young Community Leaders of the Northside partnership and other organizations, for their work at the Belmayne Clongriffin Family Fun Day. They explain how they got the chance to take part on the organization of this event and how positive…

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Donal Daly of the Environmental Protection Agency

DONAL DALY of the EPA chats with John Healy about the exhibition, ‘Watertight: The Future of Irish Water’ which is taking place in The Science Gallery in Dublin. Donal outlines what the EPA do and what the purpose of the event is.  He then goes on to talk about the panel involved and about also how…

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Astronomy Ireland

Noel speaks to DAVID MOORE from Astronomy Ireland. He talks about the background to Astronomy Ireland, the events that they run annually, their telescopic sights of the International Space Station, the lecture they plan to give during Science Week and their preparation for a lecture in the future about possible life out in space. He…

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