St Vincent De Paul

JOHN HEALY speaks with MARY MC MAHON from St Vincent De Paul about a volunteer meeting which is taking place on the 8/9/2011 in Sean Macdermott Street. They are looking for new volunteers to train with their organisation. Mary talks about the work they do & the people they help…

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Pope Francis To Wash The Feet Of Prisoners On Holy Thursday

Father PETER MCVERRY of the Society of Jesus speaks to Ger Leddin to discuss Pope Francis washing the feet of prisoners on Holy Thursday 2013. Fr. Peter explains the significance of washing the prisoners’ feet, the direction of Pope Francis’ papacy, Pope Francis’ style in comparison to his predecessors, Pope Francis’ time in Ireland a…

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From Travel Recruitment To Career Coaching With Susan Maxwell

Career coach SUSAN MAXWELL chats with Noel McGuinness. Susan started her career in the travel business. Inh 1997 she spotted a niche in the market and set up a recruitment agency feeding into the travel business. This venture eventually closed as a result of the recession. Following a brief return to further education, Susan discovered…

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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…

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Photo book “Finglas through the eyes of its people”

Pat Meehan speaks to DARREN KINSELLA about the book “Finglas through the eyes of its people”. They discuss where the idea for the book came from. They discuss some of the forty plus portraits featured within the book and discusses some of the stories behind the people featured in the portraits.   We hear where…

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Post Office Posts Third Electoral Candidate

A third post office candidate is to put himself forward for the upcoming general election. Blanchardstown postmaster GEOFF BOYLE launched his campaign on Tuesday at the Blanchardstown Town Centre. Here he chats to Noel McGuinness. Mr Boyle, who has worked as postmaster in Blanchardstown village for 12 years, is seeking election on the platform of…

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Northside Partnership’s Preparing for Life Programme

John speaks to NOEL KELLY, the manager of the Northside Partnership’s Preparing for Life Programme “Pioneering Prevention Programme” for Children on Dublin’s Northside. He speaks about the objectives of the programme and how it started, the progress of the first parents and children that they were supporting when the programme started, how the families joined…

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Make Your Nominations for National Volunteer Awards 2013

PHIL BOUGHTON of Volunteer Ireland speaks to Pat Meehan about the search for Volunteer of the Year for 2013. Phil urges listeners to nominate their own local heroes. The awards, now in their sixth year, are designed to highlight the great work done by good people all over Ireland. Each person nominated receives a personalised…

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Dublin Gay Mens Choir

BARRY JOYCE of the Dublin Gay Mens Choir [crackle and interference on phone line and drop out at beginning of interview] joins Eoin Drinan to discuss their upcoming performance “Summer Serenade” a concert of 30 men performing in the CHQ building. They perform a collection of songs from Sinatra to The Script along with some…

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Totally Terrific Tomato festival in Swords, Dublin

MICHAEL CONNOLLY of Rolestown Garden Centre speaks to Noel McGuinness in the run up to their Totally Terrific Tomato Festival 2013. On the day there will be a petting farm for children, a farmers’ market and many more elements for a fun family day. At the event this year they will have a tasting of…

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The Big Bang Festival 2013

BRIAN FLEMING, co-director of The Big Bang Festival of Rhythm joins Noel McGuinness on the phone to discuss the 2013 festival. Having started in 1994 they have ran it continuously since 2007. Brian tells all about what is in store for this years festival including group drumming and a workshop with world famous Djembe drummer:…

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