Mark Finnegan is joined in studio by Independent Dublin Bay North Candidate for Election 2016, PRIONISAS Ó’CONARAIN. Prionsias talks about his motivations for joining the race, his previous election experiences and his ambitions if elected. …
What is the Dot Conference?
DEREK TORMEY of the Dot Conference joins Eoin Drinan on the phone line to explain the purpose of the digital conference running since 2009. It’s a mixture of speakers shaing information on the industry. Derek speaks about how the conference has grown over the four years thus far and speaks about some of the speakers such as…
Ann McCrudden – Rush Harbour Festival
Irish Girl Guides book launch
Pat Meehan speaks to CATHERINE O’CONNOR, the support officer from the Irish Girl Guides about a new book that they have launched. The book is about disseminating the Millennium Development Goals to young people by making them young person friendly. Catherine also discusses the background of the Irish Girl Guides and what they do, including giving…
Social Justice Media conference
PETER CUNNINGHAM, Near Co-op treasurer rounds up the planned events for the Social Justice media seminar, the day before the event occured. He outlines the various speakers lined up, tells us how Minister Pat Rabbitte will deliver the opening speech. Amongst other speakers involved on the day will be Peter McVerry, Gavin Titley and Nessa…
The National Library Of Ireland
Mark Finnegan speaks to KATHERINE MC SHARRY who is team leader of public services at the National library of Ireland talking about upcoming events which are taking place.This consists of the adult learners festival, lunch time talks & also a public seminar which is on for a half day focusing on journalism in 20th century…
Live From Derry: The Festival of Light 2013
GER LEDDIN reports from the 2013 Derry Festival of Light. Derry is the UK City of Culture 2013. He details the purpose of the festival and gives a brief history of the city. The piece contains vox pops with people at the festival. Gene Wilde, the Festival’s public relations officer, speaks to Ger about the…
Dublin Bus Community Spirit Awards
GER LEDDIN from Dublin Bus talks to John about that organisation’s initiative ‘the Dublin Bus Community Spirit Awards’ that is designed to put the excess ticket payments that accumulate over the years to good use in the community…
Councillor discusses proposed Quays bike lane and the need for an elected mayor
Re-elected councillor ANDREW MONTAGUE (Lab) chats with Noel McGuinness about why Dublin needs an elected mayor who will be accountable for his actions, and the progress in plans for a bike lane down the River Liffey’s Quays…
Rediscover Cycling Centre in Ballymun
Barbara Jennings reports from the Rediscover Cycling Centre in Ballymun, where she talks to Programme Manager PAUL CALLAN. They take bikes from donations and they rebuild them, repairing the bikes with recycled parts. They have been on since 2010 selling the bikes they repair, always with a special touch. They also offer trainings to learn…
Bohemians’ ‘Walking Football’ Makes Getting Fit A Social Activity For Over 50s
CHRIS BRYAN of Bohemians’ Foundation talks to Mark Finnegan about Walking Football. The Bohemian Foundation is starting a new walking football initiative in Ballymun. If successful, it will be extended to other areas of Dublin. The aim of the project is to encourage people over the age of 50 to get active. There are big…
The Barbara Ward Clonliffe & Croke Park Community Centre
AILEEN FORAN from the Clonliffe and Croke Park community centre speaks to Ger Leddin to speak about the centre and the services they provide. Aileen talks about the history of the centre including the work of Barbara Ward, how Croke Park donated the community centre building, the details of the classes and activities that take place in…
Community Spirit and the Water Protests
MARK FINNEGAN and NOEL McGUINNESS discuss the current state of morale amongst protesters who are determined to stop water charges being introduced. Eye-witness reports, unadulterated by national media agendas, suggest that the water protesters remain determined and steadfast. Community spirit remains strong in north Dublin…
Dublin Celebrates Bram Stoker Centenary, 2012
Councillor ANDREW MONTAGUE talks to Noel McGuinness about how he came up with the idea of a Bram Stoker Halloween Festival. Stoker, who died in 1912, was a true Dubliner. He lived in Marino, studied at Trinity, and married one of Oscar Wilde’s ex-girlfriends (who knew?). Oh, and he also wrote Dracula…
Flower & Garden Festival, Christchurch
Noel speaks to LESLEY ANN CAREY, organiser of the Flower and Garden Festival in Christchurch Cathedral. She talks about the environment inside and outside of the cathedral for the festival, the activities and people involved in the festival, the activities available for children and adults and her hopes to keep the festival going every year. She…
