SEAN FM O’DONOGHUE, playwright and poet joins John Healy to speak about his life and work. He begins by telling how he became a diver and has had a multitude of jobs throughout his life. He speaks of being an actor, producer and director. He speaks of a large fire that he witnessed and the…
A New Star of Circus Ring and Burlesque Stage
FIFI LA ROUX is an Irish based Aerialist, Artist and Circus performer that has recently turned her interests to the sparkly world of Burlesque. Having made her burlesque debut at 2015’s Miss Burlesque Ireland finals Fifi has since worked on combining her circus skills and knowledge to the wonderful world of rhinestones to create new…
Donaghmede Festival 2011
NOEL MCGUINNESS interviews BERNARD BYRNE from the Donaghmede Residents Association, who explains the different events they’ve got organised during the Donaghmede Festival…
Car Thieves Target Techno Gadgets
Sergeant ALAN ROUGHNEEN of An Garda Siochana Crime Prevention Unit joins Noel McGuinness to discuss crime prevention for vehicles. They begin by discussing a forthcoming Crimeline programme on RTE in which Alan speaks of the low occurrence of “carjacking” in Ireland but gives advice to people on how to prevent break-ins. His tips include not…
Barbara Jennings’ Exhibition
Artist and NearFM roving reporter BARBARA JENNINGS talks about a forthcoming exhibition in Gallery 27, South Frederick Street and her art and influences. She was shown how to cast bronzes by Joe Moran, who gave her the equipment and know-how before telling her to go and practice. You can see the results of her hard…
A Locksmiths tips and stories
Noel McGuinness speaks to DAVID NEVILLE about being a Locksmith. They discuss the trade, how he got involved with the business and how to become a locksmith. They look at they advances in Lock technology and how this is helpful in preventing burglary. We hear some of the ways that the general public can improve…
Sounds Good Summer Camp 2011
MICHAEL DAWSON came into the studios of Near FM with some kids to talk to NOEL MCGUINNESS about the experience in the Summer camp organised by Sound Good School of Music…
Swords Men’s Shed
Noel Mc Guinness talks to MICK KELLY & MICHAEL QUINN about Sword’s men’s shed that was set up a year ago. They tell us how it was set up with the help from Louise Edmond’s from the community department of Fingal county council. Between them they set up the first meeting & from there they…
Introducing Red Room
The lead singer of Red Room, ANTHONY BOOLS chats with Noel McGuinness and we get to hear a couple of tracks from the North Dublin band’s new album. Song one: 00:11:50 – 03:33:50 Song two: 15:25:00 – 18:35:00…
The Real Cost Of Education In Ireland
JUNE TINSLEY from Barnardos speaks to John Healy about the real cost of education in Ireland. June talks about the average costs for parents with children returning to school according to a survey, how the introduction of book rental schemes could cut these costs, the issue of school books becoming out of date due to revised editions…
The Making of the low budget Irish film, “The Hit Producer”
Noel McGuinness talks to screenwriter NIALL QUEENAN about making the low budget Irish film The Hit Producer. NIALL tells how the funds were crowd-sourced, the cast and crew, including the Director Kevin de la Isla O’Neill worked for free, and the script tailored to use ready-made locations. All involved worked for free ion the hope that…
Bee keeping in the Phoenix Park
GERALDINE FLEMING, who is a gardener in the Phoenix park speaks to Noel about Bee keeping in the park. They discuss some of the work associated with keeping bees and also the different types of bees being kept in Ireland. They talk of keeping hives in the presidents grounds and Ashtown in the Phoenix park…
Killester British Legion Hall Campaign
John Healy interviews KEVIN MADDEN PR Manager for the Killester War Memorial Campaign. They’re catting about the campaign for the Killester British Legion Hall. He mentions how many residents of the area are linked to the soldiers that used to live there, as it is the case of teenager Aaron Crampton, whose great-grandfather fought in WW1, and he is…
Storyteller Pat Speight Tells Tall Tales
Storyteller PAT SPEIGHT, joins Barbara Jennings on the phone to tell some tales about his own life and paddling down the River Shannon. He also tells two short stories. The first story is about two people who are madly in love. The second story is about two mysterious parcels which arrive each year at Christmas…
Chris Wilson’s New Doorway Gallery Exhibition
Local artist CHRIS WILSON talks to Pat Meehanabout his new exhibition at the Doorway Gallery. Bronze sculptures are a major feature in this year’s show. Chris tells Pat about some of his latest works, where he gets his inspirations from, and when to know when a piece of work is finished. http://chriswilsonartist.com…
