Striking Greyhound worker RAY REILLY talks to John about the lock-out which has dragged on for 12 weeks now and the bringing in of scab workers whilst negotiations are actually underway…
I Only Miss You When You’re Gone: Photography At Axis, Ballymun
Photographer AIDAN KELLY joins Noel McGuinness to discuss the exhibition “I Only Miss You When You’re Gone” at the Axis Centre in Ballymun. Aidan says himself and Mark O’Brien collaborated on the project. It began with a discussion of why they took photographs and evolved into a debate about what Ballymun would be like if…
Details of Local Property Tax Payment in 2014
ITA BRADSHAW of the Citizens’ Information Centre joins John Healy in studio. They begin by discussing details of the local property tax for 2013 and the actions which property owners will need to take to pay the charge. Ita gives details of the Revenue Commission’s on-line payment system. She also details the various payment methods…

Uilleann Pipe making in Dublin 17
TERRY MOYLAN speaks about a new Uilleann Pipe workshop that has opened in Clonshaugh in Dublin 17. Terry explains how Dublin was always a centre for piping going back centuries. The workshop is a three year full time course in Uilleann Pipe making, and there are 10 trainees on the course. It is part funded by…
Photowalks in Glasnevin Cemetery
PAUL FREENEY, photographer, talks to Noel McGuinness about his Photowalk through Glasnevin Cemetery and the Botanic Gardens. “Our first Photowalk happened way back in 2009 with a small group of just five people. Since then we have led groups, big and small, at dawn, in the snow, at night and in locations not just in…
East Wall History events
Noel interviews JOE MOONEY and CAITRIONA NI CASSAITHE, local teacher and neighbour, to go deeper in the East Wall History events, like the various strikes and fights the port workers had over the years…
Fine Gael candidate Naoise Ó Muirí launches his election campaign for Dublin Bay North
NAOISE Ó MUIRI, Fine Gael candidate for Dublin Bay North, talks to Noel McGuinness about his election campaign and local issues. The former Lord major of Dublin talks about the difficult parts of an election like getting in touch with everyone and explains the most efficient way to vote. Ó Muirí studied at the National University…

Surpressed Histories Archive
MARY CONDREN talks with Pat Meehan about Suppressed Histories Archive founder Maxine Dashu, who is coming to Ireland courtesy of Woman’s Spirit. Suppressed Histories teaches global women’s history through images. Maxine is exploring if there was ever a time in our human history when men and women lived in harmony, and in religion where women are not treated…
“The Bruising of the Clouds”: Theatre at the Axis Centre, Ballymun
RYAN ANDREWS, cast member of the play “The Bruising of Clouds”, speaks to Noel McGuinness about the production which is being performed at the Axis Theatre in Ballymun. Ryan gives a synopsis of the play itself and speaks of being very happy to be performing it in a local theatre. Ryan talks about the differences…
Mature Artists Show Their Stuff at Axis, Ballymun
Roving reporter FELICITY KEARNY talks to some of the artists at the opening of North Central Dublin’s Bealtaine Art Exhibition. North Dublin Group art exhibition launched on Tuesday May 5th at 2pm in the Axis Arts Centre, Ballymun. The exhibition displays the wealth of talent and invention existing in the art groups and individuals over…
Writing 3.0: Fingal Annual Writers Festival
Noel interviews LILIAN WHELAN, Development Librarian at Fingal Libraries, about the Fingal Annual Writers Festival, called “Writing 3.0”…
Pyrite Crisis
PAT MEEHAN talks to PETER LEWIS, of Pyrite Action Group, on updates on the efforts to find a resolution to the pyrite crisis in North and West Dublin as well as East Meath, North Kildare and Offaly…
Dublin City Council’s Children’s Art in Libraries
Noel speaks to IRMA GORTHUIS, coordinator for the Dublin City Council’s Children’s Art in Libraries. She talks about the details of the exhibition called Lugo, the age range of the children involved in the exhibition, how the exhibition is encouraging the children to use their imagination and the different types of art that the children will be…
Tommy Broughan – General Election 2016 – Independent Candidate
Pat Meehan caught up with TOMMY BROUGHAN, TD, who had just begun his campaign for the upcoming General Election. Broughan will be contesting this election as an Independent, having formerly been a member of the Labour Party. His main objectives would be the creation of a new A&E at Beaumont Hospital, with additional staff, should…

Possible merger of Coolock Artane and Swords Credit Unions
Jack Byrne interviews MICHAEL McKENNA from Swords Credit Union and NOEL CUNNINGHAM from Coolock Artane Credit Union about the proposed merger of both Credit Unions and about the effect this could have in members. They explain that the money will be safe, the loans will keep in same conditions and it will probably have a…