Noel Mc Guinness speaks to solicitor FINTAN LAWLOR about legal questions which are asked by the listeners. This week includes, purchasing goods which were never received & trying to reclaim the money back. Also about property being left in a will to children & spouse’s & who is entitled to what. To finish up the…
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 …
Children’s Minecraft Convention in Baldoyle
Pat speaks to HEIDI BODELL from the Baldoyle Forum about the Children’s Minecraft Convention in Baldoyle, Dublin 13. She talks about the idea behind the convention, the hooks they managed to get for the convention, the type of video game that Minecraft is like, the similarities of Minecraft to Lego, the details of the convention…
Social Justice Irelands views on how to invest in Irelands Future
MICHELLE MURPHY of Social Justice Ireland talks to Ger Leddin about a press release from the group Ireland has the lowest investment level of all 28 European countries. Michelle explains the findings of their research, finding that over the previous six years government investment has fallen over 40%. Michelle speaks of a lack on investment…
The Woodland League discuss Coilltes sale of forest areas
ANDREW ST. LEDGER of “The Woodland League” speaks to Ronnie O’Brien about lobbying for a public enquiry into the Coillte public assets stripping. Andrew speaks of looking at Coilltes accounts and discovering that large numbers of areas of woodland had been sold off to pension funds. They speak of sales going to the Irish Forest…
AIDS Alliance
RONNIE O’ BRIEN speaks to ANNA QUIGLEY who is executive director with Dublin AIDS Alliance, talking about the increase in HIV in the over 50’s…
Andrew Kelly Community and Post Office Candidate Dublin Central
ANDREW KELLY, Community and Post Office Candidate Dublin Central, talks to John Healy about his campaign. On his Facebook page he says: Dear Friends and supporters it is with mixed feelings that I make an important announcement regarding my campaign for election . As you know the campaign centred around the vital issue of the…
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…
Flood wall Clontarf
BARBARA JENNINGS speaks to Independent Councillor DAMIAN O’ FARRELL about the flood wall on the promenade down in Clontarf & about how flooding can be reduced…
Near Media Co-Op Newsletter Round Up Summer 2013
Noel McGuinness speaks to DAVE O’CONNOR, secretary of the Near Media Co-op about the various activities being undertook within the co-op. Dave talks about the co-op’s successful AGM and its positive reflection on Near FM, the Near FM podcast site and Near Choice project, the latest news with Near Drama, the progress made by Near…
Assistance Dog for Autistic Child
Noel speaks to CATHY MURRAY from Irish Guide Dogs. She talks about her assistance dog, Zeta who helped her autistic son. She discusses why it was recommended for her son, the process and waiting period to get an assistance dog and how Zeta has helped her son. She also talks about the process in which assistance dogs…
Travel Blogging Grants Available For Person Moving To Another EU Country
COLIN HETHERINGTON from TalktoEU.ie speaks to Eoin Drinan about the 500 euro grants they are offering to anyone who would like to blog about their job search experience abroad. Colin talks about the increase in emigration in Ireland, the background of the “Get Set Get Earning” campaign, which aims to share people’s experiences from moving to another EU state. www.talktoeu.ie…
The Ierne Club’s Place in History
DES KANE from the Ierne Social & Sports Club, talks to Pat Meehan about the club’s growth and history. Based on Gracepark Road, Drumcondra, the club was originally formed in 1911 as the C. B. P.P. U. ( Christian Brothers Past Pupils Union ). It was based for many years at 12 Parnell Sq East,…
Senior Alert Scheme – follow up report
LINDA HAYDEN from the Darndale Belcamp Village Centre follows up with Pat Meehan on the success of the call out for the Senior Alert Scheme and offers contact details for anyone who would like to have the equipment installed in their home. Linda encourages listeners who already have the system installed to check it every week…
Dublin Roses’ Belarus Trip in Aid of Chernoble Children
Pat Meehan talks to Dublin Rose participant GEMMA ROSE O’BRIEN about trhe trip in aid of Chernobyl Children International. Over five days the Roses worked in an orphanage that looks after children wirth special needs. They played with children and cared for them. Some 30,000 children are affected by problems resulting from the infamous nuclear…
