Noel McGuinness talks to musician COLM QUERNEY about Ukelele Workshops in axis Ballymun. The ‘Uke’ is becoming popular again, after a 60 year hiatus. It’s easy to learn and cheap to buy. It’s also a great way to meet new people and make new friends while have a fun time…
Behind the Horse Shoe Bar
Barbara Jennings speaks to SEAN BOYD, who is the author of a book called ‘Behind The Horse Shoe Bar’. The Bar was in the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin. He was a worker in the Shelbourne Hotel, and he speaks of the variety of people he met throughout the years & some interesting stories he heard…
Active Retirement Art Exhibition
Mark speaks with PAT BYRNE, a member of the Raheny Branch of Active Retirement Ireland talks about an art exhibition on display in Raheny Library. She talks about how they meet once every week to paint and how the exhibition takes place on the free premises of the library, where the proceeds for the exhibitions go, the…
Transition Year Students performing Mamma Mia
Conor Doyle chats to FERGAL CLOSE Co-Producer and some of the TY student cast – Aisling O’Byrne (Donna) , Daniel Kavanagh (Sam) and Craig Norman (Sky)of their musical “Mamma Mia” which they are currently performing in St. Pauls. Mamma Mia is a jukebox musical, based on the songs of ABBA. The 20-year old bride-to-be Sophie Sheridan finds…
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…
Discovery CTC Darndale
John Healy speaks to TINA WALSH from discovery ctc in Darndale about courses that take place there. The centre provides vocational training for early school leavers, from the age of 16 -21. Their aim is to give them skills to get them ready for the workplace. All courses are open to males & females All…
Habitas for Humanities – Presentation of keys to local couple
John Healy talks to ANNA SMITH from Habitat for Humanity Ireland about about the work being carried out by the charity and the presentation of keys to a renovated house to a local couple. Lisa Obrien and partner waited to become a Habitat Homeowner for many years and they have been on the waiting list…
Dublin Parks Tennis
Noel interviews KAY LONERGAN from Dublin Parks Tennis, who explains how they’ve spread the chance to play tennis all over the Northside of Dublin…
Clontarf Area Tourism
John speaks to DENNIS MCINTYRE from the Clontarf Area Tourism Patrol and the Bram Stoker Museum. He talks about his background and interest with Clontarf, how he feels the area is underrated as a tourism area in Dublin, the ambition to set up a year round tourism centre in Clontarf, his disappointment on the little…
Darndale Arts Fest Has Something For Everyone
Noel McGuinness is joined in studio by DARINA SHOULDICE. Darina is a member of the organising Committee for Darndale Arts Fest running from June 15th to 19th. Darina highlights a number of exciting and interesting events that will take place during the course of this year’s festival…
Exhibition about the 1913 Lockout
Noel McGuinness interviews EOGHAN O’NEILL from R.A.D.E. (Recovery through Art, Drama and Education) about the Exhibition on the 1913 Lockout at Axis…
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…
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…
Tree Planting Ceremony in Malahide Castle
Conor Doyle talks to GEMMA CARR– Fingal County Council’s Senior Executive Parks Superintendent about Tree Planting Ceremony “Seven Trees for the Seven Signatories” in Malahide Castle. The National Trees Council of Ireland is gifting seven Oak trees to each winner of the Tidy Towns since the competition began in 1958. Malahide was the overall winner…
Senior Citizens Prove Art is Fun For All Ages
MICHAEL GAFFNEY of Raheny Retirement Group’s Art Class talks to Conor Daly about the forthcoming Exhibition of the Group’s work in Raheny Library. The group has been holding art classes for some time now and has produced some beautiful work and heretofore undiscovered talents. Classes are held on Tuesday evenings…