Playwright HENRY HUDSON joins Pat Meehan to discuss the production of his play “The Locker Room” being presented at the Sean O’Casey Theatre in East Wall. Henry tells Pat that he worked for a long time for the Electricity Supply Board before moving to teaching and getting started in writing drama with Kay Farrell at…
Celebrating Dublin’s Scariest Son: Bram Stoker Festival 2013
SUSAN KIRBY, organiser of the Bram Stoker Festival joins John Healy. Bram Stoker, who wrote Dracula, was born and raised in Dublin. Susan says Dracula story has influenced modern entertainment in many forms. She also talks about the impact of the novel in its own time. Susan supplies details of the festival, which takes place…
National Hair Dressing apprenticeship at Colaiste Dhulaigh, Kilbarrack
KEVIN CAHILL co-ordinator of the National Hair dressing apprenticeship in Colaiste Dhulaigh and ALEX DRUMGOOLE who is a participant join Donie Tarrant. Also speaking to Donie is Minister for Further and Higher Education Research Innovation and science SIMON HARRIS T.D…
Exploring the Graphic Studio Art Gallery
Barbara Jennings joins PAULA KENNEDY at the Graphic Studio Gallery to discuss the upcoming exhibition featuring the work of Jean Barton. Other artists exhibiting include Margaret Becker and Bernadette Madden. All pieces displayed will be on sale for the Christmas period. The gallery is located to the rear of Bloom’s Hotel in Temple Bar. www.graphicstudiodublin.com…
Near Media co-ops Social Justice Media conference – preview
JACK BYRNE speaks to John Healy about an upcoming seminar on Social Justice being held by Near Media Co- op and outlines both the purpose of the event as well as the numerous activities that will take part on the day. …
Winning the Local Legend Award for the Dublin area
Noel McGuinness interviews ORLA CROWE, Co-founder of Blossom Ireland, who won the Local Legend Award for the Dublin area, and she explains the work they do at Blossom Ireland and about the importance of the award for her…
The Everyday Drama of a Kidney Transplant Patient’s Life
LISA HOWARD, who underwent a successful kidney transplant procedure in Beaumont Hospital last year talks to Heidi Bedell about the day-to-day tension of spending almost four years in dialysis and then going for an emergency operation that could be called off at any time until the stitches are put in. Heidi also peaks to LISA about…
Irish Anti War Movement On Increased Military Action In Syria
Mark speaks to EDWARD HORGAN from the Irish Anti War Movement about the increased military activity in Syria and its implications. He talks about how the military action is becoming a vicious circle, the genesis of where the terrorism acts of today came from, the mistakes that the militaries tend to make, how the children of…
Portmarnock Woman Makes World of Difference
CHERYL GUNNING from Portmarnock is one of four winners in the Vodafone Ireland World of Difference awards. The prize for the competition is a one-year internship on full pay with a charity of the winner’s choice. Vodafone pay the wages on behalf of the chosen charity. Some 500 competitors took part this year. Each entrant…
National Museum Inspires Young Scientists
The National Museum of Ireland is taking a stall at the Young Scientist of the year Exhibition in Dublin. SIOBHAN PIERCE from the Museum tells Noel McGuinness why this is a good idea. Science, she says, plays a huge part in all our lives. This is as – if not more – true in the…
Facts and Fictions of TTIP
Mark speaks to AUDREY MCCREADY, former EU commission employee about the facts and fiction of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). She talks about her experiences whilst in the EU commission, her uncertainties about where the interpretations are coming from with regards to TTIP allegedly forcing companies to privatize public services, how the economic…
Youth Advocate Programmes Recruitment Day
John Healy talks to AMT WALSH, team leader with YAP Ireland, Dublin North about the latest recruitment drive and the work of YAP Ireland (Youth Advocacy Programme) on Near FM’s Northside Today. Youth Advocate Programmes (YAP) Ireland is a leading provider of intensive support programmes for young people and families. YAP Ireland uses a strengths based, family…
LIFT Ballymun Youth Arts Festival 2014
Noel McGuinness interviews DEAN SCURRY, FARREL LIDA and MICHAEL PEAL from the Ballymun Youth Action Project, organizers of the LIFT Ballymun Youth Arts Festival. Dean is a facilitator for the Creative Space of the festival, giving the chance to everyone to explore different arts and show all their creativity, where he has met young boys like Farrel and Michael. Farrell…
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…
Defend Our Homes League
PAT GUERIN talks to JOAN COLLINS TD (United Left) about the launch of the Defend Our Homes League…
