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…

Erasmus Plus Project
Mark speaks to DOROTHEE MEYER HOLTKAMP about the Erasmus Plus Project. She talks about the details of the project in which other community radio stations in Europe participate, the conference that took place in France, how the community radio sector is always working with people who may suffer from disabilities, how the findings of the…
Donnacha Bolger just back from Electric Picnic 2011
Noel interviews Donnacha Bolger, who’s just back from performing at the Electric Picnic, and tells his experience there with his brother Diarmuid. He plays two live songs: “Skylines” @ 3’21” and “Four years on” @ 10’25…
Insolvency Service of Ireland
Mark Finnegan speaks to AMANDA MC LOUGHLIN & TOM KENNEDY who is an insolvency practitioner from Insolvency Service of Ireland. They speak about how people can manage their money debt’s . They can help with debt settlement arrangement or personal solvency arrangement through the support of a personal solvency practitioner…
Bark in the Park For Irish Blue Cross
FIONN SCOTSCHECK talks to Noel McGuinness about the Irish Blue Cross’s annual Bark in the Park™ sponsored dog walks in St. Anne’s Park in Raheny to raise vital funds for sick and needy pets. The Irish Blue Cross can guarantee entertainment and fun for all the family, both 2-legged and 4-legged. After the walk, participants…

New Yoga Studio in Swords
Pat speaks to MAJELLA WARD about a new yoga studio opening in Swords. She talks about the yoga that is already taking place in the area, how yoga can be for anyone of any age, the different styles of yoga and its benefits. She also talks about the importance of diet in yoga and the whereabouts of…
“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…
Vigil for Homelessness Outside the Dail
Flavia speaks to several people during the Vigil for Homelessness outside the Dail. She firstly speaks with DARREN BRADLEY from March for the Homeless. He talks about the idea behind the protest, why it’s important that something should be done to prevent homeless people from dying on the streets and his outrage about the government’s…
Festival of Curiosity 2013 Summary
Festival Of Curiosity organizer, VINCENT MCCARTHY talks to Eoin Drinan to review the events from this year’s festival. Vincent talks about the success of previous festivals, their focus on the science and culture aspects of the festival, the highlights of the festival including a carnival in Smock Alley Theatre and a Lego exhibition in Temple…
St Michael’s House Arts Week – Fun For All
ANNE HIGGINS, Principal at St Michael’s House, Baldoyle introduces the 2015 Arts Week. Arts Week gives the opportunity for students to showcase their talents. There is no art form – dance, music, etc – that cannot be adapted to people with every and all need. This Week gives the children of Baldoyle an opportunity to…
Clowns Without Borders: Miles of Smiles Photo Exhibition
COLM O’GRADY of Clowns Without Borders joins John Healy to discuss the “Miles of Smiles” exhibition. Clowns Without Borders is a group performing circus acts and comedy to bring laughter to young people in areas of conflict and crisis around the world. The group also performs for homeless groups, refugees and HIV patients, trying to…
GAA jersey raises cash for Pietta House appeal
IAN KINSELLA from Moatview talks to MARK FINNEGAN about the trials and tribulations of trying to get a GAA jersey signed by every one of the 32 inter-county teams to be sold at an auction in aid of Pietta House…
Councillor discusses proposed Quays bike lane and the need for an elected mayor
Re-elected councillor ANDREW MONTAGUE (Lab) chats with Noel McGuinness about why Dublin needs an elected mayor who will be accountable for his actions, and the progress in plans for a bike lane down the River Liffey’s Quays…
Fight Crime With Art: Sos Beag – A Letter to a Burglar
AILEEN LEE joins Noel McGuinness and recites her poem “Sos Beag” – a letter to a burglar. The poem is as gaeilge (in Irish) and Aileen is a volunteer with Near90FM. Noel speaks of his own personal experiences of a house burglary and being able to empathise with Aileen…

Great Aunt Does A Great Channel Swim For A Great Charity
SHEILA FLEMING talks to Conor Doyle about MAURA TWOMEY’s great swimming achievement. Maura, a brave great-aunt, swam the English Channel to raise funds for her grandnephew who suffers from cystic fibrosis. Maura Twomey was 59 when she took on the epic challenge for the CF children’s unit at Cork University Hospital between July 9 and…
