HEIDI BADEL of the Baldoyle Forum chats to John Healy about the forthcoming 24th Annual Art Exhibition. Baldoyle Forum Limited is a Non Profit Community Development Organisation formed in 1996 and is a registered charity. The members of the Board are all voluntary, unpaid members of Baldoyle Community. The Board meet on a monthly basis…
“This is Banter” On Tour: Jim Carroll In Studio
JIM CARROLL, journalist with the Irish Times, speaks to Eoin Drinan about his series of live talks and discussions entitled “This is Banter”. The series is a live spin-off from a radio series in which people are involved in freewheeling conversations on topics of the day. The events are taking place all round Ireland…
Live From The Housing Protests, Dublin 2015
FLAVIA GORETTA, a NearFM reporter, attended the housing protests in Dublin in order to get the views of the people taking part. There’s a lot of passion and a lot of anger as people take the opportunity to vent their views on air…
Bealtaine Festival Communicates Ancient Traditions to New Generations
The Bealtaine festival celebrates creativity as we age. MICHAEL FOLEY, Head of Evaluation and Public Affairs with Age and Opportunity, talks to Noel McGuinness about the huge variety of events that will take place. see also http://bealtaine.com/ An estimated 120,000 people now take part in the Bealtaine festival, making it one of Ireland’s biggest arts…
Trade Unionism in an Era of Economic Austerity – 2013
PADRAIG YEATES, historian, speaks to Ger Leddin on the occasion of a conference to commemorate the 1913 lockout. Padraig and Ger talk about the importance of the history of the State during Ireland’s current economic hardship. Padraig highlights employee rights and their importance and also trade union rights in modern times. They discuss collective bargaining…
Dublin Gay Mens Choir
BARRY JOYCE of the Dublin Gay Mens Choir [crackle and interference on phone line and drop out at beginning of interview] joins Eoin Drinan to discuss their upcoming performance “Summer Serenade” a concert of 30 men performing in the CHQ building. They perform a collection of songs from Sinatra to The Script along with some…
Science Week Ireland 2013: Encouraging Active Participation
Professor Mark Ferguson from Science Week Ireland joins Eoin Drinan to discuss the workshops, exhibitions, and other events currently taking place across Ireland to mark Science Week 2013. Mark shares details of the Curiosity Lab and how it engages children and encourages their interest in science. They continue by discussing the way that many of…
“What Would Ma Say” Adapted For The Stage
Author KATHLEEN DOYLE and director GERARD RONAN join John Healy in studio to discuss Kathleen’s book “What would Ma say” and the process of adapting it for the stage. Kathleen says the book took 18 months to write. It book is based in the tenements on Cooke Street in the Christchurch area and in Crumlin…
Mitch, A Recovering Heroin Addict
BARBARA JENNINGS speaks with MITCH who is a recovering heroin addict. He talks about his life today now that he is clean of drugs but tells us how he first got involved & how he lived his life when he was an addict…
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…
Bruce Goodison’s ‘Leave 2 Remain’ Brings Child Refugees’ Experiences To Life
Writer and director BRUCE GOODISON speaks to Eoin Drinan about his debut film “Leave 2 remain”. Bruce says the story was inspired by children and teenagers who were displaced during the Afghanistan war. He heard that 3-4,000 of these children arrive in the UK each year seeking refuge. The film details some of the hardships…
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…
Water Charges: Using Property Tax To Pay For Water Meters
Councillor MARY FITZPATRICK joins John Healy. They begin by discussing water charges and Phil Hogan’s promise to fix leaks in problem areas when domestic water charges are introduced. They discuss the “First fix free” plan which the government had committed to financing at the time. Mary says she has tried to contact various organisations to…
Robbery at Sphere 17 Youth Facility
John Healy speaks to BRIAN KENEALLY about the work that local youth centre Sphere 17 do in the community and how budget cuts have affected the organisation. They also speak about a recent incident where someone broke into their premises and stole IT equipment and money, as well as causing extensive damage to their facilities…
Live from Clare Hall water charge protests
Noel McGuinness talks to residents of Clare Hall as they protest against the installation of water meters. The Gardai and mainstream media are in attendance in numbers…
