DONIE TARRANT went to Finglas in north west Dublin to meet THOMAS MCDONNELL, a tin smith keeping the craft alive. Thomas invites Donie into his home to demonstrate the art of tinsmithing, an important part of Ireland’s craft past. Donie captures Thomas moulding a length of Tin into a mug, and Thomas explains how he…
Mark Finnegan talks to Dr AOIFE O’DONOGHUE , Snr Lecturer at Durham Law School. Aoife is Co- Director of The Northern/Irish Feminists Judgement Project, and chats about the idea behind the project and its findings to date. The project aims to bring a new critical methodology to bear on Irish and Northern Irish legal studies…
Cllr PAUL DONNELLY from Sinn Féin talks to Noel McGuinness about the facing of the eviction in Tyrellstown. More than 100 families in Cruise Park Drive face losing their homes as the fund that owns the properties seeks to sell 103 houses in the area over four years. It is understood 40 households in the estate have…
Pat Meehan is joined by PAT MURPHY an historian and they’re talking about this year’s commemoration of the Asgard .He presents the life of this famous yacht from her launch in 1905 to its current conservation in Collin’s Barracks Museum. Her 23 day voyage to collect guns and ammunition for the Irish Volunteers and the…
JACKIE O’REILLY joins Pat Meehan to discuss the launch of the Finglas Heritage Trail, a trail of fourteen heritage sites. The trail was officially launched by councillor Naoise O’Muiri along with Dublin City Council. They move on to discuss the book “The Peoples Portrait” of Finglas. Jackie carries on to explain the tour itself and how one…
NICKO MURPHY of the Darndale Comunity Pride project joins Yvette Reid to discuss the issue of loose horses in the area which at the time of the interview is a large problem. They discuss the lack of a tagging system in identifying the owner and how 78 horses were reported in the course of five…
DAVID MOORE of Astronomy Ireland speaks to Noel McGuinness about the night sky in December 2013. David says this time of year is very interesting with the winter solstice having taken place just three days ago. He tells us which constellations are visible at this time and the number of planets that are visible. The…
Sabrina interviews SARAH BERMINGHAM from the DCU College View Students Newspaper. They mention the latest issues covered in the paper, like the last referendum about the USI, that is always a controversial topic in DCU. They also mention another topic raising different opinions, as the Rag Week…
John Healy speaks to GERARD WALSH, an unemployed bricklayer from Balbriggan who has come up with an invention “The Wheelie Bin Clip”. He tells us how he came up with this idea and how he use to put a brick on the bin to keep the lid down, but noticed one day how it wasn’t…
DARRAGH O’CONNOR, campaign coordinator with SIPTU, joins Pat Meehan to discuss the union’s lobbying of Minister Phil Hogan over plans to align development companies with local authorities. Darragh says SIPTU is concerned about potential job losses and loss of power for community groups if the plans become a reality. They also discuss Minster Joan Burton’s…
DAVE O’CONNOR joins Noel McGuinness to give a round up of news within the Near Media Co-Op. Dave begins by telling of the success of the recent Social Justice Media conference that was organised as a celebration of thirty years of the Near Media Co-op. Dave moves on to speak of the difference between commercial…
Noel Mc Guinness speaks to solicitor FINTAN LAWLOR who will answer legal questions which will include legal aid, personal injury claim & questions about wills…
MICHAEL O’BRIEN is a councillor for the Beaumont/Donaghmede Ward of Dublin City Council which includes Coolock, Kilmore, Darndale, Clonshaugh, Clongriffin, Belmayne, Ayrfield, Edenmore, Harmonstown, Kilbarrack and parts of Raheny and Santry. He sits on the North Central Area Committee of Dublin City Council which covers the above areas alongside Donnycarney, Killester, Marino, Fairview, Clontarf and…
Explorers Club member, JEFF BLUMMERFELD speaks with Eoin Drinan. The Explorers Club has around 3000 members, including most of the well known explorers of all time. They have 25 chapters around the world. Jeff talks about much of his own work such as organizing expeditions for field testing exploration equipment in harsh conditions, his book which aims to show…
CHRIS MAHER speaks to John Healy about the Musical Youth Foundations aims and mission. He begins by explaining how the foundation came about as part of his involvement in the Dublin Soul festival. He tells of their involvement in enabling children to play musical instruments in schools and group centres. They also talk of using…
Mark speaks to GEORGE FINGLAS from the Priorswood and District Mens Shed. He talks about the concept of Mens Shed, the conditions of being a member of Mens Shed, examples of what you can get out of it, the social events that they put together and how it’s handy that many members of the Mens…
ROSE HENNESSY of Charity organisation “Friend of Londiani” speaks to John Healy about the work of the NGO in Kenya, bringing Clean water, health and Education to the region og Londiani. In particular on this occasion she joins John to discuss training which is currently in process for a set of volunteers gearing up to travel…
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…
Ronnie O’Brien speaks to KILLIAN FORDE of the Integration Centre. They begin by discussing a document released by Minister Phil Hogan called “Putting people first” and what the results of this set of policies will be. They discuss any difference in integration throughout this period. They discuss some of the differences in modern day immigration…
MICHAEL O RIORDAN talks to Eoin Drinan about WaveChangeIreland.ie, which aims to improve the lives of youths in Ireland through social change. Michael tells of how he became involved with the group and shares details of how they offer up skill weekends throughout the year. Michael talks of some of the skills which he has…
Author DEZI JAY M talks to P Mehan about his new book ‘The Day The Poppy Met The Shamrock’. The book is about homelessness and resettlement, but also touches on Desi’s family history. His great grandfather died of wounds recieved whilst serving in the British army in WW1, whilst his grandfather fought with the IRA…