Noel McGuinness interviews SHARON VARD from Anam Cara, to talk about support to bereaved parents and the fundraising support from Applegreen…
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Chris Lucas – American Singer Performing in Studio
Noel McGuinness interviews CHRIS LUCAS an American singer that has become popular in the music scene in Dublin. They talk about his career and he plays three live songs: “California” by Stan Rogers @ 3’44”, “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right” by Bob Dylan @ 17’20” and “Make You Feel My Love” by Bob Dylan @21’58”…
National Learning Network Courses Display in Coolock Library
Noel McGuinness interviews DAVID BURKE from the National Learning Network to talk about the exhibition in Coolock Library, where they show all the courses and learning opportunities they offer…
Digital Biscuit 2014
Barbara Jennings interviews BIRCH HAMILTON about Digital Biscuit a meeting that tries to present all the technological advances regarding the film industry. Set up by the screen directors guild of Ireland, is firstly aimed to the directors, but it’s interesting for everyone to see all the improvements that have been developed in this area…
Northside Enterprise Center – Support for Locals Planning Their Own Business
John Healy interviews FIONA NOLAN from the Northside Enterprise Center to talk about the kind of support they offer to the local people who want to set their own business or to owners who need some help…
Coastal Erosion at Portrane and Alternative Plans for Metro North
Noel McGuinness interviews Counselor DARRAGH BUTLER from the Fingal County Council about the factors influencing coastal erosion at Portrane and the alternative plans for Metro North…
Public meetings about Sewage plants proposal in Clonshaugh
Sabrina Ryan interviews JOE JONES from Reclaim Fingal Alliance, about the proposal to build huge sewage plants in Clonshaugh, which would affect directly their family business, which happened many of his neighbors; he explains the huge mobilization happening all around the area and how they all are gathering in public meetings…
Problems on the International Space Station
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…
Coolock’s 23 Female Graduates Are Entrepreneurs of the Future
John Healy reads a letter of appreciation and congratulates the 23 female entrepreneurs who recently graduated from the Coolock Development Council’s training course. In previous months Fiona Nolan has been updating listeners on the progress of the group and John takes the time to let listeners know the outcome of the course and acknowledge the…
A New European Aid Fund for the Most Deprived.
EMER COSTELLO talks to Inaki Irigoen about the new fund for European Aid to the most deprived. They begin by explaining how the fund will enable NGOs to provide food and assistance to those most in need. Ireland will receive €3 million per year for the next seven years from the fund…
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus in Studio at Christmas 2013
SANTA CLAUS and Mrs Claus join Noel McGuinness in studio to tell everyone about their visit to Northside Shopping Centre in the run up to Christmas 2013. Santa also tells us about the most popular toys for Christmas 2013. Furbies, Barbies and electronic dogs are all very popular this year. They have also been busy…
Brian Moss on Transparency in the Charity sector and the State of the Nation address 2013
BRIAN MOSS, journalist, joins Sabrina Ryan beginning by discussing Enda Kenny’s “State of the Nation” address, telling how he agrees with the government suggestion to stay course with the policies of the time. He talks of personally seeing an upturn in the social activities in the South of Dublin. They briefly discuss what the Taoiseach…
Simon Community “Light up for Simon” Campaign
KELLY CROWLEY of Dublin Simon community joins Eoin Drinan to discuss the Light Up For Simon campaign. For the campaign launch people were encouraged to come out to South William Street in their most festive jumpers to help raise essential funding. There will be a “make and do” stand at the event where people can…
Live From the Enterprise Fair at Parnell’s GAA club.
Gerry Cooley speaks to DEIRDRE LYNCH of the Northside Partnership and coordinator of the Enterprise Fair at Parnell’s GAA club. Deirdre explains how Northside Partnership aims to showcase their work at events such as this one. Deirdre says the event has been a great success and that the venue has been ideal for the occasion…
Starting Out in Business: Clodagh Timmins, Personal Trainer
FIONA NOLAN from the Northside Enterprise Centre and CLODAGH TIMMINS, a client of the Enterprise Centre join John Healy to talk about the services that the centre provides for people seeking to expand their small businesses. Clodagh outlines ways that the centre has helped her, including the networking events that helped expand her list of…