Removing Kilbarrack Dart Staff Causes Pain For Wheelchair Users

MICHEAL MacDONNCHA (SF) talks to Noel McGuinness about the protests against the Iarnród Éireann/Irish Rail plan to remove staff from Kilbarrack train station. MICHAEL believes it could bring big problems for disabled DART users. Councillor Mac Donncha has called on Iarnród Éireann/Irish Rail to reverse its decision to remove staff from the station. He said:…

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Occupy Dame Street Camp

RONNIE O’BRIEN has a piece from CRAIG COX on the Occupy Dame Street Campaign, with interviews with activists who were taking part in the protest camp set in the city centre of Dublin. The campaign was inspired by the broader, international Occupy Movement which began in the United States as Occupy Wall Street in September…

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Learn to play the Ukelele

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…

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Live from the Edenmore Fun Day 2013

TONY CAPTAIN introduces a segment recorded by Noel McGuinness at the Edenmore Fun day 2013. Noel is first joined by DERMOT McHUGH, one of the organisers of the festival who talks about the history and growth of the festival, detailing the many groups involved and what they are doing as part of the festival. Doctor…

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Plans to create an Urban Beach in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin

TIM RYAN operations officer with Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company speaks to Eoin about the plans to create “The Urban Beach” in Dun Laoghaire Harbour, which will have heated and treated sea water. Tim also shares that there will be a larger Urban beach area close by which will feature cafe and showering facilities. Tim speaks…

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World Premiere of “Cleaners”.

Noel interviews COLM MAHER, writer of “Cleaners”, premiered at Axis Ballymun. It follows the relationship of two woman working in a hotel, where the older woman takes the younger woman under her wing, teaching her all the tricks of the job…

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Local Artist featured in Origin Gallery Exhibition

Barbara Jennings speaks to local painter, MARGO BANKS in her Clontarf studio about the Origin Gallery exhibition, which she was a part of in the Harcourt Street Gallery. Margo speaks of her particular interest in painting Animals especially Hares and Birds, and also talks about the research she does for her paintings, her proximity to the Bull…

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The Real Cost Of Education In Ireland

JUNE TINSLEY from Barnardos speaks to John Healy about the real cost of education in Ireland. June talks about the average costs for parents with children returning to school according to a survey, how the introduction of book rental schemes could cut these costs, the issue of school books becoming out of date due to revised editions…

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Performance of “Signs of a Diva”

Noel McGuinness interviews PADRAIG NAUGHTON, director of Arts & Disability Ireland, about the performance of the play “Signs of a Diva”, whose main  character is played by Caroline Carter a famous British deaf actor…

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The Russians Are Coming To Dublin

VERA SMITH, organiser of the third annual Russian Cultural Festival talks to Noel McGuinness about the differences and similarities between Ireland and Russia. The Russian Cultural Festival introduces Irish visitors to a wide range of Russian cultural activities and artifacts, from food to dancing. Vera tells Noel a few things about Russia that he didn’t…

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KARE Food Kitchen in St. Brigids Court

Mark speaks to MARIA JACKSON (Services Manager) and TOM O’BRIEN (Director) from KARE Social Services at one of KARE’s Food Kitchens in St Brigids Court, Killester. Maria and Tom talks about the objectives of the kitchens, what brought to be with KARE, how things have changed over the years with KARE, the importance of volunteers for KARE, their…

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Let’s Go Fly A Kite – At Bull Wall Beach

KATHRYN BYRNE organiser of the Dublin Kite Festival 2015 talks to Noel McGuinness about the forthcoming event at Bull Wall Beach. Fun, fresh air and frolics are promised for the third annual Dublin Kite Festival taking place on Sunday 14th June at North Bull Island, Clontarf. With free entertainment all day long, it’s the perfect…

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