CATHERINE JOYCE of Barnardos speaks to Yvette Reid about the rising number of students per class at primary level combined with the lowering number of Special Needs assistant positions available at the time. Catherine tells of how while in some schools this is not currently a problem there are many schools were the numbers have…
Radio and TV as Learning Resources Conference
The BAI funded Radio and TV as Learning Resources Conference took place in the Teachers Club, Dublin on Saturday 7th November 2015 . The focus of the conference was on an exchange of views and experiences between media and education practitioners to explore how community media can produce social benefit type content, of a broadly educational nature. Flavia…
Flood wall Clontarf
BARBARA JENNINGS speaks to Independent Councillor DAMIAN O’ FARRELL about the flood wall on the promenade down in Clontarf & about how flooding can be reduced…
“Higgstruments” performance at Hugh Lane using recycled instruments
GEORGE HIGGS, Composer, speaks to Noel McGuinness about the process of creating sounds and music using “Lost and Found” objects. They begin by speaking of a concert taking place at the Hugh Lane where George will perform his music using these “Found” objects, such as bicycle pumps, pipes and many vibrating instruments. Some of the…
Festival of Irish Language at Axis, Ballymun.
NIAMH NI CHONCHUBHAIR talks to Noel McGuinness about the Festival of Irish Language taking place in Axis, Ballymun. As part of Borradh Buan Irish Language Festival which will take place in Ballymun from 15-27 October 2012 Mouth on Fire Theatre Company will stage the world premiere of ‘Blogh’, the Irish language translation of ‘Rough for…
History Photowalk in the Kilmainham area
Noel interviews PAUL FREENEY about the special History Photowalk he organises in and around the Kilmainham area of Dublin…
World Trade Centre photo exhibition in Phizz Fest 2011
Noel interviews MARIAN FITZPATRICK, who talks about the photographic exhibition called World Trade Centre: A New Rising, by irish photographer Joe Woodhead, shown in the Phizz Fest…
Councillor John Lyons talks about the arrest of Paul Murphy & about the silent protest outside Coolock garda station
Noel Mc Guinness speaks to Councillor JOHN LYONS (people before profit) about yesterday’s arrest of Paul Murphy Td and others over the water charges & also about the silent peaceful protest at Coolock garda station…
Raheny G.A.A club
Alison at the Raheny GAA club joins Barbara Jennings to discuss the work of the organisation. Alison explains that they have some great coaches and the kids learn football, camogie, hurling and also a bit of Irish language along the way. Tommy, manager of the bar, discusses the history of the club and that the club is 54 years…
‘Prints’ 1916 Exhibition around Ireland
Barbara Jennings talks to MARGARET BECKER about her 1916 exhibition on Near FM’s Northside Today with John Healy. Almost fifty Printmakers from eight Printmaking studios around Ireland have accepted an invitation to participate in the project, which aims to create awareness of little known events or incidents during or around the time of the Easter…
Community Law & Mediation’s 40th Anniversary
John speaks to JANE O’SULLIVAN from Community Law and Mediation about the 40th anniversary and the work of the CLM. She talks about the background of the CLM including its foundation in 1975, the objectives of the CLM in areas such as housing and education, the ways they operate their clinic, examples of some of the…
Flora Women’s Mini Marathon
Pat Meehan interviews SHARON VARD from Anam Cara about the Flora Women’s Mini Marathon in June. She explains the work they do, how to host a successful race and how the funds are used…
Proposed Removal of Beaumont Taxi Rank
Taxi Drivers, Thomas O’Connor and Jerry Eccles talk to Noel McGuinness about a new move at Beaumont Hospital that will impact upon patients and visitors alike. Local councillors have said that the closure of the taxi rank at Beaumont Hospital “makes no sense”. Denise Mitchell, Councillor for Beaumont and Donaghmede, said that the rank is extremely…
Great Selection of Evening Courses at Killester College
GER WHELAN of Killester College joins Yvette Reid to talk about the evening courses which the college offers. From Computers and guitar lessons to jewellery making and a geneaology and family history course. Ger highlights the FETAC accredited courses that are available and the forthcoming Open Evening. http://killestercollege.ie…
Take To The Waves With Howth SAC
DEREK EVANS, the PRO of Howth Sea Angling Club talks to Noel McGuinness about the sea and adventures in fishing with Howth SAC. Howth Sea Angling Club was formed in 1970 and since then, it has developed into one of the foremost Angling Clubs in Ireland. The Club has it’s own boats and clubhouse and…
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