Illegal Dumping Causing Problems For Finglas Residents

Sinn Fein councillor DESSIE ELLIS speaks to Yvette Reid about the problem of illegal dumping in the St. Margaret’s area of Finglas. Yvette speaks of her own experience of such problems and Dessie offers suggestions on some ways that the community may prevent such dumping. He says similar issues were addressed in the Dunsink Lane…

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Campaign from the Bike Theft Working Group

Noel speaks to Councillor CIARÁN CUFFE from the Green Party about cycling in Dublin and the campaign from the Bike Theft Working Group. He talks about the focus of the campaign to encourage bike safety, the increase of bike crime, what’s needed to prevent your bike from being stolen, where stolen bikes may end up, tips…

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Monster Clock, a puppet musical at the Axis Theatre

DAN COLLEY speaks to Noel McGuinness about “Monster Clock”, a stage production being performed at the Axis Theatre in Ballymun. Dan is the shows director and speaks of the productions history and target audience. They discuss the story behind the show, where it has travelled to and where the name of the drama company came…

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Learning about YAM.ie

VICTORIA DURRER joins Paula Wiseman to discuss the website Yam.ie which stands for Your Arts Map. Victoria tells how the website aims to spread the word about arts and cultural events being organised in the city. The Site also links up with a transportation website called hittheroad.ie which maps how to get from your current…

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Proposal To Build Houses in St. Paul’s, Raheny

Pat speaks to Cllr. NAOISE Ó MUIRÍ (Fine Gael) on a proposal to build 400 houses in the grounds of St. Paul’s, Raheny near St. Anne’s Park. He talks about the controversy behind the proposal, where exactly the proposal may take place, the background of the developer, who decides whether the land can go ahead with any…

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Live from the Origin Gallery

Barbara Jennings reports from the Origin  Gallery where she speaks to NOELLE CAMPBELL SHARPE about the hotels exhibition tour taking place all around Dublin. Some of the city’s top hotels have great art collections which are being opened to the public. There are works by artists as diverse as Yeat and O’Connor to more contemporary…

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Poor Creche Care Concerns Working Parents

EMMA NOLAN, Organiser of the Maternity and Infant Awards joins Yvette Reid in studio to discuss recently released statistics that suggest some 80% of parents are concerned about the quality of care in creches. Emma says parents paying up to €1200 per month for creche care and many of them feel that too much time…

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Re-opening of Smock Alley Theatre

John Healy speaks to PATRICK SUTTON of the Smock Alley Theatre based in Dublin City Centre. They begin by talking about the new theatre opened in 2012 and first off make a plea for people to contribute any stories which people have from the buildings past. They mention “Flash Kavanagh” the priest who supposedly told…

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The Trim Swift Satire Festival

Paula speaks to PADDY CULLIVAN about the Johnathan Swift inspired satire festival in Trim. They discuss the  origins of the festival, who is on the line up and what is in store for the audience. Paddy tells Paula about some of the acts who are performing including Barry Murphy, Dara O’Brian and a host of other…

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Killester British Legion Hall Campaign

John Healy interviews KEVIN MADDEN PR Manager for the Killester War Memorial Campaign. They’re catting about the campaign for the Killester British Legion Hall. He mentions how many residents of the area are linked to the soldiers that used to live there, as it is the case of teenager Aaron Crampton, whose great-grandfather fought in WW1, and he is…

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What is “Flight of Ideas”?

PETER RYAN speaks to Eoin Drinan about his work as part of the flight of ideas group, set up as a networking initiative for artists. Peter explains the work of the group as a resource for artists across varying platforms and disciplines. He details their next scheduled event and offers up ways to connect with…

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Make a move Hip Hop festival 2012, Limerick

Paula Wiseman speaks to CATHERINE O’HALLORAN about the creation of the hip hop festival, and how it grew in a short time from the original idea. Catherine spoke of how she  hopes that it will help some of the participants to redefine what Art means to them…

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Winter Coats For The Homeless Campaign

SARAH KATE CONWAY and ROSIE OSBOURNE join John Healy in studio to discuss Sarah’s “Winter Coats For The Homeless” initiative. Sarah tells John where the idea came from and how it developed into a campaign. Rosie talks about the Peter McVerry Trust’s involvement with the campaign and some of the ways in which people can…

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The role of an Air Traffic Controller and a preview of Flightfest 2013

PAUL MCCANN, Dublin Air Traffic Control Operations Manager speaks to Noel McGuinness about his work as part of the Irish Aviation Authority. On this occasion he joins Noel to speak specifically about the upcoming Flightfest 2013. Paul explains about his job, operating air traffic throughout Dublin airspace, controlling roughly 60 miles around Dublin airport. They…

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