Stardust Families staging sit-in at Government Buildings

Noel McGuinness interviews JOHN LYONS from People Before Profit about the Families from the Stardust Fire. The Stardust Fire left 48 dead young people. The families of that victims are searching for justice for so many years, but haven’t found it so far. Fighting for justice they’re getting in contact with the Government to set…

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Airing Of Culture Shots’ First Episode

PAT GUERIN talks to GRACE WILENTZ, Intercultural Dialogue through Community Media Coordinator at Near Media Co-op, and presenter EAMON KEATING on the airing of the first episode of Near Fm’s new intercultural programme series “Culture Shots”, a 13 week series examining the meaning of culture and promoting intercultural understanding…

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3 Person Exhibition Fragments, Metaphors, Smithereens representing aspects of Irish History

Barbara Jennings is talking to GERALDINE O’REILLY  from the Graphic Studio Gallery about the 3 Person Exhibition Fragments, Metaphors, Smithereens  explores a number of aspects of Irish History. The Easter Rising of 1916 in the work of Merijean Morrissey. References to the history of the Irish College, Centre Cultural Irlandais in the work of Geraldine…

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Ten year anniversary of the MIC Project

Paula speaks to MARK FLYNN, a tutor at the MIC project based in Coolock, Dublin and GAVIN DOYLE, a student from the college.  They spoke about what the MIC project does, the history of the project, why it was formed and what it has achieved in its time so far. They then discuss the subjects they…

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European Community Radio Stations Meet In Sheffield 2012 (PART 2)

Representatives from Basque Country, France and Ireland met in Sheffield to shared their experiences on environmental content in Community Radio. The meeting was hosted by Sangita Basudev of Sheffield Live and attended by Susana Albarran of Radio Vallekas, Patrice Berger of Radio Pleuriel & Radio d’ici St. Julien Molin Molette, Mikel Etxebarria of Radio Kultura,…

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Pyrite Crisis

PAT MEEHAN talks to PETER LEWIS, of Pyrite Action Group, on updates on the efforts to find a resolution to the pyrite crisis in North and West Dublin as well as East Meath, North Kildare and Offaly…

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Donnycarney Tradfest

Live broadcast from Donnycarney Tradfest. Music from OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION CHOIR followed by a talk on Donnycarney’s colourful history from Dr RUTH McMANIS. MUSIC FROM 00.08.00 TO 06.45.00…

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Ciara Moran Live in Studio

Artane-based singer songwriter CIARA MORAN chats with Noel McGuinness about the journey from student at Ballyfermot to outstanding musician. She also plays a couple of her somngs and explains the meanings that they hold. She also tells us that she’s free for weddings and funerals, but is reluctant to appear on The Voice. Song 1…

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National Potato day at Sonairte 2013

TREVOR SARGENT, former government minister of agriculture joins Noel McGuinness to discuss Potato day at Sonairte, Co. Meath. Trevor paints a picture of the importance of potatoes and the various types of potatoes in existence. They speak about Trevor’s novel, a handbook on growing food. All proceeds from the book are donated to SEED. Trevor…

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Debra Ireland operates Charity shop on Camden Street, Dublin

Barbara Jennings joins Carmel to discuss Debra Ireland in their charity shop on Camden street and the work that it does. Carmel explains the skin condition and the hardships associated with it. They talk of the slogan “Imagine a world without hugs” and tell how it is inspired by the fact that many people dealing…

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Campaign against Household and Water Taxes

JOHN LYONS updates John Healy on the current campaign against property and water tax. He speaks about the number of people who have boycotted the property charge. He speaks of the government handing over 1 Billion in October 2012 to bondholders. They discuss what would happen if the property tax was abolished or dropped and they discuss…

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Glasnevin Cemetery 1913 Lock Out tours

SHANE MAC THOMAIS of the Glasnevin Trust speaks to Pat Meehan about the tours being held in the Glasnevin Cemetery as part of the celebrations of the book “Strumpet City” which is based at the time of the Dublin City Lock Out of 1913. Shane speaks of how many of the main people involved in…

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