AOIFA NIC CANNA has been a leading force in the Irish dance music scene since its initial emergence in the early 1990s and she continues to open up new paths for the scene with a range of club nights and DJ projects. Here, in a recording from 2012, Aoifa talks to DJ/artist MO KELLY. Mo…
Wilson, Betty & Kepple Autobiography
Conor speaks to ALAN SLAFFORD about the autobiography book of Wilson, Betty & Kepple that he wrote called “Not Too Naked For The Nazi”. He talks about where the title of the book came from, how he got into the story of Wilson, Betty & Kepple, how one of them became a journalist covering the…
Cian O’Callaghan Social Democrat launching his campaign for the General Election 2016
Conor Doyle is talking to CIAN O’CALLAGHAN member of the Social Democrats about the upcoming election 2016, for which he is first contesting for. Cian is specialized in the field of healthcare, housing, environment, mental health and criminal justice reform. Today he is talking about possible challenges during the elections like competing against long established…
The effects of house re-possession in 2012
Ronnie O’Brien speaks to BOB JORDAN of national housing charity, “Threshold” about the effects of re-possession. Bob speaks of their work with people in the private rental sector, and problems with repossession in the Buy to Let market. Bob also speaks of the possibility of government intervention to solve the problem and also about a…
Dublintellectuals transition to The Culture Lab
MARISSA RONAN of Dublintellectual.ie, joins Eoin to speak about the work of the website promoting the arts and Humanities in a time of recession. We hear how the group began to meet at Shibeen Chic in Dublin City and how it grew and after 33 events UCD engaged with them on a collaboration to expand…
Lir Perform a Nick Drake Tribute in Aid of Aware
Local singer songwriter and member of the band Lir DAVID McGUINNESS talks to Noel McGuinness about the forthcoming Nick Drake Tribute concert in aid of Aware Ireland. David says that Nick Drake, who died tragically young forty years ago, was a huge influence on many modern singer songwriters. His lyrics cover the whole gamut of…
Great Music in Irish Houses 2012
Barbara speaks to LAURIE CARR about “Great Music in Irish houses” over the summer of 2012. She spoke of the beautiful houses that they have held music events in, including Kilruddery House, The College of Surgeons as well as the National Concert Hall. Laurie spoke about the composer Steve Reich, whose percussion piece “drumming” will be performed…
Behind the Horse Shoe Bar
Barbara Jennings speaks to SEAN BOYD, who is the author of a book called ‘Behind The Horse Shoe Bar’. The Bar was in the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin. He was a worker in the Shelbourne Hotel, and he speaks of the variety of people he met throughout the years & some interesting stories he heard…
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…
Childline’s “Stay silent so children can be heard” campaign
MARY GAMBLE of Childline joins Yvette Reid to discuss the “Stay silent so children can be heard” campaign. This is a sponsored silence event to highlight the issue of child abuse and to raise funds for the Childline service. Participants undertake a 25-minute blackout of sound and media. Mary says Childline can only answer one…
The work of Dublin Simon Community in 2012
AOIFE MULHALL of the Dublin Simon Community joins Ronnie O’Brien to discuss the work of the group. Aoife tells of the hardships of running a charity in the recession and shares details of the services which they provide including their nightly soup run around Dublin City. They talk of how the most recent figure suggested…
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…
Learning about the Nine exhibition at LAB, Foley Street.
LYNN MCGRANE joins Noel McGuinness to discuss the NINE exhibition. Lynn begins by detailing the conception of the exhibition and also speaks about the LAB space, based in Foley Street and it’s purpose as a basis for new contemporary visual artists. We hear that the exhibition features works by a number of artists who look…
National Media Conference 2012: A Preview
JACK LEAHY of the National Media conference 2012 talks to Eoin Drinan about the upcoming event which will be talking place over the next weekend. The event is organised by students of Trinity College and features the likes of Storyful, Nearfm, Newstalk, TCDFM and many other panel discussions across the day. Jack speaks of how…
Learning about the Asylum seeking process for children in Ireland
CAROLINE REID, Communications officer with the Irish Refugee Council, speaks to Sabrina Ryan about a new multimedia guide released by the organisation. Caroline explains how the guide came about and the process by which it was created in collaboration with children who were going through the asylum process at the time. Caroline explains how people…