Conor speaks to CIARAN MULLOOLY, RTE Midlands correspondent about his new book, “Back To The Future”. He talks about his background up to his position to RTE, how he got involved in media, her association with Maeve Binchy, how lucky he feels to be able to get his break and the interviews he conducted with…
Festival of Flowers in Malahide
VICTOR BLACK, director of the Festival of Flowers in St Doolough’s Church in Malahide talks to Pat about the logistical problems involved in putting together a top-class floral event. This 2014 Malahide show brought together top flower arrangers from all over Ireland to display their art to a very wide audience. The international flower show…

Totally Terrific Tomato festival in Swords, Dublin
MICHAEL CONNOLLY of Rolestown Garden Centre speaks to Noel McGuinness in the run up to their Totally Terrific Tomato Festival 2013. On the day there will be a petting farm for children, a farmers’ market and many more elements for a fun family day. At the event this year they will have a tasting of…
Asgard Howth gun running
MICHAEL SHARP talks to P Meehan about the Howth Gun Running centenary celebrations…
Twelve Points Jazz festival, Dublin 2013
AOIFE CONCANNON speaks to Barbara Jennings about the “Twelve points” jazz festival taking place in the Project Arts centre. Aoife explains the format of the festival and shares information on some of the artists performing…
What is the Washington Ireland Programme?
RAY MORAN, Student and member of the Washington Ireland Programme speaks to Eoin Drinan and explains the purpose of the programme. Having applied for it in his final year in college, he shares with listeners that his interest was sparked by “having a passion for something and doing something about proactively changing things” – a…
Ayrfield carols and release of Christmas CD
Noel McGuinness interviews JOHN FAHY from the Ayrfield parish, about the CD they released of the choir singing some famous Christmas carols…
Live From The Adult Education Fair
In a special live broadcast from the Northside Civic Centre’s Adult Education Fair Noel McGuinness chats with visitors and presenters who are coming together to try and find new ways to gain employment in fresh fields. Upskilling, re-educating, and taking on new courses are all under discussion. The local employment service, Target and many other…
Winner of the Comfort Keepers Carer of the Year
Noel McGuinness interviews EITHNE BYRNE from Coolock, who won the Comfort Keepers Carer of the Year award. She’s explaining the methods they’re using in the Comfort Keepers and talks about the work they do…
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…
First conference of Parish of the Travelling People
Ronnie speaks to FATHER DEREK FARRELL about how the conference went and what they hope to achieve in the time between this conference and the next conference. Father Derek spoke of how integrated the travelling community are to the parish and their relationship with the local church…
Amen Services Annual Report & International Men’s Day
John speaks to AOIFE MCGRATH from Amen Services about the Annual Report and International Men’s Day. She talks about the services that Amen Services provide for men who suffer from domestic abuse, the families that would be contacting them over their concerns, the reaction they got from their last campaign, the amount of services they…

Uilleann Pipe making in Dublin 17
TERRY MOYLAN speaks about a new Uilleann Pipe workshop that has opened in Clonshaugh in Dublin 17. Terry explains how Dublin was always a centre for piping going back centuries. The workshop is a three year full time course in Uilleann Pipe making, and there are 10 trainees on the course. It is part funded by…
Writing 3.0: Fingal Annual Writers Festival
Noel interviews LILIAN WHELAN, Development Librarian at Fingal Libraries, about the Fingal Annual Writers Festival, called “Writing 3.0”…
Visual Arts in Phizz Fest 2011
Noel interviews LAURA PITTMAN, coordinator of the visual arts section of the Phizz Fest in Phibsboro to talk about the different art groups and events they organize there…
