John Healy talks to local author MICHAEL HURLEY about a new book called ‘Killing Time: Sutton’, which is a local history of the Sutton area of Dublin. The book is 144 pages and will retail in the local area. Michael recounts some of the books chapters, including transport links to the area, the Martello Tower,…
Noel Mc Guinness speaks to Historian HUGH FITZGERALD about St Patrick returns by row boat to lead the Skerries St Patrick’s day parade. He talks about St Patrick’s footprint & the story behind it…
CATRIONA REDMOND speaks to Noel McGuinness about cooking wholesome food for Halloween. Catriona remembers the traditions of her childhood associated with collecting and eating food as a family. Catriona talks of her love for curly kale and how easy it is to cook. Catriona talks about the change in tradition and how in her younger…
FERGUS CARROLL reports live from the IRELAND vs UNITED ARAB EMIRATES cricket match in Malahide, Co Dublin. This is the 16th Match, Pool B, ICC Cricket World Cup Date:Wednesday, February 25, 2015…
FERGUS CARROLL reports live from Scotland the cricket match between Ireland and Scotland (Part of the emission)…
Hannah Lopez and Michelle Barry Cashman join Noel McGuinness to talk about Café O Play, a recently opened cafe space with a separate activity section for children. Hannah talks of the evolution of the project, offering a place for parents to enjoy a cafe atmosphere while their children can play in an adjoining space, whilst…
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…
MARTIN DOYLE Fingal Council Sports Department Football Development Officer talks to Noel McGuinness about a new approach to getting people involved in sports. He says: “We have a team of sports officers who provide community support to community groups, clubs, schools and business groups. We aim to create lifelong patterns of involvement in sport and…
FRANK SCALZO & ROB WALSH talk to Mark Finnegan about the Men’s Shed movement in Ballymun and Ireland as a whole. What is a Men’s Shed? A Men’s Shed is a dedicated, friendly and welcoming meeting place where men come together and undertake a variety of mutually agreed activities. Men’s Sheds are open to all…
Noel McGuinness is talking to LYNDA MCGIVNEY NOLAN about the call to eliminate children’s eye care waiting lists. Is highlighting the fact, that children can’t wait to go to an optometrist. If a child doesn’t go to an optometrist and correct for example lazy eyes until the age of seven, there job chances are going…
EOIN CLARKE, head of uSwitch speaks to Noel McGuinness about what the company supply and how people can cut the cost of their household bills by using their service. Eoin speaks of many possibilities for households to change their cost plans or providers with both utilities such as gas and electricity as well as more…
TREVOR SARGENT of Sonairte Volunteer Centre joins Pat Meehan to discuss a number of “Grow it yourself” workshops taking place at Laytown, County Meath. They discuss Sonairte’s work over the last 25 years and some recent projects, including a recent “Foraging for Wild Food” course. Trevor tells Pat what will be covered in the upcoming…
Mark speaks to LEENY VOX, DANIEL SENTANA LIEDÓ and ANA FERREIRO PAZ who are U2 fans from Spain and the USA who came to Dublin to see the band’s concerts. They all talk about why they wanted to see them in Dublin, the shows that they have seen around the world already, their expectations for…
John Healy speaks to JOHN LYONS, a local Labour Councillor, about crime rates falling in Ballymun and Finglas. They discuss the statistics and also what Garda services in the area have to do with the good improvement. They discuss the Joint Policing Committees and the forums connected to them. They also discuss the community alcohol…
PHILIP CONNAUGHTON joins Noel McGuinness to talk about his work as a Dance Artist in Residence at Axis Centre in Ballymun. He speaks about his piece”‘Mortuus est Philippus” or “The death of Philip” which is an upcoming production he has arranged. He joins Noel on the phone from The Botanic Gardens where he is working…
DAVE CONNOLLY from Communities Against Cuts came onto Northside Today to speak to presenter Pat Meehan about the Communities Against Cuts campaign. They talk about the collaboration of community leaders ...
25 Jun 2012
JESSICA CLOHISEY, ambassador for Cycle Against Suicide, talks to Noel McGuinness about the forthcoming Sail Against Suicide at Clontarf Yacht & Boat Club. Cycle Against Suicide was founded by ...
18 Sep 2015
FIONA MOORE from Dublin City Council joins Noel McGuinness to discuss the various events taking place over the Halloween period. Fiona says these organised Halloween events do reduce the ...
29 Oct 2013
Professor TOTI MATTIESSEN joins Ger Leddin to discuss the recovery of the Icelandic economy. Professor Mattiessen also publicises his forthcoming coming talk in Dublin. We hear how the Icelanders ...
24 Oct 2013
Pat Meehan speaks to TARA from St John of God Menni Services about Lámh Day, which is a day to create awareness, promote and celebrate a standardized form of ...
06 Feb 2012