Author PETER TOOHEY speaks to Eoin Drinan about exploring boredom in his new book “Boredom: A Lively History”. They talk of the difference between simple boredom and an existential boredom, his work as a classics lecturer which inspired his interest in the subject, literary reference to boredom in Russian novels, the idea of religion and art…
Life And Experiences Of Paddy Duffy
Noel speaks to PADDY DUFFY, author and broadcaster. He talks about how his first novel came about thanks to a theme that came from the news at the time, what encouraged him to write the book, his concerns about young people’s general interest in politics, his beliefs on the Irish identity and his involvement in various…
Oil Drilling in Dublin Bay Raises Storm of Protest
WILLIAM HEDERMAN talks to Noel McGuinness about drilling for oil in Dublin Bay, and why it’s a bad idea. He says there are a number of areas of extreme concern regarding this issue: 1. Drilling for oil or gas in Ireland under the current licencing agreements is of little or no benefit to the people…
Intercultural Day at Suttonians Club
Niamh Griffin reports from the Sunday’s Intercultural Day at Suttonians Club. ROBERT FORBES, director of Rugby in Suttonians explains the reasons to organize this intercultural day and the richness the club gets from having different cultures together. JACOB is a Polish player of Suttonians team who works to get other polish people and people from other countries…
‘Cafe Conversations’ Launch Dublin Bid For 2020 City of Culture Status
The European Capital of Culture is awarded by the European Union for a period of one calendar year. In 2020, Ireland and Croatia have been announced as Europe’s chosen countries. A process of open competition will select the appointed city for each country. At a Mansion House event, which the Lord Mayor Christy Burke hosted…
Failte Go London – A Service For Young Irish Immigrants In London
EMER CALLAGHAN speaks to Noel McGuinness about the “Failte go London”, a service for young Irish moving to London. Emer talks of the services they provide to help Irish people to get settled in London including putting them in contact with accommodation lettings, the information which she has gathered herself over the years that she aims to share, the…
Proposed Privatization of Aer Lingus
PAT GUERIN talks to NIALL SHANAHAN, communications officer with IMPACT Trade Union, on the Union’s reaction to the announcement that the government would consider selling its stake of Aer Lingus…
Dublin Dock Workers Preservation Society
John Healy speaks to ALAN MARTIN and JOHN WALSH about an upcoming photography exhibition featuring historical photographs of Dublin’s Docklands and the history attached to the area. Alan and John speak about the exhibition, the society and it’s work and some of the specific photographs in their collection. They also speak of their intention to hopefully…
The Listen Project – A Place For Youths To Chat
HEIDI BEDELL of the Target Adult Education Centre speaks to John Healy about the launch of the Listen Project. Heidi talks about the history of the centre, the services and courses that they provide, the objection of the project, how people can get involved with the project and the current funding models for community services. Listen Project…
Riverside Drama Group celebrates 50 years
DECLAN CAHILL, Chairperson of the Board at Near Media Co-op joins Johnny Holmes to speak all about Riverside Drama Circle, now celebrating it’s 50th anniversary…
Communities Against Cuts
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 in responding to government cuts at both local and community levels. Many community organisations have had cuts in funding, including the Community Employment programme…
Homeless crisis increase in Dublin 2013
Deputy DESSIE ELLIS joins Noel McGuinness to discuss the rising figures of homeless people in Dublin in 2013, with 8 new people becoming homeless each day. They discuss the possible causes for such a large increase, including home repossesion and talk of possible solutions including using NAMA owned properties to house the homeless. Dessie makes…
Dublin City Council Buying Dalymount Park
Connor Doyle speaks to councillor PAUL MC AULIFFE about the potential purchase of Dalymount park from Dublin city council for 3.4 million with the intention of building apartments on the land. If this happens it would be a great loss to the community, Bohemians football club has been there for many years & local people…
Traditional Music from the EU concerts in Dublin
Noel McGuinness is joined in studio by PAUL LOUGHRAN and a number of musicians from the EU. It begins with a performance from the Hartz Mountain Yodellers. The musicians are in Dublin to perform a series of concerts which Paul gives all of the details for including a live broadcast on Near FM and subsequent…
Pyrite Campaign
JOHN HEALY speaks to PAT MEEHAN about pyrite in a Donnycarney complex & how Dublin City Council had to remove tenants from their homes & then rehouse them in another area…