Mark Finnegan talks to Cllr DEIDRE HENEY from Fianna Fáil. Deirdre is a Candidate in the Dublin Bay North Constituency for Election 2016. As the campaign enters its final days, Cllr Heney reflects on the issues she has been hearing about on the doorsteps…
Austerity affecting mental health in schools – A.S.T.I is fighting for improving this situation
Noel McGuinness is talking to ED BYRNE Vice president of A.S.T.I. about how austerity has affected student mental health in schools. The effect of more students in a class means less teacher and guidance for pupils, which damage physical health, which now is more in a focus than ever before. The importance of a guidance…
“Fresh Start” back to work training course in Coolock
John Healy speaks to DAVID BURKE of Fresh Start – a project aimed at helping people get back into the workplace through career preparation. They are based in the Northside Enterprise Centre in Coolock and it is a vocational training course funded by FÁS. They discuss what being on the course entails and how it…
Sounds Good Summer Camp 2011
MICHAEL DAWSON came into the studios of Near FM with some kids to talk to NOEL MCGUINNESS about the experience in the Summer camp organised by Sound Good School of Music…
Travel Blogging Grants Available For Person Moving To Another EU Country
COLIN HETHERINGTON from TalktoEU.ie speaks to Eoin Drinan about the 500 euro grants they are offering to anyone who would like to blog about their job search experience abroad. Colin talks about the increase in emigration in Ireland, the background of the “Get Set Get Earning” campaign, which aims to share people’s experiences from moving to another EU state. www.talktoeu.ie…
Local Singer Record Songs in Aid of St. Francis Hospice
Noel McGuinness interviews CATHERINE O’DONOVAN and MARY O’CALLAGHAN, who recorded a CD in aid of St. Francis Hospice, one of the songs played is called “Touched by Love”…
Music Scene in Dublin City
John Healy talks to GERRY COOLEY and musician DICKIE ROCK about their point of view to Dublin’s music scene and about their careers…
New Badminton Premier League Starting
Conor speaks with DAVID MURPHY from Leinster Badminton about a new premier league starting. He talks about the idea behind the league, the reasons for changing the league and game formats, the idea behind the power play in the badminton league and the invitational players to come into some of the teams. He also talks…
Culture Shots: the Science of Design and Marketing
Noel McGuinness is talking to NEAR Coop Multicultural Coordinator GRACE WILENTZ and to trainers Katrina and Nalena and is live in the Near FM studios. The girls are learning to use Photoshop for graphic design. They say that as they become more proficient in their IT and marketing skills they are becoming more confident in…
Russian Festival Week 2012
EOIN FITZPATRICK with a report from the Russian Festival 2012…
Wholesome Food For Halloween
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…
Festival of Chinese Moving Arts
PAT MEEHAN talks to NICK COSTELLO about the Festival of Chinese Moving Arts, which took place on June 20th 2012 in Target Education Centre in Donaghmede. Nick discusses Chi Gung. Chi is energy. Outside of our bodies is called Chi Gung. The festival is about teaching people to help heal themselves…
St Vincent De Paul
JOHN HEALY speaks with MARY MC MAHON from St Vincent De Paul about a volunteer meeting which is taking place on the 8/9/2011 in Sean Macdermott Street. They are looking for new volunteers to train with their organisation. Mary talks about the work they do & the people they help…
“The Bruising of the Clouds”: Theatre at the Axis Centre, Ballymun
RYAN ANDREWS, cast member of the play “The Bruising of Clouds”, speaks to Noel McGuinness about the production which is being performed at the Axis Theatre in Ballymun. Ryan gives a synopsis of the play itself and speaks of being very happy to be performing it in a local theatre. Ryan talks about the differences…
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…
