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…
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…
Bram Stoker House up for Sale
Pat Meehan talks to local historian DENIS MCINTYRE about the proposed sale of Bram Stoker’s house in Marino Crescent. Denis argues that Bram Stoker, author of Dracula, should be recognised by the State in the form of the house being purchased buy the State as a heritage site and the property turned into a museum…
Sunrise Foundation – Integration of local newcomers into the community
John Healy talks to MATILDA CHONGWA from the Sunrise Foundation, a non-profit organisation to facilitate integration and full participation of newcomers into the community focusing on serious challenges like poverty, lack of education and inclusion. Our main aim is to facilitate the integration and full participation of the locals as well as newcomers into the…
A Widow’s Paradise in a Mobile Home!
THERESA CASHEL from the Grange Woodbine Drama Group talks to Noel McGuinness about their 2015 production of ‘A Widow’s Paradise’. This play by Sam Cree is a farce in which five women travel to stay in a caravan in the Ards peninsula, some trying to get away from their male partners and others hoping to…
Dublin City Local Economic and Community Plan 2016 – 2021
HELEN O’LEARY from Dublin City Council chats to Mark Finnegan about the Dublin City Local Economic and Community Plan 2016 – 2021. The first Local Economic and Community Plan is being developed for Dublin City setting out high level goals, objectives and actions needed to promote and support economic development and local and community development…
Dublin’s First Festival of History: Presenting the Past, Looking to the Future
BRENDAN TEELING, Deputy City Librarian of Dublin City Libraries, joins Pat Meehan to discuss the upcoming Dublin Festival of History. Brendan says 70,000 history books were borrowed from Dublin libraries in the previous year. This number suggested that there is a huge amount of interest in our nation’s past and that a history festival, tied…
Learn to play the Ukelele
Noel McGuinness talks to musician COLM QUERNEY about Ukelele Workshops in axis Ballymun. The ‘Uke’ is becoming popular again, after a 60 year hiatus. It’s easy to learn and cheap to buy. It’s also a great way to meet new people and make new friends while have a fun time…
Live from the Right to Water charge march, Dublin city
Flavia Goretta reports from Dublin city, we hear extracts from speeches, and from individual people taking part in the protest have their say also…
Irish Seal Sanctuary Update – Synchronised Birthing
BRENDAN PRICE of the Irish Seal Sanctuary speaks to Noel McGuinness about their current situation. Brendan talks about synchronised birthing, the appeal being made to give some extra space to seals and the variety of seals in Dublin…
Crimestoppers
John Healy speaks to CIAN CONNAUGHTON from crimestoppers about the work they do & their annual report. Their confidential line is open from 9am -9pm every day & their freephone number is 1800250025. Their confidential line was established in 1988 & they provide a free phone service where members of the public can ring up…
News Round Up – Current Affairs With Brian Moss
BRIAN MOSS, journalist, joins Sabrina Ryan to discuss current events. They start with the sales of Monty Python tickets and move on to the recent Ireland vs All Blacks rugby game at Lansdowne Road. Brian assesses the Irish team and declares himself hopeful about prospects for next year’s Six Nations tournament. They also talk about…
Could an Icelandic Approach Work in Ireland’s Economy?
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 dealt with their economic recovery by sending their banks into receivership. They contrast the Irish economic situation with the Icelandic response. Professor Mattiessen makes some observations…
Presidential Election Count at the RDS
Noel talks to GER DORGAN to get an update on the count for the Presidential Election from the RDS, in Ballsbridge, confirming that Michael D. Higgins was the most voted for in the majority of the districts of Dublin…
Cian o’ Callaghan, Swords school crossing
RONNIE O’ BRIEN speaks to cIlr CIAN O’ CALLAGHAN about the Holy WelL Swords school crossing…