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National Integration Conference 2026: Researching integration

paulwoodward June 18, 2026

Keire Murphy, ESRI EMN Ireland Senior Policy Officer in conversation with Mercedes López about the work from the ESRI researching local and national integration and migration in Ireland 1st Broadcast 18th June 2026 http://www.esri.ie/people/keire-murphy https://www.esri.ie/

National Integration Conference 2026: Migration in Europe

paulwoodward June 18, 2026

Dr Thomas Huddleston, independent migration expert, talked to Mercedes López about the situation and work of the EU on migration and integration. 1st Broadcast 18th June 2026 https://www.migpolgroup.com/ http://index.php/staff-member/thomas-huddleston/ http://scholar.google.be https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-huddleston-74b6064/

National Integration Conference 2026: sustainable organisations

paulwoodward June 18, 2026

Alice Chau, Cantonese in Ireland’s vice chair and Near FM’s Asian Talents host and Dr Max Yu, Cantonese in Ireland’s chair and Maynooth University joined Mercedes López to talk about running sustainable community and migrant organisations. 1st Broadcast 18th 2026 https://www.instagram.com/cantonese.ireland/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cantonese-ireland https://alicecatexpert.com

Culture/Screentime

paulwoodward June 18, 2026

Screentime with Mercedes López. This week, Emma Farrell and Mercedes López, select and recommend their current favourite shows streaming now in Ireland. The OA(2016-19) by Emma Farrell and Made in Korea (2025-26) by Mercedes López https://www.netflix.com/title/80044950 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4635282/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvHJtez2IlY https://www.disneyplus.com/en-ie/browse/entity-5acf7909-5d2f-494e-91a9-2fe0555c220f 1st Broadcast 18th June 2026

Holistic therapist and teacher Alison Byrne

paulwoodward June 18, 2026

Ger Leddin talks with holistic therapist and teacher Alison Byrne. Alison shares expert insights from her wellness courses and restorative treatments. She highlights personal growth courses, including: Introduction to Healing, Reiki, Cutting of Ties Dream Interpretation Tarot And her in-depth course *Chakras…

Ger Leddin talks to Eamon Timmins of Concern

paulwoodward June 18, 2026

Concern Worldwide last year reached 23 million people in 27 countries, against the challenging backdrop of global funding cuts and rising humanitarian need, according to the organisation’annual report. 1st Broadcast 18th June 2026 http://concern.net

St Stephen’s Green Redevelopment.

paulwoodward June 18, 2026

There are plans to develop St Stephens Green Shopping Centre. Not everyone is in favour of the proposed “New-Look” for what is an Iconic Dublin building. Ger Leddin took to the streets to ask why. 1st Broadcast 18th June 2026

The singing career of Mary Black

paulwoodward June 18, 2026

Dennis McIntyre looks at the life and singing career of Mary Black .

Gimme Shelter 11/06/2026

Declan McGlade June 17, 2026

Paul McLoughlin presents another fresh mixtape to take shelter in . An hour long eclectic mix of genres , sequenced for maximum enjoyment.

Joy and Jargon: Sarah Walsh

Declan McGlade June 17, 2026

In this 17th episode of Joy and Jargon, I explore the fascinating world of lithography with Sarah Walsh, a fine art painter, lithographer, and member of Graphic Studio Dublin. Walsh, Sarah – Graphic Studio Gallery Sarah’s work is inspired by the beauty…

Threshold and ICOS

gabor June 17, 2026

Threshold’s Campaigns Officer Cat Clark joins Michael Sullivan to discuss Threshold and ICOS warn against stripping certain renters of their rights with upcoming legislation. 1st broadcast on 17/06/2026

Fianna Fáil Party’s 100th Anniversary

gabor June 17, 2026

[Powerpress] Fianna Fáil Vice President Arthur Griffin talks to Ger Leddin about the history of Fianna Fáil in this the Party’s 100th Anniversary and where does it go from here. 1st broadcast on 17/06/2026