Communicating Europe – Near FM

Making Europe Make Sense – Minister Thomas Byrne

Paul October 8, 2026

Making Europe Make Sense What does the EU actually mean for us here in Ireland? As Ireland holds the Presidency of the Council of the EU, we cut through the jargon and explore the people, stories and everyday issues behind the European…

Catalysts for Change: Ireland and the EU in Conversation – Prof. Aine Kelly

Paul December 2, 2025

The Science of Aging: Emma Farrell talks to Aine Kelly Professor in Physiology at Trinity College Dublin, about how EU research is shaping Irelands future health. They also discuss positive health and exercise habits for the brain and body. About the series…

Catalysts for Change: Ireland and the EU in Conversation – Aodhan O’Riordan

Paul November 17, 2025

“Culture as a Catalyst,” featuring Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, highlights how cultural expression and policy can drive real social change across Ireland and the EU. In this Catalyst for Change: Ireland and the EU in Conversation session, Ó Ríordáin reflects on culture as a shared…

Catalysts for Change: Ireland and the EU in Conversation – Dr. Catherine Day

Paul November 11, 2025

In the fourth episode of the series, Dr. Catherine Day , former Secretary-General of the European Commission joins Emma Farrell for a very informative conversation about the reality of immigration in Ireland, and the importance of Europe’s involvement going forward . About…

Catalysts for Change: Ireland and the EU in Conversation – Michael O’Neill

Paul November 3, 2025

In this episode we meet Michael O ‘Neill from Pure Ocean Algae. Michael is also member of the IFA Aquaculture Executive Board and a Director of the Irish Seaweed Association. He talks the sustainability of seaweed and how Ireland is primed to…

Catalysts for Change – Noel Davidson on ‘Trading up’

Paul November 3, 2025

The series reflects on the theme ‘Catalyst for Change’ and will look at how EU policies, with input from Irish MEPs, lawmakers and civil society professionals, are enacting change in specific areas such as Environment & Marine Sustainability; Trade & Innovation; Equality…

Catalysts for Change: Ireland and the EU in Conversation – Lynn Boylan

Paul October 21, 2025

The first guest is Lynn Boylan, MEP, to discuss Women’s representation in politics and media. Across a series of six in-depth feature radio interviews and podcasts, Near FM will look at Ireland’s relationship as part of the EU, and how Irish…

European election interviews – Rabharta’s Robin Cafolla

paulwoodward June 5, 2024

Robin Cafolla, Rabharta, is a software engineer and climate activist, and is a candidate for the Dublin European Parliament. https://rabharta.ie/people/robin-cafolla.html 1st Broadcast 5th June 2024

European Election interviews – Social Democrats Sinead Gibney

Declan McGlade May 29, 2024

The Social Democrats candidate in the upcoming European elections Sinead Gibney joins Declan Ralph to answer a series of questions posed by local community groups and Near FM current affairs presenters. Sinead Gibney is running in the Dublin constituency in the upcoming…

European elections interviews – Aontú’s Aisling Considine

gabor May 28, 2024

Aontú candidate in the upcoming European elections Aisling Considine joins Donie Tarrant to answer a series of questions posed by local community groups and Near FM current affairs presenters. Aisling Considine is running in the Dublin constituency in the upcoming European elections on Friday, 7 June 2024. Aisling.considine@aontu.ie 1st…

European elections interviews – The Labour Party’s Aodhan O’Riordan

gabor May 28, 2024

The Labour Party’s candidate in the upcoming European elections Aodhan O’Riordan joins Donie Tarrant to answer a series of questions posed by local community groups and Near FM current affairs presenters. Aodhan O’Riordan is running in the Dublin constituency in the upcoming European elections on Friday, 7 June 2024.…

European Election interviews – Fine Gaels Regina Doherty

gabor May 28, 2024

Fine Gaels candidate in the upcoming European elections Senator Regina Doherty joins Donie Tarrant to answer a series of questions posed by local community groups and Near FM current affairs presenters. Regina Doherty is running in the Dublin constituency in the upcoming European elections on Friday, 7 June 2024.…

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