Herb Dee @ the Near FM Sessions
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October 2, 2020
On our first live session here at Near FM we we’re glad to catch up with Herb Dee who decided to release some music while in lockdown!
Category: Arts
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October 2, 2020
The Arts Show: Karen Meenan interviews author Vanessa Pearse about her debut novel Deniable Memories.
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September 25, 2020
Karen Meenan speaks to Vanessa Pearse about her debut novel, Deniable Memories, published by Vulpine Press. This book charts the story of a charity worker’s adventure in Sudan in the late 1980s. A very relevant book in these contagion times.
The Arts Show: Poet Catherine Barry reads from her recent book, A Beautiful Pain, at the book launch in the Writers Centre, Parnell Square, Dublin.
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September 25, 2020
A poetry reading from Catherine Barry’s recent book, A Beautiful Pain, recorded at the book launch last February, at the Writers’ Centre, Parnell Square, Dublin. Available in all good bookshops, Catherine’s heartfelt poems chronicle Dublin from the 1970s to the present. Highly…
Spatchcock & The Gas Mark 5 on the Near FM Sessions
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September 3, 2020
Des from Spatchcock & The Gas Mark 5 joins Ed on the Near FM Sessions to chat about the band and how his big comeback came about. They chat about the new songs such as sxxk my dxxk and lick my bxxxs…
BRAKE LOOSE on the Near FM Sessions
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September 3, 2020
Alejandro Murillo De Tommasi from Dublin rock outfit BRAKE LOOSE joins Ed and Noel over the phone to chat about their new single “Dublin Daze”. They also chat to Alejandro about writers, influences and growing up as a rocker in Venezuela.
Northside Today – Alan Braddish talks about his time at Near FM
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August 28, 2020
Alan Braddish talks about his time and experiences working with NEAR FM, in particular the media training provided by NEAR FM.
International Writers Network: 6th August 2020
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August 7, 2020
Another unique hour with two amazing Writers sharing their experiences and insights on the art of creative writing and becoming an Author. Author/Creative Writer Catriona Murph Creative Writer Brendan Palmer Theme: Faith
Interview with Bríd Fitzpatrick, author and poet.
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August 4, 2020
Bríd Fitzpatrick had her novel, The Book of the Brown Calf, Moo-Calf, published by Swan Press in 2005. More recently, her poetry book Poem Drops, came out in 2018. Bríd sits down with John Connell, and reads from her novel, as well…
WoodQuay Summer Sessions – PowPig
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July 30, 2020
Near FM are delighted to present the music of PowPig a dynamic band hailing from Limerick, comprised of Anna Marie Rooney, Andreea Mocanu, Laura Drennan and Leah O’Donnell. We’ll talk to Laura and Leah from the band and to Angela Dorgan from…
The Arts Show: Karen Meenan Interview with author of ‘Leonard and Hungry Paul’ – Ronan Hession
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July 29, 2020
The Arts Show: Karen Meenan Interviews the author of ‘Leonard and Hungry Paul’ – Ronan Hession Leonard and Hungry Paul is a debut novel by local writer Rónán Hession which has already been nominated for seven book awards and is about to…
WoodQuay Summer Sessions – Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh and Mick O’Brien
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July 24, 2020
Near FM present a radio programme featuring the music of Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh and Mick O’Brien playing Fiddle & Uilleann Pipes. We’ll hear their performance from their Woodquay summer session, as well as interviews with Caoimhin and Mick, as well as Sharon…
WoodQuay Summer Sessions – Cassiopeia Wind Quintet
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July 17, 2020
In this radio programme we present a performance by Cassiopeia Wind Quintet, featuring a combination of Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon & French Horn. The quintet perform works by Elaine Agnew, Joan Trimble and Jennifer Walshe. We’ll hear from Catriona Ryan and…