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Northside Today – Alan Braddish talks about his time at Near FM

admin 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

admin 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.

admin 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

Paul 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

admin 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

Paul 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

Paul 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…

International Writers’ Network: Snow

admin July 14, 2020

Mary Oyediran was joined in the studio by two amazing writers: Shea Walsh and Grace Wilentz. The theme of the show is Snow.

WoodQuay Summer Sessions – BigSpoon

Paul July 13, 2020

Near FM present the WoodQuay Summer Sessions, a series of radio programmes featuring a diverse range of Irish artists performing as part of the Wood Quay Summer Sessions concert series in July 2020. Programme 1 – BigSpoon We present the music of…

International Writers Network: Memoires

admin July 9, 2020

Listen Back to International Writers Network presented by Mary Oyediran. Celebrating the art of writing memories! The Silver Thread facilitators Cathy Fowley Carmel Conroy Creative Writers from the Memory writing workshop. Enjoy the wisdom and life experience of each brilliant…

Reminiscence on the Radio: 1964

admin July 1, 2020

1964 was the year Beatlemania caught fire, they still hold the record set that year with the Top Five singles in the charts at the same time, ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’, ‘Twist and Shout’, ‘She Loves You’ ‘I Want to Hold Your…

Restive Nation on the NearFM Sessions

admin June 24, 2020

Chris Cahill, Timmy Lynch and Tony Carberry from Restive Nation join Ed on the NearFM Sessions to chat about their new single “Coma” which was released on the 29th of May. They touch on many things such as their last gig before…