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John Phelan – Bootstrap Films

admin August 5, 2014

Amanda Ní Ghabhann caught up with John Phelan of Boostrap Films to hear all about the new Irish Film Noir Spiders Trap Please be advised, there is strong language in the opening 2 minutes as the movie trailer plays.

Radio Culture Night is back

admin July 8, 2014

After four successful special Radio Culture Night Broadcasts, Near FM will present live coverage from Culture Night 2014, on 19 September 2014. The broadcast will be supported by our colleagues in Dublin South FM, Phoenix FM, West Dublin Access Radio & Raidio Na…

Camp Diversion – Outside Broadcast 26/06/14 – Part 2

admin July 3, 2014

Paula Wiseman went out on location for the Northside Today programme to ‘Camp Diversion’, which is a Youth Justice Project. On the day, 15 teams of 7 people from all over Ireland were competing in sports and life skill activities. First up, Paula…

Art Spaces – Part 2. Fire Station Artist’ Studios

admin June 24, 2014

Art Spaces is a new six part radio series produced for Near FM. The aim of the series is to promote awareness and an appreciation of the visual arts in Dublin. It does so by examining the rich diversity and innovation in…

Art Spaces – Part 1. Talbot Gallery and Studios

admin June 24, 2014

Art Spaces is a new six part radio series produced for Near FM. The aim of the series is to promote awareness and an appreciation of the visual arts in Dublin. It does so by examining the rich diversity and innovation in…

Cover To Cover 22/11/13

admin May 28, 2014

On this show, Paula Wiseman chatted with fellow presenter, Pat Meehan about the Dublin Book Festival 2013 and then chatted with Michael Sharp about, “Beatsploitation” by Kevin Curran.

The Arts Show: My Name is Emily

admin December 4, 2013

We spoke to Kathryn Kennedy of Kennedy Films about their current pledge campaign for My Name is Emily. My Name is Emily is written, and will be directed by Simon Fitzmaurice. 5 years ago Simon Fitzmaurice was in Sundance film festival at the…

The Arts Show: The End is The Beginning

admin December 4, 2013

Louise Marlborough of PrettyVacant Dublin talks about ‘The End is the Beginning’, a group exhibition she curated as part of The Market Studios Curatorial Residency Programme where artists examine moments of personal significance from the last 12 months. Each of the pieces will…

“Shirley – Visions Of Reality” Film – Artist/Director Gustav Deutsch

admin November 28, 2013

In this interview Eoin Drinan talks with Writer/Director Gustav Deutsch about his latest film “Shirley – Visions of Reality”. Based on 15 of Edward Hopper’s paintings,Gustav discusses the process of bringing such well loved paintings to life on the big screen. Shirley…

Leave to Remain Film – Writer/Director Bruce Goodison.

admin November 28, 2013

In this interview Eoin Drinan talks with Bafta Award winning Writer/Director Bruce Goodison about his latest film “Leave to Remain”. Based on real-life stories of Afghan teenage asylum seekers, Leave to Remain is a coming of age drama that depicts a world…

Pictiúr – Exhibition of Children’s Illustrations,IMMA,Kilmainham, Dublin.

admin November 28, 2013

In this interview Eoin Drinan joins Nessa O’Mahony,Project Manager at Laureate Na nÓg, for Pictiúr – Exhibition of Children’s Illustrations on location at The Irish Museum of Modern Art,Dublin,Ireland. Nessa walks us through a selection of stunning pieces on display including works…

The Great Animal Orchestra:Finding the Origins of Music in the World’s Wild Places.Author Dr Bernie Krause.

admin November 28, 2013

In this interview Eoin Drinan talks with Dr Bernie Krause author of”The Great Animal Orchestra:Finding the Origins of Music in the World’s Wild Places”. As one of the world’s leading experts in natural sound,Dr Krause tells us about his early musical career…