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DSPCA’s New Dog Nature Trail

admin September 29, 2015

Gillian Bird of the DSPCA talks to Noel McGuinness about the annual Great Irish Dog Walk on Saturday 26th September. She explains that the event will launch the DSPCA’s new Dog Nature Trail, an approximately 2km enclosed dog walk around the perimeter…

Recruitment Process for the Public Water Forum

admin September 29, 2015

Dr. Tom Collins is the Chair of the new Public Water Forum. He is also Chair of the governing body of D.I.T. and of IT Blanchardstown and as well as his roles in higher education, he has been actively involved in a…

Geological Survey over North County Dublin

admin September 29, 2015

Ray Scanlon, Principal Geologist, Geological Survey of Ireland talks to Noel McGuinness about the latest phase of the airborne Tellus geological survey which is currently in the North Dublin rural area. He explains that the current survey is the fourth phase of…

Fingal County Council 1916 Centenary Events

admin September 29, 2015

Betty Boardman, Senior Executive Librarian, Fingal County Council, talks to Noel McGuinness about upcoming 1916 Centenary events that will take place in the Fingal area. These include a 1916 Memorabilia Day on Saturday 26th September at the Grand Hotel Malahide where people…

Passport for Leisure

admin September 28, 2015

On Northside Today Pat Meehan interviews Maria Howerd from Passport for Leisure.

Healthy Food For All, School Breakfast Clubs

admin September 24, 2015

John Healy talks to Sinead Keenan, Healthy Food For All about the benefits of schoop Breakfast Clubs on Near FM’s Northside Today.

Doras Buí, New Term of Programmes.

admin September 24, 2015

John Healy talks to Nuala Fenlon, Information and Support Worker, Doras Buí about their services and the new term of programmes on Near FM’s Northside Today.

Crime Victims Helpline Annual Report

admin September 24, 2015

John Healy talks to Michele Puckhaber , Helpline Co-Ordinator, Crime Victims Helpline about the services of the helpline and the 2014 Annual Report. Helpline; 116 006. Text; 085 133 7711.

Fionnughla McLoughlin: Manager Dublin Tenancy Protection Service

admin September 23, 2015

Noel Mc Guinness is joined by Fionnughla McLoughlin, manager @ Dublin Tenancy Protection Service. Threshold’s Dublin Tenancy Protection Service’s has been one year in operation, and is delivered on behalf of the four Dublin local authorities and in partnership with the Department…

Anna Fox: Dalkey Creates Festival

admin September 23, 2015

Mark Finnegan talks to Anna Fox about the Dalkey Creates Festival. The Dalkey Creates Festival is in its second year and is taking place from Friday 16th October to Sunday 18th October in and around Dalkey. This year the festival will feature…

AnnMarie Butler from UPLIFT Campaigns: Open Letter opposing TTIP

admin September 23, 2015

Mark Finnegan talks to Ann Marie Butler from UPLIFT to discuss their opposition to TTIP Campaign. The campaign is asking people to come together and raise our voices in opposition to this dangerous deal. This campaign focuses on food standards and the…

Modular Housing As Temporary Accommodation For Homeless Families

admin September 22, 2015

Listen to Cllr. Naoise Ó Muirí (Fine Gael, Dublin Bay North) talking to Noel McGuinness about the proposal that modular, or factory built, houses could provide temporary accommodation for homeless families in Dublin.