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Controversial windfarm planned for scenic Guagán Barra in Cork Gaeltacht – Near FM (EN/GA) (7 March 2022)

DJP March 7, 2022

Darren J. Prior spoke to Tadhg Ó Duinnín Cathaoirleach of Coiste Forbartha Bhéal Átha an Ghaorthaidh about their campaign opposing a windfarm in the scenic Gougán Barrra area in the Muscraí Cork Gaeltacht. Tosaíonn an t-agallamh Gaeilge le Tadhg ag 8.18 nóiméid.…

Update on DART+ Programme including Coastal North extension to Drogheda – Near FM

DJP February 25, 2022

Darren J. Prior spoke to Niamh Horan, the DART+ Programme Communications Lead with Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail, for an update on where the DART+ Coastal North extension to Drogheda stands and they also spoke about the DART+ upgrades across the Greater…

The GPA on motion at GAA National Congress 2022 calling for integration of 3 organisations (EN/GA)

DJP February 22, 2022

The Gaelic Players Association GPA held a press conference on Monday 21 February to talk about the historic motion to be discussed and voted on at the following Saturday’s National Congress of the GAA calling for the integration of the GAA, LFGA…

The Official Languages Act 2003 and 2021 Amendment; TG4 and education – Near FM (2022)

DJP January 11, 2022

Donie Tarrant spoke to Darren Mac an Phríora about the recent Official Languages Act (Amendment) Act 2021; the way Irish is taught in schools; and the great job TG4 are doing for the Irish language. Near FM, 10 January 2022.

Further implementation of Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 – Medium Unit Pricing MUP comes in – Near FM (January 2022)

DJP January 6, 2022

Darren J. Prior spoke to Eunan McKinney from Alcohol Action Ireland about Medium Unit Pricing of alcohol cans and bottles that came into the Republic of Ireland in early January 2022. The measure is also expected to be brought into Northern Ireland…

Darren J. Mac an Phríora ar an athbhreithniú ar Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003- Near FM (2021)

DJP December 18, 2021

Labhair Antaine Mac Mathúna le Darren Mac an Phríora maidir leis an athbhreithniú ar Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla a críochníodh ag deireadh mí na Nollag 2021.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul SVP Ireland in 2021 – Near FM

DJP December 16, 2021

Darren J. Prior spoke to Marcella Stakem who is a Research & Policy Officer with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul about the impact that COVID-19 has had to date on the work of the SVP and the people that they…

Eoin P. Ó Murchú agus Na Gaeil Óga CLG in 2021 – Near FM

DJP December 11, 2021

Labhair Antaine Mac Mathúna le hEoin P. Ó Murchú faoi Na Gaeil Óga CLG na laethanta seo in 2021. Near FM, 10 Nollaig 2021.

Reaction to Government 2021 Mica Package – Neasa Ní Chnáimhsí on Near FM (EN/GA) (6.12.21)

DJP December 6, 2021

Darren J. Prior spoke to Neasa Ní Chnáimhsí about her experience living in a mica effected home in Donegal and about her opinion of the financial package the Government announced in late November 2021. Tosaíonn an t-agallamh as Gaeilge le Neasa ag…

Barra Mac Aodha Bhuí – Clár Rithim na Cathrach @ Raidió na Life – Near FM (2021)

DJP November 28, 2021

Labhair Antaine Mac Mathúna le Barra Mac Aodha Bhuí láithreoir clár Rithim na Cathrach ar Raidió na Life. Near FM, 28 Samhain 2021.

Crack cocaine, weed, alcohol & holistic treatments – Fiona Murphy, Tallaght Addiction Support Project TASP in 2021

DJP November 25, 2021

Darren J. Prior spoke to Fiona Murphy a Senior Project Worker with Tallaght Addiction Support Project TASP about the biggest problem drugs in their part of Tallaght and about the urgent need for adequate funding of addiction services in Tallaght and Ireland…

Opinion poll says 70% of people want alcohol adverts to be stopped on TV before 9pm – Alcohol Action Ireland (November 2021)

DJP November 18, 2021

Darren J. Prior spoke to Eunan McKinney from Alcohol Action Ireland for an update on what measures remain to be enacted under the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 and Eunan told Darren about the results of an opinion poll they recently had…