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The Better Side: Aodhán Ó Riordáin & Hilary Benn MP

admin December 14, 2016

Hilary Benn MP: The British Labour Party MP Hilary Benn joins Aodhán for a discussion on his background, his politics and his hope for the future. Hilary speaks about growing up in a political household, the influence of his American mother on…

The Better Side: Aodhán Ó Ríordáin & Lise Hand

admin December 14, 2016

Lise Hand: Journalist and commentator Lise Hand joins Aodhán to talk about politics, her friendship with Veronica Guerin and her new short film entitled ‘The Eleventh Hour’. Lise gives an insight into the culture of Leinster House, her route into journalism, her passion…

The Better Side with Aodhán Ó Ríordáin – Valerie Mulcahy

admin December 6, 2016

Aodhán speaks with Cork footballing legend Valerie Mulcahy – winner of ten senior All-Ireland medals – and an outspoken advocate for gender equality in sport and LGBT rights in society. Valerie talks about her football career, the ethic of that incredibly successful…

“The Better Side” with Aodhán Ó Ríordáin – Ger Gilroy

admin December 2, 2016

In this episode of The Better Side Aodhán speaks with renowned sports journalist and Newstalk FM broadcaster Ger Gilroy. Ger discusses the fallout from his recent explosive interviews with Lance Armstrong and Tyrone footballer Cathal McCarron, his Belfast roots, the importance of…

“The Better Side” with Aodhán Ó Ríordáin – Nick Clegg MP

admin November 22, 2016

The Better Side is a series of interviews discussing hope and delivering change with a respected voice. In this episode Aodhán speaks with Nick Clegg MP, former leader of the Liberal Democrats and Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Nick discusses…

“The Better Side” with Aodhán Ó Ríordáin – Tara Flynn

admin November 22, 2016

The Better Side is a series of interviews discussing hope and delivering change with a respected voice. In this episode Aodhán meets actor, comedian and author Tara Flynn. Tara discusses growing up in Kinsale, her professional life and her activism with causes…

“The Better Side” with Aodhán Ó Ríordáin – Brian Kerr

admin November 15, 2016

In the first of a series of interviews discussing hope and delivering change with a respected voice, Aodhán meets former Republic of Ireland football manager Brian Kerr. Brian discusses his childhood, his football life and his work with “Sport Against Racism Ireland”. He talks about his Belfast roots,…

Communicating Europe Debate 2015

Paul May 14, 2015

As part of the Communicating Europe initiative, Near FM held a live panel discussion from Coolock Library on Wed May 13th. The facilitated discussion featured a Q&A from a live audience and centered on topics such as the value of the EU in…

Communicating Europe, Coolock library – Near FM 2015 (EN/GA)

DJP May 13, 2015

On Wednesday 13th May 2015 Near FM and Near TV hosted a panel discussion in Coolock library on the value of the European Union in our lives, our young people and employment. Darren J. Prior went to it and interviewed: 1) Lynn…

Contemporary Capitalism Part 4: The Commons

admin March 16, 2015

Contemporary Capitalism is a 4 part series of talks, each part critiquing an aspect of how capitalism affects society today. The talks were originally held in Dubzland studios, north inner city Dublin, in late 2012, and were organised by the Provisional University,…

Contemporary Capitalism Part 3: Mental Health

admin March 16, 2015

Contemporary Capitalism Part 3: Mental Health. Contemporary Capitalism is a 4 part series of talks, each part critiquing an aspect of how capitalism affects society today. The talks were originally held in Dubzland studios, north inner city Dublin, in late 2012, and…

Contemporary Capitalism Part 2: Work, Time and Precarity.

admin March 16, 2015

Contemporary Capitalism Part 2: Work, Time and Precarity. Contemporary Capitalism is a 4 part series of talks, each part critiquing an aspect of how capitalism affects society today. The talks were originally held in Dubzland studios, north inner city Dublin, in late…

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