May 2026 – Page 2 – Near FM

Tom McAndrew talks about his funny uplifting novel, Doocey Half-Sees Whodunnit, the first part of a trilogy of ‘cosy crime’ mystery books.

paulwoodward May 7, 2026

Mayo born author Tom McAndrew has written a ‘Cosy’ crime mystery novel, that features Shamie Doocey, a quirky Irish detective who has poor eyesight, ( like the author), but has ” a 20/20 mind’s eye “, (also like the author !) 1st…

Debbie Mc Mahon and Ger Leddin talk to recent Women Behind the Mic graduate Eileen Martin

paulwoodward May 7, 2026

Debbie Mc Mahon and Ger Leddin talk to recent Women Behind the Mic graduate Eileen Martin. Eileen tells them all about what she learned over the six week’s course at Near FM and her previous career as photo editor at the Sunday…

Jigsaw the mental health charity

paulwoodward May 7, 2026

Niamh Fennell is a youth and community engagement officer with Jigsaw the mental health charity that provides free therapy and support to young people living in Ireland. aged 12 to 25 – both online and in person in one of our 18…

Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland

paulwoodward May 7, 2026

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects memory, thinking, and behaviour, and is the most common cause of dementia. Joanne Brennan is a dementia advisor for the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland in this interview with Ger Leddin she speaks…

Paula Wiseman chat’s with Nick Kelly.

paulwoodward May 7, 2026

Paula Wiseman has a lengthy chat with Irish music legend, Nick Kelly. Nick chats about his new music documentary film, ‘The Song Cycle’ in which he travels from Ireland to Glastonbury on his trusty bike, alongside fellow musician, Sean Millar. He also…

Joy and Jargon – Debora Bazzani

Cait May 6, 2026

In this 14th episode of Joy and Jargon, our guest is Debora Bazzani, the founder of Experience Reiki, and a holistic wellbeing practice based in Dublin. Debora spent nearly two decades working in the corporate world, mainly in people development, and now…

Showcasing Irish Vintage Pieces

Cait May 6, 2026

Naomi Fitzgibbon of Vintage Finds You talks to Michael Sulivan about Transforming the basement of a building into a Vintage Salon on Saturday may 9th. naomi@vintagefindsyou.com

Dublin Tech Week 2026 !

Cait May 6, 2026

Stakeholder Engagement & Marketing Manager at Dublin City Council Tim Graham talks to Michael Sullivan about Dublin Tech Week 2026 ! A Celebration of Technology, Talent and Tomorrow

Oklahoma

Cait May 6, 2026

FET College Dhulaigh Arthur Sheridan conducts a short reading of his story Oklahoma

Think Before You Flush and Pour

Cait May 6, 2026

Clean Coasts Campaign Officer Patrick Cross talks to Michael Sullivan about Think Before You Flush and Pour workshop and beach clean with Malahide Portmarnock ETNS. pcross@eeu.antaisce.org