May 2026 – Page 8 – Near FM

Trinity Talks: Dublin’s Hidden Histories – Dublin’s Medieval boom

Paul May 14, 2026

Dublin’s Hidden Histories returns for second series in partnership with Trinity Long Room Hub and Unit18. Recorded in front of a live audience, and featuring songs sung by An Goilin Traditional singers, the series will bring to light histories of Dublin that…

Howth Maritime by Night Festival – May 22-24

paula May 13, 2026

Paula Wiseman chats with Paul Byrne about the ‘Howth Maritime by Night Festival‘, running from May 22nd to 24th, 2026

Singer/ songwriter Mark Geary – EP release ‘Antebellum’

paula May 13, 2026

Paula Wiseman chats with singer/ songwriter, Mark Geary about the release of his new EP, ‘Antebellum’ on Fri May 15th. He talks about his life, from serving coffee and pints in New York to being offered a recording contract and becoming a…

‘Once We Were Punks’ – a Frank Shouldice documentary

paula May 13, 2026

Paula Wiseman chats with director, Frank Shouldice about his new documentary, ‘Once We Were Punks’, which tells the renaissance of the greatest punk band you’ve probably never heard of.

Cúrsaí iarnróid sa lá atá inniu ann – Fergus O’Dowd – Near FM (Bealtaine 2026)

DJP May 13, 2026

Labhair Darren le Fergus O’Dowd Iar-Theacha Dála do Chontae Lú faoin maoiniú nua ar an líne iarnróid idir Baile Átha Cliath agus Béal Feirste. Chuir Darren cúpla ceist ar Fhergus freisin mar gheall ar teacht an Luas go Corcaigh agus cúrsaí iarnróid…

Palliative Care and Hope on Wheels Ambulances Project in Uganda – Miriam Donohoe – Near FM (2026)

DJP May 13, 2026

Darren J. Prior spoke to Miriam Donohoe, an Irish woman based in Uganda, about the Hope on Wheels 11 ambulances that they received from the HSE project. And she told me about what else they would like to achieve in the area…

Dhúlaigh Art & Design Exhibition

Cait May 12, 2026

Emma Farrell reports from The Dhúlaigh Art & Design Exhibition which took place in the Fingal Co. Council Offices on May 7th

Dublin Central By-Election 2026 – Ruth O’Dea, Labour

Cait May 12, 2026

Labour Party candidate for the current Dublin Central by-election , Ruth O’Dea joins Emma Farrell to put forward her case on why people should vote for her.

The Sparkle Initiative – for children in Irish hospitals

George Mulcahy May 12, 2026

George Mulcahy is joined by Suzanne Byrne, Deputy Director of Nursing at CHI Crumlin and Chair of The Sparkle Committee where they chat about the Sparkle Initiative, how it works and how it can help children recover from illness.

Listening to the Land – Ballymun Biodiversity Action Group

gabor May 11, 2026

Interview with four members of the Ballymun Biodiversity Action Group to explore local action and grassroots environment care in an urban. 1st broadcast on 06/05/2026

Listening to the Land – Save Moore Street From Demolition

gabor May 11, 2026

Interview with Diarmuid, member of the group Save Moore Street From Demolition, historic site of the 1916 Rising. The episode explores the tension between development pressure and heritage protection in Dublin. 1st broadcast on 29/04/2026

Listening to the Land – Native Woodland in Wicklow

gabor May 11, 2026

Interview with Jeremy Casey in Bevan’s Wood in County Wicklow. The episode looks into the restoration of native woodland in Ireland. 1st broadcast on 22/04/2026