July 2, 2026 – Near FM

Why isn’t the National Lottery including scratch cards treated as forms of gambling? – Frank Houghton, TUS – Near FM (2026)

DJP July 2, 2026

Darren J. Prior spoke to Frank Houghton, Principal Investigator of the Tobacco, Alcohol and Gambling Research Group at the Technological University of the Shannon TUS, about the National Lottery and how the bi-weekly lotto and scratch cards are a pervasive form of…

John Connell speaks with Paul Clarke & Kevin Martin from the Óglaidh Náisuinte na hÉireann, also called the Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel.

Rodrigo July 2, 2026

Founded in 1951 by two Irish Army Officers, the National Organisation of Ex-Service Personnel (O.N.E.) offers support to all Irish Army veterans throughout Ireland through four main pillars, – Support, Camraderie, Advocacy and Remembrance of both living and deceased veterans. Their motto is…

Episode 431

Rodrigo July 2, 2026

Moya Brennan. She left behind a rich musical legacy with Clannad but it was her gospel music fused with Irish tradition that left an indelible mark.

Episode 430

Rodrigo July 2, 2026

John Cennick. As a friend of George Whitfield John Cennick began his preaching career when a group of Welch coal miners waited for an absent preacher and John filled the gap with great and eternal effect. (Broadcast date 13-4-2026)

Eorna Walton

Rodrigo July 2, 2026

In this 18th episode of Joy and Jargon, Orlane continues the exploration of visual art with figurative painter and art teacher, Eorna Walton. Eorna draws inspiration from her everyday surroundings — from intimate still lifes in her studio and garden scenes on the…

Women’s Aid Impact Report

paulwoodward July 2, 2026

Sarah Benson, CEO, Women’s Aid, talked to Mercedes López about their 2025 Impact Report and their new collaboration with St.Vincent De Paul. 24hr National Freephone Helpline 1800 341 900 https://www.womensaid.ie/ https://www.womensaid.ie/app/uploads/2026/06/Womens-Aid-Impact-Report-2025.pdf https://www.womensaid.ie/get-informed/news-events/media-releases/33-increase-in-domestic-abuse-disclosures-to-womens-aid-in-2025/ 1st Broadcast 2nd July 2026

Cultural Agenda and Screentime

paulwoodward July 2, 2026

Cultural Agenda, a selection of cultural activities and Screentime recommendations for shows streaming now in Ireland with Mercedes López. This week, with a guest, Eva Griffin, Dublin City Council Culture Company gives their highlights for July a selection of cultural activities and recommendations for shows streaming now in Ireland. http://dublincitycouncilculturecompany.ie http://ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows?mc_cid=6630efe494 1st Broadcast 2nd…

2026 Ireland’s Presidency of the EU Council: Values

paulwoodward July 2, 2026

Dr Andrew Forde, Ass. Prof International Law and Human Rights Law, DCU, School of Law and Government and Commissioner on the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) in conversation with Mercedes López about the current situation of Human Rights in Europe that Ireland will face during its presidency. https://www.dcu.ie/deli/people https://www.ihrec.ie/member-boards/dr-andrew-forde…

Employment for all Open Doors Initiative 2025 Report

paulwoodward July 2, 2026

Jeanne McDonagh, CEO, Open Doors Initiative, talked to CEO, Open Doors about their 2025 Report and their work for an inclusive workforce in Ireland. http://www.opendoorsinitiative.ie https://www.opendoorsinitiative.ie/userfiles/files/ODI%20Annual%20Report%202025_FINAL(1).pdf 1st Broadcast 2nd July 2026

Women in Politics in Ireland

paulwoodward July 2, 2026

Dr Michelle Maher, Programme Manager See Her Elected joins Mercedes López to talk about their work helping women participate in politics . https://www.seeherelected.ie/ https://www.seeherelected.ie/about-us/ 1st Broadcast 2nd july 2026

Ger Leddin talks to Laurna Cullinan CEO of Childhood Cancer Ireland.

paulwoodward July 2, 2026

Laurna Cullinan is CEO of Childhood Cancer Ireland. In this interview with Ger Leddin she speaks on the pain and suffering for children suffering with cancer. https://childhoodcancer.ie/

Ger Leddin talks to Mike Power about his book Swords: History and Mysteries.

paulwoodward July 2, 2026

Mike Power has written a book entitled Swords: History and Mysteries. A Community Guide. In this interview with Ger Leddin, Mike talks about a forgotten people who inhabited Swords seven Thousand years ago. https://www.facebook.com/SwordsMensShed/posts/think-you-know-swords-think-again-discover-the-untold-stories-rich-heritage-and-/975478634987578/ 1st Broadcast 2nd July 2026

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