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The Brief 6th March 2014

admin March 11, 2014

Presenters Andrew and Peter discuss the week’s legal headlines, from the sentencing in the Athlone rape case to a $26 million award for unfair dismissal. Peter speaks to South African Criminal Advocate Karin Alheit about the Pistorius trial and the criminal system…

Organ Donor Awareness Week

admin March 10, 2014

With regard to the upcoming Organ Donor Awareness Week (29th March – 5th April), Declan Ralph talks to James Reynolds who is a kidney transplant recipient from Tallaght and who co-ordinates social media for the Irish Kidney Association. http://www.ika.ie/

Anti – Bullying Service for Irish Schools

admin March 10, 2014

Declan Ralph talks to Jim Harding from Bully 4U. Bully 4u is an organisation that provides anti bullying information and services for primary and secondary schools in Ireland. bully4u.ie

Anti – cyberbullying campaign

admin March 10, 2014

Declan Ralph talks to the teacher Paula O’Connor about cyberbullying. Paula developed a programme called “Don’t Be Mean Behind Your Screen” and hosts workshops on internet safety. https://www.facebook.com/dontbemeanbehindyourscreen

Possible reduced rates for North Dublin Sports Clubs

admin March 7, 2014

Cllr. Darragh Butler, FF, Fingal County Council, talks to Noel McGuinness about the proposed law to reduce rates for North Dublin Sports Clubs. He also talks about taking part in the upcoming local elections and his aims and hopes for the future.

Cleaners at axis: Ballymun

admin March 7, 2014

Colm Maher wrote the play “Cleaners”. This has its world premiere on Tuesday 11th March at axis: Ballymun and runs until Saturday 15th March. Colm talks to Noel McGuinness about this brand new comedy which is the flagship show for the spring…

Youth Leadership Programme

admin March 7, 2014

Kate Mitchell, Local Development Officer, Northside Partnership, talks to Noel McGuinness about recruitment for the upcoming Youth Leadership Programme. This is for young people between the ages of 15 and 17. It encourages young people to get involved in their local communities…

When the Belfast child sings again

admin March 6, 2014

‘When the Belfast child sings again’ a ballad by the group Simple Minds, evokes feelings of a gritty, strife torn and harsh city troubled by years of political and sectarian violence. Riots, bomb blasts, and snipers were the headlines I grew up…

Anthony Flynn – Inner City Helping Homless

admin March 6, 2014

Anthony Flynn Director of Inner City Helping Homless speaks to Leslie Murphy on Lifeline about the charity and how people can help out.

Institutional abuse – Miriam’s story

admin March 6, 2014

Miriam Moriaty Owens survived a childhood spend in an institutional care facility run by an Irish religious congregation. She talks to Ger Leddin on Northside Today for Near FM.

Europe on Air – Programme 1: Commercial & Community Media in Ireland and the EU

admin March 6, 2014

Ciarán Murray, Near media coop coordinator. Frank Connolly Journalist / SIPTU. William Hederman freelance journalist and editor at The Irish Times. Sally Galina Nearfm coordinator and president of AMARC Europe (World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters).