Social Justice Media Conference

A panel of Near Media Coop Management Committee members and staff take note of the suggestions and proposals of the delegates at the conference. Panel: Vincent Teeling (chair of Near Media Coop) Heidi Bedell (vicechair of Near Media Coop) Peter Cunningham (Treasurer…

Social Justice Media Conference

Noel Cunningham, Director and Treasurer at Coolock Artane Credit Union: Outlines how the Credit Union as a Co-operative has facilitated local Social Justice. He spoke as part of ‘Social Justice Media – Examining the Evidence, Exploring the Possible’ Conference, which was hosted by…

Social Justice Media Conference

Gerardine Rowley, Communications & Policy Manager of Ruhama (Hebrew for renewed life): Outlining the media experiences of Ruhama and future plans as part of the Conference ‘Social Justice Media – Examining the Evidence, Exploring the Possible’, which was hosted by the Near Media…

Social Justice Media Conference

Stephen Blayds, Youth Activity Worker: Sphere 17 to outline their media experiences with nearfm and future plans as part of ‘Social Justice Media – Examining the Evidence, Exploring the Possible’ Conference, which was hosted by the Near Media Co-op, broadcaster of community radio…

Social Justice Media Conference

Jack Byrne, former chair Near Media Co-op and former President Amarc Europe, MC for the Social Justice Media Conference – Examining the Evidence, Exploring the Possible’ which was hosted by the Near Media Co-op, broadcaster of community radio and television, to mark its…

Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking)

Charles Stanley Smith of the Environmental Pillar talks to Noel McGuinness on Northside2Day about hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as “fracking”.  This is a technique used to release gas or other substances from rock formations.  The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently undertaking…

The Long Walk Home

Joanne Lindsay Martin of the Peter McVerry Trust talks to Noel McGuinness on Northside2Day about their fundraising walk – the Long Walk Home – which will take place over the May Bank Holiday weekend.  This “Grand Canal Challenge” involves participants walking 80…