Gillian Bird of the DSPCA talks to Noel McGuinness about taking care of pets at Halloween. She also gives news from the DSPCA, including the celebration of their 175th Anniversary. At a reception to mark the occasion six Gardaí received honorary medals…
Anne Maher, Director of Ballet Ireland, talks to Noel McGuinness about the interesting new version of the ballet Coppelia which goes on national tour next week. Its first performance will be at the Helix on Thursday 29th October. (seewww.balletireland.ie and www.helix.ie)
John Leech, Chief Executive of Irish Water Safety, talks to Noel McGuinness about water-related tragedies and the fact that there is an average of five people drowning every fortnight. He says that people are typically more at risk during holiday weekends as…
John Healy talks to Margie Roe National Childline Manager about the services provided by Childline and an upcoming Fundraiser on Near FM’s Northside Today. Txt Talk to 50101 To volunteer ring 01 6767960 www.ispcc.ie
Barbara Jennings talks to Donna Cooney about dumping at sea and the “Love Dublin Bay Campaign” on Near FM’s Northside Today. Facebook Page; Love Dublin Bay
An interview with Ireland Professor of Poetry Paula Meehan, given to Near FM in advance of the Lingo Festival 2015. Paula discusses her thoughts on the emergence of the festival and the importance of poetry in all its forms. Interview conducted by Paul…
A poem and an interview by Stephen James Smith at the Tongue Fu spoken word event as part of the opening night of the Lingo Festival on Friday Oct 16th 2015 in The Workman’s Club, Dublin. Interview conducted by Morgan O’Reilly of…
A performance from Oisin McKenna at the Tongue Fu spoken word event as part of the opening night of the Lingo Festival on Friday Oct 16th 2015 in The Workman’s Club, Dublin. For more on Oisin McKenna visit www.lingofestival.com/Speaker/oisin-mckenna/ For more on Tongue Fu visit www.tonguefu.co.uk…
(Listener warning: some Dublin vernacular may occur) A performance from Stephen Clare at the Tongue Fu spoken word event as part of the opening night of the Lingo Festival on Friday Oct 16th 2015 in The Workman’s Club, Dublin. For more on Stephen…
John Healy talks to Nicola Kealy, Director, Rhythm Room, Lee Frayne Musician with the Rhythm Room and Sandra Healy St. Michaels House service user about the upcoming play LOVE | LOSS | LIFE in the Axis Theatre, Ballymun on Near FM’s Northside…