Lough Dan Ice Swim

Six Irish swimmers have now joined the ranks of the International Ice Swim Association.  Fergal Somerville talks to Noel McGuinness on Northside2Day about the ice swim in Lough Dan on 24th February which allowed them to qualify as members of the International…

Lifeline 25th Feb 2013

Over the coming months,a number of the hospitals former patients will tell us the story behind their illness, how they were treated in Beaumont and how they coped with ill health. In addition, one of their loved ones will also tell us…

Culture Shots #57

Culture Shots #57 (Intercultural Dialogue through Community Media) by Near Fm on Mixcloud In this programme, “Culture Shots” marks the 16 Days of Action Opposing Violence Against Women. Linking the local to the global, we interview Nuala Kane from the Blanchardstown Area…

Magdalene Survivor Tells Her Story

Irene,a Magdalene survivor tells her story of a childhood spent locked away in a Magdalene laundry in Waterford. What was like to spend a childhood in constant suffering? First broadcast on lifeline Nearfm 90.3 on Wednesday the 20th of February.

Between the Lines: 17/02/2013

Keith Redmond was joined in the studio by John McGuirk (formerly Libertas), Aaron McKenna (Director of European E-Commerce), Jason O’ Mahony (www.jasonomahony.ie) and Cllr Micheál MacDonncha (Sinn Féin) We discussed the The future of Ireland in the EU. contact: btl [at] near.ie twitter and Facebook

Culture Shots #56

Culture Shots #56 (Intercultural Dialogue through Community Media) by Near Fm on Mixcloud In this programme, “Culture Shots” celebrates Valentine’s Day by interviewing intercultural couples. Also featuring music from Enrico Pieranunzi . This series is a part of the Intercultural Dialogue through…