Northside Today – Page 172 – Near FM

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…

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.

Young Community Leaders on meeting President Higgins

admin February 28, 2014

Shannon Baker and Steven Turner talk to Noel McGuinness about their recent meeting with President Michael D. Higgins. Steven and Shannon are among a group of nine young people recognised by President Higgins for their work in revitalising a flagging local community…

Sean Tyrrell, Independent Candidate in the upcoming Local Elections

admin February 28, 2014

Independent Candidate Sean Tyrrell tells Noel McGuinness about his campaign to get elected in the 2014 Local Elections. Sean has been a volunteer in his community for many years. He is currently studying Economics politics and Law @DCU and is in his…

Orla Kenny, Creative Director, Kids Own

admin February 28, 2014

Orla Kenny talks to Noel McGuinness about “Practice” Exhibition. Practice is an exhibition of workby artist and children, the first of its kind in Ireland. The exhibition will launch on March 3rd at Axis, Ballymun and run will be accompanied by a…

Action Ireland Trust

admin February 25, 2014

Fran Whelan CEO of Action Ireland Trust talks to Noel McGuinness about their recent trip to Lesotho. 37 students from Portmarnock Community School were among the group of 88 Volunteers. Two of those students, Eoin Holton and Ashling Moore also share some…

The Broadmeadow Way

admin February 21, 2014

Councillor Anthony Lavin (FG) Malahide talks to Noel McGuinness about the proposed pedestrian/cycle trail that will link Malahide with Donabate. It will link the two peninsulas across the Irish Rail viaduct with an overall length of approximately 6 Km. Councillor Lavin says…

Lifesaving and Water Safety

admin February 21, 2014

Karl Smith is a volunteer who is very much involved with Irish Water Safety. He talks to Noel McGuinness about the recent National Championships where teams from aroundIreland had an action-packed day at the University of Limerick’s 50 metre pool complex. Karl explains that this annual…

“Sleepwalkers” Exhibition

admin February 21, 2014

Artist Gavin Murphy (www.gavinmurphy.info) talks to Noel McGuinness about his work and current exhibition at Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane in Parnell Square. In the Sleepwalkers series, that is aimed at all ages, Gavin’s current exhibition “In Art We Are Poor Citizens”…

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