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Webinar on drug-related intimidation – The Western Region Drug & Alcohol Task Force – Near FM (February 2024)

DJP February 20, 2024

Darren J. Prior spoke to Maria Power from the Western Region Drug and Alcohol Task Force about the issue of drug-related intimidation in Ireland and their region today and about a webinar they have coming up on the issue. Near FM,…

Christian TV Ireland call for Veritas shops to remain open – Near FM (February 2024)

DJP February 17, 2024

Darren J. Prior spoke to John Malone from Christian TV Ireland about his call for the Veritas shops to remain open. It was announced by the company in early February 2024 that they would close at the end of 2024. John has…

The newly formed Health Promotion Alliance Ireland, Sheila Gilheany @ Near FM (February 2024)

DJP February 15, 2024

Darren J. Prior spoke to Sheila Gilheany, the CEO of Alcohol Action Ireland and member of the newly formed Health Promotion Alliance Ireland, about the alliance and their work going forward. In mid-February 2024 the alliance made a presentation at the Health…

Feachtas nua Thuismitheoirí na Gaeltachta “Is Fiú go Mór É” – Near FM (Eanáir 2024)

DJP January 27, 2024

Sheol an eagraíocht Tuismitheoirí na Gaeltacha feachtas darb ainm “Is Fiú Go Mór É” i mí Eanáir 2024. Labhair Darren Mac an Phríora le Sorcha Ní Chéilleachair, Ceannasaí Thuismitheoirí na Gaeltachta, faoin bhfeachtas nua seo, agus bhí comhrá níos ginearálta ag Sorcha…

No rail planned for Fermanagh? Will Letterkenny-Derry City be prioritised? – Into The West – Near FM (January 2024)

DJP January 26, 2024

Darren J. Prior spoke to Steve Bradley from Into The West to get an update off him on where the All-Island Strategic Rail Review stands. Steve spoke in particular about how Fermanagh is the only county on the island of Ireland not…

Government plans for big extension of alcohol licensing laws criticised – Sheila Gilheany, Alcohol Action Ireland @ Near FM (2024)

DJP January 23, 2024

Darren J. Prior spoke to Sheila Gilheany, CEO of Alcohol Action Ireland, about their opinion on the Government plans to dramatically extend the alcohol licensing laws in the Republic of Ireland. Near FM, 23 January 2024.

Need for Gambling Regulation Act and stronger powers for Gambling Regulator – Senator Mark Wall (Labour Party) @ Near FM (December 2023)

DJP December 6, 2023

Darren J. Prior spoke to Senator Mark Wall from the Labour Party to get up an update off him on how he and his party want to see the Gambling Regulation Bill strengthened and brought in in early 2024. They also…

Activists call for Government action on sulky horse racing – Near FM (November 2023)

DJP November 30, 2023

Darren J. Prior spoke to John O’Callaghan, and Martina Kenny from My Lovely Horse Rescue, about sulky horse racing and on what they are calling for in relation to it. Near FM, 29 November 2023.

COP28 and TeachersCOP – Paula Galvin @ Near FM (EN/GA)

DJP November 22, 2023

On December 10th 2023, the Office for Climate Education (OCE), the Ministry of Education of United Arab Emirates and Alef Education are hosting the TeachersCOP, in a hybrid format live from Dubaï. As part of the Educator’s Voice, this international event aims…

Gradam buaite ag clár raidió Gaeilge Near FM ag Féile CRAOL – Near FM (2023)

DJP November 16, 2023

– Award won by Near FM Irish language radio programme at Féile CRAOL – Community Radio Ireland 2023 Bhuaigh an clár raidió Gaeilge “Ar Mhuin na Muice” ar Near FM Gradam Gaisce Órga (Gold Achievement Award) ag Féile CRAOL – Raidió Pobail…

Calls grow for Irish Government to end State collaboration with gambling industry body – Near FM

DJP November 9, 2023

On Thursday 9th November, on the same day the gambling industry-funded body the Gambling Awareness Trust / Gambling Care held their inaugural Irish Harmful Gambling Forum in Portlaoise – a letter signed by over 50 members of Irish community organisations and national…

Will there be improvements to the finished All-Island Strategic Rail Review? – Into the West @ Near FM (October 2023)

DJP October 5, 2023

Darren J. Prior spoke to Steve Bradley from Into the West for a summary of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review as it currently stands on an all-island basis and Steve gave Darren a summary of what Into the West want included in…