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Lifeline : Stephen Diskin practices breathing techniques to aid physical and mental wellbeing. Stephen came to NearFM’s Studio to talk to Lifeline Presenter John Connell about his practice which he calls Breathplace.

paulwoodward January 8, 2025

Stephen Diskin is a holistic health tutor who trains people how to practice conscious breathing techniques that compliment both physical and mental health. Regular practice of mindful breathing improves sleep, reduces stress and anxiety, fortifies the immune system and develops strength…

Lifeline : Steve Denehan talks about his new poetry collection titled Taillights Disappearing.

paulwoodward December 11, 2024

Born and reared in Santry, Steve Denehan now lives in the Kildare countryside. Steve talks to John Connell about his latest publication of poetry, titled Taillights Disappearing. Steve describes how he approaches writing poetry. Some of Steve’s poems are like snapshots…

Lifeline: Maria Murphy Talks about Forgotten Irish writer Seumas O’ Kelly

Declan McGlade November 13, 2024

Maria Murphy talks about the Irish writer Seumas O’ Kelly (1881-1918), known as ‘The Gentle Revolutionary’. Seumas O’Kelly was born in Loughrea, County Galway in 1881. A contemporary of Sinn Féin founder Arthur Griffith and James Stephens, Seumas was the editor of…

Lifeline : New Irish Chess Champion for 2024, David Fitzsimons talks about all things Chess with Near FM’s John Connell

paulwoodward September 11, 2024

Congratulations to David Fitzsimons on winning the 2024 Irish Chess Championship in August. The competition consists of nine games in nine days. Next year it will be held in Ennis, County Clare. David has competed internationally in chess tournaments since he was…

Lifeline : Dennis McIntyre looks at the revolution that was Donagh O’Malley’s 1966 announcement of free secondary education.

paulwoodward September 4, 2024

Dennis McIntyre looks at the revolution that was Donagh O’Malley’s 1966 announcement of free secondary education. He points out the landmark event it was in liberating the people giving them confidence and the right to think and choose. 1st Broadcast 4th Sept…

Lifeline : John and Denis talk about Cowboy Films and The Western movie genre

paulwoodward June 7, 2024

Denis McIntire talks to John Connell about Cowboy Films exploring the many great actors and actresses from Hollywood to the Spaghetti Westerns .

Lifeline: John Connell talks to Ruth Powell from the Dublin PPN (Public Participation Network)

paulwoodward May 8, 2024

Lifeline’s John Connell speaks to Dublin City PPN Co-Ordinator Ruth Powell about upcoming PPN events, including PPN Summer School in the last week of May in DCU. https://dublincityppn.ie/ First broadcast on 08/05/24

Lifeline: Jacinta O’Reilly

Jaye January 24, 2024

Join John Connell as he chats to Jacinta O’Reilly, an artist whose work has been exhibited in public libraries, hospitals and hospices, which she calls her ‘mobile studio’. Having the opportunity to hang her abstracts paintings in an exhibition space helps Jacinta…

Lifeline: The History of the Moving Crib

Declan McGlade December 20, 2023

NearFM Presenter John Connell visits the Moving Crib at 42 Parnell Square, the most visited free event in Dublin that happens every Christmas from late November to the 7th of January 2024. John speaks to Darragh who maintains and repairs the motorized puppet-like…

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…

Ar Muin Na Muice le Antaine McMahuna agus John Connell 03-11-23

Jaye November 3, 2023

Lifeline: Áine Wellard of Vision Impairment

Declan McGlade August 9, 2023

Áine Wellard of Vision Impairment spoke to Lifeline’s John Connell about the lack of action undertaken by Dublin City Council to facilitate visually impaired people and other disability groups while attending PPN meetings.

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