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Interview with Ziva Newman, Head of Fundraising for The Central Remedial Clinic (C.R.C.)

admin May 23, 2018

Michael Hennessy interviews Ziva Newman, who is the Head of Fundraising for The Central Remedial Clinic. Ziva discusses the work of the CRC, some of their current fundraising projects, their long association with NEAR FM, and also their campaign promoting Human Rights…

Interview with “See -Change” Ambassador Nicola Hampson, in Relation to their Green Ribbon Campaign.

admin May 9, 2018

Michael Hennessy interviews “See -Change” Ambassador, Nicola Hampson, in relation to” See – Change” and their Green Ribbon Campaign, dedicated to ending mental health stigma, and changing mindsets about mental health problems, in Ireland. “See-Change” are passionate about equality, and aim to…

Interview – with Dr. Caitriona King Phd on the topic of Psychoanalysis.

admin May 9, 2018

Michael Hennessy interviews Dr. Caitriona King Phd. on the topic of psychoanalysis. This is the 2nd interview in the series, the first was originally broadcast on May the 30th 2017 and is also available as a NEAR FM Podcast. This 2nd interview…

Interview with Adam Hyland (14) Winner of the Young Carer of the Year 2017

admin May 3, 2018

Michael Hennessy speaks to Adam Hyland, “Young Carer of the Year Award Winner 2017”, in an interview facilitated by his School Principal, Mr. Barry, about his vital role in helping his Mum, Elaine, care for his Dad, Pat, who has dementia, diabetes,…

Interview with Maura Lavelle from Children In Hospital Ireland

admin April 26, 2018

Michael Hennessy speaks to Maura Lavelle from” Children In Hospital Ireland”, about their work with children in hospitals, about volunteering, their fundraising efforts for this work, and about National Volunteer Week, which is on from May the 14th to the 18th this…

Interview with Robert from “Suaimhneas Clubhouse” on The Green Ribbon Campaign to Overcome Stigma in Mental Illness.

admin April 26, 2018

Michael Hennessy speaks to Robert from “Suaimhneas Clubhouse” about their organisation, and their current Green Ribbon Campaign, which is run throughout the month of May each year. This aims to get people talking openly about mental health problems, by promoting open conversation…

Interview With Senator John Dolan, Ind. on the Implementation of the UN CRPD

admin April 25, 2018

Michael Hennessy interviews Independent Senator John Dolan, on the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with a Disability (UN CRPD) by Ireland on April the 19th 2018. Senator Dolan discusses how Ireland must honour its 2006/2007 commitment and…

Interview with Cormac Cahill of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland

admin April 25, 2018

Michael Hennessy speaks to Cormac Cahill, who is the Communication Manager for The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, about the inequality of access to Dementia Services, across Ireland, as shown in a recent Dementia-Specific, Community-Based Mapping Project, whose findings were released on April…

Interview with Niamh Doyle, General Manager of Friends of Autism and ADHD

admin April 20, 2018

Michael Hennessy speaks to Niamh Doyle who is the General Manager of Friends of Autism and ADHD, about two talks that are being held in the Bracken Court Hotel, Balbriggan, Co Dublin. One on “Dyspraxia , Sensory Processing Difficulties, and Anxiety in…

Interview with Caroline Lafferty CEO – Cycle Against Suicide

admin April 5, 2018

Michael Hennessy Interviews Caroline Lafferty, CEO of Cycle Against Suicide, about their event which takes place from Saturday April the 28th to Monday May the 7th 2018. The ‘Cycle’ will pass through 17 Counties, and 67 towns, stopping at 40 locations on…

Interview with Peggy Mc Donald on Acupuncture

admin April 4, 2018

Michael Hennessy speaks to Peggy Mc Donald, a Portuguese national, who is married and has been living in Ireland for some time. She is also a final year student in The Acupuncture Foundation, in Marino College, in Dublin. Peggy discusses her studies…

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

admin March 29, 2018

Michael Hennessy interviews two members of Addictive Eaters Anonymous (AEA), who discuss the Twelve Step Programme for food addicts who have struggled with overeating, undereating, anorexia, or weight control through exercise. They share with other addictive eaters the hope that they too…