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3rd Level Access Figures show Depth of Social Divide – SVP

admin December 11, 2017

Rose McGowan, SVP National President for Membership and a member of the Visiting Conference, talks to Noel McGuinness about the latest third level access figures which show the depth of the social divide in the Irish education system. Students in schools in…

Review Your Utility Bills!

admin December 11, 2017

David Liston of One Big Switch talks to Noel McGuinness about recent increases in rates for broadband and energy. He says there are plenty of options that people can take in order to cut their utility bills and he urges people to…

Viking Theatre @ The Sheds, Clontarf

admin December 11, 2017

Andy Murray talks to Noel McGuinness about upcoming productions at the Viking Theatre @ The Sheds, Clontarf. These include “A Christmas Carol” (back by popular demand) from 11th to 23rd December and “A Terrible Want!” with David McSavage on 28th and 29th…

The Work of Merchants Quay Ireland

admin December 11, 2017

Tony Geoghegan, Chief Executive of Merchants Quay Ireland (MQI) talks to Noel McGuinness. He explains that MQI offer a wide variety of services to people who are homeless, hungry and those struggling with addiction. Their Open Access Centre provides a seven day…

Encore 3rd December 2017

George Mulcahy December 4, 2017

Encore is Near Fm’s highlights of the week programme and on this weeks edition Johnny Holmes is joined on Northside Today by Stephen Large of Threshold where they discuss the homeless crisis as well as their Annual Report. Later Ken Kilbride is…

Don’t Buy a Puppy for Christmas

admin December 4, 2017

Gillian Bird of the DSPCA talks to Noel McGuinness about buying pets at Christmas. In particular, she reminds us not to buy puppies as Christmas presents. It’s very frightening and stressful for a puppy to arrive in a new home during the…

Douglas Hyde’s Removal as Patron of the GAA

admin December 4, 2017

Cormac Moore, Historian in Residence, Dublin City Libraries North Central Area, continues his fortnightly talks with Noel McGuinness on Northside Today. This week Cormac talks about the removal of Douglas Hyde from the GAA for attending a soccer match in 1938.

“SWIFT 350”

admin November 28, 2017

Hugh Madden, Irish comics and street artist, talks to Noel Mc Guinness about “SWIFT 350” the 350th anniversary of the birth of Dean Johnathan Swift one of Dublin’s greatest literary, social, and political figures in Irish history e,g. “Gulliver’s Travels” and his…

Green Flag Awards for Dublin City Council Parks

admin November 24, 2017

Michael Noonan, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent with Dublin City Council, talks to Noel McGuinness about the Green Flag Awards for Parks scheme. The five Dublin City Council parks that received the award from An Taisce this year are Blessington Street Park, Bushy…

A Talk about the History of Coolock

admin November 24, 2017

Cormac Moore, Historian in Residence, Dublin City Libraries North Central Area speaks to Noel McGuinness about the new history society for Coolock and the surrounding areas. He gives details about a talk that will kick-start the new society. This will be by…

National Learning Network

admin November 24, 2017

John Costello, Manager of the National Learning Network (NLN) in Swords, talks to Noel McGuinness about the training programmes and support services that they offer. The courses are available at NLN centres around Ireland, including their centres at Swords and Coolock. They…

“We Were All Young Once”

admin November 6, 2017

Karen Meenan, founder of Making Hay Theatre, talks to Noel McGuinness about the play “We Were All Young Once” which will take place on Tuesday 7th November (2pm and 8pm) at axis-Ballymun. The idea for the play started last year with residents…

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