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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…

World Animal Day Dublin march and demo – Crisis in animal rescues and issue of dogs getting stolen – Near FM (2023)

DJP October 4, 2023

March and demo, Dublin City Centre. Cathal Leavy, Clontarf. Catherine Woods, Husky Rescue Ireland and Cat Protection. Fred Mahon, T.N.R and Dog Rescue. Trudy, Tallaght. Sandra, MADRA. Chris Roleland, Kilcock. Sandra Kelly, Donaghmede. Michael, Dublin. Geraldine Gunning, Limerick Animal Welfare. Bernie…

Raidió na Life @ 30 – Muiris Ó Fiannachta, Bainisteoir @ Near FM (Meán Fómhair ’23)

DJP September 29, 2023

Labhair Darren Mac an Phríora le Muiris Ó Fiannachta bainisteoir Raidió na Life maidir leis an stáisiún a bheith ag craoladh 30 bliain in 2023. Near FM, 29 Meán Fómhair 2023.

Upcoming World Animal Day 2023 demo and march in Dublin City Centre – Near FM (2023)

DJP September 19, 2023

Darren J. Prior spoke to Lisa O’Connor from Companion Animal Advocates CAA about the demo and march taking place on World Animal Day 2023, the 4th October, from the Wolfe Tone monument beside St. Stephen’s Green to Leinster House. Lisa also spoke…

New children’s Irish language television channel Cúla4 launched – Niamh Ní Chróinín @ Near FM (GA/EN)

DJP September 19, 2023

Labhair Darren J. Prior le Niamh Ní Chróinín láithreoir Cúla4 faoi sheoladh Cúla4 agus an ról atá aici ar an gcainéal. Darren J. Prior spoke to Niamh Ní Chróinín from Cúla4 about the launch of Cúla4 – the second Irish language television…