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Women’s Aid

admin June 26, 2013

John Healy speaks to Linda smith, National helpline manager with Women’s aid, about the launch of the 2012 women’s annual report. Women’s Aid is an organization that fights to stop domestic violence against women and children. To find out more about Women’s Aid…

1913 Unfinished Business (3rd episode)

admin June 25, 2013

The third episode of the 1913 Unfinished Business series on the centenary of the Lockout looks at the changes over the years to housing in the city, while addressing the lack of centrality housing plays in current political discourse. We speak to…

1913 Unfinished Business (4th episode)

admin June 25, 2013

The fourth episode of the 1913 Unfinished Business series on the centenary of the Lockout takes a look at the history and influence of independent radical print media, and the role independent and critical media can play in countering the mainstream today.…

Clonshaugh Waste Water Treatment Plant

admin June 25, 2013

Noel McGuinness speaks to Aoife Lawler, Senior Executive Engineer, about Fingal County Council’s Greater Dublin Drainage project. Any further questions or concerns can be sent to info@greaterdublindrainage.com . Or call 809-044-5567. Open Public Consultations are being offered. Wednesday 26th June Saturday 29th…

Global Solidarity LGBT

admin June 25, 2013

Tony Fitzsimmons speaks to Dein De Bhairduin, a spokesperson for LGBT PAVEE and ROMA, on Global Solidarity about the difficulties faced by those in LGBT Travelling Community. To find out more information visit lgbtpavee.com .

Racism in Dublin

admin June 24, 2013

Pat Guerin interviews Brian Killoran, services manager with the Immigrant Council of Ireland, about the recent appearance of racist posters and graffiti in Dublin.

Signing of the Arms Trade Treaty

admin June 24, 2013

Pat Guerin interviews Justin Moran, Communication Coordinator with Amnesty International (Ireland), on Ireland’s signing of the Arms Trade Treaty in the U.N. on Monday, June 3rd 2013.

“In from the Margins , ROMA in Ireland.”

admin June 24, 2013

Pat Guerin interviews Claire Larkin, ROMA Rights Officer with the Cork based immigrant support group, NASC, on it’s recent report “In from the Margins , ROMA in Ireland.”

Get Ireland Walking

admin June 21, 2013

Noel McGuinness speaks to Grainne Quinn, project manager, about Get Walking Ireland. Get Ireland walking is all about good health and fitness. You can easily find a walking group or an event on their website. http://www.getirelandwalking.ie/ So get out and get walking.

Homelessness

admin June 21, 2013

Noel McGuinness speaks with Deputy Dessie Ellis, TD, about the issue of homelessness. This issue is increasing in size, with 8 new homeless people everyday. Deputy Dessie Ellis hopes to find a solution soon.

Successful swim of the North Channel

admin June 21, 2013

Fergal Somerville joined Noel McGuinness in the studio and shared some of his inspiring 12 hour and 21 minute swim in the North Channel. Somerville was one of only 14 to complete the challenging course. He achieved numerous records, which included being…

Story? – Programme 2 Bullying

admin June 20, 2013

Story? is a five part radio series exploring topics that interest and affect young people from the Darndale & Coolock areas of Dublin. The series is produced by 15-17 year olds who attend the Sphere 17 Regional Youth Service in Darndale, Dublin 17. …