Darren J. Prior – Near FM

Animal Rights Activists Respond to Sinn Féin Change of Policy on Fox Hunting – Near FM (2026)

DJP April 27, 2026

1) Saoirse McHugh, Uplift. 2) Laura Broxson, The National Animal Rights Association / NARA. 3) Aideen Yourell, The Irish Council Against Blood Sports / ICABS. 4) Declan Bowens, The Dublin-Meath Hunt Saboteurs. 5) Cathal Leavy, The Party for Animal Welfare.

The Cornmarket Project in Wexford and Co. Wexford – Paul Delaney – Near FM (2026)

DJP February 12, 2026

Darren J. Prior spoke to Paul Delaney the Project Coordinator of the Cornmarket Project in Wexford Town and County Wexford. They have four centres in County Wexford. Paul told Darren about their service and work and spoke about the then upcoming RTÉ…

Update on the All-Island Strategic Rail Review Prioritisation Strategy – Steve Bradley, Into the West – Near FM (2026)

DJP January 30, 2026

Darren J. Prior spoke to Steve Bradley from Into the West rail lobby group for an update on the All-Island Strategic Rail Review priorities as stated in recent weeks by the Irish Government and Northern Ireland Executive. Steve and Into the West…

Jiddu Krishnamurti (1895-1986) – The Krishnamurti Foundation Trust, Centre and School – Near FM (2026)

DJP January 24, 2026

Darren J. Prior spoke to Duncan Toms from the Krishnamurti Foundation Trust about Jiddu Krishnamurti and about their work in the foundation in England today. 2026 marks the 40th anniversary of the death of JK. https://kfoundation.org/

Grúpa taighde Gaois agus Gaois.ie – Near FM (2026) #FiontarOCBÁC/DCU

DJP January 6, 2026

Labhair mé leis an Dr Gearóid Ó Cleircín ó Gaois faoi Gaois.ie agus na hábhair Ghaeilge den scoth atá ar fáil ann.

An Foclóir Gaeilge-Gaeilge nua / The new Irish-Irish dictionary – Near FM (2026)

DJP January 6, 2026

Labhair Darren le Derek ó Briain maidir leis an bhFoclóir Gaeilge-Gaeilge nua. www.focloir.ie/

The new State Animal Welfare Strategy and general animal welfare update – The NSCPA – Near FM (2025)

DJP December 18, 2025

Darren J. Prior spoke to Gillian Bird from the NSCPA about their recent merger; December’s Dáil vote on fox hunting; animal welfare in general at the moment in Ireland including relating to policy and Gillian told Darren about the consultation that is…

Uplift call for free party votes in Dáil on fox hunting – Saoirse McHugh, Uplift @ Near FM (2025)

DJP December 12, 2025

Darren J. Prior spoke to Saoirse McHugh, Campaigns Director with Uplift, about the upcoming second stage debate and vote in the Dáil on the bill to try to ban fox hunting in Ireland.

The Irish Government’s dysfunctional approach to dog policy – Dog Advocacy Ireland – Near FM (2025)

DJP December 12, 2025

Darren J. Prior spoke to Rachel Hammond, spokesperson of Dog Advocacy Ireland, about the current state of affairs of dog policy in Ireland and what she and DAI are calling for.

World AIDS Day (1st December) 2025 in Ireland and around the world – Breda Gahan – Global Solidarity, Near FM (2025)

DJP December 1, 2025

Darren J. Prior spoke to Breda Gahan, Global Health HIV and AIDS adviser and consultant, about World AIDS Day 2025 and the struggle to end HIV/AIDS around the world which has become more challenging in recent years to the extent that by…

Irish Dept. of Transport confirms Galway-Mayo rail link to reopen – Colmán Ó Raghallaigh, West=On=Track – Near FM (EN/GA) (2025)

DJP November 28, 2025

Darren J Prior spoke to Colmán Ó Raghallaigh from West on Track about the great news announced in late November that the Galway-Mayo rail link is to be rebuilt. Tosaíonn an t-agallamh Gaeilge le Colmán @ 7.21 nóim.

The Irish Council Against Blood Sports call for enactment of ban on fox hunting – Near FM (2025)

DJP November 28, 2025

On December 17th 2025 a bill to to ban fox hunting in the Republic of Ireland will be debated in Dáil Éireann. Darren J. Prior spoke to Aideen Yourell from the Irish Council Against Blood Sports about their position on the bill.…