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LIFE Unfiltered – Dr Maria Butler and Val Troy

Cait October 23, 2026

Marian Keyes has been making us laugh for more than 30 years, but her novels have also tackled some of the subjects Irish society has struggled to talk about, including addiction, depression, abortion and the changing expectations of women. On this week’s…

Novels, Plays and Schooldays – The Plough and the Stars – Clip

George Mulcahy May 15, 2017

Geraldine Finlay and students from KLEAR Adult Education Centre in Kilbarrack discuss the play. The programme also features dramatisations and narrations of key excerpts from the texts, performed by various contributors and members of the NEAR Drama Group.

Novels, Plays & Schooldays – Romeo & Juliet

Paul June 3, 2016

Novels, Plays and Schooldays is a 9 part radio series produced by Near FM with financial support from The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. The series looks at the novels and plays that form part of the Junior and Leaving Certificate English syllabus…

Novels, Plays & Schooldays – Pride & Prejudice

Paul June 2, 2016

Novels, Plays and Schooldays is a 9 part radio series produced by Near FM with financial support from The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. The series looks at the novels and plays that form part of the Junior and Leaving Certificate English syllabus…

Novels, Plays & Schooldays – King Lear

Paul May 31, 2016

Novels, Plays and Schooldays is a 9 part radio series produced by Near FM with financial support from The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. The series looks at the novels and plays that form part of the Junior and Leaving Certificate English syllabus…

Lunchtime miscellany – Friday

admin November 9, 2015

Maurice Newman’s Friday show looks at books and writing. This week he talks to NOELLE AMEIJENDA from the Malahide Library Writers’ Group about poetry, novels, and self publishing, and gives some tips on ‘maguffins’ to aspiring authors.

The History Show Episode 15

admin April 25, 2013

Episode 15 of the History Show on Near FM. The Irish Revolution as a backdrop for historical fiction. On this episode of the History Show, Cathal Brennan and John Dorney talk to Irish – American novelist Kevin McCarthy about his novel Peeler…

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