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Lifeline : Dennis McIntyre talks about poet Patrick Kavanagh

paulwoodward June 26, 2024

Dennis McIntyre presents a fascinating insight into the work of Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh and explores his poems; and the poet’s unique relationship with the land and the stony grey soil of Monaghan, where he grew up as a boy. 1st Broadcast…

Northside Today – Interview with Cork singer/ songwriter, Tom O’Sullivan

paula December 17, 2023

Paula Wiseman chats with Cork singer/ songwriter, Tom O’Sullivan about his new Christmas single, ‘A Special Christmas’. https://www.instagram.com/tomosullivanmusic/

International Writers Network: James Conway

Declan McGlade October 11, 2023

Poet James Conway talks about his life as a Poet and Chair of Rathmines writing Workshop. Inspiring and challenging. Website: https://rathmineswritersworkshop.com

Fireman and poet Ger Devine spoke with NearFM’s John Connell in a noisy café early one morning in December 2022.

admin January 20, 2023

Northsider Ger Devine works as a Fireman and writes poetry with rhythm and rhyme. The Lifeline interview with Ger was recorded in a café in Dun Laoghaire early one morning in December 2022. Please excuse the noisy background ! Ger reads aloud…

International Writers Network – Fiona Bolger

admin September 20, 2022

This is a special episode, Fiona Bolger a gifted Poet, a brilliant mind, a dynamic Teacher and Facilitator. She transports, navigates us through her latest anthology “Love in the Original Language ” We are encouraged and inspired to write as we speak…

International Writers Network – Ian Anthony Lawless and Laura McCormack

admin May 4, 2022

We are joined this evening by a local Dublin Poet and the Communication Officer of the Irish Writers Centre. There is so much wisdom, insight and laughter from these amazing guests. Special Guests: Ian Anthony Lawless Poet/ Writer/Actor Laura McCormack …

International Writers Network – 01/02/2022

admin February 8, 2022

We are joined this evening by two amazing creative Writers/ Facilitators from Books beyond boundaries NI. Take time to listen to their fascinating writing journey. Let’s celebrate their achievements and pure determination to write for a greater purpose. Don’t miss it! Special…

International Writers Network – 18/01/2022

admin January 24, 2022

We are joined this evening by two amazing Poets. Listen to their outstanding writing journey, celebrate their achievements and pure determination to write for a greater purpose. Don’t miss it! Special Guests: Paul Wickham Poet/ Author Csilla Toldy Poet/Author/Lecturer Themes Prison/Music

International Writers Network – 07-12-21

admin December 9, 2021

We are joined this evening by two amazing Authors, Carol Van Den Hende and Glenda Cimino. Listen to their wonderful writing journey, celebrated achievements, pure determination to become a published Author. Listen to feedback from the Literary Evening 2021 organised by the…

International Writers Network – Mort Murphy and Kelvin Akpaloo

admin April 14, 2021

We are joined by two precious poets from diverse backgrounds. Treat yourself to an hour of entertainment from rich traditional poetry, the spoken work and music. Gain new insights and wisdom as these two precious poets share with us their writing encounters.…

A Conversation with Maynooth-born Poet John Doyle.

admin December 18, 2020

John Connell from NearFM speaks with Maynooth-born poet John Doyle about his own method of composing poetry. John has had six poetry books published since 2015. He reads out seven poems from his published work. These poems are, – Man of the…

International Writers Network – 29th September

admin October 28, 2020

Tuesday 29th September 2020 https://www.mixcloud.com/nearfm/international-writers-network-29th-september/ Two remarkable writers, sharing their wisdom and brilliance on writing and poetry. You are guaranteed to be inspired and challenged! 1.Declan Geraghty Writer/ Poet 2.Austin Slevin Writer/ Poet 3.Theme: Race