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John Lyons, the Independent Councillor for Artane-Whitehall joins Mary Oyediran to talk about local topical issues including migration control

Shakespeare covered the seven stages of life better than most in a speech called The Seven Ages of Man in a play called As You Like It.  Shakespeare's speech was all about boys and men, but our series is all about girls and women. Join us on our seven-week journey through the ages stopping off at all the […]

Elizabeth Donnelly joins Mary Oyediran to talk about her childhood at Sisters of Mercy St Joseph Convent in Clifden, life after the orphanage and her future plans

Lassane Ouedraogo, Project Support Officer at Trinity College Dublin, Global and Board Member of African Solidarity Centre, joins Mary Oyediran to discuss  the latest news from the African Continent and African Diaspora Ireland.

Michael Sullivan talks with St. Brendan's Community Project Founder and GP, Dr. Jerry Cowley about a level playing field in the funding of services for community led care for older people

Michael Sullivan talks with Carmel Doyle, the CEO of the Oesophageal Cancer Fund (OCF) about Lollipop Day which takes place on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24thFebruary 2024

 It's no wonder Mary got shunned by her family and Joseph's. Expecting before the wedding wasn't like today and being shut out from the cousins was no surprise. (Broadcast date 18-12-23)

Niall O' Conor who is founder of Lakeside Memorial Park in Portmarnock will join Debbie Mc Mahon to talk about this new park which will offer an array distinguished burial choices. It will cater for people of all faiths and beliefs while offering lush tree lined pathways, enchanting river and lake walks. 1st broadcast on […]

Chime is The Irish National Charity for Deafness and Hearing Loss. Kathleen Daffy who is Tinnitus advisor will join Debbie Mc Mahon on the phone to talk about the signs and symptoms of Tinnitus and what help you should seek if you suffer with this. 1st broadcast on 15/02/2024

Shane Byrnes Singer and Songwriter from Limerick joins Michael Sullivan to discuss his original track called Can't Sleep the song is about the homeless in Limerick City.   Website: https://www.facebook.com/shanembyrnes/

  Executive Director for Simon Communities of Ireland Wayne Stanley joins Michael Sullivan to discuss how the rising cost and short supply of housing is a driving factor in homelessness.   Website: https://www.rtb.ie/  

Elaina Ryan CEO of Children's Books Ireland joins Michael Sullivan to discuss how Dublin author Diana Anyakwo and illustrator P.J Lynch are shortlisted for 2024 KPMG children's books Ireland Awards. Website: https://childrensbooksireland.ie/what-we-do/kpmg-childrens-books-ireland-awards

Michael Sullivan talks with Ciara Conlon, a productivity and leadership coach, about maintaining New Year Resolutions.

On todays episode Larry talks to Brían Ó Tiomáin about his life and how he got back into singing Brían also sings some songs and recites some of his own poems.  

Near FM presents this year's Curtain Up Christmas Special 2023. Presented by Declan Cahill, this years Curtain Up Christmas Special is brimming with festive poetry, recitals, reminiscences and Christmas cheer.

Sara Fiumano will join Debbie Mc Mahon along with some other members who made the film. The “Broken Compass” short movie is one of the results of Focus, a Dora Bui's project funded by the United Nations for International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. The project aimed to create a safe space for our […]

Pastor John Ahern, the Senior Pastor of All Nations Church and Chairman of Voice of Ireland joins Mary Oyediran to talk about Christmastide and suggestions for a wonderful holiday

Evangeline Ngozi Omni the Sinn Féin candidate for Naas LEA joins Mary Oyediran to share the latest news from the African Continent and African Diaspora in Ireland  

  Declan Cahill and the members of the Near Drama Company present an hour of poetry, music and drama. Declan is joined by Mary McNamara, Fran Keogh, Niamh Murphy, Peter Prior, Tom Blake, and Ian Shipley The programme is engineered by George Mulcahy.

(Local Topic) Fine Gael Representative Supriya Singh joins Johnny Holmes to discuss the need for more polling stations in the areas of Belmayne, Clarehall, Clongriffin & Donaghmede, to enhance voter accessibility for the next local elections. https://www.finegael.ie/ 1st broadcast on 21/12/2023

(Local Topic) Corina Johnston, Labour Party Representative joins Johnny Holmes to discuss the work she has been doing in the local community and her plans to contest the next local elections. https://labour.ie/ 1st broadcast on 21/12/2023

(Local Topic) Independent Cllr. Tony Murphy joins Johnny Holmes to speak about the Balbriggan Town Awards held at Bracken Court Hotel on 7th December last and about the amazing talent coming from Balbriggan. https://www.fingal.ie/ 1st broadcast on 21/12/2023

NearFM Presenter John Connell visits the Moving Crib at 42 Parnell Square, the most visited free event in Dublin that happens every Christmas from late November to the 7th of January 2024. John speaks to Darragh who maintains and repairs the motorized puppet-like ‘figurines' that tell the story of the Bible, from the Book of Genesis […]

What better way to bring your heavily pregnant partner a long distance than by bumpy donkey…you couldn't make it up but I don't think Joseph had any option if he wanted to care for Mary in the circumstances. (Broadcast date 11-12-23)  

  Ministry Leader, Lydia Monds encourages and facilitates a healing ministry for parishes. She holds a Masters in Intercultural Theology and Interreligious Studies and a Higher Diploma in Education. Recently, she qualified as a Forest School Leader, which focuses on engaging people in nature and all the benefits that brings joins  to talk about her […]

Logan Raju the newly elected Chairperson of Fingal Ethnic Network joins Mary Oyediran to talk about the main objective, goals, vision and practical plans to integrate the Ethnic minority into the Fingal community.   Websites: www.intergratingdublin.ie https://www.facebook.com/fingalethnicnetwork.ie https://www.facebook.com/logan.raju   Email: info.fingalethnicnetwork@gmail.com  

Lassane Quedraogo, Project Supporter Officer – Trinity College Dublin Global and Board Member of African Solidarity Centre and Mamobo Ogoro CEO of Gorm Media joins Michael Sullivan to share the latest news from the African continent and African Diaspora, Ireland. https://www.facebook.com/AfricaCentreIreland/ 1st broadcast on 15/12/2023

Debbie is joined by Fiona Whelan who is a volunteer with ‘Help Our Homeless'. Fiona talks about the work ‘Help our Homeless' do and appeals to listeners to remember our homeless people especially this time of year.  

Near FM's John Connell interviews Grace Hill, podcast Host of “Survive & Thrive” podcast series that hopes to reduce stigma associated with with substance misuse as well as encourage anyone isolated to take that first step in asking for help. You can listen to “Survive & Thrive” on Nearcast or wherever you get podcasts http://nearcast.ie/survive-and-thrive/

Barb Smith Varclova from Your Steps Counselling joins Emma Farrell to discuss holistic trauma counselling and her early life experiences https://www.your-steps.co.uk/ 1st broadcast on 12/12/2023

St Mary's Girls Students chat about their upcoming Christmas Carol Singing in Dublin Airport. Also this coming Friday 15th December the Girls Choir will sing Carols in Donaghmede Shopping Centre. Myra Gleeson speaks with members of the St Mary's School Choir and their Fundraising Events over the Christmas Holiday. 1st broadcast on 11/12/2023

David Moore from Astronomy Ireland joins Emma Farrell to discuss how the best meteor shower peaks on Wednesday 13th and Thursday the 14th of December, also David will be chatting about evening classes in January and Ireland's first ever satellite Eirsat-1 which launched on 1st of December at the Space force base California. https://astronomy.ie/ 1st broadcast […]

Anita Migule from Citizens Information joins Emma Farrell to discuss The Carers Benefit. https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/ 1st broadcast on 12/12/2023

Myra Gleeson speaks with Transition Students from St Mary's School about their upcoming Christmas Fair being held on Wednesday 13th December from 10.30am until 12.30pm in the Sports Hall Baldoyle. All Donations to Baldoyle's Meals on Wheels.   (part 2) school interview

Transition Students of St Mary's Girls Secondary School Baldoyle share their wonderful achievements in starting small business and also helping senior citizens upgrade their computer and mobile skills by giving free lessons. Interview (part 1) Myra Gleeson speaks with James Fanning  “The Mini Company” teacher who has been guiding and teaching transition students from St […]

George Finglas from Priorswood Men's shed joins Mary Oyediran to talk about his 70th special birthday celebrations that brought everyone together.

Sean Adams from National Learning Network Tallaght joins Michael Sullivan to discuss Dublin Open Days which has supported over 2500 people with disabilities into employment and further education since 2020

Head of Policy, Jerry MacEvilly from Friends of The Earth joins Michael Sullivan to discuss a long-awaited Government Energy Security Decision – A Welcome If Cautious Step Towards End of Fossil Fuel Era

One of the co-founders of Hygiene Hub, Sorcha Killian joins Michael Sullivan to discuss combatting hygiene poverty as they ‘Spread Kindness with Hygiene Hub‘ this Christmas

Myra Gleeson speaks with Brian Joyce about how significant a player Ireland is in global aviation. 80% of the world's airlines are not owned by airlines but by Leasing Companies and 80% of those aircraft are owned, managed and maintained by leasing companies based in Ireland. 1st broadcast on 20/11/2023

The Mater Hospital Foundation Remember Me Walk takes place on Sunday 27th November in Saint Anne's Park. Myra Gleeson speaks with Chief Executive Mary Moorhead about the upcoming charity event to raise vital funds. www.materfoundation.ie 1st broadcast on 20/11/2023

Myra Gleeson speaks with Director Orla O'Connor about the Irish Observatory on Violence Against Women which is made up of 29 organisations working in this area. It is coordinated by the National Women's Council of Ireland. Follow NWConTwitter@NWCI instagram@women-council-ireland

Jacob Woolf from Jews for Palestine Ireland joins Emma Farrell to discuss separating religion from conflict and a recent demonstration outside the German embassy. Tweets by JewishPeace 1st broadcast on 21/11/2023

Anita Miguel from Citizens Information joins Emma Farrell to discuss the Partial Capacity Benefit. https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/ 1st broadcast on 21/11/2023

Chairman of Near Media Co-op Declan Cahill and Mary Lennon, Craol Project Coordinator, join Donie Tarrant to discuss the future of Community Radio. Why is it so import to secure the future of Community Radio as a source of trustworthy and reliable information in an age of disinformation & misinformation.

Laura Roche. Head of Media Department at Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education joins Donie Tarrant to chat about the courses on offer at the college this year and their open day which takes place on the Thursday the 23rd of November.

Prof. Mary Lee Rhodes, Project Leader from Trinity for U-Forest joins Donie Tarrant to chat about Darndale Adopt a Tree.

Paula Wiseman chats with award-winning theatremaker, Dan Colley, about his new production, ‘Lost Lear' happening at the Draíocht Blanchardstown for one night only on November 25. https://www.draiocht.ie/whats-on/lost-lear

Joe Byrne chats with Brian McMahon, St. Anne's Park site manager, about his career in DCC, his involvement with the Rose Festival over the last 21 years as well as the logistics involved to get the festival up and running. https://www.facebook.com/DCCParksBiodiv/https://www.dublincity.ie/residential/parks https://www.dublincity.ie/residential/parks/dublin-city-parks/visit-park/st-annes-park

Historian, actor and teacher Dave Swift, founder and director of CLAÍOMH Living History chats with Myra Gleeson about his work and the Living History Display at the Rose Festival.

Donnacha O'Casey from DCC Irish Development Unit & Mícheál Ó Nualláin, director of Baile Átha Cliath Le Gaeilge chat with Myra Gleeson about their initiative to promote and rejuvenate the Irish language in Dublin by working with pubs, coffee shops and other Dublin businesses as well as pop-up Gaeltachts.