EMAC – Ethical Media for Active Citizenship

EMAC is a transeuropean media project about training for journalists. It is funded by the ERASMUS+ programme of the European Union. The most important learning outcomes we aim at with our training elements are: Sensibilisation for the sources and premises of media products. Truth isn’t truth at all. Being honest while producing media content and depicting the facts best of one’s knowledge and belief may not be enough to produce “true” content. Every author and every editor has personal bias, […]

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We Can’t Have Monkeys in the House

Broadcasting Friday the 1st of November at 6pm and concluding Near FM’s series of new audio drama written exclusively by women, we present ‘We Can’t Have Monkeys in the House’ by Ciara Elizabeth Smyth. We Can’t Have Monkeys in the House is a dark, absurd comedy about a family divided by lethal maternal misogyny. Four sisters are reunited shortly after their mother has had a near fatal heart attack. Mammy is on life support and her daughters have to decide […]

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Virginie Despentes: Sex, Femininity and Cynicism

Broadcasting Tuesday Jan 21st @ 3.30pm Listener advisory: This broadcast contains discussions on sexual violence and very strong language. Listener discretion is advised. If you are affected by anything you hear on this programme you can call the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre in confidence on 1800 77 8888, email counselling@rcc.ie or visit drcc.ie Programme 4 in our Women’s Stories series. Readings and lecture on Virginie Despentes’ books by Louise Kari Méreau (School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies) accompanied by […]

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The Opalio Trio

The third series of Hugh Lane Concerts continues with a concert by The Opalio Trio comprising of Eoin Ducrot on Violin, Aoife Burke on Cello and Chiara Opalio on Piano. In this special concert as part of the Sundays at Noon concert series, they perform Piano Trio works from Haydn, Solfa Carlile and Brahms. We hear the full concert interspersed with discussion around the careers of the musicians as well as the work of the composers. We also hear from […]

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General Election 2020 – Dublin Bay North live debate (Listen again)

Tune into Near FM on Monday February 3rd at 7.30pm to hear from Dublin Bay North candidates running for seats in the 33rd Dáil Éireann In front of a live audience in the Northside Civic Centre in Coolock, candidates will have the opportunity to answer questions, discuss and debate key issues central to their party or independent policies. Candidates confirmed for the Near FM Election special are Cllr. David Healy (GP), Cllr. Cian O’Callaghan (SD), Deirdre Heney (Fianna Fail), Senator […]

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Near FM signs new broadcast licence until 2030

Near FM awarded new licence from the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland On Tuesday Feb 18th 2020, Near FM signed a new ten year licence with the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. This is Near FM’s third ten year term as a licensed Irish broadcaster and means that communities in North East Dublin will continue to have a local community radio to serve them throughout the next decade. Near FM broadcasts 24 hours a day with production and broadcasting services undertaken by […]

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