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  Communicating Europe Panel Discussion

  July 18, 2018 at 3:39 pm / Latest

  Tune in on Monday July 23rd at 11am for a special Communicating Europe broadcast on the future of the EU. Hosted by Sally Galiana joined by a panel of  expert guests, we will look at the European project and the concept of European citizenship in the face of Brexit. The increasing presence of populist anti-European governments in central/eastern Europe and how this will affect policies, exchange programmes and also human and civil rights of people living in Europe. Joining the […]

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  Ronnie & Julia – Audio Drama

  July 2, 2018 at 11:19 am / drama, Latest

  On the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death, Near FM presents a modern retelling of his iconic work Romeo & Juliet, written by local playwright Denis Byrne. Broadcasting July 10th at 6.30 pm The lovers, Ronnie & Julia, are members of feuding families, who live across from each other in Moncap Drive, Northside Dublin. Both families are involved in drug-pushing, but are subservient to the major drug lord of the district, whose word is law and, as in the original […]

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  Migrant Radio

  June 25, 2018 at 9:15 am / Latest, Networking, Programmes, Special Interest

  Tune into Migrant Radio, starting  Monday July 2nd at 2pm and running for three weeks on Near FM.  These programmes have been produced by a group of enthusiastic trainees and cover a diverse range of topics, from cultural diversity to health, technology, migration, direct provision and many others. You will have the opportunity to listen to interesting interviews, vox pops, round tables and all that while enjoying a variety of musics from around the world. Remember Migrant Radio will be broadcast […]

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  Ethical Media for Active Citizenship – The EMAC project

  June 20, 2018 at 2:16 pm / Networking

  The proliferation of mass media and new technologies has brought about decisive changes in and challenges to human communication processes and behaviour. The change in the media landscape has also impacted the role and social, professional and ethical responsibilities of journalists. These changes in the role that media plays in the life of citizens has highlighted the importance of responsible media reporting. Media communicators and audiences now face the task to separate facts from fiction in media texts. However, it […]

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  Near FM launch Documentary Seminar

  June 8, 2018 at 12:31 pm / Documentaries, Latest, Networking

  Near FM have launched the Near Documentary Seminar. Taking place on Saturday September 29th. Early bird tickets now available. Join us for the Near Documentary Seminar on Saturday, September 29th 2018. Register now for the early bird rate! In this one day intensive workshop you will gain a basic understanding of audio documentary construction. Learn key skills and get advice on idea formation, finding the right contributors to tell your story, interviewing, creating a narrative, production/post-production hints and tips and use of […]

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  Little Words Big Story

  May 30, 2018 at 8:10 am / Arts, Education, Programmes, Uncategorized

  Ladies & Gentlemen, Boys & Girls fasten your seat belts and get ready for a roller-coaster ride through the hearts and minds of primary school children from North East Dublin. Our new 4 part radio series “Little Words Big Story” goes out every Wednesday from May 30 – June 20 at 9.30 am on Near FM 90.3 Prepare to be amazed! Every Wednesday @ 9.30am on Near FM Produced by Enda M.Roche for Pearlman Media LTD “Little Words Big Story” is […]

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  Alzheimer Café Northside -Understanding Dementia

  March 21, 2018 at 4:23 pm / Education, Latest, Programmes, Special Interest

  Produced by Ignacio Irigoien and supported by the BAI Sound and Vision fund, this documentary will bring listeners to the Alzheimer Café Glasnevin, a safe and relaxed place where people with dementia, their and health and social care professionals can come together to talk, share and learn. “This is a very informative programme. It is compiled with respect and awareness of maintaining the dignity of those living with Dementia.” – Denise, family member of a person living with Dementia   […]

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  From Byway to Highway

  March 12, 2018 at 2:53 pm / History, Latest, Programmes

  From Byway to Highway is a 4 part historical radio documentary series focusing on the lives of people living in the area of the Hole in the Wall Road, North East Dublin. ** Broadcasting weekly on Near FM (90.3) from Thursday March 22nd until Thursday April 12th  at 5pm! **     Once a quiet back road that linked Raheny with Portmarnock, the Hole in the Wall Road has become an urban hub for much of the traffic accessing the […]

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  McBen

  February 26, 2018 at 4:01 pm / drama, Education, Latest, Programmes

  Mcben is a very modern take on the classic Scottish play, removed from the castles and courtly chambers to the humble roads of a middle class north Dublin housing estate. Ben is an ambitious young father who cannot resist the lure of power. He may not have a kingdom to battle for, but the princely title of Chairman of the residents’ committee is no less alluring. Set on a path by the unknowing soothsaying of his young daughter and pushed to […]

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  The Ghosts of Priory Hall

  February 19, 2018 at 4:05 pm / drama, Education, Latest, Programmes

  Near FM is proud to present Shakespeare in Dublin, a new three part series re-imagining some of William Shakespeare’s most famous works. Programme two in the series, The Ghosts of Priory Hall, written by Frank O’Connor and adapted from the play A Midsummer Night’s Dream, will broadcast on Thursday Feb 22nd  at 3.00pm on Near FM 90.3 and online www.near.ie/livestream        The Ghosts of Priory Hall by Frank O’Connor Shakespeare in Dublin is a three part educational drama series, produced to mark the […]

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