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  • Been There, Seen There

    Been There, Seen There

    March 15, 2013 at 3:13 pm / drama, Latest, Programmes

    Join intrepid reporter Angus Beef, and his junior assistant semi-producer intern Beany Tuthail, as they show you a side of Dublin you’ve never seen before. ‘Been There, Seen There’ is a new six part series of guided tours of historic Dublin locations. The show takes you on a whirlwind tour of parks, monuments and museums, with a twist. Each episode is completely fictional. Listeners will be intrigued by false facts about Casino Marino (the infamous 18th century pleasure dome), thrilled […]

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  • CRC Talks 3

    CRC Talks 3

    March 4, 2013 at 1:04 pm / Latest, Programmes

    CRC Talks 3 on NEAR 90.3 fm March 2013 A group of young adults with disabilities from the Central Remedial Clinic’s (CRC) Rehabilitative Training centre will launch a third series of CRC Talks 3 on 6th March on NEAR 90.3 fm CRC Talks 3 comprises of five 30 minute shows featuring the themes of youth; art’s, culture, transport, access and employment from the perspectives and experiences of young adults with disabilities. Programme 1: 6th March at 3.30pm – Youth & […]

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  • Return to the Pine Trees

    Return to the Pine Trees

    February 26, 2013 at 11:53 am / Documentaries, Latest, Programmes

    Return to the Pine Trees is a selection of 6 short stories about growing up in the North Dublin areas of Turnapin Lane, Clonshaugh, Coolock Lane and Santry in the late 1960s and early 1970s by Dublin born Gerry Cooley. These stories capture a happy, innocent childhood  and they bring to life a time in these areas on the outskirts of Dublin City before they all changed forever. This series is a follow on to 2011’s Turn at the Pine Trees and […]

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  • Contemporary Capitalism

    Contemporary Capitalism

    February 22, 2013 at 1:15 pm / Documentaries, Latest, Politics, Programmes

    Contemporary Capitalism is a 4 part series of talks, each part critiquing an aspect of how capitalism affects society today. The series was edited for broadcast by artist and Near FM volunteer Craig Cox. [www.craigcoxart.com] The talks were originally held in Dubzland studios, north inner city Dublin, in late 2012, and were organised by the Provisional University, a group of researchers and social activists. [www.provisionaluniversity.wordpress.com] Contemporary Capitalism, Episode 1: Welfare to Debtfare. Part 1 is given by Mick Byrne and […]

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  • Not for The Money

    Not for The Money

    February 20, 2013 at 11:33 am / Documentaries, Latest, Programmes

    Not for the Money is a six part series starting on Tuesday 5th March at 6.30pm consisting of in-depth profiles of each of the following organisations: Dogs Aid Residents Against Racism Exchange Dublin, Seomra Sproai, Summer Row Garden Rainbow13. In each programme we speak to a member of each organisation to see what was their motivations and expectations when joining the organisation, why do they believe it is important to volunteer and what have they gained through their experience volunteering […]

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  • Communicating Europe

    Communicating Europe

    February 19, 2013 at 3:48 pm / Documentaries, Latest, Politics, Programmes

    Ireland’s EU Presidency: A Political Party Perspective. During the first half of 2013 Ireland hold the EU Presidency and to highlight this Near FM have produced a six part series where the different Irish political parties can put forward their ideas of what focus Ireland put on the role. Every country during the presidency tries to achieve something that would be remembered as something positive in the development of the European project. In this series we will ask the five […]

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  • The History Show

    The History Show

    November 15, 2012 at 11:55 am / Latest, Programmes, Special Interest

    The History Show on Near FM presented by Cathal Brennan and John Dorney. Each episode we look at a different aspect of Irish history. Episode 1: The Civil War in Dublin and Cork. Episode 2: History of local government in Dublin. Episode 3: Eunan O’Halpin on the dead of the Irish Revolution / Eve Morrisson on the Bureau of Military History. Episode 4: Aoife MacCormac on the history of infectious diseases in Ireland / James Durney on When Aungier Street […]

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  • Kay Farrell Trilogy

    Kay Farrell Trilogy

    October 18, 2012 at 2:27 pm / drama, Latest, Programmes

    A new 3 part radio drama anthology series dedicated to the memory of founding member of the Near Drama Company, Kay Farrell. Oct 24th 6pm: Part 1 – Twin Candles by Henry Hudson September, 2009. Mary and Sarah have been friends for years. Both are spinsters. Mary is seventy-three, ill and housebound. Sarah is sixty-four. She visits Mary every day. Mary is about to reveal a shocking secret about her past. Oct 31st 6pm: Part 2 – The Hanging Gardener […]

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  • The Brief – The Legal Affairs Show

    The Brief – The Legal Affairs Show

    October 12, 2012 at 12:53 pm / Latest, Programmes, Special Interest

    The Brief is Ireland’s only legal current affairs show. Presented by barristers Andrew Robinson and Peter Leonard every Thursday at 7pm. Each week the presenters and guest panelists look at the latest in current affairs, here and abroad through what is happening in the Courts. Questions and comments to askthebrief@near.ie Produced by Killian Donoghue and Andrew Robinson.

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  • New Radio Drama – Rivitin’ History

    New Radio Drama – Rivitin’ History

    October 4, 2012 at 4:42 pm / drama, Latest, Programmes

    Rivitin History is a hilarious two part satirical drama by Pat Meehan. Meet Marion Monroe and ‘Duck the Bullets’, as they are taken in by Professor Henri DuFornicate’s ability to travel back through time in ancient Ireland. Tune in Wednesday 10th & 17th October @ 6pm.

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