New Community Centre at Croke Park
Aileen Foran talks to Ger Leddin on Northside Today about the new Barbara Ward Clonliffe and Croke Park Community Centre which was opened recently. Aileen talks about the work involved in setting up the centre, the activities that will take place there, how it is funded and how the funding will be maintained. She also explains that the community centre has been dedicated to the memory of local community leader Barbara Ward, who sadly passed away during 2012.
St Kevin’s Boys V’s Sheriff YC – Full match podcast
As part of the Northside Football series Near FM broadcast live and uninterrupted coverage of St Kevin’s Boys v’s Sheriff YC in the quarter-final of the AUL Cup from Shanowen Road in Santry on Thursday May 16th. The match was a close encounter with two great footballing teams competing for a semi-final place. Sheriff edged it 2-0 on the night to advance. Listen back now to the full match commentary from the unforgettable Dave Hooper & Edd Kealy and interviews with St.Kevin’s Boys coaches, players and AUL representatives by the distinguished Fergus Carroll.
The broadcast was made possible by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland Sound & Vision scheme.
Saturday Sports Show – 18th May 2013
Fergus Carroll speaks with Willie Dunne, chair of Kilbarrack United F.C.
The Jomac Show
Programme 1
The Jomac Show is a 2 part radio series about the history of the voluntary entertainment and variety group – Jomac.
Since 1953 the Jomac show has being entertaining thousands of Dubliners across the City. For more than 60 years this group of volunteers has been entertaining young and old alike across the city in hospitals, old people’s homes and orphanages. The Jomac Show brought light relief to its audiences and through the years has featured singers, dancers, musicians, comedians and magicians. Among its alumni down through the years have been entertainers such as the Brannigans, Butch Moore, Joe Cuddy, the Bachelors and Noel V Ginnity.
In programme 1 we meet founding members Robert McLoughlin and Joe Maguire as well as Denis Duffy and Joe O’Connor, who share their memories of life in inner city Dublin and The Jomac Show.
The series is devised and produced by Beaumont resident, Joe O’Connor, a former member and leader with St Francis Xavier Boys Club and his son, Nearfm volunteer Dave O’Connor, with the assistance of the Sound & Vision Fund, a BAI initiative.
Programme 2
The Jomac Show is a 2 part radio series about the history of the voluntary entertainment and variety group – Jomac.
Since 1953 the Jomac show has being entertaining thousands of Dubliners across the City. For more than 60 years this group of volunteers has been entertaining young and old alike across the city in hospitals, old people’s homes and orphanages. The Jomac Show brought light relief to its audiences and through the years has featured singers, dancers, musicians, comedians and magicians. Among its alumni down through the years have been entertainers such as the Brannigans, Butch Moore, Joe Cuddy, the Bachelors and Noel V Ginnity.
In programme 2 we meet join the audience for the end of season show in Sybil Nursing Home, Killester. We meet performers Muriel Casey. Kevin Masterson and Mike Stevens and many of the audience. We also hear from Joe Cuddy and Jim Synott as well as Dec Cluskey from The Bachelors, who share their memories of the Jomac experience.
The series is devised and produced by Beaumont resident, Joe O’Connor, a former member and leader with St Francis Xavier Boys Club and his son, Nearfm volunteer Dave O’Connor, with the assistance of the Sound & Vision Fund, a BAI initiative.
This Sporting Life Ep 29 – Bootcamp
This Sporting Life: The Story of Minority Sport in North Dublin
This Sporting Life is an upbeat and lively series of short documentaries which capture the excitement and dedication of minority sports people and encourages others to join in. Each programme serves as an introduction to a different minority sport practiced in Northside Dublin.
29. Bootcamp
Bootcamp is a military style fitness training program that has been putting Irish men and women through their paces since 2004. All the training takes place outdoors and Near Fm’s Mark Staunton bravely volunteered to take part in a class on a very cold winters evening in Marino College. The classes are tough but there is great encouragement given from both the instructors and fellow participants and a real sense of camaraderie. Featuring Shelly Browne, Eimear Clarke, Catherine Clark and Graham and David Keller. Produced by Edd Kealy. http://www.bootcampireland.com/
This series is made with the support of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland’s Sound and Vision scheme.
This Sporting Life Ep 28 – Snooker
This Sporting Life: The Story of Minority Sport in North Dublin
This Sporting Life is an upbeat and lively series of short documentaries which capture the excitement and dedication of minority sports people and encourages others to join in. Each programme serves as an introduction to a different minority sport practiced in Northside Dublin.
28. Snooker
Cross Guns Snooker Club is the oldest snooker club in Ireland and was established way back in 1958. Today the club is still a vibrant hotspot for lovers of the game of snooker and the club has endured through the game’s many ups and downs from the boom years of the 1970′s and 80′s to the cull of clubs in the city throughout the 1990′s. Cross Guns is a family run club that has produced a number of national champions at various age levels. David Caulfield went along to the club to talk to owner Fin Ruane about the club and the sport. Also featuring Mark Dawney and Phillip Browne. Produced by David Caulfield.
This series is made with the support of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland’s Sound and Vision scheme.
New Series on The Jomac Show
Beaumont resident Joe O’Connor talks to Pat Meehan on Northside2Day about the new series of radio programmes on The Jomac Show. This is a 2-part radio series about the history of the voluntary entertainment and variety group Jomac which he devised and produced with his son Dave O’Connor, a NEARfm volunteer, with the assistance of the Sound & Vision Fund, a BAI initiative.
Since 1953 the Jomac show has been entertaining thousands of Dubliners across the City. For more than 60 years this group of volunteers has been entertaining young and old alike in hospitals, old people’s homes and orphanages. The Jomac Show brought light relief to its audiences and through the years has featured singers, dancers, musicians, comedians and magicians. Among its alumni down through the years have been entertainers such as the Brannigans, Butch Moore, Joe Cuddy, the Bachelors and Noel V Ginnity.
This Sporting Life Ep 27 – Water-Polo
This Sporting Life: The Story of Minority Sport in North Dublin
This Sporting Life is an upbeat and lively series of short documentaries which capture the excitement and dedication of minority sports people and encourages others to join in. Each programme serves as an introduction to a different minority sport practiced in Northside Dublin.
27. Water-polo
Water-polo is team water-sport that combines elements of hand-ball, swimming and even rugby. It has been played in Ireland since the late 1800′s and was among the first team sports introduced into the modern Olympic games in 1900. Edd Kealy went along to a tournament at the Guinness Pool at St.Jame’s gate to find out about what can be a very physical sport. Featuring Bert O’Brien, Martin Kelligan, Cillian and Tiernan Colvin, Jack Reilly, Nicky O’Mara, Jim McConvey and Kevin O’Sullivan.
This series is made with the support of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland’s Sound and Vision scheme.
This Sporting Life Ep 26 – Sailing
This Sporting Life: The Story of Minority Sport in North Dublin
This Sporting Life is an upbeat and lively series of short documentaries which capture the excitement and dedication of minority sports people and encourages others to join in. Each programme serves as an introduction to a different minority sport practiced in Northside Dublin.
26. Sailing
Malahide Yacht Club started life back in 1958 and over its history has been extremely successful, producing an Olympic silver medalist, had competitors represent Ireland in 9 Olympic games as well as producing numerous national champions. Edd Kealy went along to the clubs state-of-the-art dinghy sailing center at Broadmeadows estuary in Malahide to find out more about the sport of sailing and the club. Featuring Olympian Ciara Peelo, talented young sailor Lizzy McDowell and the Commodore and Vice-Commodore of Malahide Yacht Club, Bob Sugrue and Graham Smith.
This series is made with the support of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland’s Sound and Vision scheme.
This Sporting Life Ep 25 – Ten-Pin Bowling
This Sporting Life: The Story of Minority Sport in North Dublin
This Sporting Life is an upbeat and lively series of short documentaries which capture the excitement and dedication of minority sports people and encourages others to join in. Each programme serves as an introduction to a different minority sport practiced in Northside Dublin.
25. Ten-Pin Bowling
2013 marks the 50th anniversary of ten-pin bowling in Ireland and also the 30th anniversary of the ALSAA bowling alley. In Ireland bowling is still a minority sport but worldwide the game is hugely popular. The sport can be played by participants of all ages and Edd Kealy went along to ALSAA on a league bowling night to find out about the sport and to get an introductory lesson in ten-pin bowling. Featuring Paddy Kilduff, Del Delaney, Johnny Moran, Stefan Junge and Antoinette
