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
National volunteer week
Yvette Reid talks about national volunteer week with Kasia Zukowska from the Dublin city north volunteer centre.
Do or Die Foundation
Yvette Reid chats with Precilla Grainger from the do or die foundation about the foundations campaign for a new domestic violence register.
The Brief 9th May 2013
Presenters Andrew and Peter discuss this week’s legal news including the appointment of two additional Supreme Court judges and Justice Clarke’s comments on the role of the Oireachtas.
Solicitors Emer Lyons, Graine Hassett and Mairead Moore of Future Voices of Ireland discuss their work with school children from disadvantaged schools.
Barrister Mark Tottenham of staredecisishibernia.com discussed some recent superior court decisions.
Peter spoke to Larry Donnelly of NUIG Law about clinical legal education.
Andrew spoke to barrister Darren Lehane about a campaign to reform the Seanad.
And Andrew also spoke to Solicitor John Devlin of Cosaint blog about the history of Green Street Court House.
Presented by barristers Andrew Robinson and Peter Leonard.
Produced by Killian Donoghue and Andrew Robinson.
Sound recording by Aoife Nic Canna.
Engineered by Pat Guerin
World Lupus Day
On the 10th of May International Lupas Day. We talk to Emma Farrelly about the condition, the supports available and the Information Day on Saturday 11th of May in the Aisling Hotel.
