Posts by Gavin
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.
Saturday Sports Show – 18th May 2013
Fergus Carroll speaks with Willie Dunne, chair of Kilbarrack United F.C.
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
Festivals from the Northside – Phizzfest
Listen back to Noel McGuinness and Aoife Ni Canna situated on the barge ‘Float 1’ from the Royal Canal in Phibsborough to present form Phizzfest. Guests include Angela Rutledge, director of Phizzfest, Marion McEvoy, Singer, Miss Eileen, Ballet Dance and Teacher, Mick Kinahan, Inland Waterways Association of Ireland, Grainne Mac Lochlainn, Pop-Up Museum, Peter Murray, Talk on lock out, Dorothy Smith, artist, Michael Holmes, local historian and former RTE Radio Broadcaster, James Redmond on upcoming panel discussion and gigs later on that night, Las Fallon on local history program, author of a book on the Fire Brigade, Des Gunning, Talk on Emmet Dalton, Arch Deacon David Pierpoint, the rector at All Saints Church, Catriona Hilliard the owner of Float 1 and Tina Robinson, Phizzfest Program Manager. This broadcast was made possible with the assistance of the Broadcasting Authority of Irelands Sound and Vision scheme.
Been There, Seen There Episode 6 – The Phoenix Park at Night
Been There, Seen There Episode 6 – The Phoenix Park at Night
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 to learn the of the mysterious secrets of the villainous sir Hugh Lane, and astounded at the mysteries of the Phoenix Park at night. The show will blend truth and fiction, creating a new way to appreciate North Dublin’s heritage sites – as listeners learn a litany of false facts and participate in an unexpectedly comedic radio drama.
“Been there, Seen there” is a new 6 part comedy series from the pen of Near Fm volunteer Gareth Stack.
Broadcasting every Friday from March 22nd at 6.30pm on 90.3 Near FM
Written and Produced by: Gareth Stack
Starring: Alison Spittle, Gordon Rochford, Niamh Hanley Gareth Stack
Sound Engineering: Gavin Byrne, Gareth Stack, Jin Lim
Been There, Seen There Episode 5 – The Mystery of Bull Island
Been There, Seen There Episode 5 – The Mystery of Bull Island
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 to learn the of the mysterious secrets of the villainous sir Hugh Lane, and astounded at the mysteries of the Phoenix Park at night. The show will blend truth and fiction, creating a new way to appreciate North Dublin’s heritage sites – as listeners learn a litany of false facts and participate in an unexpectedly comedic radio drama.
“Been there, Seen there” is a new 6 part comedy series from the pen of Near Fm volunteer Gareth Stack.
Broadcasting every Friday from March 22nd at 6.30pm on 90.3 Near FM
Written and Produced by: Gareth Stack
Starring: Alison Spittle, Gordon Rochford, Niamh Hanley Gareth Stack
Sound Engineering: Gavin Byrne, Gareth Stack, Jin Lim
Been There, Seen There Episode 4 – Casino Marino
Been There, Seen There Episode 4 – Casino Marino
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 to learn the of the mysterious secrets of the villainous sir Hugh Lane, and astounded at the mysteries of the Phoenix Park at night. The show will blend truth and fiction, creating a new way to appreciate North Dublin’s heritage sites – as listeners learn a litany of false facts and participate in an unexpectedly comedic radio drama.
“Been there, Seen there” is a new 6 part comedy series from the pen of Near Fm volunteer Gareth Stack.
Broadcasting every Friday from March 22nd at 6.30pm on 90.3 Near FM
Written and Produced by: Gareth Stack
Starring: Alison Spittle, Gordon Rochford, Niamh Hanley Gareth Stack
Sound Engineering: Gavin Byrne, Gareth Stack, Jin Lim
Been There, Seen There Episode 3 – The Botanical Gardens
Been There, Seen There Episode 3 – The Botanical Gardens
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 to learn the of the mysterious secrets of the villainous sir Hugh Lane, and astounded at the mysteries of the Phoenix Park at night. The show will blend truth and fiction, creating a new way to appreciate North Dublin’s heritage sites – as listeners learn a litany of false facts and participate in an unexpectedly comedic radio drama.
“Been there, Seen there” is a new 6 part comedy series from the pen of Near Fm volunteer Gareth Stack.
Broadcasting every Friday from March 22nd at 6.30pm on 90.3 Near FM
Written and Produced by: Gareth Stack
Starring: Alison Spittle, Gordon Rochford, Niamh Hanley Gareth Stack
Sound Engineering: Gavin Byrne, Gareth Stack, Jin Lim
The Brief 3rd May 2013
Presenters Andrew and Peter discussed the week’s legal stories including the extension of court opening into the Summer and scalding curry sauce.
Dean Colin Scott of UCD was in the studio to talk about the Regulation of Legal Services Bill.
Andrew spoke to Anthony Collins SC who has been appointed as a judge of the European General Court in Luxembourg.
Dr. Mareid Enright of Kent University spoke to Peter about the proposed legislation for abortion.
David Kenny of Trinity College spoke to Andrew about the Supreme Court decision in the Marie Fleming case.
And, Ciaran Joyce BL spoke to Peter about proposed legislation to criminalisation of the purchase of sex.
Presented by Andrew Robinson and Peter Leonard.
Produced by Killian Donoghue and Andrew Robinson.
Recording, sound and engineering by Alan Bradish.
International Politics #9
First broadcast on 27 January 2013
The epic story of one village in the Israeli occupied Golan Heights. Before the Six Day War, Majdal Shams was one of 139 villages in the Golan Heights region. Only five remain.
Over 130,000 Syrian Arabs were forced from their homes never to return. Amongst those who remain a stoic pragmatism prevails, Israel their home, Syria their homeland. Neither is paradise. They are too few to fight. The apples are the people’s bombs.
Peter Kearney speaks to the films directors Keith Walsh and Jill Beardsworth.
www.applesofthegolan.com



