Latest, Outside Broadcasts, Specialist Music

Within a Mile of Dublin: Songs & Tunes live from ITMA

Near FM, in association with Phoenix FM and the Irish Traditional Music Archive, is proud to present a unique live broadcasting event during Heritage Week 2017.

Within a Mile of Dublin: Songs & Tunes live from ITMA is a two-part live radio broadcast from ITMA on Merrion Square which will take place on Sat Aug 19th and sat Aug 26th from 1-2pm.

19 & 26 August, 1pm – 2pm

Week one featuring: Aidan Connolly, fiddle, Dublin Liam McGonigle, button accordion, Mayo Nellie Weldon, singer, Dublin

Week two featuring: Liam O’Brien, concertina, Clare (TG4 2017 Young Musician of the Year). Brid O’Donohue, flute/whistle, Clare. Barry Gleeson, singer, Dublin. This event is taking place in association with Merrion Square Open Day.

Both events are free of charge and open to the general public to attend. Booking is essential and tickets are available at eventbrite.ie/e/within-a-mile-of-dublin-songs-tunes-live-from-itma-tickets-34968315172

Made with the support of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the television licence fee.

 

Latest on Listen Again

This week, a record 66,911 young people across Ireland sat down to begin their Leaving Cert – the highest number ever to sit the exam and for most of them, [...]

Mary Oyediran speaks to Catherine O’Connor Supervisor Guide for Rathfarnham Castle about the Cultural Programme,musical events and Historical Talks at Rathfarnham Castle in June 2026. https://www.gov.ie/en/office-of-public-works/       [...]

Mary Oyediran talks to, Artist in Resident, Analog Photographer, Time Traveler & Curator Ishmael Claxton, about the inspiration & history behind two of his latest projects, The Black Noise Art [...]

Mary Oyediran talks to Lassane Ouedraogo Chairperson of ASCI on current news from the African Diaspora Ireland & African Continent: 1st Broadcast 5th June 2026. [...]

Paul Harrison returns with the second series of reminiscences from the 50s, 60s and 70’s . Episode 11 Roger Casement’s Funeral. 1st Broadcast 5th June 2026 https://nearfm.ie/   [...]

Michael Sullivan chats with Niamh Finucane, Head of the Bereavement Service at St. Francis Hospice Hospice Sunflower Days 2026 campaign and how local people can show their support for their [...]

Michael Sullivan chats with Dearbháil Butler, Artane Tidy Group about the Artane Tidy Group and the new mural. 1st Broadcast 5th June 2026. [...]

Across health, social care, education, and community services, professionals and caregivers are increasingly encountering children, young people, and adults whose needs cannot be understood through a purely medical lens. Complex [...]