Author: gerrilee

11% of Dubliners Listen to Near FM

Amarach Research 2025  11% of people living in Dublin city and county listen to Near FM. Other Key Findings: Craol, with matched CBSS funding from Coimisiún na Meán has conducted an extensive audience survey in the Community Radio sector. The aim of the Amárach survey is to report audience feedback and[Read More…]

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Jammie Dodgers

November 1st, 8th and 15th at 19.00 Jammie Dodgers by Ciara Gillan is a workplace comedy set in Berlin about a group of office temps from various countries (Ireland, France, Germany, Australia, the U.S.) who are determined to do as little work as possible, outsmart their manipulative boss, delay adult[Read More…]

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Don’t B 2 Keen Mr. Matchmaker

New Audio Drama this Friday 20th September at 7pm. Don’t B 2 Keen Mr. Matchmaker by Conrad JB Ethan, a young Dublin gay man, disillusioned with his prospects of ever owning a house in the capital, sets off to deep rural Ireland in search of a Sugar Daddy. Written as[Read More…]

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We need more women behind the mic!

Starting October 22nd 2024, we are delighted to run another training course for women in broadcasting! Near FM are running their next interactive media training for women who want to learn skills in broadcasting. This course is limited to 12 places and will be predominantly led by women for women. It[Read More…]

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A Statement from Near Media Co-op

Near Media Co-op is a not for profit community media project in Coolock, working as part of the community of north east Dublin for over 30 years. As an organisation, we recognise that members of our community hold different and sometimes opposing opinions on a range of matters. We welcome[Read More…]

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Konstantin

New audio drama on Friday the 28th June at 19.00 Konstantin by Ultan Pringle Konstantin follows the entwined lives of lifelong partners Nina and Allie. Beginning when they’re 18 and setting out to explore the world and finishing when they’re in their late 80s and preparing to leave it, Konstantin is a story[Read More…]

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