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Been There, Seen There

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[Read More…]

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CRC Talks 3

CRC Talks 3 on NEAR 90.3 fm March 2013 A group of young adults with disabilities from the Central Remedial Clinic’s (CRC) Rehabilitative Training centre will launch a third series of CRC Talks 3 on 6th March on NEAR 90.3 fm CRC Talks 3 comprises of five 30 minute shows[Read More…]

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Return to the Pine Trees

Return to the Pine Trees is a selection of 6 short stories about growing up in the North Dublin areas of Turnapin Lane, Clonshaugh, Coolock Lane and Santry in the late 1960s and early 1970s by Dublin born Gerry Cooley. These stories capture a happy, innocent childhood  and they bring to life[Read More…]

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Contemporary Capitalism

Contemporary Capitalism is a 4 part series of talks, each part critiquing an aspect of how capitalism affects society today. The series was edited for broadcast by artist and Near FM volunteer Craig Cox. [www.craigcoxart.com] The talks were originally held in Dubzland studios, north inner city Dublin, in late 2012,[Read More…]

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Not for The Money

Not for the Money is a six part series starting on Tuesday 5th March at 6.30pm consisting of in-depth profiles of each of the following organisations: Dogs Aid Residents Against Racism Exchange Dublin, Seomra Sproai, Summer Row Garden Rainbow13. In each programme we speak to a member of each organisation[Read More…]

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Communicating Europe

Ireland’s EU Presidency: A Political Party Perspective. During the first half of 2013 Ireland hold the EU Presidency and to highlight this Near FM have produced a six part series where the different Irish political parties can put forward their ideas of what focus Ireland put on the role. Every[Read More…]

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The History Show

The History Show on Near FM presented by Cathal Brennan and John Dorney. Each episode we look at a different aspect of Irish history. Episode 1: The Civil War in Dublin and Cork. Episode 2: History of local government in Dublin. Episode 3: Eunan O’Halpin on the dead of the[Read More…]

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Kay Farrell Trilogy

A new 3 part radio drama anthology series dedicated to the memory of founding member of the Near Drama Company, Kay Farrell. Oct 24th 6pm: Part 1 – Twin Candles by Henry Hudson September, 2009. Mary and Sarah have been friends for years. Both are spinsters. Mary is seventy-three, ill[Read More…]

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The Brief – The Legal Affairs Show

The Brief is Ireland’s only legal current affairs show. Presented by barristers Andrew Robinson and Peter Leonard every Thursday at 7pm. Each week the presenters and guest panelists look at the latest in current affairs, here and abroad through what is happening in the Courts. Questions and comments to askthebrief@near.ie[Read More…]

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New Radio Drama – Rivitin’ History

Rivitin History is a hilarious two part satirical drama by Pat Meehan. Meet Marion Monroe and ‘Duck the Bullets’, as they are taken in by Professor Henri DuFornicate’s ability to travel back through time in ancient Ireland. Tune in Wednesday 10th & 17th October @ 6pm.

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Myra Gleeson speaks to Jessica O’Donnell head of Education & Community Outreach with the Hugh Lane Gallery in Parnell Square. Contact:hughlane@dublincity.ie [...]

Myra Gleeson speaks to Joe Varley, the President of the Maritime Institute of Ireland, about the extraordinary Irish Maritime History. The Heritage Council of Ireland has recognised the vital importance [...]

Myra Gleeson speaks to Eamonn Farrelly, The Honorary Secretary of the Beaumont Bridge Club. Founded in 1986, the club will celebrate its 40th Anniversary next year. The Bridge Club meets [...]

CHAPTER XVI. Reading.—We are towed by steam launch.—Irritating behaviour of small boats.—How they get in the way of steam launches.—George and Harris again shirk their work.—Rather a hackneyed story.—Streatley and [...]

Near fm presents Curtain Up Christmas Special 2025 presented by Declan Cahill. A festive feast of Christmas rhyme, song and poetry celebrating the true meaning of Christmas. [...]

Lassane Ouedraogo, Chairperson of the African Solidarity Centre joins Mary Oyediran to discuss the latest developments in the African Diaspora Ireland and African Continent in December 2025. [...]

Near FM presents episode 38 in The Hugh Lane Concert series with Dragonfly, Danusha Waskiewicz on viola and Naomi Berrill on cello, who create a richly layered soundscape, where each [...]

Br. Gordon Celender is a Catholic missionary Music Minister and International Marathon Runner, joins Mary Oyediran to talk about Christmas, raising funds for charities and live music . 1st Broadcast [...]