Broadcasting every Thursday at 2.30pm, starts Thursday May 14th ‘Dublin’s Hidden Histories’ returns for second series in partnership with Trinity Long Room Hub and Unit18. Funded by the Coimisiún Na Meán’s Sound and Vision scheme, the series will bring to light histories of Dublin that have been lost or forgotten.[Read More…]
Programmes
A selection of programmes available on Near fm 90.3
Spiffing Yarns: the Strange Allure of Enid Blyton
Broadcasting 1st, 8th and 15th of May at 7pm New 3-part series Spiffing Yarns: the Strange Allure of Enid Blyton, is about much more than the childhood experience of reading Enid Blyton’s books and the age-old children’s classics through the eyes of older and younger readers. It’s about advocacy for children’s reading, using Enid Blyton as[Read More…]
A Quarter of Broken Biscuits
A Quarter of Broken Biscuits can be heard on Friday, April 10th at 7pm. Written by Eamon Somers, produced and directed by Berni Dwan, with audio production by Declan McGlade, A Quarter of Broken Biscuits captures a snapshot of life in Dublin’s Liberties in the 1960s. With the main action[Read More…]
O’Donoghue’s: Birthplace of Dublin Pub Sessions
Broadcasting Thurs April 2nd at 1pm. Repeated Thurs April 9th at 1pm O’Donoghue’s Pub, Merrion Row, Dublin, is celebrated as the birthplace of The Dubliners and a home for spontaneous traditional and folk sessions—but behind the music lies a deeper story. In the 1950s and ’60s, as waves of young[Read More…]
The Hugh Lane Concert series – Episode 39
Broadcasting on Tuesday March 31st at 2pm Near FM is pleased to present The Hugh Lane Concert series – Episode 39. A concert of traditional, Spanish and original music from Cormac Breathnach on whistles; Martin Dunlea on guitar and Brian Fleming on percussion. Recorded in the Abbey Presbyterian Church, 15th[Read More…]
Rebel Parish: Rebel Bus …
… will broadcast on Friday, December 19th at 7pm. Produced by Berni Dwan, with audio production by Declan McGlade, Rebel Parish: Rebel Bus, is a combination of nostalgia firmly backed up by history, capturing personal experiences about growing up in one Dublin’s most historic neighbourhoods, Rathfarnham, between the 1940s and[Read More…]
The Hugh Lane Concert series is back
…. with two new concert programmes broadcasting this December on Near FM. First up is the improvised trio of John Butcher, Werner Dafeldecker, and Roy Carroll, followed two weeks later by Dragonfly: Danusha Waskiewicz and Naomi Berrill, combining cello, viola and vocals. Tues Dec 8th at 2pm – John Butcher, Werner[Read More…]
16 Days of Activism to End Gender-based Violence
The promos will be broadcast at noon everyday during the 16 days of the campaign. From 25th November until the 10th of December 2025, marks the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-based Violence. Violence against women and girls affects one in three women. It is a global human rights[Read More…]
New Drama Hour – Series 5
Our award winning audio drama series returns this month with 6 new plays. Each one airs at 19.00 every Friday. After broadcast each drama will be available here and wherever you get your podcasts. October 31stHome by Carol RooneyDirected by Anna Nugent ‘Home’ is a monologue play following three generations[Read More…]
Catalysts for Change: Ireland and the EU in Conversation
The first interview with Lynn Boylan MEP will broadcast on Tuesday October 21st at 12.30pm. Across a series of six in-depth feature radio interviews and podcasts, Near FM will look at Ireland’s relationship as part of the EU, and how Irish lawmakers, academics and professionals are striving for positive changes[Read More…]
