Listen to the full documentary here Near FM present JJ’s a radio documentary about the revered Jazz and Blues music venue JJ Smyths which operated on Dublin’s Aungier Street for over 30 years. Listen in to hear the story of how JJ Smyth’s transformed from a function room above a[Read More…]
Programmes
A selection of programmes available on Near fm 90.3
Speaking Poetry
Starts Thursday March 28th at 3pm Speaking Poetry is a 4 part series where Spoken Word poets attend local northside Dublin secondary schools to give workshops. The series captures the essence of these workshops, the interaction between poet and students and the students thoughts and opinions on the poets and[Read More…]
The Dublin Viols concert at Hugh Lane Gallery
On Sunday February 10th 2019, as part of the Spike Cello festival, The Dublin Viols performed modern works and original songs by Malachy Robinson as well as English and Italian chamber music of the seventeenth century written for the viol – the precursor and cousin of the cello. Near FM[Read More…]
New Audio Drama – These Lights
The first in a monthly anthology of new radio drama, is These Lights, written and performed by Jessie Doyle. Broadcasting on International Women’s Day, March 8th at 1pm on Near FM 90.3 Set in the not so far future and taking place in a very different but at the same[Read More…]
Gaelscoil Bharra – Inniu agus inné
Broadcasting Thursday 21st February at 3pm on Near FM 90.3 Gaelscoil Bharra – Inniu agus inné documents the highs and lows of Gaelscoile Bharra and the local Irish speaking community of Cabra. By talking to those involved over the years since the school was not more than a pipe dream of[Read More…]
The Indignant Muse
History comes alive through the songs and poems of Ireland’s modern revolutionary period (1887- 1926) Broadcasting every Friday at 6.30pm from Jan 18th until March 22nd The Indignant Muse is a ten part radio series adapted from the landmark book of the same name published by Lilliput Press. Join[Read More…]
Rivitin’ History Returns! 28th of December
Friday the 28th of December comedy audio drama series “Rivitin’ History” by Pat Meehan returns to Near FM at 4.30 pm as bumper double bill. Meet ‘Marrion Monroe’ as she is taken in by Professor Henri DuFornicate’s ability to travel back through time to ancient Ireland. Catch up on previous[Read More…]
GlasDrum presents … The Fidelio Trio Winter Chamber Music Festival
On Saturday December 2nd 2018, Near FM recorded a night of intimate chamber music in the beautiful setting of Belvedere House, St. Patrick’s Campus (DCU), Drumcondra. In this special radio programme to be broadcast on Christmas Eve, Monday December 24th at 2.00pm, we will hear ‘The Glass Hour’ a concert[Read More…]
Communicating Europe – Panel discussion part 2
Tune in on Thursday November 22nd at 3pm for the second in a series of Communicating Europe broadcasts on the future of the EU and Ireland’s place in it. Hosted by Alan Braddish and joined by a panel of expert guests, we touch on the following topics: How the future[Read More…]
Desert Island
Desert Island, a new three-part drama by John Casey, directed by Sinéad O’Loughlin. Broadcasting Nov 19th, 20th & 21st at 6pm on Near FM. Trapped by her size, Trish Collins has to rely on her ne’er do well husband as her link to the outside world. With one good son,[Read More…]
