Programmes

A selection of programmes available on Near fm 90.3

The Dublin Public House

The Dublin Public House A new three-part radio series broadcasting on Near Fm at 3:30pm on November 6th, 13th and 20th  The series is produced by John Casey with researcher Oliver Reid. The Dublin public house is that most enduring and clear example of communal experience in the country’s capital.[Read More…]

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Dublin in 1918

Dublin in 1918 looks back at our capital city 100 years ago. Join our presenters Ciarán Murray and Donie Tarrant in the company of historians Maeve Casserly, Ida Milne, Cormac Moore, Richard McElligott, Donal Fallon and Cathy Scuffil. Promo:   Episode one – Recorded in Coolock Library, presented by Ciaran[Read More…]

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Respect Words

Respect Words is a twenty part series of programmes produced and presented by Near FM on the topic of Hate Speech. Each episode Near FM presenters discuss various aspects of Hate Speech. Every form of communication is discussed such as the written word, the spoken word and of course social media.[Read More…]

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Ronnie & Julia – Audio Drama

On the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death, Near FM presents a modern retelling of his iconic work Romeo & Juliet, written by local playwright Denis Byrne. Broadcasting July 10th at 6.30 pm The lovers, Ronnie & Julia, are members of feuding families, who live across from each other in[Read More…]

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Migrant Radio

Tune into Migrant Radio, starting  Monday July 2nd at 2pm and running for three weeks on Near FM.  These programmes have been produced by a group of enthusiastic trainees and cover a diverse range of topics, from cultural diversity to health, technology, migration, direct provision and many others. You will have[Read More…]

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From Byway to Highway

From Byway to Highway is a 4 part historical radio documentary series focusing on the lives of people living in the area of the Hole in the Wall Road, North East Dublin. ** Broadcasting weekly on Near FM (90.3) from Thursday March 22nd until Thursday April 12th  at 5pm! **[Read More…]

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