Programmes

A selection of programmes available on Near fm 90.3

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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Radio Culture Night & Culture Night TV 2012

  Northside Community Media platforms Near FM & Near TV will present live coverage from Culture Night 2012. These special broadcasts will take place from the Project Arts Centre and the Community Media shopfront studio in Temple Bar. The programmes will feature artists, musicians, actors, writers and museum and gallery[Read More…]

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The Grove Show

The Grove Radio Show is hosted by Jennifer Roche, Lynne Kavanagh & Brian Tucker and broadcasts on alternate Fridays between 9.30 pm and 11:30pm. The show plays music and memories from The Grove Social Club 1967 to 1997 and accepts listener playlists to thegroveradioshow@near.ie. The show can also be played back[Read More…]

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Backtracking Now

Backtracking on Dublin’s NearFM with Andy Flannery is a meticulously planned hour of chaos every Wednesday from 16.30 to 17.30. Loads of great tunes, mostly indie but always with a surprise or 2. Regular interviews and occasional feature’s with deadly local and international artists. Carefully chosen and reviewed songs and albums[Read More…]

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