Programmes

A selection of programmes available on Near fm 90.3

Shine a Light Fantastic

Don’t miss our brand new Creative Writing Series “Shine a Light Fantastic”. North East Dublin post primary school students have been busy writing, reading and presenting this showcase of young Irish literary talent. If you like stories & poems you’ll love our 3 part radio series “Shine a Light Fantastic”[Read More…]

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Awakenings

A new radio play written by Berni Dwan, broadcasting on Friday April 5th at 7pm. Awakenings is a five-act play about tolerance, making the effort to understand other points of views when recognised in context, and strengthening rather than weakening ties when differences have been acknowledged. In Awakenings, the conflicting[Read More…]

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Brave – new audio drama

Listen now Mairead (50s) is thinking of applying for promotion whenever her manager Helen retires. She asks for Helen’s opinion on the matter, confiding in her boss that she’s autistic. Mairead is taken aback when Helen calls her ‘brave’ and ponders why disclosing her neurology should be seen that way.[Read More…]

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Hedge Schools Beyond the Shrubbery

The Full Series is now available online. Welcome to Hedge Schools Beyond the Shrubbery – an eight-part history lesson concentrating on a unique aspect of Irish culture, heritage, and experience – the Hedge School. With the participation of educational historians and practitioners, actors, and researchers from the community, we will[Read More…]

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  This week on Life Unfiltered, Maria McHale was joined by Sean Adams, IACP-accredited psychotherapist at Summit Counselling in Swords. Sean lost his father two years ago after years of [...]

Mary Oyediran talks to Sandra Beirne volunteers for Dublin Christian Mission and a passionate supporter, caring for Widows in Dublin, Ireland, shares her personal journey into widowhood, practical Widow’s care, [...]

Mary Oyediran talks to Naoise Power Whelan The First prize Winner of The Variety Talent Show 2026 about her career journey, winning and future plans. https://www.facebook.com/ 1st Broadcast 26th June [...]

Mary Oyediran talks to Rose Henderson, Actor, Writer and Swimmer about her role as Susan in the Alan Bennett ‘s Play : Bed Among the Lentils. https://www.facebook.com/TakeYourSeatsIE/ 1st Broadcast 26th [...]

  Mary Oyediran talks to  Lassane Ouedraogo Chairperson of ASCI on current news from the African Diaspora Ireland and the African Continent. https://africacentre.ie/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/africacentreireland/?originalSubdomain=ie 1st Broadcast 26th June 2026   [...]

Paula Wiseman chats with writer, playwright and actor, Stewart Roche about his play, ‘Tracer’, happening in The International Bar Studio Space, 23 Wicklow St, Dublin. 1st Preview – Wed 12th [...]

Paula Wiseman chats with Kerry singer/ songwriter, Ciaran Quigley about his new single, “Is This a Problem Darling?”. https://www.ciaranquigley.com/ 1st Broadcast 26th June 2026       [...]