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Diamond in the Rough

Niamh Griffin travelled to Sierra Leone in September 2013 to explore how women and men are tackling sexual violence. High rates of these crimes in Sierra Leone are a sad legacy of a brutal decade-long civil war which ended in 2002, leaving thousands mentally and physically scarred. She met with[Read More…]

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Understanding Irish Muslims

This four part series tells the story of Muslims living in Ireland and demonstrates in a positive light how they embrace and contribute to Irish society. The series aims to improve understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims in Ireland and assist societal harmony. A general overview of Islam is given and[Read More…]

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Reinterpreting 1913

Reinterpreting 1913 is a Sound and Vision funded radio series which explores the artistic influence of the 1913 Lockout in Ireland. It begins Friday 24th of January at 6pm and runs for 3 weeks (January 24th, 31st and February 7th) on Near FM. The series looks at the influence that[Read More…]

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Radio Dublino

A new radio show, “Radio Dublino”, Joins Lineup on Near 90.3 fm radio. A new radio show, “Radio Dublino”, premieres on Near fm radio from this month. Hosted by Maurizio Pittau, the show is broadcasted in Italian. Dublin, Ireland, 24 October 2013 A new radio show is joining the lineup[Read More…]

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Radio Dublino

A new radio show, “Radio Dublino”, Joins Lineup on Near 90.3 fm radio. A new radio show, “Radio Dublino”, premieres on Near fm radio from this month. Hosted by Maurizio Pittau, the show is broadcasted in Italian. Dublin, Ireland, 24 October 2013 A new radio show is joining the lineup[Read More…]

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Campaigners & Theatre Royal

Two new series this August on Near FM 90.3 Campaigners is a series of programs, which focuses on people who give of themselves for a cause in which they believe strongly. The campaigners interviewed include: Founder of Trace Missing Persons Ireland, Joe Blake. Chairperson of The Special Needs Parents Association, 
Lorraine[Read More…]

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Story? – A new five part youth radio series

Story? is a five part radio series exploring topics that interest and affect young people from the Darndale & Coolock areas of Dublin. The series is produced by 15-17 year olds who attend the Sphere 17 Regional Youth Service in Darndale, Dublin 17.  Prior to production the young people engaged[Read More…]

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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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