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Europe in my Backyard

Near FM proudly presents Europe in my Backyard- Radio reporting on the European Cohesion Policy with guests talking about projects, organizations and strategies for a more connected, competitive, greener, social and sustainable Ireland. 

Every Thursday from 4.30 to 5.00pm on Near FM February 10th.

This project is a collaboration with Radio Dreyeckland in Germany, EMA in Spain, Radio Popolare in Italy, Radio Student Slovenia, Civil Radio  Hungary and us, Near FM. With all stations reporting on more cohesive regions within our respective countries across the EU.

For enquiries and to participate please email europe@near.ie

All programmes will be available on our Listen Again section.

Latest on Listen Again

  Myra Gleeson speaks to Paul Reardon. Who will be guiding people around the Drumcronda & Glasnevin area. On Bloomsday June 16th to celebrate James Joyce. https:/www.bloomsdayfestival.ie/events.drumcondra-Joycean-Jaunt-2026 First broadcast 18/05/2026 [...]

Lets Talk Trials Online Event for People with Cancer On May 22nd Myra Gleeson speaks to Emer Mulvaney, the Contacts & Patient Involvement Programme Manager Cancer Trials Ireland. www.cancercerrtrials.ie First [...]

The Wheel’s National Charity Summit is taking place next Thursday May 21st. Full details of the conference programme can be found here. https://www.wheel.ie/summit-2 programme. Myra Gleeson speaks to Donal Geoghegan. [...]

In light of the recent comments by former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, Lassane Ouedraogo Chairperson of the Africa Solidarity Centre Ireland joins Donie Tarrant to give his reaction to the comments.   http://www.africacentre.ie/ [...]

SIPTU Assistant Industrial Organiser, Michelle Waller joins Donie Tarrant to discuss the current situation with regards to several ongoing industrial disputes.   http://@siptu.ie [...]

Kayleigh Kelly, a young woman working with Sphere 17 joins Donie Tarrant in studio today to talk about Sphere 17, the services they provide and the work they do with young people.   [...]

Is a God-less world more efficient and less messy? Huxley continues to build his arguments.  But the inefficiencies and messiness of the old world still have their attractions. Read for [...]