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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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Europe on Air Programme 5

Part five of the series aired on April 3rd 2014 and looked at the rights of LGBT citizens with regard to marriage and family rights as well as transgender rights and how the situation in Ireland compares to other EU nations. Special guests include Elaine King, television coordinator, NEAR TV,[Read More…]

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Europe on Air Programme 4

NEARfm looking at the System of Education shedding more light on secondary schools and adult education in Ireland in comparison to their European counterparts. Special guests include Siobhan O’Connell, Principal of St. Mary’s Secondary School, Baldoyle and Niamh Farren, Communications Officer of Aontas, The Irish National Adult Learning Organisation.

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Dublin: One City, One Book

Near FM LIVE From The Hugh Lane Near FM and Phoenix FM will be broadcasting LIVE from HUGH LANE GALLERY Saturday April 5th 2014 3pm – 4.45pm  This will be a bi-lingual event. Interviews with poets and musicians will take us through this years Dublin: One City, One Book choice[Read More…]

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Europe on Air Programme 3

Nearfm looking at”The Changing Face of Religion” Special guests include Dr. Damian Jackson, member of the congregation of Adelaide Road Presbyterian Church and of the Dublin City Interfaith Forum, Dr. Melanie Brown of the Dublin Jewish Community and Shayk Umar Al-Qadri of the Almustafa Islamic Centre, Blanchardstown

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Europe on Air Programme 2

The impact energy, oil and gas has on the environment, with emphasis on climate change and renewable energy. Special guests include William Hederman, author of website Irish Oil and Gas (Information and analysis about Ireland’s natural resources), David Healy, Convenor of Climate and Energy Group of the Environmental Pillar and[Read More…]

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Europe on Air

Series ‘Europe on Air’, Programme 1: Commercial & Community Media in Ireland and the EU. Ciarán Murray, Near media coop coordinator speaking to Frank Connolly Journalist / SIPTU, William Hederman freelance journalist and editor at The Irish Times (missing in picture) and Sally Galina Nearfm coordinator and president of AMARC[Read More…]

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Feminist Heart

Feminist Heart is a 4 part series which deals with Ireland’s contemporary history from a women’s perspective with a particular focus on woman’s voices from our own area, the Northside of Dublin. Broadcasting Saturday March 8th (International Womens Day), 15th, 22nd and 29th at 3pm. It will look at events that[Read More…]

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Media Literacy Conference

CRAOL Media Literacy Conference What: Media Literacy Conference When: Saturday March 29th Time: 9.30 to 1.30 Where: 36 Teachers Club, Room No 4, 1st Floor, Parnell Square, Dublin 1 Agenda 9.15 Registration 9.45-9.55 Welcome from Mary Lennon, CRAOL Chair. Video address from Androulla Vassiliou, EU Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth. Address[Read More…]

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Myra Gleeson speaks to Jessica O’Donnell head of Education & Community Outreach with the Hugh Lane Gallery in Parnell Square. Contact:hughlane@dublincity.ie [...]

Myra Gleeson speaks to Joe Varley, the President of the Maritime Institute of Ireland, about the extraordinary Irish Maritime History. The Heritage Council of Ireland has recognised the vital importance [...]

Myra Gleeson speaks to Eamonn Farrelly, The Honorary Secretary of the Beaumont Bridge Club. Founded in 1986, the club will celebrate its 40th Anniversary next year. The Bridge Club meets [...]

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Near fm presents Curtain Up Christmas Special 2025 presented by Declan Cahill. A festive feast of Christmas rhyme, song and poetry celebrating the true meaning of Christmas. [...]

Lassane Ouedraogo, Chairperson of the African Solidarity Centre joins Mary Oyediran to discuss the latest developments in the African Diaspora Ireland and African Continent in December 2025. [...]

Near FM presents episode 38 in The Hugh Lane Concert series with Dragonfly, Danusha Waskiewicz on viola and Naomi Berrill on cello, who create a richly layered soundscape, where each [...]

Br. Gordon Celender is a Catholic missionary Music Minister and International Marathon Runner, joins Mary Oyediran to talk about Christmas, raising funds for charities and live music . 1st Broadcast [...]