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Coming Soon: Mad Scientists of Music

Coming soon to Near FM a 6 x 30 minute show about experimental music in Ireland, entitled ‘Mad Scientists of Music’. It will be covering everything from bedroom tinkering with Fruity Loops to technically and aesthetically sophisticated electronic ‘noise’ to Harry Partch style microtonal music. It’s produced by Gareth Stack[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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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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