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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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“Survive & Thrive” Podcast

A new podcast has launched on our podcast network nearcast.ie Tallaght Local Drugs & Alcohol Task Force (TDATF) presents “Survive & Thrive”, a podcast which aims to empower and give voice to individuals, families and communities impacted by substance misuse.  Yes, there are many stories of poverty, suffering and trauma[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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New Training and Broadcast course

We are particularly looking for people living and working in Dublin 17 to get involved. Are you interested in presenting on the airways? Have you ever listened to the radio and thought: ‘Why does no-one talk about….?, How come nobody sounds like me? Why are there not more women on air?’ Why[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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