Listen Again – Near FM

Michael Connaughton talks about painting watercolour art, music and some poems.

John Connell August 6, 2021

Michael Connaughton is a poet and a creative presence living in Howth Village. Michael is very active in the literary culture of North Dublin. Michael is a go-to person in the community network of writers and artists that look for an outlet…

Lifeline: Filmmaker Leticia Agudo

Joe Behan July 28, 2021

George Mulcahy is joined by Filmmaker Leticia Agudo where they discuss the launch of Leticia’s new animated Film Lady Betty as well as chatting about some of Leticia’s other work and what it’s like to be a filmmaker here in Ireland.

Northside Today is joined by Luke Coughlan

Joe Behan May 24, 2021

Live from the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith singer songwriter Luke Coughlan joins Donie Tarrant for this week’s edition in our “Bright Side Of The Road” series

Singer-songwriter Patrick Dennan talks about one method of how to write a song.

John Connell April 30, 2021

Singer and acoustic guitarist Patrick Dennan tells NearFM’s John Connell about his method of composing a song. Patrick has worked on many projects with community groups around Ballymun. These projects have included everyone who are involved with community groups in tackling issues…

Suicide or Survive 2021

Karl Fenlon March 25, 2021

Karl Fenlon is joined by Ciara Hennebry who tells all about the 7th annual Suicide or Survive 20KM fundraising cycle challenge and about SOS (Suicide or Survive). Facebook: Mental Health and Suicide Awareness https://suicideorsurvive.ie/.

An Interview With Up And Coming Screenwriter Tania Notaro on NearFM’s Art Show.

John Connell March 12, 2021

Irish Screenwriter Tania Notaro speaks to NearFM’s John Connell on the art of screenwriting. Tania Notaro is an actor who originally turned to screenwriting to create good strong female character roles for film. Tania studied Film and Screenwriting at the National Film…

Afternoon Delight sounds from the 60s , 70s & 80s Presented by Debbie Mc Mahon

Joe Behan March 9, 2021

Afternoon Delight sounds from the 60s , 70s & 80s & also a chat with Marie from Birmingham talking about how she has got through the lockdown over there & how she enjoys listening in to Near Fm. Presented by Debbie Mc…

Irish Hospice Foundation

Karl Fenlon February 25, 2021

Karl Fenlon talks with Orla Keegan, Head of Education and Bereavement Services at the Irish Hospice Foundation, about the new Bereavement Pack the have created in aid of those who have lost a loved one during this Covid-19 Pandemic. Freephone IHF…

Ballad Tours Dublin singer Sean Fitzgerald talks about his job as a musical tour guide around the historical landmarks of Dublin. Sean Fitzgerald also has recently set the poetry of Seumas O’ Kelly to music and Sean recorded the songs recently as The Connacht Peep Show.

John Connell February 12, 2021

Ballad Tours Dublin singer and racontuer Sean Fitzgerald conducts walking tours around historical Dublin sites and landmarks. At every stop he sings a song for his audience in order to tell the stories of the history of Ireland. At the conclusion of…

Irish Cancer Society

Karl Fenlon February 11, 2021

Karl Fenlon talks to Kevin O’Hagan, Cancer Prevention Manager, from the Irish Cancer Society, about one in four people not getting checked for possible signs of Cancer to help catch it in its early stages. Kevin also talks about how people can…

Tír na nÓg Orphanage, BomaNg’ombe, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania in 2021 (EN/GA)

DJP January 18, 2021

Darren J. Prior spoke to Louise Quill and Declan Quill from Tír na nÓg / Kao La Amani Orphanage in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. Tosaíonn an t-agallamh Gaeilge le Declan ag 7.50 nóim. https://tirnanogorphanage.com/ Near FM, 18 January / Eanáir 2021.

The Arts Show Highlights from 2020 (Part One of Two)

John Connell January 15, 2021

Some highlights from The Arts Show in 2020, featuring the following four artists; Singer Songwriter Carolyn Donnelly talking about recording her debut 4 song EP Clip My Wings, and returning to education, in her case the Gaiety School of Acting. Poet Bríd Fitzpatrick…