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Revisiting the Fourth Estate: does the media still serve democracy?

Paul May 4, 2021

Revisiting the Fourth Estate: does the media still serve democracy? – A Radio Panel Discussion This panel discussion explores whether, in a changing media landscape and deepening global democratic recession, the ideal of the fourth estate is still desirable and attainable. Long-term challenges around objectivity,…

Future of Media Commission with Prof Brian McCraith

7th Seal January 22, 2021

The Future of Media Commission was set-up by the Taoiseach to look at the future of public service broadcasting in Ireland. The findings of this commission will be significant for community radios and Jack Byrne, the chairperson of Craol, the Community Radio Forum,…

Donie speaks to EMA-RTV Gui Buto

Iraide Bernal December 4, 2017

Gui Buto EMA-RTV joins Donie to discuss “Respect Words” and media responsibility when it comes to “HATE Speach”.

Interview with Jack Byrne, Chairperson of CRAOL.

donie July 18, 2017

The Chair of Craol joins Donie in the studio to talk about the current state of media and also they discuss the lobbying by Community Radio Stations.

Social Democrats Media Ownership Bill 2017

johnhealy February 9, 2017

John Healy talks to Anne Marie McNally, Political Director, Social Democrats about their Private Members Bill “Media Ownership Bill 2017” on Near FM’s Northside Today. 08/02/2017

Near FM Hosts the International Community Radio Féile 2016

maurice newman May 26, 2016

Donie talks to Ciaran Murray about the forthcoming Community Radio Féile. The annual Community Radio Féile is an important event for community radio stations nationwide and offers an opportunity for community radio practitioners to come together, share experience, skills and knowledge through…

Coláiste Dhúlaigh Radio Week 2016: Friday May 6th

Dave Cullen May 9, 2016

Listen back to Coláiste Dhúlaigh Radio week 2016. From May 3rd until 6th on Near FM the second half of Northside Today from 12-1 is taken over by student work from Coláiste Dhúlaigh. The students on the Media and Journalism courses all write and…

Coláiste Dhúlaigh Radio Week 2016: Thursday May 5th

Dave Cullen May 9, 2016

Listen back to Coláiste Dhúlaigh Radio week 2016. From May 3rd until 6th on Near FM the second half of Northside Today from 12-1 is taken over by student work from Coláiste Dhúlaigh. The students on the Media and Journalism courses all write and…

Coláiste Dhúlaigh Radio Week 2016: Wednesday May 4th

Dave Cullen May 9, 2016

Listen back to Coláiste Dhúlaigh Radio week 2016. From May 3rd until 6th on Near FM the second half of Northside Today from 12-1 is taken over by student work from Coláiste Dhúlaigh. The students on the Media and Journalism courses all write and…

Coláiste Dhúlaigh Radio Week 2016: Tuesday May 3rd

Dave Cullen May 9, 2016

Listen back to Coláiste Dhúlaigh Radio week 2016. From May 3rd until 6th on Near FM the second half of Northside Today from 12-1 is taken over by student work from Coláiste Dhúlaigh. The students on the Media and Journalism courses all write and…

Tony Rockford’s Hunger Strike

admin August 1, 2013

Today we will listen to Tony Rockford who has gone on hunger strike for 25 days in order to express his opposition of the household charge. In this interview he talks about the reactions of various politicians and the role of media…