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“In from the Margins , ROMA in Ireland.”

admin June 24, 2013

Pat Guerin interviews Claire Larkin, ROMA Rights Officer with the Cork based immigrant support group, NASC, on it’s recent report “In from the Margins , ROMA in Ireland.”

Get Ireland Walking

admin June 21, 2013

Noel McGuinness speaks to Grainne Quinn, project manager, about Get Walking Ireland. Get Ireland walking is all about good health and fitness. You can easily find a walking group or an event on their website. http://www.getirelandwalking.ie/ So get out and get walking.

Homelessness

admin June 21, 2013

Noel McGuinness speaks with Deputy Dessie Ellis, TD, about the issue of homelessness. This issue is increasing in size, with 8 new homeless people everyday. Deputy Dessie Ellis hopes to find a solution soon.

Successful swim of the North Channel

admin June 21, 2013

Fergal Somerville joined Noel McGuinness in the studio and shared some of his inspiring 12 hour and 21 minute swim in the North Channel. Somerville was one of only 14 to complete the challenging course. He achieved numerous records, which included being…

Story? – Programme 2 Bullying

admin June 20, 2013

Story? is a five part radio series exploring topics that interest and affect young people from the Darndale & Coolock areas of Dublin. The series is produced by 15-17 year olds who attend the Sphere 17 Regional Youth Service in Darndale, Dublin 17. …

World Refugee Day

admin June 20, 2013

Each year on the 20th of June, the United Nations and civic groups around the world mark World Refugee Day. World Refugee Day is a day to reflect on the circumstances of the 15.4 million refugees, and 28.8 million internally displaced persons…

Malahide Sea Scouts Fundraising Endeavor

admin June 18, 2013

Dave Clarke tells Noel McGuinness about the “Source to Sea Challenge,” a fundraising endeavor which will take place from the 28th- 30th of June. The challenge begins with a hike from the source of the Liffey at Kippure. This will be followed…

Big Bang Festival of Rhythm

admin June 18, 2013

Brian Fleming, co-director of the Big Bang Festival of Rhythm, talks to Noel McGuinness on Northside Today. To find out more about the festival go to bigbangfestival.com .

Story? – Programme 1 Youth in Community

admin June 18, 2013

Story? is a five part radio series exploring topics that interest and affect young people from the Darndale & Coolock areas of Dublin. The series is produced by 15-17 year olds who attend the Sphere 17 Regional Youth Service in Darndale, Dublin…

The Challenger Programme

admin June 14, 2013

Matthias Borscheid , Education manager, Northside Partnership, and students Chloe Fay, Niamh Rigney, Dillion O’hara Deegan and his mother Samantha talk to Noel McGuiness about the Challenger Programme. Northside Partnership organized the Challenger Programme to support talented young people from the Dublin…

Water Safety

admin June 14, 2013

John Leech, CEO, Irish Water Safety, talks to Noel McGuinness about hypothermia and the effects of immersion in cold water, fresh water and salt water. He also talks about the need for waterproof cases for mobile phones for those who are on…