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Shine a Light Fantastic

Don’t miss our brand new Creative Writing Series “Shine a Light Fantastic”. North East Dublin post primary school students have been busy writing, reading and presenting this showcase of young Irish literary talent.

If you like stories & poems you’ll love our 3 part radio series “Shine a Light Fantastic” which will be broadcast on Friday 12th, 19th an 26th of April at 3.30pm, here on Near FM 90.3. So kickback and enjoy!

“Shine a Light Fantastic” is produced by Enda M. Roche for Near FM and is supported by the Coimisiún na Meán, Sound & Vision scheme, through the Television Vision Licence Fee.

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