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“Songs, Poems & Stories from a Dublin Village” Episode 4 – These are now a 3CD set available in all Dublin Libraries. VOICES OF SANTRY

admin October 2, 2019
Enjoy Gerry’s Episode 4 of his “Songs, Poems & Stories from a Dublin Village” program first broadcast on Oct 2nd 2019. Gerry weaves together extracts and recordings he made back in 2002/3/4. These are now a 3CD set available in all Dublin Libraries.…
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Bunratty Maisonettes – Part 1

admin September 24, 2015
This series made in conjunction with Dublin City Council records the social history of the Bunratty Maisonettes in Coolock. The Maisonettes, built in 1965, were due for demolition in 2008 and NEAR fm, which is within a very close proximity, tells some…
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Feminist Heart – Programme 4

admin March 31, 2014
In this, the final programme of Feminist Heart we look at what it means to be a feminist today and we assess the struggle for equal pay for women and the reality of the gender pay gap in Irish society. With women…
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The Butterfly Effect

admin February 24, 2014
In August 2013, through the support of the Simon Cumbers Media Fund, Joseph O’Connor and Paul Loughran travelled to Tanzania to discover how one butterfly farming project is educating local communities on the importance of protecting the environment whilst giving women a…
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To the End of the Earth: The Irish Military Diaspora in South America – John MacKenna

admin February 18, 2014
The second part in our ‘To the End of the Earth’ –documentary series on the Irish Military Diaspora in South America focus on the short but amazing life of Monaghan man John MacKenna. His life is an intriguing insight into a changing…
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Let’s Celebrate – Programme 2 Pride

admin June 6, 2013
Programme 2 Pride Dublin LGBT community comes out in force every year to remember and to remind everybody where they come from and where they want to go. In this programme we will have the opportunity to hear and edited version of…
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The History Show Episode Seven

admin May 21, 2012
Episode 7 of the History Show on Near FM presented by Cathal Brennan and John Dorney. On this episode, we discuss Fascism and Anti – Fascism in Ireland, in particular the Blueshirts and Fine Gael. We were joined by Dr. Fearghal McGarry…
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Howth: Heritage, Community and Maritime Tradition. Part 4 -Howth Castle and Transport museum

admin December 22, 2011
A new 5 part series of radio programmes exploring the rich culture and heritage of the beautiful fishing village of Howth will air on Near FM throughout December. The series, titled Howth: Heritage, Community and Maritime Tradition will follow Near FM’s Noel…
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