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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…

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…

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…

Between the Lines: 04/11/2012

admin November 6, 2012

Presenter Dermot Brangan was joined in the studio by presenters turned guests, Heidi Bedell, Bronwen Maher, Keith Redmond and Ger Dorgan. We discussed the imprisonment of Sean Quinn, the upcoming Children’s Referendum, and Public Sector Increments. Keith’s article on Public Sector Increments…

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…

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…