The many beautiful gardens run by the OPW. Helped many people during Covid as the parks became a place of peace and hope during a turbulent time. Myra Gleeson speaks with Charlotte Slater Townshend, Head of the Heritage Ireland Marketing Office for the Office of Public Works OPW about many of the beautiful gardens that are free to visit around the country. 1st broadcast on 15/01.2024

Myra Gleeson speaks with transition student Alanna Tabacovic.  Alanna is at Educate together School in Clonturk. She does Akido – a Japanese Self Defence hobby and she loves reading. She has explored different opportunities & become aware of occupations available now in the workplace. 1st broadcast on 15/01/2024

Lucy Walsh, principle social worker for Tusla, joins Emma Farrell to discuss a recruitment drive for foster carers in North Dublin, with a focus on children with additional needs. 1st broadcast on 16/01/24

Anita Migule from Citizens Information joins Emma Farrell to discuss Sick leave and the illness benefits. https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/ 1st broadcast on 16/01/24

Sinn Féin T.D. Louise O’Reilly joins Donie Tarrant to discuss the purchase of 85% of the homes in a new housing estate, in Belcamp Manor in Balgriffin, Dublin 17 by Occu, a private rental sector company owned by Sw3 Capital.

Michelle Murphy from Social Justice Irelands joins Donie Tarrant to discuss if the there is any prospect of the closing the gap between rich and poor and if the Government action is doing anything to close it.

Angela Shafer from the Northside partnership joins Michael Sullivan to chat about Dublin City Council’s new Local Economic and Community Plan.

Mary Moorhead CEO of Mater Hospital Foundation, talking about the upcoming 100 miles challenge in February 2024. 100 Miles in a Month 2024 1st broadcast on 11/01/24

Liz Murray who started up the Coolock Sister Sheds will join Debbie in the studio to talk about the sheds and what they do. [email protected] 1st broadcast on 11/01/2024  

Near FM 90.3 roving reporter for the Arts Barbara Jennings is joined by Irish artist Kevin Sharkey.