Our Podcasts

The Aoibhneas Podcast is a brand-new podcast from Aoibhneas, a domestic violence service that supports women and children experiencing domestic abuse through the stages of crisis, recovery, and freedom. The Aoibhneas Podcast aims to support listeners who may be experiencing domestic abuse or know someone experiencing domestic abuse to understand their rights and provide reassurance that there are supports and legal protections that victims can access for their safety and protection.

Tallaght Local Drugs & Alcohol Task Force (TDATF) presents “Survive & Thrive”, a podcast which aims to empower and give voice to individuals, families and communities impacted by substance misuse. Yes, there are many stories of poverty, suffering and trauma in our communities, as a result of drugs & alcohol misuse; but there are also stories of great resilience, hope and support. Lived experience is extremely valuable in shaping the work we do as a Task Force and that of our amazing frontline community drug services.

Stories from Foster Care is a podcast brought to you by The Irish Foster Care Association. Join host Niamh Barrett as she meets people from all walks of life who have different experiences of foster care in Ireland. Listen to Stories from Foster Care on Spotify, Apple, Nearcast or wherever you get your podcasts. Be sure to subscribe for all the latest episodes. Stories from Foster Care is produced with the Nearcast podcast network, and is made in association with the Department of Children Equality Disability Integration and Youth.

“In Awe of Mná: A Lesbian+ Podcast” is a podcast that aims to highlight and celebrate the historical and contemporary contributions that lesbian and bisexual women have made to both their communities and wider activist movements in Ireland.

Perspectives on Prevention is a podcast series from the Prevention and Early Intervention Network, a membership organisation which seeks to promote and support prevention and early intervention approaches with children, families and communities. In each episode Marian Quinn, one of the PEIN founders, chats to people who have experiences to share, insights to explore, and expertise to draw on from the field of child and family services.

This Podcast dives into the many colours of arts, language and life across cultures. St. Pauli fan and former Düsseldorfer Ciarán Murray and his guests explore the connecting moments of German and Irish life. What do musicians, dancers, artists, writers pick up from either culture? How are they inspired and enriched by the other? For all listeners who like to go and think beyond borders.

IRISH STAND PODCAST is chats between Senator Aodhan O’ Riordain and playwright Lisa Tierney-Keogh as part of the grassroots movement set up in the wake of President Trump’s election. Discussing everything from immigration to civil rights to the deep connection between America and Ireland, this is an effort to make some sense of modern America.

Focus is an audio project from Comhlámh, the association of returned development workers and volunteers.  Produced and hosted by Mark Malone, Focus is a mix of documentaries and and interviews. Over time it takes a varied look at issues and themes around global inequality and talks to people involved in different ways in challenging inequality and injustices wherever they are.

The Board Games Ireland Podcast is a regular podcast from the Board Games Ireland meet up group where we discuss all that is happening in the world of contemporary board games.

“Story, Bud?” – Jess Whelehan and Ceire Sadlier became friend in secondary school almost 20 years ago and have been harvesting stories ever since. Ceire now works in Community Development and as a Freelance Journalist and Jess works as an Assistant Director in the Film and Television Industry, they are both living in Dublin. With “Story Bud” they share the stories they have accumulated during their friendship, occasionally bringing in their fascinating friends for chats. Stories and observations on how life can be hilarious, frustrating, and often completely ridiculous ! This will be their second season of Story Bud, hosted by Near FM, the first season is available wherever you get your podcasts.

Poem of the Week invites you to listen to contributors recite some of their favorite poems and talk about what these poems mean to them. Presented by Morgan O’Reilly, this podcast series, originally broadcast on Near FM 2017/18, features some of Ireland’s most exciting new voices such as Jessica Traynor, Kate Dempsey, Kenneth Nolan and Alan Jude Moore alongside local people and community activists from the North Dublin area, this series offers a unique and diverse range of contributors.

Each week the featured poem will also commemorate a significant date in the calendar year fostering new and challenging perspectives into poems you thought you knew. The poems have been selected with the advice and support of Ireland’s former Professor of Poetry, Paula Meehan.