Jack Byrne joins Debbie McMahon in the studio to talk about his memories of being involved in Near FM. As a founding member of Near FM Jack recounts the origins of the station.

Donie speaks with Christy Fleming and Cllr Elaine McGinty (Lab) about the Give Teenagers a Voice Initiative, a new initiative to engage with the growing number of young people in the Bettystown and Laytown areas. The interview took place in the East Coast Family Resource Centre during a graffiti workshop.

Alan Braddish talks about his time and experiences working with NEAR FM, in particular the media training provided by NEAR FM.

Michael is joined by Gerry Farrell from We Are Dublin Town to discuss the challenges facing businesses in the city centre.

On this edition of Northside Today;

Michael Sullivan is joined by Anna Downes, Co-founder of Video Sherpa. Anna explains how she hopes to help higher education institutions remain in action, lockdown or no lockdown.

Broadcast: 28/08/2020

On this edition of Northside Today:

Dr Sinéad McNally, Assistant Professor in the Psychology of Early Childhood, speaks about a survey highlighting teachers concerns about how play and play based lessons will be affected by restrictions.

Broadcast: 28/08/2020

Peter Cunningham, Near Media Board of Management discussing Near FM’s 25th. anniversary on this day 26/08/2020

Conor Walsh, Irish Waste Management Association (IWMA); “Rush to introduce Deposit and Refund Scheme misguided”

Jackie Haughey, Citizens Information will be giving an update on how they are providing services and discussing “Insulation Grants”

Labour Cllr. Alison Gilliland will be giving an update on local housing developments including Coolock Village, Cromcastle, Chivers, Oscar Traynor etc