RADIO TALLAGHT 99.1FM: MARCH PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
Start Date 21 March 2009
End Date 22 March 2009
Time 11am-6pm
Admission Free!
MARCH 21, 22 2009 - HAPPINESS
Radio Tallaght, produced by TCA and the Tallaght Radio Forum, broadcast from the new South Dublin Arts Centre from 11am to 6pm on the weekend of March 21 and 22, its second of six broadcasts in 2009.
The full and diverse programme schedule included the following:
11am -11.30 am
RADIO LECTURE - The Story of Happiness
Philosopher Aislinn O’Donnell introduced the idea of happiness, looking at the history of the concept, some of the key perspectives and thoughts, and also at current neuro-scienctific thinking.
Presented by Aislinn O’Donnell, produced by Patricia Baker
11.30am-12 noon
A QUESTION OF LUCK? - TAD (Teenagers About Discussion)
TAD went on a fact-finding mission about superstitious practices in different countries and cultures - finding some juicy tidbits on what celebrities do for luck – and debated whether or not we create our own luck. TAD features Cathal Redmond, Roland Omisore, Michael Kiernan, Laura Begley and Laura Kelly, with Isobel Phillips from Tallaght Youth Services.
Presented by Tallaght Youth Services Peer Education Group, produced by Patricia Baker & Ralph McGarry
12noon-12.30 pm
MY STORY – personal stories narrated by diverse Tallaght people
An interview with Celtic Mist soprano and soloist Margaret Eustace, who also gave a live in-studio performance.
Presented and produced by Antoinette McQuaid
12.30pm -1 pm
RADIO CELL – magazine programme focusing on a Tallaght community:
Eddie Coyle chatted to Mick O’Toole about the St. Agnes Parish male retirement group.
Presented and produced by Eddie Coyle
1pm – 2pm
DJ CHALLENGE – DJs of different ages face off!
Andrew Moran and Laura Ryder battled in out on-air as to whether living or dead artists have created the best music.
Presented and produced by Neil O’Connell
2pm – 2.30pm
PRIVATE PASSIONS
Eric O’Shaughnessy interviewed Chris Green about his private passion: the Tallaght Young Filmmakers Group.
Presented and produced by Eric O’Shaughnessy
2.30pm – 3pm
BACKCHAT – interviews and discussion from a different perspective
Tony Fegan talked to professional clown Yoyo Lallom about the development of The Serious Road Trip, a French Circus School currently working in Fettercairn.
Presented by Tony Fegan, produced by Patricia Baker and Lucien Jonas
3pm – 3.30
SOUNDS OF TALLAGHT - Dancing Happy
Lisa O’Leary chatted to Maureen Ward and Irish dance teacher Catherine Mulhall about local dance groups in Tallaght.
Presented and produced by Lisa O’Leary
3.30 pm – 4.00
MAKING CONNECTIONS - MUSIC
Music is fun; age should not be a barrier. Terry Clancy talks about the Sounds Ensemble. The show included live performances by eight musicians playing brass and woodwind.
Presented and produced by Shay Eustace
4pm – 5pm
MUSICOLOGY - emerging bands from Tallaght
A look at the local live music scene and an interview and live performance by Tallaght band Fear the Foliage.
Presented and produced by Karen Murphy
5pm – 5.30pm
MY CULTURE - Dog Lovers
Marie Nolan was out and about with the Working Trials Club of Ireland in Tymon Park, getting helpful hints on how to train your pet and teaching old dogs new tricks!
Presented by Marie Nolan, David Mulhall and Ronan Barry
5.30 pm – 6pm
MY CULTURE
Patricia Baker launched the Senior and Junior Radio Tallaght Book Clubs, in partnership with County Library Tallaght, talking to Librarians Rosina Hand and Emma Perry as well as Book Club members Cathy Glavey and Janessa Scott.
Presented and produced by Patricia Baker
Through the night, Radio Tallaght broadcast the audio book “If those trees could talk”, read by Anna Hogan.
PROGRAMME SCHEDULE: SUNDAY March 22 2009
11am-12 noon
HAPPINESS ON A BUDGET - How to stay happy in recessionary times
In conversation with Amy Cawley, who gave ideas on how to keep fit for free and eat healthily on a low budget, while shopaholic Niamh Delaney showed us how to buy an outfit for €30, as well as ideas for cheap and exciting dates.
Presented and produced by Lisa O’Leary
12noon-12.30pm
MY STORY – personal stories narrated by diverse Tallaght people
Yare Jegbefume interviewed his actor guests about being young people from Tallaght breaking into the acting business, and how their careers are going to date.
Presented and produced by Yare Jegbefume. Guests: actors Charleen Gleeson, Emmet Kirwan
12.30pm-1pm
RADIO CELL– magazine programme focusing on a Tallaght district: KILNAMANAGH
In conversation with Aidan Walsh about growing up in Kilnamanagh.
Presented and produced by Eddie Coyle
1pm-2pm
DJ CHALLENGE - DJs of different cultures face off!
Guyguy Wawa Bokwana from the Congo and French-Moroccan Karim Saddiq exchanged musical stories and songs from their respective corners of Africa.
Presented and produced by GuyGuy Wawa Bokwana
2 pm-2.30 pm
PRIVATE PASSIONS - What makes us happy?
An interview with the chef, entrepreneur and owner of The Interval Restaurant (at the Civic Theatre) about his knowledge about and love of food.
Presented and produced by Antoinette McQuaid
2.30 pm-3pm
BACKCHAT – interviews and discussion from a different perspective
The Radio Tallaght Amnesty Debate is launched by Amnesty International Programme Director Noeleen Hartigan: this month they asked the question How do we put human rights on the agenda in the middle of an economic crisis? Joining Noeleen was Damian Pelo, Director of the Irish Traveller Movement, and Anne Carrigan, Tallaght Partnership.
Presented by Noleen Hartigan (Amnesty International), produced by Patricia Baker
3pm-3.30pm
SOUNDS OF TALLAGHT
Ralph McGarry took a walk in Sean Walsh Park with Foreman Killian Byrne and Senior Executive Parks Superintendent Bill Kearney.
Presented and produced by Ralph McGarry
3.30- 4.00PM
MUSICOLOGY
The Grinning Minstrel looked at the theme of happiness in music – with some philosophy on the side!
Presented and produced by Eric O’Shaughnessy
3.30- 4.00PM
A musical tribute to, for, and about mothers - for the weekend that’s in it!
Presented and produced by Patricia Baker and Ralph McGarry
4.30pm – 5.00pm
FAITH TODAY
An exploration of the idea that deep down people are good and it is inherent in the human psyche to want to do good – including an interview with Rachel McGrath and Helen Colcannon’s about their voluntary work in Kenya with Friends of Londiani.
Presented and produced by Mary Fletcher Burke
5pm - 5.30pm
MY CULTURE – D’NO - Time and Tallaght with Tallaght Youth Theatre
Tallaght Youth Theatre performed Time and Tallaght, a theatrical piece exploring stories and ideas about Tallaght’s past and present, followed by a discussion about their individual involvement with TYT.
Presented by TYT and produced by Tony Fegan and Jenny McDonald
5.30pm – 6pm
MY CULTURE
An interview by Aidan O’Dowd with poet and playwright Sean Breathnach.
SEE WWW.RADIOTALLAGHT.COM or WWW.TALLAGHT-ARTS.IE for more on getting involved with Radio Tallaght 2009!