Flirt NewsFeed: 2011

Africa Day falls on 25th May each year. It is an initiative of the African Union, and aims to celebrate African diversity and success and the cultural and economic potential of the continent. In Ireland, events to mark Africa Day are supported by Irish Aid, the Government’s programme for overseas development.
Ireland has developed strong connections with Africa over many years, not least those forged by Irish missionaries and non-governmental organisations. More recently, we have seen an increase in trade and business links, while many African communities here are making an invaluable contribution to Irish society.Marie McIntyre spoke with event co-ordinator Gerry Mulkerrins.

Gerry Mulkerrins,Africa Day, Spirit of Voice,Galway by Flirtnewsfeed on Mixcloud

Ray Yeates in the Parting Glass

THE PARTING GLASS is set on the infamous night that Thierry Henry caused Ireland’s exit from the 2010 World Cup. Henry’s sleight of hand is used by writer Dermot Bolger as a metaphor for the speedy deception experienced by people in post boom Ireland. After emigrating to Germany to find work during the 1980s, Eoin made a new life for himself with the help of his wife Frieda and son Dieter. He returned to Ireland at the height of the boom, and just in time for the bust - “where Dorset Street has become so posh that all the women have turned blonde … and the girls buying John Player Blue at Hardwick Street flats have a different pair of pyjamas to wear to the shops everyday”.Marie McIntyre spoke with Ray Yeates who plays Eoin in this one man play.

Ray Yeates,The Parting Glass, The Town Hall Theatre by Flirtnewsfeed on Mixcloud

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Silver Lining Launch

Padraig McMahon spoke with Dan Mc Cluskey of the Sound Training Centre in Templebar about Silver Lining the Charity Album to be released Thursday the 19th of May. All covers of songs from '86 by well-known Acts.

Silver Lining,Album,Sound Training Centre,Charity Cd, by Flirtnewsfeed on Mixcloud

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Through a Girl’s Eyes

A nationwide photography exhibition depicting the plight of girls in the developing world will come to Galway this month. Plan Ireland, the international children’s development charity, will bring the unique ‘Through a Girl’s Eyes’ exhibition to the Carlton Hotel Galway City today May 11th at 6pm

The ‘Through a Girl’s Eyes’ photo exhibition is a series of beautiful and thought provoking images, many of them captured by girls living in big cities in the developing world.

Marie Spoke with Sponsor Relations Manager with Plan Ireland, Mike Mansfield, about the Exhibition.

Through A Girls Eyes,Plan Ireland,Carlton Hotel,Galway by Flirtnewsfeed on Mixcloud

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Little Gem @ Town Hall Theatre

Love, sex, birth, death, dildos and salsa classes: Little Gem sees three generations of Dublin women on a wild and constantly surprising journey. Little Gem Elaine Murphy's first full length play opens at the Town Hall Theatre Galway, Tuesday May 4th to Saturday May 7th. Marie spoke to Michael Diskin, Managing Director of the THT about the play.

Little Gem At The Town Hall Theatre by Flirtnewsfeed on Mixcloud

Monday, April 18, 2011

Interview with Rankin Roger of The Beat

Marie spoke to Roger ahead of The Beats performance in the Roisin Dubh. About the Beats roots, future releases and the power of Music in the world.

Interview With Rankin Roger From The Beat by Flirtnewsfeed on Mixcloud

Ryan Sheridan Interview

On the eve of the release of his second single The Dreamer, Ryan Sheridan called in for a chat about his sound, supporting the script, the future and Nintendo or Sega Mega Drive??

Ryan Sheridan Interview by Flirtnewsfeed on Mixcloud

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Segway adventures

The Fantastic foursome from the Masters in Journalism class in NUIG, interviewed the Manager of the Segway Adventure tours about their brand new mode of transport around the city of Galway.

You can check out more about the Galway Segway tours on

www.segwayadventures.ie

Flirt Fm Interview Segway Adventures by Flirtfm on Mixcloud

Friday, March 25, 2011

Rewind (new Irish Film) interview with Director PJ Dillon

Rewind a new Irish Film Released all over Ireland today including the Eye in Galway. Staring Amy Huberman and Allen Leech, Marie spoke to the Director PJ Dillon about the film, filming process, on casting Amy Huberman in this darker role and his being the involved in the making of the 1890222222 advert.

http://www.mixcloud.com/flirtnewsfeed/rewind-new-irish-film-release-marie-spoke-to-director-pj-dillion-about-the-film/

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

SU Part-Time elections

Part-time Elections
The six part-time officers - Oifigeach na Gaeilge, Equality Officer, Student Development Officer, Postgraduate Officer, Societies Chairperson and Clubs' Captain

Oifigeach na Gaeilge candidates.

Unfortunately none of the candidates for this position were available to speak to us.

Oifigeach na Gaeilge
MacAoidh, Senan
O'Flaherty, Maria
RON

Nuig Part-Time Su Elections 2011 - Oifigeach Na Gaeilge Candidate - No Attendance by Flirtfm on Mixcloud

Equality Officer
Nolan, Sharon
O'Brien, William
RON

Sharon Nolan attended the interview to speak to us. Here is her interview. The other candidate was unavailable to speak to us.

Nuig Part-Time Su Elections 2011 - Equality Officer Candidate - Sharon Nolan by Flirtfm on Mixcloud

Student Development Officer
Carr, Ronan
Coates, Eoin
Moran, Cian
RON

Eoin Coates and Cian Moran were available to speak to us about the elections. Here are their interviews. Unfortunately the other candidates were unavailable to speak to us.

Nuig Part-Time Su Elections 2011 - Student Development Officer Candidate - Cian Moran by Flirtfm on Mixcloud

Nuig Part-Time Su Elections 2011 - Student Development Officer Candidate - Eoin Coates by Flirtfm on Mixcloud

Postgraduate Officer
Burns, Richéal
RON

Nuig Part-Time Su Elections 2011 - Postgrad Officer - No Attendance by Flirtfm on Mixcloud

Societies' Chairperson

Adebari, Dami
McCallion, Claire
O'Connor, Paul
Stock, Johanna
RON

Dami Adebari and Claire McCallion were available to speak to us about the elections. Here are their interviews. Unfortunately the other candidates were unavailable to speak to us.

Nuig Part-Time Su Elections 2011 - Societies Chairperson Candidate - Dami Adebari by Flirtfm on Mixcloud

Nuig Part-Time Su Elections 2011 - Societies Chairperson Candidate - Claire Mccallion by Flirtfm on Mixcloud

Clubs' Captain
Flynn, Eamonn
RON

Nuig Part-Time Su Elections 2011 - Clubs Captain Candidate - Eamonn Flynn by Flirtfm on Mixcloud

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

As the volunteers and staff have a day off to celebrate the national holiday, Marie McIntyre went out and about on campus to find out what everyone has planned for St. Patrick's Day this year.

20110316_Patrick's_Day_Vox by Flirtnewsfeed on Mixcloud

We'll be back to full 8am schedule on Monday!

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Student Union Election Candidates 2001

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2011-03-11, 14:14h

FlirtFM: RT @rockyrobA I am going with a tentative quota of 1700 for Welfare. #NUIGSUElections

FlirtFM: The new SU Constitution has just been passed by Referendum - Yes: 2692 votes; No: 554 votes; Spoils: 136 votes.http://bit.ly/gQI7g5

FlirtFM: I just uploaded "Alumni_Hour_Awards Special_20110310" to Mixcloud. Listen at http://i.mixcloud.com/CSQIY

FlirtFM: @NUIGSU check out the 2 minute interviews with all 12 sabbatical candidates at http://www.flirtfm.ie/blog/item/142/

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The 2011 Student Union Election Candidates are as follows; the station interviewed each of the candidates on Tuesday the 8th, listen to the results on mixcloud below.

The 2011 Student Union Election Candidates are as follows:

President:

Patrick Conboy

Nuig Student Union 2011 Presidential Candidate - Patrick Conboy byFlirtfm on Mixcloud

Emmet Connolly

Nuig Student Union 2011 Presidential Candidate - Emmet Connolly by Flirtfm on Mixcloud

Paul Curley

Nuig Student Union 2011 Presidential Candidate - Paul Curley byFlirtfm on Mixcloud

Joe Loughnane

Nuig Student Union 2011 Presidential Candidate - Joe Loughnane byFlirtfm on Mixcloud

Vice President/Education Officer:

Conor Healy