New ‘Mad About Media’ podcast launched on Near FM

Students from the media department at City of Dublin FET College Dhúlaigh have partnered with local community radio station Near 90.3FM to launch an exciting new podcast series, Mad About Media, exploring the role and impact of media in today’s fast-changing world.

The podcast was officially launched by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Ray McAdam, during a ceremony held at Near FM’s studios in the Northside Civic Centre.

Speaking at the event, the Lord Mayor highlighted the growing importance of media literacy, noting that we now live in an online world where “truth and opinion now often sit side by side.”

He also praised the partnership between City of Dublin ETB and Near FM, describing it as a valuable opportunity for aspiring broadcasters to engage critically with media and amplify stories that matter.

Mad About Media is hosted by Dhúlaigh media production graduate Sarah Fitzgerald and features a panel of current media department students including Aaron McGee O’Reilly, Erica Milling, and Aoibh Cowan.

The series brings together a diverse range of voices and expert contributors, including Black & Irish podcast founder Leon Diop, DCU School of Communications professor Dr Roddy Flynn, ESRI senior research officer Gretta Mohan, and many others with expertise in media and communications.

The podcast aims to provide insightful discussions on contemporary media issues while giving students hands-on experience in broadcasting and content production.

Dhúlaigh Media Department Head Dave Curran says “collaborations like this are invaluable for our students who get to experience producing live radio and the highs and challenges that come with that.

We would like to particularly thank series producer Ciarán Murray and editor Jaye Palmer for giving our students this great opportunity”.

City of Dublin FET college Dhúlaigh offers more than 70 courses at a range of levels from post leaving certificate courses, BA degree, apprenticeship and traineeship as well as life-long learning. Applications for media and all other courses beginning this September are now open at www.dhulaigh.ie

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Listeners can tune in to Mad About Media at nearcast.ie