About This Station

**Near FM** is a licensed, communally owned, not-for-profit community radio station serving Northside Dublin, Ireland. Operated by a democratic co-operative, it broadcasts 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, with a strong focus on local arts, drama, music, and history. The station features a rich mix of specialist music programmes, including classical performances like the Hugh Lane Concert series and Echoes and Inspirations, alongside original radio dramas such as *Jammie Dodgers* and *A Quarter of Broken Biscuits*. It also partners with cultural institutions like Trinity Long Room Hub for series such as *Dublin’s Hidden Histories*, and regularly airs outside broadcasts and documentaries. Content is primarily in English, reflecting its Dublin community focus.