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 a year, with a strong focus on local arts, drama, history, and specialist music. The station features a diverse range of programmes, including live concert recordings like *Echoes and Inspirations* and *The Hugh Lane Concert series*, as well as original radio dramas such as *Jammie Dodgers* and *A Quarter of Broken Biscuits*. It also partners with cultural institutions like the Trinity Long Room Hub for series such as *Dublin’s Hidden Histories*, highlighting the city's lost and forgotten stories. Broadcasting primarily in English, Near FM emphasises community engagement, local heritage, and eclectic musical and spoken-word content.