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Selection of articles written between 2005 and today.

  • What was Any Other Dublin?

    What was Any Other Dublin?

    Any Other Dublin was a “documentary series”, broadcast on Dublin City FM. The series follows the trials and tribulations of six ordinary Dubliners, as they navigate recession Ireland. The show broadcast in August 2013. Clips Episode 1 – clip – Bernie, a former property developer whose fallen on hard times, struggles to deal with the… Read more

  • Radio Production in Ireland – The Sound & Vision Scheme – Part 2

    Having just finished post production & broadcast on  my latest comedy series ‘Any Other Dublin‘ for Dublin City FM, I thought I’d take a breath and return to discussing the ins and outs of producing a Sound and Vision II scheme funded radio show. This is a follow up to my previous article on the scheme. Once again… Read more

  • Any Other Dublin – Episode 6 – People Don’t Change

    Meet Fatuma Abdullai, a bright brash energetic new Irish citizen. Join her as she seeks love in the big bad city, in the final episode of Any Other Dublin. Fatuma is a recent immigrant from the African nation of Liberia. Fatuma runs her own mobile phone and religious accessory store on Moore St. Fatuma is… Read more

  • Any Other Dublin – Episode 5 – Webildibooboo

    Meet Martha Heinsklimer, feminist icon and one woman Irish business brand. Martha is a Tech entrepreneur and divorcee, who owns and runs her own Web 2.0 business – WebbildyBooboo.ie. Martha considers herself an inspiration to women everywhere, especially her many loyal minions employees. Marta is raising money for charity, hoping to raise enough to get… Read more

  • Any Other Dublin – Episode 4 – Sean’s Alternative

    Meet Sean Og Ní Sugru, a deeply socially conscious ‘new man’. Sean Og is a political activist, amateur clown, psychonaut and raw food vegan. He’s currently training as a sex positive psychotherapist. Sean Og was involved in Occupy Henry St, and has campaigned at Rosslare against the Tesco pipeline. Sean Og’s worldview is in crisis… Read more

  • Any Other Dublin Outtakes – Episode 2

    The second set of episodes from Any Other Dublin kicks off Monday, for now check out these outtakes from Episode 2. Download: Episode 2 Outtakes Read more