Audio Tales TU Dublin

Conversion practice is legal in the Republic of Ireland and the UK. Conversion practices can take place in religious, medical or psychological services, in an attempt to convert members of the LGBTQ+ Community to heterosexuality or to align with their sex assigned at birth. Amelhyne O’Regan-Farineau talks to activist Justin Hardie, who shares his true story of undergoing conversion therapy between...

This radio documentary seeks to uncover a DIY approach to staging live music in Dublin, and highlight an alternative to the apparent pay-to-play model of the Irish Music industry. In particular, the piece documents the function and operation of the DIY venue space, Daylight. Through interviews with musicians, the organisers behind Daylight, members of its audience, and live recordings of bands, Wh...

This audio documentary, hosted by Adam Zaidan, traces the River Poddle from its opening at Tymon Park in Tallaght to its hidden, underground course beneath the streets of Dublin, revealing how a small waterway shaped the city far more than people actually realise. Through historical narration, insight from historian Aidan Hodson, county council member and civil engineer, David Grant and past resid...

Somewhere to Stand is an audio documentary that explores the importance of belonging and connection for gay men within the world of the GAA. What started off as a documentary to examine gay men’s experiences with homophobia in GAA evolved into a more nuanced exploration of identity, community, and connection. Through personal accounts, it follows different experiences of being a gay man in the GAA...

This audio piece explores the rise of loneliness in young adults, their thoughts and feelings on suicide, their attempts and how they were able to come out on the other side. This audio piece was inspired by my own struggles with mental health and losing someone close to me due to suicide, so I hope this piece brings light onto the topic and lets other people know that if you are in this situation...

Life on Return - James Black by Audio Tales TU Dublin

The Fine Line is an audio documentary that explores the opaque boundaries that seperate casual cocaine use and addiction in modern Ireland. Through the life story of Alan Carrick, alongisde expert insights from Nicola Tallant and Trina O'Connor, the documentary examines the human realities of cocaine use and abuse far beyond statistics.

"I will continue to work for my children." "The lack of support from friends and family." "I can't go home because the war is still going on." "It's only me here." - An immigrant's journey is not simple, it is filled with obstacles and challenges. Somewhere in Ireland: A migrants Journey is an audio documentary about the lives of four immigrants who have journeyed to Ireland in hopes of improving...

How community leaders are helping to shape the youth of Dublin's most deprived areas

Do you travel by train? There’s a very good chance you do. Whether that’s getting the DART for a night on the town, or commuting from Thurles for college every day. Odds are, you’ve passed some closed stations. Or maybe you’ve seen that photo showing all the railway lines that have closed in the last 100 years. Ireland once had a comprehensive railway network. Today, however, despite record passen...

Women in Ireland drop out of Gaelic Games far more often then people realise. In this programme, Kelsey Doogan will explore why that is. She will be talking to former player, Megan McGee, on her reasons why she left and what may have made her stay. We will also hear from a current LGFA coach, Edel Finn, on her perspective on the situation and what she thinks it takes to keep girls in Gaelic Games....

Do my friends care about the news? Is it weird that I do? ‘Why Should I Care’ is a short audio documentary in which I try to figure out just how much my friends know about news and current affairs, and wonder if we should be worried. Presented by Jack Massey, a final year Journalism student in TU Dublin, who is hopefully about to embark on a career in broadcasting. A simple quiz regarding our poli...

Everyone knows about gambling, but not many are aware of the dangers of online crypto-gambling. One small sports publication from Dublin took on one of the biggest crypto-gambling companies worldwide. With no legal licences, traceability, or accountability, these cryptogambling websites have taken social media by storm with advertising, often targeting young impressionable men with their sports be...

An audio report about survivors of Ireland’s industrial school system and their 2025 hunger strike for healthcare, pensions and state recognition.

Ireland's nightlife is crying out for help. With the constant closure of nightclubs all around the country, Irish dancers are now taking it upon themselves to create their own spaces to dance. After the pandemic, massive attention was given to the closure Irish club culture and its rapid decline. Although the spaces that this culture typically call home are slowly dwindling, the culture hasn’t hal...

More and more, people are becoming disillusioned with the state of the world and our governments inaction to change things. Some people aren’t taking this lying down. Many people have restored to direct action protesting to show people that they’re serious and demand change in a way people can’t ignore.

My short audio piece Rural Ireland: The Young Farmers Holding On, shares the opinions of Shane McGuinness and Luke O’Boyle, two young farmers from rural Ireland. It shares their opinions on the lack of young people getting into farming and the recent fuel protests across the country. To watch the full short documentary, click the link below: The documentary offers a more in-depth look into the liv...

An audio portrait of Naomh Barróg GAA Club, telling the story of a community shaped by sport, tradition, and the voices at its heart. Background music by: AshamaluevMusic

AI has rapidly become a growing topic of conversation, with the technology becoming more and more associated with students. But how deep does its usage run and how are lecturers at third level tackling it? This piece provides interviews with lecturers, who shine a light on the benefits and dangers of LLM usage.

An audio report looking at Irish traditional music and where it lies nowadays. Speaking to Tomás Mulligan, a singer and guitarist, and Caoimhe Giles, a harpist, the interviewer got to delve into their world. Irish music culture has grown immensely in recent years, why can't trad music have that same trajectory. Both Mulligan and Giles think trad music is finally having its moment.

Amelie Bias Woodlock speaks to TD and campaigner Mark Ward about the dangers of the use of Nitrous Oxide. Despite increasing public awareness, nitrous oxide continues to be treated by many as a harmless party drug. However, the long-term health effects and rising number of hospital cases suggest that Ireland’s response still has some serious catching up to do.

She Means Business tells the story of three Irish women who started their own businesses in Ireland. From matcha to cakes to beauty, each businesses has its' own unique story of how it came about. Elaine Fitzsimons, Emma Smith, and Sorcha Kelly tell us about their struggles and triumphs with being a business owner in Ireland.

In this episode, I go inside Ireland’s criminal justice system to ask what we really mean by rehabilitation and what happens when people try to rebuild their lives after prison. We follow Damien Quinn, who entered prison as a teenager and found that some of the hardest challenges came after release: closed doors in work, housing, and education. Out of that experience he created Speire Nua, a proje...

Dangers of Journalism: the Cost of Truth produced by Patryk Goron is an audio documentary that explores dangers of professional journalism, particularly focusing on journalists being harassed, attacked or threatened just for doing their job. There are way too many threats to press freedom still happening in today’s world and this documentary will try to investigate that issue by speaking to great...

For years women's health has been under researched and misdiagnosed. The Gendered Health Gap aims to investigate the illnesses where the healthcare system fall short. Joined by healthcare professions and women with personal stories, this podcast gives a varied viewpoint from multiple angles. For more information about Endo Ireland: https://www.endometriosis.ie Music used: https://www.epidemicsound...