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Dan & Darragh on DSFM Monday 28th November 2022

Dan & Darragh on DSFM Monday 28th November 2022

Darragh is joined by Kelly-Anne and Ross from the amazing podcast 'what we saw from the cheap seats' for an hour of movies, gigs, theatre and entertainment news. Kelly-Anne and Ross give us a review of two great movies in the cinema this week, 'Glass Onion: A Knives out Story' and Ross gets excited about 'Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio'   

Nov 29, 202244:53
Dan & Darragh on DSFM Monday 21st November

Dan & Darragh on DSFM Monday 21st November

On this week’s show Kelly-Anne and Ross put on their ‘What we saw from the cheap seats’ podcasting hats and give us movie reviews for ‘The Wonder’ & ‘Both Sides of the Blade’. Niamh Dunphy and Faith Martin join us for a couple of gig reviews and have you ever wondered what its like to navigate to gigs in a wheel chair, on your own in a strange place? Faith fills us in.

We have a look at some of the entertainment news including some staggering numbers for Taylor Swift as she breaks Ticket Master, Dead to me Season three, Disney’s Enchanted, strictly come dancing and a whole lot more.

Oh, and Darragh gets to talk about the Walking Dead finishing up, but not for very long so you’re ok.

Nov 22, 202246:31
Monday 24th October Dan & Darragh with Kelly-Anne & Ross

Monday 24th October Dan & Darragh with Kelly-Anne & Ross

Monday nights very special Halloween special from 8pm on Dublin South FM 93.9 and on line at www.dublinsouthfm.ie 

It's all about spooky movies, things that go bump in the night, black plastic bin bags, turnips and the Púca. 

There is a really, really awful audio quiz that can't be missed, how well do you know your horror movies? 

So do make a cup of tea, grab a couple of chocolate digestives and join Darragh, Kelly-Anne and Ross, there may even be some suitably spooky music. 

Oct 27, 202246:44
20211017 Dan & Darragh with Kelly-Anne and Ross on DSFM

20211017 Dan & Darragh with Kelly-Anne and Ross on DSFM

We get the low down on Kelly-Anne's big day out in Dublin on the Vintage Tea Bus tour while Ross has his own big day out at the London Film Festival. 

Kelly-Anne and Ross bring us reviews of 'Decision to Leave’ and ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’. 

Oct 20, 202247:39
Dan & Darragh Monday 10th October 2022 DSFM with Kelly-Ann and Ross

Dan & Darragh Monday 10th October 2022 DSFM with Kelly-Ann and Ross

Our show from Monday 23rd October 2022 from 8pm on Dublin South FM 93.9fm with Kelly-Anne and Ross Evans from the world famous podcast 'What we saw from the Cheap Seats' with reviews of 'Werewolf by Night' and 'Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon',  Niamh Dunphy joins us with a review of George Ezra at the Point and AJR from the Olympia, there's chat and a nod to World Mental Health Day, you're invited.

Oct 11, 202243:58
Dan & Darragh DSFM Monday 27th September 22

Dan & Darragh DSFM Monday 27th September 22

On Monday nights show Darragh was joined again by Kelly Anne Evans from 'What we saw from the cheap seats' lots covered from the budget to photography and whole lot in between. Kelly Anne was joined by Ross for 'What we saw from the cheap seats' and they reviewed the movie 'Do Revenge' and had a look the up coming London Film Festival

Sep 27, 202242:10
Monday 19th September 22 Dan & Darragh on Dublin South FM

Monday 19th September 22 Dan & Darragh on Dublin South FM

On Monday night show Darragh was joined by Niamh Dunphy on the line of Gigability the podcast with a review of Ryan Sheridan supported by Mark Caplice in Whelans on Friday night and a review of Emma Langfords gig supported by Niamh Keane in Aras Chronain.   

In the studio with their own take on big and little screen we had Kelly Anne and Ross Evans of 'What we saw from the cheap seats' with a look at Disneys D23 line up and what they actually saw from the cheap seats with a review of 'See how they rub', 'Bodies, Bodies, Bodies' and thats a review well worth 'earing'. 

All that a a whole lot more. 

Sep 21, 202251:22
20220912 Dan & Darragh Dublin South FM Radio Show

20220912 Dan & Darragh Dublin South FM Radio Show

On tonight's show Darragh is joined by Kelly Anne Evans & Ross Evans of the world renowned podcast 'What we saw from the cheap seats'. We're playing to their strengths and talking all things movies & TV, new releases, upcoming flops, the Venice film festival, Disney & D23 and of course what they saw from the cheap seats. 

Sep 12, 202243:06
Dan & Darragh do Ability Monday 6th September 2022 Dublin South FM Radio Show with Kelly Anne Evans

Dan & Darragh do Ability Monday 6th September 2022 Dublin South FM Radio Show with Kelly Anne Evans

Joining Darragh McNicholas is the amazing @Kelly Anne Evans from the world renowned podcast "What we saw from the cheap Seats" (link Below) with the usual sports, news, disability updates, an interview with @niamhdunphy1 who has a review of @nathanmacmusic album and film launch from last Friday night and new music from Emma Langford.

https://anchor.fm/cheap-seats7

Sep 06, 202242:21
Dan & Darragh on Dublin South FM Monday 29th August 2022

Dan & Darragh on Dublin South FM Monday 29th August 2022

Sport, news, an interview with Nathan Mac on his new album and movie launch & an interview with Clara Monahan Tallaght University Hospital who is assembling a community choir for a ten week program. Niamh Dunphy brings us gig news from Paolo Nutini in the Olympia and the open mic night in Clondalkin. All this and a little bit more. 

Aug 30, 202244:55
Dan and Darragh DSFM Monday 22nd August

Dan and Darragh DSFM Monday 22nd August

We're back at it tonight on @dublinsouthfm from 8pm with another packed show, Dan was on the water out of Dun Laoghaire harbour looking at access and a hoist, Darragh was at the Dublin Horse Show in the RDS and has a couple of interesting interview with Brian Allen from ChildVision and Suzanne & Ann from the @clondalkinequine about their plans for the future, equine therapy and horses, there'll be a view of the Avondale Tree top walk, a great new track from @nathanmacmusic and we'll have a look at his up coming album 'Learning Curve' which is a circus musical movie as well.

There'll be sport and @dan_airey laughing uncontrollably while Darragh McNicholas drinks tea, see you all later.

Aug 23, 202244:17
Monday 25th July 2022 Dan & Darragh do Ability on Dublin South FM

Monday 25th July 2022 Dan & Darragh do Ability on Dublin South FM

We talk sport, disability pride month, disability representation and we have Gigability talking all things gigs and access, under scrutiny, Gavin James, Sam Fender and a whole lot more. 

Jul 26, 202240:33
Dan & Darragh do Ability Radio Show DSFM Monday 18th July 2022

Dan & Darragh do Ability Radio Show DSFM Monday 18th July 2022

On the show, sport, lots of rugby really, Giggability with Niamh Dunphy and there's a lot of talk of s ex

Jul 24, 202239:05
Dan & Darragh do Ability Monday 11th July 2022
Jul 12, 202242:43
Dan & Darragh DSFM Monday 20th June 2022

Dan & Darragh DSFM Monday 20th June 2022

Lots of sporting discussions, Lizzo and her 'Spazz' lyric from her song Grrrls the back lash, the language of disability and the cancel culture, a DART driver has a pop at a wheelchair user, reclaiming music, Dan and IADT creative futures.

All that and a whole lot more. 

Jun 21, 202239:08
Dan & Darragh do Ability Monday 13th June 2022

Dan & Darragh do Ability Monday 13th June 2022

On Mondays show we talk sport and the how Leinster just aren't all that better than Munster at the end of the season, there's soccer and golf too, while we have a look at penny pinching in the Department of Social Welfare and a ministers response. Dan is back with the IADT Graduate Launchpad Program with the Creative Futures Academy and looking for a PA. all that and a whole lot more. 

Jun 14, 202239:41
Dan and Darragh on DSFM, Monday 23rd May 2023

Dan and Darragh on DSFM, Monday 23rd May 2023

Monday nights show 23rd May 2022, technical difficulties makes this one a little shorter but we still packed it in, news & sport, battered and lost wheelchairs, disabled parking spaces on a hill on Fishable Street, Asiam.ie fundraising climbing hills and walking in the park, Down Syndrome Ireland fundraising with Alex and Paudy, does Google present you with strange ads due to your odd browsing history, Dan pitching to Virgin and he's looking for a PA, all this and a little bit more.

May 24, 202226:28
Dan and Darragh Dublin South FM Monday 10th May 2022

Dan and Darragh Dublin South FM Monday 10th May 2022

We hear from Dan about the Independent Living Movement Ireland PAS Now webinar and his up coming talk with Travelport around disability and language. Niamh Ni Donnchaidh reviews Anne-Maries gig in the Three Arena and gives us here track of the week. There's talk of nerds and choo-choo trains from Darragh and a whole lot more.

(the music has been removed to meet copyright requirements)

May 10, 202239:57
Dan & Darragh Monday 2nd May 2022

Dan & Darragh Monday 2nd May 2022

Last night’s Dan & Darragh radio show with a great interview with James Casserly a teenager going places in more ways than one. James is undertaking a 32-county review of transport for wheelchair users; you can find him @James22034777 on Twitter and he's well worth a follow.

There’s other stuff too, music, news, The Independent Living Movement Ireland 30 days of action, @irishmusicgems and Niamh Dunphy and a whole lot more.

May 03, 202237:20
Dan & Darragh DSFM Monday 25th April 2022

Dan & Darragh DSFM Monday 25th April 2022

Dan and Darragh discuss the latest developments in Independent Living Movement Ireland 30 days of action campaign, @niamhdunphy1, her Ed Sheeran double-header and her track of the week, sport, Down Syndrome fund raisers, James Casserly taking to the road of Ireland, all this and more 

Apr 25, 202244:06
Dan and Darragh Monday 11th April 2022
Apr 11, 202237:59
Dan & Darragh on DSFM Monday 4th April 2022

Dan & Darragh on DSFM Monday 4th April 2022

Our Monday 4th April show from Dublin South FM.

Dan gets his PA hours (hurrah), Conor McAuley doesn't get the bus, Darraghs disabled friends and a whole lot more. The music has been removed to meet copy right requirements.

Apr 04, 202239:20
Dan & Darragh Monday 28th March Dublin South FM

Dan & Darragh Monday 28th March Dublin South FM

We talk about the Independent Living Movement Irelands 30 days of action, sport, the smallness of disability, Niamh Dunphy of Irish Music gems the podcast joins us, all that and a lot more. Music has been removed for copyright reasons. 

Mar 29, 202240:07
Dan & Darragh DSFM Monday 21st March 2022

Dan & Darragh DSFM Monday 21st March 2022

Our radio show from Monday 21st March on Dublin South FM, the music has been removed for copyright reasons.

We talk about sport, that weather, disability and housing, Sean O'Kellys plight for a marital home, Down Syndrome Irelands fund raiser, Niamh Dunphy talks music while Dan updates us on his mission to get PA hours. All that and some other stuff.

Mar 21, 202239:18
Monday 14th March 2022 Dan & Darragh on Dublin South FM

Monday 14th March 2022 Dan & Darragh on Dublin South FM

Our radio show from Monday 14th March on Dublin South FM, the music has been removed for copyright reasons.

We talk about sport, that weather, disability and housing, Sean O'Kellys plight for a marital home, the ILMI's housing information session, Niamh Dunphy talks music while Dan updates us on his mission to get PA hours. All that and some other stuff.

Mar 15, 202241:14
Dan & Darragh Monday 7th February 2022

Dan & Darragh Monday 7th February 2022

Dan & Darragh's Monday nights show from Dublin South FM (music has been removed to meet copyright requirements). 

There's talk of Ukraine, The Heartlands guest House in Carrick on Shannon which is being built with disability at the forefront, we talk to Ciaran O'Reagan from the Irish Wheelchair Association about the 'Wheelie Good Podcast', International Womens Day, Full Spectrum Ireland talking Se x, Down Syndrome Ireland sock fundraiser, Dan's meeting with Catherine Martin TD in his pursuit of PA hours and we even squeeze in some sport.

Mar 08, 202240:20
Dan & Darragh Monday 28th Feb Dublin South FM

Dan & Darragh Monday 28th Feb Dublin South FM

We discuss the conflict in Ukraine, the loosening of the last of Covids mask wearing requirements, The Irish Wheelchair Associations point of view on the upcoming e-scooter legislation and their new Wheelie Good podcast, The Independent Living Movement Irelands strategies for change, celebrating International Women's Day and a soon to open B&B in Carrick -On-Shannon for people with disabilities and some talk of sport too.

Mar 01, 202241:48
DaD Monday 21st February 2022

DaD Monday 21st February 2022

Monday nights show from @dublinsouthfm  news, and discussion following Dan's appearance on @irelandamvmtv  All this and more with Dan and Darragh on @dublinsouthfm Mondays from 8-9pm on 93.9FM and online at dublinsouthfm.ie.

Feb 23, 202242:10
Dan & Darragh DSFM Monday 14th Feb 2022

Dan & Darragh DSFM Monday 14th Feb 2022

Monday 14th February 2022 8pm to 9pm Dublin South FM (music has been removed for copyright) 

News and chat with Dan and Darragh, Dan's interview on the Claire Byrne RTE Radio One show telling the nation and beyond just some of the challenges faced by wheelchair users, Niamh Dunphy on music and a whole lot more.  

Feb 15, 202241:25
Dan & Darragh on Dublin South Fm Monday 7th Feb 2022

Dan & Darragh on Dublin South Fm Monday 7th Feb 2022

News, Chat, Niamh Dunphy, the dark web and a whole lot more. 

Feb 08, 202238:04
DSFM Monday 31st January 2022

DSFM Monday 31st January 2022

Our show from Monday 31st January 2022, the music has been removed for copy right.


Feb 01, 202237:31
DSFM Monday 3rd January 2022

DSFM Monday 3rd January 2022

As an alternative to New Year's Resolutions, we thought it best to look back as a means of going  forward. This week we've put together a review of our adventures in the podcasting world in 2021. From our chats with Tom Clonan about getting all those with disabilities together in one place, Disability: A New History with Peter White on the BBC, Niamh Dunphy and Sean's Big Build, Disability and Sexuality with Grace Alice O'Shea and so much more.

Jan 05, 202258:00
Dan & Darragh on DSFM Monday 20th December 2021

Dan & Darragh on DSFM Monday 20th December 2021

Dan and Darragh get festive this week, discussing our plans over the Christmas Period. Niamh Dunphy is back with us providing her track of the week, an in-depth review of Dermot Kennedy at the 3Arena in aid of Pieta House and Focus Ireland and more.

We also discuss the fact that the HSE didn't seem to understand the assignment of spreading Christmas cheer while looking ahead to the sporting offerings under the tree this year.

Dec 22, 202131:37
Dan & Darragh Dublin South FM Monday 13th December 2021

Dan & Darragh Dublin South FM Monday 13th December 2021

Colds, Covid-19 and mans best friend, that and a whole lot more. 

Dec 15, 202143:43
DSFM Monday 6th December

DSFM Monday 6th December

Dan and Darragh on Dublin South FM Monday 6th December 2021, the radio show with the music removed for copyright issues. 

We do a little sport, disability and need for PA's (personal assistants), inequality, Dan's mini doc 'Terms & Conditions Apply' and a whole lot more.  

Dec 08, 202142:10
Episode 75, all things Social Audio with Shane Monahan & Limor

Episode 75, all things Social Audio with Shane Monahan & Limor

We catch up with Shane Monahan of Limor for a conversation around Social Audio and his App Limor which helps creatives and everyone else harness the power of their voice. 

Nov 21, 202133:53
20211115_Dan&Darragh_DublinSouthFM_RadioShow

20211115_Dan&Darragh_DublinSouthFM_RadioShow

Dan & Darragh on Dublin South FM, we talk all things music with Niamh Dunphy Irish Music Gems the Podcast, chat of sports, why PA's are so important for people with disabilities, Dan's outing to RTE's Creative Futures with the millennials and a whole lot more. 

(all music has been removed for copyright issues).  

Nov 16, 202143:16
20211108_DanandDarragh_DSFM_RadioShow

20211108_DanandDarragh_DSFM_RadioShow

Monday nights show, chats with Niamh Dunphy, talk of men's health, players being to far away at live matches, no wheel chairs at COP26, Gretta sticking it somewhere and so much more.   

Nov 09, 202142:43
20211101_Dan&Darragh_DublinSouthFM_RadioShow

20211101_Dan&Darragh_DublinSouthFM_RadioShow

On this show Dan & Darragh bring you new music from Niamh Dunphy of Irish Music Gems the Podcast, the Screenbait crew have a review of 'Halloween Kills' and whatever happened to Matt Damon and 'The Last Duel'?. There'll be talk of sport, Cop26 and a whole lot more.

Nov 04, 202144:05
Episode70 Ableism and PA's
Oct 13, 202129:45
Episode 71 Fashion and Disability

Episode 71 Fashion and Disability

Just don't wear it out

Oct 13, 202129:52
Episode 69 Dan and Darragh

Episode 69 Dan and Darragh

This week with Dan and Darragh, we take a trip down memory lane as we discuss the build up to Halloween (already), we say "Sayonara" to the @paralympics and Dan discusses his latest taxi adventures. All this and more, Monday's at 8pm with Dan and Darragh on @dublinsouthfm and anywhere you get your podcasts thereafter

Sep 12, 202128:50
Episode 68

Episode 68

This week with Dan and Darragh, we talk Dan's upcoming return to college, his new exercise regime and we give our penultimate round up from the @paralympics On top of this we also discuss new accessibility features at @dollymountstrand and their implications for the future. All this and more, this week with Dan and Darragh. Mondays at 8pm on @dublinsouthfm.

Sep 08, 202129:00
Episode 67 All Things Paralympics

Episode 67 All Things Paralympics

This week with Dan and Darragh, we talk all things @paralympics as we give you a round up of @paralympics_ireland exploits in Tokyo so far. From Gold for @keane_ellen to Silver for @katiegdunlevy and @evemccrystal and more. We also discuss the adventures of @_thewheeldeal prior to the Games after an incident @heathrow_airport. All this and more this week with Dan and Darragh. Mondays at 8pm on @dublinsouthfm and anywhere you listen to podcasts thereafter.

Aug 31, 202129:00
Episode 66 Lough Ree Access for All

Episode 66 Lough Ree Access for All

This week with Dan and Darragh, we had our first on location recording since the pandemic courtesy of the lovely people @loughreeaccessforall Boat Trips in Athlone. We talk to John and Noel, two wheelchair users about their experience of the boat and much more along with Skipper Robert and crew member Lisa. Darragh also tells of his experience driving the "Dan Mobile" All this and more

Aug 23, 202158:00
Episode 65 Dan & Darragh

Episode 65 Dan & Darragh

In this episode we catch up with Niamh Dunphy of Irish Music Gems the podcast and find out how her online fundraiser ' Night in for Sean's Big Build' for Sean's Big Build went, we catch up with Karl Doyle of Nerdy Bird Media and find out about his appearance in season 3 of 'Go Outside and Play' off the RTE Player. Ross Coleman's "truly dreary existence" and the Paralympics (when Darragh's bother Noel McNicholas bumped into one in the airport), all that and a little bit more from 8pm on DSFM.

Aug 18, 202158:00
Episode 63 with Niamh Dunphy and her big reveal

Episode 63 with Niamh Dunphy and her big reveal

On this episode we have a big announcement from Niamh Dunphy of Irish Music Gems the podcast, she reveals her on line fundraising gig for 'A night in for Sean's Big Build'. Niamh has arranged some of Irelands amazing up and coming artists to perform on line to raise money for an Extension to young Sean Dunnes house to help improve his quality of life.  

Jul 20, 202126:57
Episode 55 with Grace Alice O'Shea

Episode 55 with Grace Alice O'Shea

In episode 55 we talk about all things s€x, s€xuality and disability with S€xuality Educator Grace Alice O'Shea. We cover a lot of ground from awkward conversation to s€x education and why you have to disguise the word S€X on social media platforms.

May 17, 202158:12
Episode 57 Who are they?

Episode 57 Who are they?

In episode 57 which aired on @dublinsouthfm  on Monday evening by way of introduction we tell the listeners a bit about ourselves and continue our look at Disability a New History with episode 9 which looks at children and disability during the 19th century. Spoiler alerts abound as we take a look at the 2019 movie 'Come as you are', a film about three disabled men on a road trip looking to lose their virginity. all that and more on Dan & Darragh do ability.

May 12, 202130:56
DADDA with The IWA Ability Team

DADDA with The IWA Ability Team

Episode 53 features the Irish Wheel Chair Associations Ability Team who help people between the ages of 18 and 29 with a physical disability (not just wheelchair users) find employment. We discuss how the pandemic has affected the way they interact with clients and businesses, how Zoom has levelled the playing field, why Dan should join the Ability Program and much much more.

Apr 27, 202133:40