Every two weeks, tune in to 92.5 Phoenix FM, where presenter and film expert Dáire Walsh delves into the wonderful world of film and the industry on the island of Ireland. Presented in partnership with Film Ireland, the next show will air live on 27th February at 12 noon, so make sure you're tuned in then to 92.5 FM - or online here.
Dublin International Film Festival
Broadcast 13th February 2026: With Dublin International Film Festival around the corner, Dáire sits down with long-time season ticket holder Mick Jordan, who shares his top picks for this year’s programme...along with his detailed festival game plan. He also catches up with filmmaker Edelle Kenny, whose short film The Race, funded by the National Talent Academies, is set to have its world premiere at DIFF
Dáire Reports Live from Imbolg
Broadcast 6th February 2026: Recorded in person on the wonderful campus of Griffith College, Dáire talks to a host of filmmakers screening their work at Imbolg: Women Who Terrify. First, he chats with Vanessa Gildea about her experimental short, on leaving you. Then listen in as Dáire hosts a lively Q&A panel. Finally, his coverage concludes with a chat with Nadia Moosa, whose film In the Season Thereof won the award for Best Student Film.
AV Artist Oisín Murray & Filmmaker Marissa Aroy
Broadcast 30th January 2026: Imbolg kicks off today! In this episode, Dáire chats with AV artist and musician Oisín Murray about Faoin Talamh, an audio-visual piece that combines reproduced ancient Irish music with visuals of modern Ireland's natural landscape. He also chats with Ireland-based NYC filmmaker Marissa Aroy who discusses her fantastic shorts Recipe, Birthday Swim and The Parting. The latter is set to have its world premiere soon at Dublin International Film Festival.
Irish Films of 2026, Imbolg Line-Up & Laura Moss Chat
Broadcast 16th January 2026: Festival co-founders Gemma Creagh and Sarah Cullen talk about the wonderful line up at Imbolg: Women Who Terrify Horror Film Festival. Gemma lists upcoming Irish films to keep an eye on in 2026, and listen to a special interview with Laura Moss discus their film birth/rebirth recorded at Still Voices Film Festival after the film's original release.
Christmas Special
Broadcast 12th December 2025: In this episode, journalist and filmmaker Mick Jordan talks Xmas films, while Film Ireland Associate Editor Gemma Creagh lists the Irish Films you have to catch over the holiday season. And don't forget to get those films in for Imbolg: Women Who Terrify Film Festival!
Dublin International Comedy Film Festival
Broadcast 28th November 2025: Looking back on a fantastic Dublin International Comedy Film Festival, host Daire Walsh caught up with festival co-director Cathal Feeney; Gemma Creagh discusses features Let the Wrong One In and Christy; while Rachel Melita is in conversation with actor, writer, and filmmaker Laoisa Sexton about her short I Can't Go On.
Spooky Season
Broadcast 24th October 2025: Dáire delves into the spookier side of things this week, as Conor Bryce gives his top picks on air from his #31DaysOfHalloween mega list. Dáire also catches up with RTE series The Unreal writer, creator and director... have a listen back on this very terrifying episode here.
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92.5 Phoenix FM is a community radio station that provides a voice for Dublin 15. They broadcast 24/7 to the Dublin 15 area on 92.5 FM and to the world via their online stream, morning, noon and night. Their programming reflects the wide range of views and interests within the community through talk programmes on a variety of topics such as arts, sports, news, current affairs, local history, religious topics, and many more.
