Samuel Assad

Broadcaster / Journalist / Producer / Reporter

Radio Journalism 4 – Dublin Edition

Sam hosts a weekly show in conjunction with Dublin City Council titled “Dublin Edition” on 103.2 Dublin City FM which involves interviewing people from all walks of life about events happening in Dublin and more.

Broadcast Date: 7th July 2020

Sam spoke to the newly elected Lord Mayor of Dublin Hazel Chu about the plans for her term in office, the Green Party involvement in government, the issue of race in Ireland and more.


Broadcast Date: 30th June 2020

Sam spoke to a Senior Engineer from Dublin City Council about the Covid Mobility Programme. He also spoke to the Manager of the Richmond Barracks about their re-opening. Plus, Sam spoke to one of the recipients of the Covid Hero award.

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Broadcast Date: 23rd June 2020

Sam spoke to the Project Manager of Our City Our Books and the Chairperson of Dublin City Council’s LGBTQ Network about Pride 2020.


Broadcast Date: 16th June 2020

Sam spoke to the Head of Project Development for Dublin City Council’s Culture Company about their programme of events.


Broadcast Date: 19th May 2020

Sam spoke to the Assistant Archivist with Dublin City Library and Archive about the Covid-19 Lockdown Collection. Sam also spoke to two representatives from the Dublin City Council Culture Company.


Broadcast Date: 12th May 2020

Sam spoke to the Community and Social Development Manager from Dublin City Council about a project aimed at helping people to maintain their physical, spiritual and mental well being while at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. He also spoke to Dublin City Council’s Tree Officer about the Dublin Tree Map.


Broadcast Date: 28th April 2020

Sam spoke to the Lord Mayor of Dublin about the History on your Doorstep programme and the state of the Covid-19 pandemic in Ireland.


Broadcast Date: 21st April 2020

Sam spoke to the award winning author whose book was chosen for the 2020 Dublin One City, One Book project. He also spoke to Dublin City Council’s Senior Executive Parks and Landscape Officer about the Dublin Otter Survey. Plus, he spoke to the Administrative Officer at Dublin City Council’s Waste Management Services about the issue of illegal dumping in Dublin.


Broadcast Date: 14th April 2020

Sam spoke to the Lord Mayor of Dublin about the new exercise guidelines for older people during the Covid-19 pandemic, the reduced Easter Rising commemorations and more.


Broadcast Date: 24th March 2020

Sam spoke to a Litter Prevention Officer from Dublin City Council about a new dog fouling campaign. He also spoke to a Senior Librarian from Dublin City Libraries about accessing library resources online.


Broadcast Date: 10th March 2020

Sam spoke to the Principal Environmental Health Officer from Dublin City Council’s Air Quality Monitoring and Noise Control Unit about a new website which allows the public to check air quality and noise levels in their area.


Broadcast Date: 3rd March 2020

Sam spoke to one of the organisers of the 2020 Dublin One City, One Book Festival. He also spoke to the Sports Inclusion & Integration Officer from Dublin City Council about ongoing and upcoming programmes across the city.  Plus, he spoke to the Spectator Experience Manager for UEFA Euro 2020 about the Euro 2020 volunteer programme.


Broadcast Date: 25th February 2020

Sam spoke to a Divisional Librarian from Dublin City Libraries about National Library Open Day. He also spoke to a representative from Dublin City Council’s Parks Department about a public consultation event in the Ballyfermot area.


Broadcast Date: 17th December 2019

Sam spoke to the winners of the Business Spirit Award.


Broadcast Date: 8th October 2019

Sam spoke to a representative from the parks and landscaping department at Dublin City Council about the Greening Stoneybatter Initiative. He also spoke to the Lord Mayor of Dublin about the Lord Mayor’s Charity Ball. Plus, he spoke to the City Archaeologist for Dublin about Irish-Norse relations in the Viking Age.


Broadcast Date: 24th September 2019

Sam spoke to the Senior Community Officer from the Dublin City Council about the inaugural Gateway to the City Festival and the plans to transform Dorset Street in Dublin’s north inner city into a vibrant cosmopolitan destination village.


Broadcast Date: 10th September 2019

Sam spoke to the Dublin City Arts Officer about Culture Night 2019. He also spoke to the founder of one of the small businesses that will be featured at the Local Enterprise Village at this year’s National Ploughing Championships.


Broadcast Date: 11th June 2019

Sam spoke to the Event Liaison from the Dublin City Council about upcoming events. He also spoke to the Assistant Arts Officer from the Dublin City Council about Cruinniú na nÓg. Plus, he spoke to the Administrative Officer from the Dublin City Council about the Velo City international cycling conference and the Senior Librarian from Dublin City Libraries about the Summer Stars reading campaign.


Broadcast Date: 28th May 2019

Sam spoke to the Play Development Officer from the Dublin City Council about the Dublin City Play Strategy Online Survey. He also spoke to an historian-in-residence from the Dublin City Council about the War of Independence Lecture Series. Plus, he spoke to the Smart City Environmental Lead from the Dublin City Council about the launch of a smart mobility hub.


Broadcast Date: 21st May 2019

Sam spoke to the winners of Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur Competition.


Broadcast Date: 14th May 2019

Sam spoke to the Senior Librarian from the Dublin City Libraries about the Bealtaine Festival. He also spoke to the Divisional Librarian from the Dublin City Libraries about the Evil Literature Exhibition.


Broadcast Date: 7th May 2019

Sam spoke to the Head of Education & Community Outreach at the Hugh Lane Gallery about upcoming events. He also spoke to the Head of Visitor Experience at the 14 Henrietta Street tenement museum.


Broadcast Date: 23rd April 2019

Sam spoke to a firefighter and advanced paramedic from the Rathfarnham fire station about their community open day.


Broadcast Date: 16th April 2019

Sam spoke to the Head of Education & Community Outreach at the Hugh Lane Gallery about their current exhibitions. He also spoke to the project manager of a new electoral portal.


Broadcast Date: 12th March 2019

Sam spoke to the winner of the Dublin City Enterprise Award for 2019.


Broadcast Date: 5th March 2019

Sam spoke to one of the organisers of the 2019 Dublin One City, One Book Festival. He also spoke to the Resource Efficiency Officer for the Eastern Midlands Waste Regional Office about the MODOS programme.