LISTEN BACK: Christmas at ST. Brendan’s National School Sligo
This week David and Francie from The Francie Boylan Show visited St. Brendan’s National School, Carton, Sligo to hear from the Children and Teachers. David and Francie were treated to some great Christmas songs, heard from some of the Children what they were hoping to get from Santa and also…
New radio advertising initiative launched
A new organisation wants to show the merits of advertising on the radio. The entire independent radio sector and RTE are coming together for the first time ever to launch Radiocentre Ireland. The organisation wants to show how radio is a powerful way for advertisers to get the message across…
Radio stations need State funding to survive
The future of local and regional radio stations can’t be guaranteed without state funding to support broadcasters. That’s according to the head of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland, who’ve warned an Oireachtas committee that there is a funding crisis. John Purcell of the IBI appealed to politicians to examine new…
Independent radio stations deserve to be supported in this crisis – Harkin
The Independent radio sector, as well as local newspapers need to be given more support during this crisis. Thats according to a number of rural Independent TDs, including Sligo/Leitrim’s Marian Harkin and Roscommon/East Galway’s Michael Fitzmaurice. The Independent group are calling on Minister Richard Bruton to release more funding for…
Independent broadcasters of Ireland to lobby TDs
Commercial radio bosses are to grill TDs this evening on their inaction when it comes to protecting the future of broadcasting. The government promised three years ago to abolish the tax on independent radio stations that’s used to fund the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. No action has been taken yet…