BAI Advertises two commercial radio services

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (3rd September) placed public notices in a national newspaper seeking applications for two sound broadcasting services.  The relevant two services are:

  • A local broad-format sound broadcasting service for Sligo/North Leitrim/South Donegal (the service is currently operated by Ocean FM and this contract will expire on 30th September, 2014).
  • A music-driven regional sound broadcasting service for: Waterford City and County, South Tipperary and Counties Wexford, Carlow and Kilkenny (the service is currently operated by Beat 102 103 and this contract will expire on 30th September 2014).

All applications for any of the services must adhere to the format set out in the relevant Guide to Submissions (“Guide”).  A Guide has been drafted for each service and is available below or on request from the BAI’s offices; 01 6441200.

Local broad-format sound broadcasting service for Sligo/North Leitrim/South Donegal

Music-driven Regional Sound Broadcasting Service for: Waterford City and County, South Tipperary and Counties Wexford, Carlow and Kilkenny

The closing date for receipt of applications for the sound broadcasting services is 12 noon, Monday 2nd December, 2013

Media Queries to:

Tony Heffernan / Catherine Heaney

DHR Communications

087 2399508 / 087 2309835