BAI Announces Licensing Decision for the North Donegal Franchise Area

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has today (Monday 23rd June) announced the decision of the Contract Awards Committee regarding the award of the licence for a local, broad-format radio service for North Donegal. A contract has been awarded in principle to Donegal Highland Radio Limited (t/a Highland Radio) for the provision the radio service for … Continued

BAI Signs Radio Contract With Radio Kerry

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has today (Monday 19th May) signed a ten-year sound broadcasting contract with Raidió Chiarraí Teoranta, trading as Radio Kerry, to continue to provide a local, broad-format radio service for listeners in County Kerry. Speaking at the contract signing, the Chairperson of the BAI, Bob Collins said “the BAI is very … Continued

Young Broadcasters Scoop Top Spot in National Radio Competition

Young broadcasters are being presented with prizes in recognition of winning the BAI/ Seachtain na Gaeilge national radio competition at a special award ceremony in the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland’s officestoday. Groups of students from all around the country were asked to enter an Irish language radio show as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge 2014, … Continued

Baineann Craoltóirí Óga Duais Mór amach i gComórtas Raidió Náisiúnta

Tá duaiseanna á mbronnadh ar chraoltóirí óga, le haitheantas a thabhairt dóibh as comórtas raidió náisiúnta Údarás Craolacháin na hÉireann/Sheachtain na Gaeilge a bhuachan, ag ócáid speisialta bronnta gradam ag oifigí Údarás Craolacháin na hÉireann inniu. Iarradh ar ghrúpaí daltaí timpeall na tíre clár raidió Gaeilge a léiriú agus a chur isteach mar chuid de … Continued

Sligo/North Leitrim/South Donegal Radio Licence Oral Presentations Available Online

On 28th April last, the BAI held public oral hearings in the Clarion Hotel, Sligo, regarding sound broadcasting applications received for the local radio licence for the Sligo/North Leitrim/South Donegal franchise area. The BAI received two applications for the licence from NW Coast FM Limited (trading as Coast FM) and Northwest Broadcasting Limited (trading as Ocean FM). To view … Continued

BAI Signs Radio Contract With KCLR

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has today (Tuesday 15th April) signed a ten-year sound broadcasting contract with C.K. Broadcasting Limited, trading as KCLR, to continue to provide a local, broad-format radio service for listeners in Counties Carlow and Kilkenny. Speaking at the contract signing, the Chairperson of the BAI, Bob Collins said “the BAI is … Continued

Details Announced for Dublin Niche Music Licence Oral Presentations

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (April 8th) announced details of an oral presentation to be held for the niche, music-driven radio licence for the Dublin City and County franchise area. The oral presentation will take place on Monday 14th April, in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Golden Lane, Dublin 8.  It will commence … Continued

North Donegal Radio Licence Oral Presentations Available Online

On 31st March last, the BAI held public oral hearings in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny, regarding sound broadcasting applications received for the local, broad-format radio licence for the North Donegal franchise area. The BAI received two applications for the licence from Donegal Highland Radio Limited (t/a Highland Radio) and Donegal Commercial Radio Broadcasting Limited … Continued

BAI Announces Details of Oral Presentation for North Donegal Radio Licence

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (March 21st) announced details of an oral presentation to be held for the local, broad-format radio licence for the North Donegal franchise area. The presentation will take place on Monday 31st of March, in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny, commencing at 10.30 a.m. and is open to … Continued

BAI Signs Content Contract with ‘UTV Ireland’

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has today (Thursday, 27th February) signed a television content provision contract with UTV Ireland Limited, under Section 71 of the Broadcasting Act. The contract was signed by Bob Collins, Chairperson and Michael O’Keeffe, Chief Executive, on behalf of the BAI and by John McCann, Group Chief Executive, UTV Media Plc … Continued

BAI Signs Three Radio Contracts & Announces Further Licensing Process Details

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has today (Tuesday February 11th) signed three, ten-year sound broadcasting contracts with RedFM, Spin1038, and WLRFM.  The contracts with Spin 1038 and RedFM are for music-driven radio services targeting 15-34 year olds.  Spin 1038 is available to listeners in Dublin City and County while RedFM is available in Cork City … Continued

BAI to enter into Content Contract with ‘UTV Ireland’

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland is today (Thursday, 6th February) pleased to announce that it will enter into negotiations for a television content provision contract, under Section 71 of the Broadcasting Act, with UTV Ireland Limited.  It is envisaged that the new service, ‘UTV Ireland’, will commence broadcasting in January 2015. Based primarily in Dublin, … Continued

BAI Publishes Review of Potential for Commercial DTT in Ireland

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (7th January) published the findings of a review undertaken regarding the future prospects for the licensing of commercial DTT.   The review is the latest development in what has been a continuous process undertaken by the BAI to discharge its duties with regard to commercial DTT (Digital Terrestrial … Continued

Commercial Radio Licensing: Competitive Licensing Process Update

The Contract Awards Committee (“the Committee”) of the BAI has today (19th December) announced that it agreed at its meeting held yesterday to recommend to the Authority of the BAI that it enter into a sound broadcasting contract with Midland Community Radio Services Limited, trading as Midlands 103, for the local broad-format sound broadcasting service … Continued

BAI Receives Three Applications For Two Commercial Radio Services

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (2nd December) announced the receipt of three applications for two sound broadcasting services, which were advertised on 3rd September last.  The relevant services and the number of applications received for each are as follows: Two applications received for a local broad-format sound broadcasting service for Sligo/North Leitrim/South … Continued

BAI Signs Two Sound Broadcasting Contracts With KFM and Shannonside FM / Northern Sound

  The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (13th November) signed two contracts for three ten-year sound broadcasting services with Shannonside FM / Northern Sound and Kfm.  Shannonside FM and Northern Sound operate in the franchise areas of Longford/Roscommon/South Leitrim and Cavan/Monaghan respectively, while Kfm operates the service for the County Kildare franchise area.  … Continued

Commercial Radio Applications Available Online

The BAI advertised three commercial radio services for North Donegal and Laois/Offaly/Westmeath franchise areas in June 2013. The closing date for receipt of applications for these three services was 23rd September last. For further information on the applications received, please click here .  

BAI Signs Contract With 98FM

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (22nd October) signed a contract for a ten-year sound broadcasting service, for the franchise area of Dublin City and County, with Radio Two Thousand Limited (t/a 98FM).  The contract is for a music-driven, local sound broadcasting service for 25-44 year olds. Speaking at the contract signing, Bob … Continued

BAI Signs Three Sound Broadcasting Contracts For Dublin, Wexford and Wicklow

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (25th September) signed contracts for three ten-year sound broadcasting services for the franchise areas of Dublin, Wexford and Wicklow.  The services are operated by FM104, South East Radio, and East Coast Radio respectively. Speaking at the contract signings, Bob Collins, Chairperson of the BAI, said: “We are … Continued

Radio Licensing Update: BAI receives six applications for three local commercial radio services

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (23rd September) announced the receipt of six applications for three sound broadcasting services, which were advertised on June 25th last.  The relevant services and the number of applications received for each one are: Two applications received for a local broad-format sound broadcasting service for North Donegal (the … Continued

Licensing: Guide to Submissions Update

The BAI has posted to its website revised versions of its Guides published to assist applicants in making a submission for a competitive radio licence.  An administrative error was noted in Section 9, Summary of Proposals, in the relevant Guides.  This Section included references to a target audience (35-55).  This target audience is not relevant … Continued

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, … Continued

BAI Launches New Temporary Radio Services Support Scheme

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today (7th August) launched a new Sectoral Learning and Development initiative to enable Temporary Radio Services apply to the BAI for funding towards learning, development and/or evaluation activities. A Temporary Radio Service is one licensed by the BAI to broadcast for a period of up to 30 days … Continued

BAI Publishes Recommendations on Future Funding For Public Service Broadcasting

 The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has, today (18th July), published its recommendations in respect of the required levels of funding for the public service broadcasters (PSBs), TG4 and RTÉ, over the next five years. Under section 124(8) of the Broadcasting Act, 2009, the BAI is required, on a five-yearly basis, to conduct a review of … Continued

BAI responds to Government announcement on five-year review of funding for Public Service Broadcasting

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has welcomed the Government’s response to the BAI’s five year review of funding for public service broadcasters, and the associated recommendations made by the Authority. Under Section 124(8) of the Broadcasting Act 2009, the BAI is required to undertake a five-yearly review of the adequacy of public funding to … Continued

BAI Signs Three Local Sound Broadcasting Contracts For Galway, Clare And Tipperary

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (Tuesday, 16th July) signed contracts for three ten-year sound broadcasting services for the franchise areas of Galway, Clare and Tipperary.  The services are operated by Galway Bay FM, Clare FM, and Tipp FM respectively. Speaking at the contract signings, Bob Collins, Chairperson of the BAI, said: “We … Continued

BAI Signs Local Sound Broadcasting Contracts for Mayo And Louth/Meath

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has today (Monday, 15th July) signed contracts for two ten-year sound broadcasting services for the franchise areas of Mayo and Louth/Meath.  The services are operated by Midwest Radio and LMFM respectively. Speaking at the contract signings, Chief Executive of the BAI, Michael O’Keeffe, said: “We are delighted to sign contracts … Continued

BAI Advertises Three Local Commercial Radio Services

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (25th June) placed public notices in a national newspaper seeking applications for three sound broadcasting services.  The relevant three services are: A local broad-format sound broadcasting service for North Donegal (the service is currently operated by Highland Radio and this contract will expire on 30th September 2014). … Continued

Commercial Radio Licensing: Update

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Commercial Radio Licensing: Fast-track Process Update

The Contract Awards Committee of the BAI has today (14th May) announced its intention to invoke fast-track application processes for a number of sound broadcasting services, in accordance with section 67(3) of the Broadcasting Act 2009. The fast-track process can be invoked by the Committee when only one expression of interest is received, from an … Continued

Commercial Radio Licensing: Expressions of Interest Update

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (2nd May) announced the decisions of the Contract Awards Committee (the Committee) in relation to the Expressions of Interest process for twelve sound broadcasting services. In the case of seven of the franchise areas advertised, one expression of interest for the provision of each service was received.  … Continued

Commercial Radio Licensing: Expressions of Interest Update

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today, 26th March 2013, announced that it has received 17 expressions of interest for twelve local sound broadcasting services in response to its invitation for such expressions, as advertised on 24th January 2013 last. One expression of interest was received for each of the following services: Cork City … Continued

Commercial Radio Licensing: Expressions of Interest

In accordance with Section 65 (6) of the Broadcasting Act 2009, the Contract Awards Committee of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“the BAI”) invites expressions of interest from parties interested in securing a sound broadcasting contract (“Contract”) on the FM band for the services outlined in the notice located at the link below. Interested parties should … Continued

Commercial Radio Licensing: Update

In October 2012, the Contract Awards Committee of the BAI announced its intention to invoke the fast-track licensing process for eleven identified sound broadcasting contracts. Public notifications were placed in the national press and on the BAI website. The fast-track licensing process, allowed for under Section 67(3) of the Broadcasting Act 2009, can be invoked … Continued

Analogue Television switch off

The digital switchover has taken place today, 24th October 2012.  Ireland’s analogue television network has now been replaced by a digital signal. Guidance on the Digital Switchover is available at www.goingdigital.ie or through LoCall 1890 940 980 (English language) and 1890 940 970 (Irish language).

Commercial Radio Licensing Update: BAI to issue notifications to invoke fast-track application process

The Contract Awards Committee of the BAI has announced its intention to invoke fast-track application processes for a number of local sound broadcasting services, in accordance with Section 67(3) of the Broadcasting Act 2009. The fast-track process can be invoked by the Committee when only one expression of interest, from an incumbent sound broadcasting contractor, … Continued

Commercial Radio Licensing: Expressions of Interest – Update

At its meeting today (24th September 2012) the Contract Awards Committee (“the Committee”) of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“the BAI”) decided to invoke the fast-track licensing process for twelve local sound broadcasting services based on its consideration of the twelve expressions of interest received for these services. The Committee considered each expression of interest … Continued