The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today (3rd August 2018), announced the receipt of the following applications for two community radio services, serving the areas of Claremorris and its Environs and Dundalk and its Environs. Both services were advertised by the BAI last May.
Claremorris and its Environs
An application was received from Claremorris Community Radio Company Limited by Guarantee (t/a Claremorris Community Radio) for a community radio service, for the community of Claremorris and its Environs. Claremorris Community Radio currently operates under a 10-year community sound broadcasting contract which is due to expire on the 31st March 2019.
Dundalk and its Environs
An application was received from Dundalk Media Centre Company Limited by Guarantee (t/a Dundalk FM) for a community radio service, for the community of Dundalk and its Environs. Dundalk FM currently operates a 10-year community sound broadcasting contract which is due to expire on the 31st August 2019.
The BAI will now review the applications to ensure that all the information requested in the Guide to Submissions has been received and that the applications are valid. On completion of this review, the applications will be made publicly available.
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