Thursday, July 27, 2006

Christian radio station to hit the Irish airwaves

Ireland's first Christian radio station will hit the airwaves next year

The Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) today started advertising for applications to run the quasi-national religious broadcasting service.
Focusing on general religious affairs, the dedicated station will target listeners over the age of 15. A 10-year contract will be awarded to the successful broadcaster.
A BCI spokesman said broadcasting hours and a launch date will be decided on following detailed submissions from applicants.
Broadcast primarily on the AM band û with supplemental low power VHF-FM transmitter stations û it is hoped it will reach almost every household in the country.
The application process is expected to take up to six months to complete.
(Source: Irish Examiner)

Additional news from Radio Netherlands Media Network Weblog reports the following:
The Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) has invited applications for the provision of a new quasi-national Christian and religious sound broadcasting service. The service will be broadcast primarily on the AM band with supplemental low power VHF-FM transmitter stations. It will have a broad format and will focus on general religious and Christian affairs of relevance to listeners in the 15+ age group in the State. A ten year contract will be awarded to a successful applicant. The closing date for the receipt of applications is Wednesday 25th October.
(Source: Broadcasting Commission of Ireland via Ray Woodward)