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)