Press Releases 2006

 

13th NOVEMBER 2006

 

 

BCI ANNOUNCES RADIO LICENSING DECISIONS

 

The Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) has today (Monday 13th November) announced its decision regarding the award of the North-West Regional licence, following its board meeting earlier today. 

 

The Commission has awarded a ten year licence in principle to I Radio Limited (trading as i 105FM) for the provision of a new youth-based licence for the north west of Ireland.  This service will cover the Counties of Galway, Mayo, Longford, Roscommon, Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal.The award is subject to the successful outcome of contract negotiations and these are expected to be completed in the coming months.

 

The contact details for the successful applicant are as follows:

 

Proposed Station Name	Company Name and Address	Public Contact Name and Details
i 105 FM	I Radio Limited, Rossena, Ballickmoyler Co. Laois.	Dan Healy Tel: 01 213 6964 Fax: 01 213 9722 E-mail: danhealy@o2mail.ie

 

The Commission received five applications for a youth service in the north west region, all of which were called to an oral hearing, held in Galway on October 9th last. 

 

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