Press Releases 2007
 

MONDAY 21st MAY 2007

 

 

BCI ANNOUNCES RADIO LICENSING DECISIONS

 

The Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) has announced its decision regarding the award of the Midlands/North-East Regional licence, following its board meeting earlier this morning. 

 

The Commission has awarded a ten year licence in principle to i Radio North East & Midlands Limited (trading as i 107FM) for the provision of a new youth-based service for the midlands and north east of Ireland.  This service will cover the counties of Louth, Meath, Cavan, Monaghan, Kildare, Offaly, Westmeath and North-East Laois.

 

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 107 FM	i Radio North East & Midlands Limited, Rossena, Ballickmoyler Co. Laois.	Dan Healy Tel: 01 213 6964 Fax: 01 213 9722 E-mail: danhealy@iradio.ie

 

The Commission received five applications for a youth service in the midlands/north east region, three of which were called to an oral hearing, held in Tullamore Co. Offaly on April 16th last. 

 

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