3 July 2018
By Elaine Murphy
elaine@TheCork.ie
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today announced the signing of a new community of interest sound broadcasting contract for the Christian community of Cork City, Life FM.
Speaking at the contract signing, chief executive of the BAI, Michael O’Keeffe said: “We are very pleased to sign a ten-year contract with Life FM today. The station has been operating for many years, providing a valuable service based on community of interest access and the needs of the listenership it is licensed to serve. We wish them continued success over the 10-years of the new contract.”
The new contract will begin on 1st August 2018. The BAI was represented at the contract signing by BAI chairperson, Prof Pauric Travers and chief executive, Michael O’Keeffe. Life FM was represented by chairperson, Brian Daly and secretary, Ann Glanville.
Meanwhile elsewhere; Community radio stations Raidió Corca Baiscinn in South West Clare and Tipperary Mid-West Radio in South West Tipperary also signed new contracts today.
