Liffey Sound FM
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| Broadcast area | Lucan, County Dublin and its environs |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 96.4 MHz |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English and Irish |
| Format | Community Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Liffey Sound Communications Co-Operative Society Limited |
| History | |
First air date | September 2006 |
| Technical information | |
| Power | 5 W |
Transmitter coordinates | 53°20′55.10″N 6°25′24.96″W / 53.3486389°N 6.4236000°W |
| Links | |
| Website | http://www.liffeysoundfm.ie/ |
Liffey Sound FM is a not-for-profit community radio that broadcasts to the suburban town of Lucan, County Dublin, and its surrounding areas on the frequency 96.4 MHz.[1] The station is operated by Liffey Sound Communications Co-Operative Society Limited and holds a sound broadcasting contract from the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. Liffey Sound FM is also a member of CRAOL, the Community Radio Forum of Ireland.[2]
Annually, Liffey Sound participates in the Lucan Festival, providing live streaming and commentary on the events.
History
[edit]In 2002, Liffey Sound Communications Co-Operative Society Limited was registered with the Irish Office of the Registrar of Friendly Societies. On 11 July 2006, the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland signed a five-year community radio contract with Liffey Sound Communications Co-Operative Society Limited,[3] and the station began broadcasting in that same month. The official opening of the station took place on 6 October, presided over by the then Italian Ambassador to Ireland, Lugio Albertio Savoria.[citation needed]
Initially, Liffey Sound FM operated with a weekend schedule of 23 hours per week.[4] Over time, the station has expanded its broadcasting hours and currently broadcasts for a total of 58 hours per week.[citation needed] In June 2011, Liffey Sound Communications Co-Operative Society Limited secured a three-year extension to the Broadcasting License.[citation needed][needs update]
References
[edit]- ^ Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Liffey Sound FM – Contact Details Archived 24 February 2010 at the Wayback Machine – Retrieved 5 December 2009
- ^ CRAOL: List Of Member Stations Archived 3 May 2010 at the Wayback Machine – Retrieved 5 December 2009
- ^ BCI Press Release: BCI Signs five-year community radio contract with Liffy Sound FM Archived 4 November 2008 at the Wayback Machine – Retrieved 5 December 2009
- ^ RTÉ: BCI gives 5yr contract to Lucan radio station – Retrieved 1 June 2010
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