Training
Learn Radio Skills
At Dundalk FM
Ever wondered what it is like to sit behind a mic?
Dundalk FM offers practical radio training for people interested in broadcasting, media, and community radio. No experience needed.
What You Will Learn
This three session programme gives you practical experience inside a working radio station.
Presenting Skills
Learn microphone confidence, pacing, and how to communicate clearly on air.
Show Planning
Understand how radio programmes are structured and prepared.
Interview Techniques
Learn research, question preparation, and guest interviewing.
Audio Recording
Get practical experience recording audio inside the station.
Editing Basics
Learn simple audio editing and production fundamentals.
Studio Equipment
Use real radio equipment and understand live broadcasting basics.
About the Training Programme
This three session programme gives you real hands on experience inside a working radio station. You will learn how shows are created, how to speak on air, and how to use studio equipment with confidence.
Microphone Technique
Learn how to speak clearly and feel more confident on air.
Show Planning
Understand how radio shows are structured and prepared.
Interview Skills
Learn research techniques and how to interview guests.
Audio Editing
Get practical experience recording and editing audio.
Studio Equipment
Use real broadcasting equipment inside Dundalk FM.
Live Broadcasting
Understand the basics of live community radio production.
Training Details
Training takes place over three Monday sessions and costs 95 euro. Sessions are held at the Community Office, Park Street, Dundalk, Co Louth. Places are limited.
What You Can Expect
Many participants go on to create their own shows, contribute to existing programmes, or support production behind the scenes at Dundalk FM.
Some trainees continue into volunteering, take part in our work experience programme, or attend our open sessions to gain more confidence inside the studio.
You can also explore our range of community radio shows to hear the variety of programming created by presenters and volunteers across Dundalk FM.
Our Trainers
Training sessions are supported by experienced Dundalk FM presenters, producers, and community broadcasters with practical experience in radio production, interviewing, live broadcasting, and programme development.
Training has included support from presenters and producers including Marissa Lucchesi, Andrew Nulty, Seoirse Bulfin, Jason Kelly, and other members of the Dundalk FM team involved in community broadcasting and media training.
Participants learn inside a real working radio station environment with guidance from people actively involved in community radio.
Training Through The Years
Dundalk FM has been helping people learn community broadcasting for many years.
Training Gallery
Photos from Dundalk FM training sessions and practical workshops.
