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There’s a great show on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at from 7pm to 8pm right after Tom Gernon’s Rock around Dundalk. It is hosted by Marian Del Duca and Charles Barker and is called Health and Wellbeing.
Seamus, Pat, Jamie, Pauline, Nicola, Caroline with facilitator Pat Byrne on Day 1 of the Community Radio course.
To add your organisation or alter the information provided in our directory, please email info@dundalkfm.ie. ADHD Ireland ADHD Ireland is dedicated to providing up-to-date information, resources and networking opportunities to individuals with ADHD, parents of children with ADHD, and the professionals who serve them. They provide support and advice through their phone line and emails, send out information, produce publications, organise information sessions and psychoeducation. They also run Solution Focussed Brief Therapy courses for young people, run parenting courses, and work to raise awareness of the condition, and contribute to research. Telephone 01 8748349 https://adhdireland.ie/ Accord Counselling Accord is a well known, respected and experienced agency that has in excess of 50 years experience working with couples and individuals supporting them in their Marriages and Relationships. Telephone 042 9336393 https://www.accord.ie/centres/dundalk Amnesty International Amnesty International Ireland is the country’s largest human rights organisation with over 15,000 members and supporters. They are part of a global movement of more than 3.2 million people working in more than 150 countries around the world. Telephone 01 8638300 www.amnesty.ie / https://www.facebook.com/AmnestyDundalk/ Artisans Founded in 1992 by the late Tom Bellew, Artisans is a watercolour art group who meet weekly in Carroll Mead Hall, Dundalk. They have approx 30 members and instruction for both new and advanced members is provided. Telephone 086 3567529 https://www.facebook.com/Artisans-Dundalk-111745727033731/ Barnardos Barnardos is a children’s charity. They work with vulnerable children and their families in Ireland and campaign for the rights of all children. Barnardos was established in Ireland in 1962. Telephone 01 4549699 www.barnardos.ie Birdwatch Ireland Louth Branch BirdWatch Ireland is focussed on the conservation of birds and biodiversity in Ireland and promotes nature conservation among policy-makers and the wider public. They are also involved in many research and monitoring projects, and, through policy and advocacy work, they act to influence others who have the ability and power to protect and enhance the living world. Telephone 087 9145363 https://birdwatchireland.ie/ http://birdslouth.blogspot.com/ Blackrock Tidy Towns Blackrock Tidy Towns is one of the principal community groups in the village. Their objective is to make Blackrock a better place in which to live, and a more pleasant place to visit and enjoy. They have a core committee which meets monthly and a large group of Tidy Towns volunteers who undertake litter control, maintenance of flower and shrub beds, and other community and development work around the village. https://www.blackrockvillage.ie/blackrock-tidy-towns/ Cara Cancer Support Centre Cara Cancer Support Centre gives support to people living with cancer. They provide a supportive environment where patients and family members can come to find solace and avail of the experience of cancer survivors. They offer a range of holistic therapies; pamper days, a number of workshops for men and women along with welfare information and counselling. Telephone 042 9339383 https://www.cancer.ie/cancer-information-and-support/cancer-support/find-support/local-support/cara-cancer-support-centre Carlingford Heritage Centre The aim of the Heritage Centre is to give the visitor an insight into Carlingford’s history and to encourage a deeper exploration of the narrow streets and antiquities of Carlingford. This extensive space can be used for any function suitable to the ambiance of the Heritage centre, such as weddings, meetings, conferences, seminars, lectures, musical evenings, drama productions, weekend workshops, official launches, and award ceremonies. Telephone 042 9375434 / 086 8241514 info@carlingfordheritagecentre.com https://carlingfordheritagecentre.com/ Carlingford Tidy Towns Carlingford tidy towns is about keeping the village clean and beautiful. Telephone 042 9373686 https://www.facebook.com/carlingfordtidytowns/ Childline Childline is part of the ISPCC (The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children). There is a telephone service, an online service, and a mobile phone texting service. Telephone (National Helpline) 1800 666 666 Telephone ISPCC Louth Branch (Drogheda) 041 9833406 www.childline.ie Citizens Information Centre The Citizens Information Centre provides confidential impartial information, advice, and advocacy to the general public. Telephone 0761 075950 centres.citizensinformation.ie/Dundalk Clann Naofa Boxing Club Clann Naofa Boxing Club is a community-focused and inclusive environment for young people to gain high-quality training in boxing technique from a team of dedicated coaches and staff. Telephone 087 6191829 https://www.facebook.com/Clann-Naofa-Boxing-Academy-169420576731521/ Cluid Housing Clúid Housing is an award-winning, a not-for-profit charity providing over 7,900 affordable, high-quality homes to people in housing need. The Louth Housing Officer is available for assistance and support via the Dublin Main Office. Telephone 01 7072088 https://www.cluid.ie/ Cooley Environmental Cooley Environmental and Health Group, established in 1994, is interested in human health and the local environment, and the connections between the two. Telephone 042 9373525 https://www.cooleyehg.org/ Community Garda Caroline Hayes and Paul Conolly are part of the Community Garda Team that discusses community policy on a weekly basis during the Town Talk Show (Friday morning edition). Telephone (Garda Bureau of Community Engagement) 01 6663806/08/09 https://www.garda.ie/en/crime-prevention/community-policing/ https://www.garda.ie/en/contact-us/station-directory/dundalk.html Cox’s Demesne Youth and Community Project Cox’s Demense Youth and Community Project, “The House”, provides somewhere within the community where young people who were excluded from all mainstream programmes, projects and clubs are welcomed, learn new skills and given new opportunities. While a priority is given to young people at risk, The House also offers a general youth service. Presently there are approximately 200 children and young people availing of the programmes and projects on a weekly basis with a staff team of nine fulltime workers and some part-time and community employment workers also. Telephone 042 93330432 http://coxsdemesne-thehouse.com/ Crosscause Charity Founded in 2003, Crosscause is an Irish registered charity, set up by dedicated volunteers working with special needs orphans in Romania. The group has been involved on the ground in Romania for nearly 20 years, and active in Orphanages, institutions and hospitals. It has since expanded into Eastern Europe and West Africa. The charity operates from the Crosscause Shop in Blackrock. Telephone 087 9674829 https://www.crosscause.ie/ Cuidigh Linn Cuidigh Linn are a local initiative for the elderly living in the Muirhevna Mór area of Dundalk. Cuidigh Linn offers a wide range of services including weekly or monthly visits and they also provide workers who can do low cost, high quality maintenance around older people’s homes. Telephone 042 9334984 https://www.facebook.com/cuidigh.linn.9 Dealgan Amateur Boxing Club Located in Marian Park, Dealgan Amateur Boxing Club has, for over eighty years, nurtured amateur boxing talent from
Presenters A to Z Meet the voices behind Dundalk FM’s music, sport, culture, community and current affairs programmes. TopACDEGIJKMOPRST A A Adam Heslin Power Play Adam Heslin presents Power Play on Dundalk FM. The programme forms part of the station’s specialist music schedule, giving Adam an opportunity to share his selection of music with Dundalk FM listeners. A Adrian McGearty An Citóg Adrian McGearty presents An Citóg, a weekly programme covering local sport. His show keeps listeners informed about sporting activity, stories and developments from Dundalk and the surrounding area. A Alan Byrne 5 Irish Tunes Alan Byrne is the Station Manager of Dundalk FM and plays a central role in managing its community broadcasting, training and volunteer activities. He also presents 5 Irish Tunes and has contributed to documentaries, special broadcasts and community radio projects. A Alison Lavery Time Machine Alison Lavery presents Time Machine on Dundalk FM. The programme takes listeners through memorable music from different periods, offering a nostalgic journey across songs and musical eras. A Alvaro Lucchesi On the Street Where You Live Alvaro Lucchesi co-presents On the Street Where You Live with Paddy and Sean McEneaney. The Sunday morning programme combines music and conversation with a relaxed, community-focused style, and Alvaro has also served as a Dundalk FM board member. A Andrew Nulty Andrew Nulty is a Community Radio Producer at Dundalk FM and the presenter of Totally 90’s. He has also presented The Chart Show, featuring current chart music and a weekly focus on an Irish musician, and has supported the station through production and creative work. A Andy McKenna Saturday Night 80’s on the first Saturday of each month Andy McKenna presents Saturday Night 80’s on the first Saturday of each month. His programme brings listeners back to the music of the 1980s through a personal selection of songs from the decade. A Anita Guest Rehab Care on Air Anita Guest presents Rehab Care on Air and has been involved with Dundalk FM since 2004. She has also produced special programmes and documentaries, receiving a CRAOL Achievement Award for The History and People of Rehab Care Dundalk. C C Carole Wardlaw The Arts Zone Carole Wardlaw co-presents The Arts Zone with Eimear O’Kane. The programme explores theatre, visual art, music and cultural activity across Dundalk and the wider region. C Cathal McCooey Cathal McCooey is a versatile Dundalk FM contributor who presents and contributes to Town Talk and Irish Gigs Review. He has also worked on Drivetime, community broadcasts, outside recordings and programmes focused on Irish music and local events. C Ciaran Callan Friday’s Drivetime programme Ciaran Callan presents Friday’s Drivetime programme and has contributed to Dundalk FM football coverage. His previous radio work includes Live Wire, Saturday Soccer Live and interviews connected with Dundalk FC match broadcasts. C Colette McGahon Classics Colette McGahon presents Classics with Colette on Dundalk FM. Her programme gives listeners a selection of familiar and enduring classical favourites as part of the station’s specialist music schedule. D D Damien McKenna First Cut Damien McKenna presents First Cut, a weekly programme dedicated to new, emerging and independent music. He is also a Dundalk musician and the frontman of Orwells ’84, bringing direct experience of the Irish music scene to his radio work. D Dan Pope Dan Pope has been involved with Dundalk FM through programmes including Alphabeats and Under the Covers. His current show explores cover versions, while his earlier Alphabeats work formed part of the station’s presenter-led alphabetical music series. D Darragh Woods Build Up Darragh Woods co-presents Build Up with Orla Crilly. The programme focuses on Dundalk FC, preparing listeners for upcoming matches through football discussion, interviews and local match coverage. D David Bastible Pop Label Picks David Bastible presents Pop Label Picks, celebrating music from iconic record labels and the artists associated with them. His programme explores the stories behind the labels alongside a carefully selected playlist. D David Larkin David Larkin presents the Saturday Night Show, featuring a broad mix of music to accompany listeners through Saturday evening. He has also contributed to Dundalk FM's collaborative AlphaBeats series and other station projects. D Dean Wright Listening Lounge Dean Wright presents Listening Lounge, a programme that gives listeners an opportunity to discover relaxed music and emerging artists. He joined Dundalk FM through the station's community radio training programme and has become part of its volunteer presenter team. E E Ebony Devlin A Little Bit of Everything Ebony Devlin presents A Little Bit of Everything, offering a varied mix of music and entertainment. The programme reflects Dundalk FM's community ethos by bringing together different musical styles in a relaxed format. E Eimear O'Kane The Arts Zone Eimear O'Kane co-presents The Arts Zone with Carole Wardlaw, highlighting theatre, visual arts, music and culture across County Louth. She has also contributed to documentaries, community productions and collaborative station projects over a number of years. G G Gerry Cunningham Oriel Park Live Gerry Cunningham is one of Dundalk FM's longest-serving sports commentators and co-presents Oriel Park Live alongside John Murphy and Gussie Hearty. He has been part of the station's Dundalk FC match commentary team since the station launched in 2004. G Gussie Hearty Sports Academy Gussie Hearty co-presents Sports Academy and Oriel Park Live, covering local sport with a strong focus on Dundalk FC. He has also served as a board member and regularly contributes to outside broadcasts and sports coverage. I I Ian Coogan The Sound of the 70's Ian Coogan presents The Sound of the 70's, taking listeners back through one of the most influential decades in popular music. His programme features classic hits, album tracks and memories from the era. J J Jason Kelly Wednesday Drivetime Jason Kelly presents Wednesday Drivetime and has been involved in several Dundalk FM documentaries and special broadcasts. He was one of the presenters of the award-winning documentary on the history of Dundalk FC and regularly contributes to community programming. J Joanne Venegas Joanne Venegas presents the Venegas Roadshow, bringing
Dundalk FM would like to invite you to a very special event on Thursday 13th February – World Radio Day – Social Benefit in Community Radio Conference in the Tallon Suite, Gateway Hotel, Dundalk. Community Programming representatives will explain how their self produced shows help them to achieve their goals. Indian and Ukrainian representatives will talk about the media courses they have undertaken and how the station attends their events to do live Outside Broadcasting. Minority and marginalised voices will discuss how they have found a home at Dundalk FM. Local sports, arts and music presenters will talk about the vocational training and skills that they learn by being a member of the station. Followed by Round Table discussion for groups to outline their plans for 2025 and highlight forthcoming events that we can add to our schedule and publicise. You can reserve a maximum of three seats for your group/organisation.We have space to put up your banners and pop up stands around the edge of the room and we can call to collect them from you and drop them back after the conference, if you wish. Otherwise, you are welcome to bring them on the day. The conference will bring together presenters and contributors to hear how being a member of the station has enhanced their lives, community development and educational work. We are able to bring this event to you as it is funded as part of a Sound and Vision Social Benefit Project funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television Licence Fee. We would be delighted to have you/your group represented at the conference. Please let me know if you will be able to attend morning/afternoon or both. Kind regards Alan Byrne Manager .
Dundalk FM has over 90 volunteers and provides programming that reflects the experiences of people living in Dundalk and surrounding area. training opportunities for people in the area. access to the local airwaves so that Community Groups can promote their services through Community Notices, Interviews, broadcasting from local events and their own self produced radio programmes. We have ongoing vacancies for new volunteers who wish to learn how to become a community radio presenter. We would like to invite you to our next Information Session. This will take place in the Community Office next door to the station on Monday 20th January 2025 from 7.00 p.m. until 8.30 p.m. The Community Office is based in Partnership Court and is accessible via the car park, close to the entrance on the Ramparts. We also have a slide show on our website which you can access here Information Session. If you would like to find out more about the station and how you can join our team of community radio broadcasters – we would be delighted to meet you this coming Monday the January 20th at 7.. We are now taking bookings for our next Radio Training Courses which will run from 7pm to 9pm on three Monday evenings – 10th, 17th and 24th February. The fee is €95.00 If you would have questions about joining our team of community radio broadcasters or would to register for the training course, please email us info@dundalkfm.ie.
Dundalk FM is a community-owned and run radio service and encourages all community groups to use the airwaves to promote the wonderful work that you do. We would like to encourage you to come along to have a chat with our staff and volunteers to find out how we can help you achieve your goals on Wednesday 12th April 2023 in the Community Offices, Partnership Court, Dundalk from 7 pm. Alternatively, you can email info@dundalkfm.ie and we will invite you in at a later stage and show you around the studios.
Our September class started on Monday the 5th and will run for the next two weeks. Dan Pope came in to chat with our new presenters about how he joined the station and his weekly programme, Under the Covers – Sundays at 3.00 pm. Our class members are Róisín Ward Morrow, Bruno Vilares, Andy and Louise McCartney, Bobby McCormack, Development Perspectives, Christopher Praveen, Pamela Carragher, Eugene O Hanlon, Dean Wright, Luka Stopic, Gavin Hanlon, Michael Murray, John Joe Jacobs, Andrius Rikauskis and Ciara Byrne. Marissa Lucchesi explained the features of a Magazine Show and introduced the radio vocabulary that we use daily at the station such intros, theme music, links, stings and station idents. Alan Byrne, Station Manager explained the community development ethos of Dundalk FM where individuals and community groups can become more acquainted with their area by meeting people through the station, attending outside broadcasts and chatting to people on air. He encouraged all the presenters to fill in a Programme Proposal and record a Demo and that he would help them to have a programme in the schedule by the end of October. As members, they will be welcome to join committees and stand as a representative of over 70 colleagues and perform the duties of a Director. Dundalk FM is run by Dundalk Media Centre CLG which was set up as a not-for-profit community media resource in February 2002. It is one of the 21 Community Radio Stations in Ireland and is affiliated to Craol the Community Radio Ireland, to Amarc Europe and adheres to the Amarc Charter as its code of ethics. When Dundalk FM hosted the Craol National Community Radio Day on June 18th 2021, President Michael D Higgins who has a reputation for advocating the social benefits of community radio commented ‘Community radio helps to strengthen ties and build awareness of common values, and challenges and a discussion of possible solutions to issues within our localities. Community radio is a vital part of the shared public space for people to meet and collaborate. It is a public good’. During the class, our new presenters were tasked with recording a Voice Over for a Community Notice in the Production Studio with our Evening Duty Manager, Tony Duffy. In advance of the second week, they will practice recording an audio exercise on their phone and have the opportunity to come into Main Studio to learn how to work the Sound Desks. To commence their community Radio Broadcasting career, our presenters have the prospect of researching and pre-recording the following 50-minute programmes. • Alphabeats – you will be given a letter of the alphabet and asked to create a show with bands or musicians or songs starting with that letter. • 100 Years of Music– choose any year between 1921 and 2021. • Spotlight – a show based on your selection of any musician or band. The second evening of the three-week course will focus on technical skills such as working the Sound Desk, recording to a digital recorder, editing a promo for a show, researching, compiling a running order and scripting links for a 25-minute programme. Equipment Q & A. 1. What equipment do you need in a recording studio? 2. What audio editing software is available? 3. What are the correct recording levels? 4. What are clipping and distortion? 5. How do you use a Voice Recorder? 6. How do you send a show to the station? 7. How to make a phone call and put it through the desk? 8. How do we link back to the studio when we are doing an Outside Broadcast? A Spotlight programme featuring Irish Music recorded during the first class will be aired on Sunday 11th September at 4.00 pm. There will be two courses in 2023 – February and September. If you would like to find out more please email info@dundalkfm.ie for details.
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MAVS FAMILY FUN DAY Louth Mavericks AFC Next Saturday (July 9th) is the final Louth Mavericks home game of the season and we are hosting a Family fun day with some food & entertainment to go along with our game vs the Antrim Jets AFC. Vice-President & Captain Alex Simms will be doing his charity head shave before the game to raise money for LauraLynn Children’s Hospice. They will also be having a bake sale on the day so bring some change to give to this great cause. The day will be kicking off with the Head Shave @ 1pm and will run until 6pm so come down, have some fun and cheer on the Mavs for the final time this season. Check out the posters for more details. #BewareTheBull#Dundalkfm#LouthMavericks
