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Dundalk FM Community Group Survey 2022 Thank you for taking part in this research.
John Englishby, presenter of the Monday Drive Time Show, Themed Tunes (4th Saturday at 2 pm) and the Odds and Sods Show (1st Saturday at 11 pm) demonstrates the Axia Digital Sound Desks to our new volunteer presenters – Christopher Praveen, Conor D’Arcy, Dalia Aguero, Ayomide Adesiyan, Dean Lawlor, Pamela Carragher, Eugene O’Hanlon and Kavneet Kainth. Alan Byrne, Station Manager welcomed the new volunteers and explained that Dundalk FM is a Community Radio station – a social enterprise owned and run by local community groups and volunteers. Our new volunteers will take part in a Radio Course in September and will learn how to format a programme, record and edit interviews using audio software and how to work the faders on the sound desk, but before then they will have the opportunity to record one of our Spotlight, 100 Years of Music or Alphabeats shows. The next New Volunteer Evening will be held in the Community Offices, Partnership Court, on 25th August at 7.00 pm. All welcome!
Kavneet Kainth tells Alan Byrne about the Holi Festival of Colours. Kavneet then chats to Dr Dhilip Mahapatra founder of the Dundalk Indian Community Group ‘KASSI’, KASSI members Samil, Saachin and Richi, to Bindu Nair who was MC for the event and to guests Nikata and Jitendera. This programme is a recording from the LIVE Outside Broadcast which took place in the Geraldine’s GAA Clubrooms, Haggardstown, Dundalk on Saturday 19th March 2022. Host: Kavneet Kainth. Sound Engineer (on location): Alan Byrne Studio Engineer: Chris Rahill Photography: Michael Dowdall https://www.mixcloud.com/DundalkFMMixcloud/holi-festival-of-colours-presented-by-kavneet-kainth-on-dundalk-fm-19th-march022/
Take a listen to our Information Announcements currently broadcasting on Dundalk FM. Cars Parked on Footpaths Misuse of Parking Spaces for Persons with dis ABILITY Cyclists on Footpaths Joe Duffy, Chair Dundalk FM, Garda Kate Patterson, Dundalk Garda Community Policing, Garda Sgt. Eugene Collins, David Larkin, Chair dis ABILITY Louth. We give our thanks and appreciation to David Bellew at Dundalk FM for the production and to Dundalk Garda Community Unit for the endorsement. dis ABILITY Louth looks forward to continuing our links with Dundalk Garda and Dundalk FM. For more information see https://www.disabilitylouth.ie
https://www.mixcloud.com/DundalkFMMixcloud/diwali021-on-dundalk-fm/ Host: Durgesh Tiwari. Professor Dr Dilip Mahapatra, Sonal Shrivastav, Sayoni Roy, Jitendra Shrivastav, Rishi Soburn, Sachin, Jayesh Mistry, Surovit Roy, Karan, Pujan Shrivastav, Kavneet Kainth, Ravi Pandey, Sikha Pandey and Dr Pardeep Sayal Recording and Editing: Alan Byrne Production Assistant: Michael Dowdall Photography: Michael Dowdall
Craol-Achievement-Awards021-Entry-Form-Dundalk-FM Craol Achievement Awards 2021 Explanation Applications sought for Craol Achievement Awards 2021 This is open to all programmes broadcast in the last 12 months. Presenters wishing to submit an entry can email a completed form to info@dundalkfm.ie. The closing date is 1pm Friday 17th September 2021. You can download a copy of the form here or answer the questions in green below and email the station. The Programme and Technical Committee will choose two entries to represent Dundalk FM at the Craol Féile and Achievement Awards which will be held in October. Craol Achievement Awards Application Form 2021 for Dundalk FM Presenters. Please email info@dundalkfm.ie. Show /Initiative Title Contact Name Name the individuals involved in the project/programme Category entered (choose one) Social Benefit Talk or Music Irish Language Commissioned programmes Community Volunteer Participation Technical and Production Values For a list of each categories description please click here. When was this programme originally broadcast? Please outline why you think your entry deserves recognition? How do you feel your entry shows any of the following criteria;? Innovation, team building, community participation, quality and community development and awareness? Doing a programme that is not typically heard on the airwaves and one that the station or particular volunteers/staff had not attempted before, or in a way not done before Getting a group of people to participate in the programme What community group(s) are engaged in the making of these programmes Indicating volunteer dedication, reliability, growth of competence and confidence, also, inspiration to others What type of evidence of growing awareness about the relevant topic within your community can you provide – Website posts / Facebook posts / tweets / emails etc Demonstrating creativity and commitment to strong production values, information on the process of producing the programme etc Demonstrating innovation, creativity and value to your community especially in the last 12 months. How your station delivered an effective service , adapted your schedule and provided social benefits to your communities. Is there any other information you would like to add about your entry? Please email a 2-7min sample of audio from your submitted programme. If your programme / initiative has been uploaded and shared via a streaming service like Soundcloud or Mixcloud, please provide a link. 2021 Achievement awards Explanatory notes on programmes to submit. CORE AWARD CATEGORIES- (See notes on SB at end of document) Social Benefit (Music) Community stations are obliged under the 2009 Act to provide a social benefit to their community. This can be through a diversity of talk and discussion programmes. However, Craol recognises that much of the content of community radio consists of music programmes. We can explore how our music programmes can provide a social benefit to the community. This can be in many ways: Through the programme being produced by a team (of more than one) By a programme inviting local music enthusiasts on air to discuss the music, and Through the presenter displaying a growing media competence over many years of loyal volunteering. Social Benefit (Talk) Entries to this category are unrestricted about the type of programming involved. Social Benefit acts as a rich description of our work, offering stations wider scope in this area. Commissioned programmes Entries to this category must have been funded by an external body. (E.g. BAI, CFI, VEC, Simon Cumber, Government Department etc). Assessment will not just be restricted to production quality, but also of the multiplier effect, what impact had a programme on community engagement, or on volunteers within a station, or on any aspect of station activities. In short, how did this programme support the development of community broadcasting. The programme may be the primary outcome of a project, or a part of a wider process. You select a representative sample. Irish Language Programmes Entries to this category should demonstrate stations commitment to Irish language content. All varieties of Irish Language Programming qualify (including bi-lingual with a minimum of 50% Irish Language). ROTATING AWARD CATEGORIES Community and volunteer participation Entries to this category will show how community group(s) were involved in the making of these programmes, how they interacted, their commitment to programme and the development of group. Were Volunteers working with these community groups, did they mentor and support them, provide technical or production supports. Technical production values Entries to this category will demonstrate audio quality, techniques used, audio recording and editing, use of sound fx, broadcast- this can include station Jingles, promos, and ads. Creativity and Effectiveness – Value to the community Entries to this category will show how your station was creative and effective in dealing with the many challenges over the past year. How did this add value to your schedule, to your community and promote community development and cohesion? Standout Award– This year Craol are introducing a standout award for each category. This award is based on a high-quality application, high quality audio and if the Judges deem there is an application that meets the criteria. Definition of CR Social Benefits is: “Benefits to individuals or collective actors in the community that enhance their lives socially, culturally or economically, or in terms of development, empowerment and/or well-being, that otherwise would not have come about” Research Cooperative, Dublin.) SB 1: Individuals, especially minorities and those marginalised, are growing in confidence and creativity and/or reinforcing a sense of belonging, directly from engaging with the Station. SB 2: Individuals are enhancing their employment prospects, through gaining skills and confidence. SB 3: Community members are informed and aware of what is happening around their community. SB 4: Community members are responding more effectively to issues – local to global, because they have access to diverse viewpoints and to more and better information. SB 5: Collective actors (CBOs, NGOs etc.) are facilitated, and reinforced in their capacity, to achieve their goals. SB 6: The community sense of identity and cohesiveness is enhanced. Access here, Community Radio Delivering Social Benefit – it provides a definitional framework for the concept of social benefit Oriel Park Live – 2019 Winners
Independent Radio Dundalk is a new FREE community media project that we are running between September and December 2021 and it is supported by the Communities Integration Fund. If you would like to join us email info@dundalkfm.ie or call 042 93 95 100 and ask to reserve your place. You will have the choice to do the class online or come into our training room. We will introduce you to radio work such as compiling running orders and scripting links. We will show you how to work the sound desk, use a digital recorder and how to edit audio recordings. This introductory class runs for three sessions each lasting an hour and a half. Mornings from 10.00 to 11.30 Afternoons 3.00 – 4.30 or Evenings 7.00 – 8.30 You will be in a small group of four people. Each of the groups will have their programmes broadcast on the Independent Radio Dundalk Series that will begin on Sunday afternoons starting in September and will be available on the station’s Mixcloud Listen Again Service. This is a wonderful way to get an introduction to our town’s vibrant Community Radio Service, make new friends and join our team of over 70 volunteer broadcasters. So if you would like to meet some new people and have some fun call 93 95 100 or email info@dundalkfm.ie today to book a place. To see how the project is progressing check in on the webpage below. Independent Radio Dundalk Programme Report AROUND THE TOWN
Register here for the National Community Radio Day Zoom Workshops. Looking forward to talking to you on the day. Kind regards Dundalk FM NCRD ‘21 Team. Digital Radio Future / SIP Licences for Digital Studio Desks/Remote Broadcasting Technical Team 10.00 – 11.00 Alan Byrne SIP Licences for Digital Studio Desks What is a SIP Licence How much does it cost How is it installed. Audio Quality Mobile Apps What are the benefits Examples of stations using these licences Remote Broadcasting Ways to remotely broadcast 3G 4G/ Wifi /Ethernet Mobile Apps Software Hardware Outside Broadcast vehicles Digital Radio Future Experience of Digital Radio in the EU & US for CR stations and listeners Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtf-ivqzktHtx9S87FR2dr8kpiUYNVRtZ1 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. News Reporting – news features and clips, production tips for remote reporting. News Team 11.30 – 12.30 David Bellew Intro and course content BAI guidelines for News Libel BAI Community Media Policy Overview of features in news. Terminology e.g. music bed, intro, stinger, headlines etc. Listen to news clips from CR stations Community Notices Remote reporting Different gear, apps, file types Video journalism. Medium fb vs youtube etc Software AV software e.g. reaper, hitfilm, teleprompter free video Open Discussion Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtd-ihpjgiHNXjj0MLj1qHf8WKZACrkMac After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Discussion on Sports programming and reporting, sports bulletins, panel discussions and tech chat. Sports Team 2.00 – 3.00 Padraig Quigley Gussie Hearty from Summer League Focus A weekly local soccer show, results and live reports on matches and league tables John Murphy, Oriel Park Live. Live match commentary from both home and away games Dermot Woods. Presenter of GAA show In Off The Post David Bellew, and Orla Crilly presenting/producing/researching of The Build Up, a show aired prior to live matches. Sports news bulletins Making contacts and building relations with clubs. Idea sharing with community stations on what sports programming they have Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpd-CpqDwsHtDo5zFu9Btet2W9xBxDu03M After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
During each show from 17th to 23rd May, as our way of celebrating National Volunteer Week 2021, presenters will be contacting a station volunteer for a 3 to 4 minute chat about what they like about volunteering at the station. How did you hear about Dundalk FM in the first place? Do you remember the first time that you came into the station – what was your impression and who did you meet? Did you do one of our training courses – and who else was on it at the time? What was the first radio show that you presented? Have you produced any others? Are there any other production skills you would like to learn? What do your friends and family think of you being on Dundalk’s Community Radio Station? May 17 Monday 8.00 Good Morning Dundalk Paddy McEneaney Sean Fegan Michael Emadi 10.00 Town Talk Cathal McCooey Cathal Cassidy 12.00 The Lunchbox Padraig Quigley Andy McKenna John Hennessy 2.00 Afternoon Show Joe Duffy John Englishby Dan Pope 4.00 Drivetime John Englishby Jim Ryan John Murphy 6.00 Fadó Fadó Sean McEneaney 7.00 HOTM Gussie Hearty May 18 Tuesday 8.00 Good Morning Dundalk Paddy McEneaney Karl Collins Pat Hamilton 10.00 Town Talk Philip O Brien Charles Barker 12.00 The Lunchbox Padraig Quigley Anita Guest Daniel Deery 2.00 Afternoon Show Joe Duffy Michael Murray Joey McGowan 4.00 Drivetime Marian Del Duca Ciaran Callan Donal Carroll 6.00 Beaten Tracks Kerry Fearon 7.00 Rocksteady Rhythms Karl Collins Tracey Hanby May 19 Wednesday 8.00 Good Morning Dundalk Paddy McEneaney Noel Sharkey Richie Ford 10.00 Town Talk Pat Byrne John Murphy 12.00 The Lunchbox Padraig Quigley Stephen Murphy Brendan Coughlan 2.00 Afternoon Show Joe Duffy Orla Crilly Tara Mulholland 4.00 Drivetime MaryRose Muckian Kevin Marley Alvaro Lucchesi 6.00 Rock around Dundalk Peter Kavanagh 7.00 Mixbag Margaret Hoey 8.00 Jason’s Jukebox David Bellew 9.00 Swing Dance Dundalk Padraig Quigley May 20 Thursday 8.00 Good Morning Dundalk Paddy McEneaney Sean Callaghan Emma Coffey 10.00 Town Talk Pat Byrne Colin McDonnell 12.00 The Lunchbox Padraig Quigley Cathal McCooey Tony Moran 2.00 Afternoon Show Joe Duffy Jason Kelly Robbie Rafferty 4.00 Drivetime Seoirse McCann Hugh McKitterick Garrett Weldon 6.00 Spotlight Past Volunteers Alan Byrne 7.00 The Eclectic Mix Joe Duffy 8.00 Dundalk Lion’s Derek Pepper 9.00 RehabCare on Air Marian DelDuca May 21 Friday 8.00 Good Morning Dundalk Paddy McEneaney Mike McMahon 10.00 Town Talk Marissa Lucchesi Damien McKenna 12.00 The Lunchbox Padraig Quigley David Larkin Seoirse McCann 2.00 Afternoon Show Joe Duffy Paddy McEneaney Tom McSweeney 4.00 Drive Time Ciaran Callan Philip O Brien Caoimhe O Malley 6.00 First Cut Marissa Lucchesi 7.00 Build Up SSE AIRTRICITY LEAGUE Dundalk FC V Shamrock Rovers May 22 Saturday 10.00 The Business Brunch Stephen, Eamonn, Mona Peter Michael Dowdall 12.00 Mike’s Music Mix MaryRose Muckian Beaten Tracks Repeat 2.00 Themed Tunes John Englishby 3.00 5 Irish Tunes Alan Byrne 4.00 Sports Academy Tom Gernon May 23 Sunday 10.00 On the street where you live Sean, Paddy, Arvaro Carole/Eimear 12.00 Classic Sounds Pat Byrne 1.00 Showband Street Mona Daly 2.00 Back to the 60’s Eamon O Reilly First Name Surname Current Show on Dundalk FM / Volunteer Activities Documentary Maker 1 Alan Byrne 5 Irish Tunes, La Cantina Yes 2 Alvaro Lucchesi On the Street Where you live, Board Member 3 Andy McKenna Monthly Saturday Night 80’s Yes 4 Anita Guest RehabCare on Air 5 Brendan Coughlan Fadó Fadó 6 Caoimhe O’Malley Drive Time and Town Talk Contributor, Vice Chair 7 Carole Wardlaw The Arts Zone co host 8 Cathal Cassidy Fadó Fadó, ex Board Member 9 Cathal McCooey Monday Town Talk, Monthly Slane Series 10 Charles Barker Health and Well Being, ex Chairperson 11 Ciaran Callan Friday Town Talk, Build Up 12 Colin McDonnell Brilliant Music 13 Damien McKenna First Cut 14 Dan Pope AlphaBeats 15 Daniel Deery Alphabeats 16 David Larkin Monthly Saturday Night Show, Dundalk Lion’s Club Yes 17 David Bellew Build Up, Trainer 18 Derek Pepper The Eclectic Mix 19 Donal Carroll We Will Rock You, Your Song Yes 20 Eamon O’Reilly The Brunch, ex Chairperson 21 Eimear O Kane The Arts Zone co host 22 Emma Coffey Treasurer 23 Garrett Weldon Board Member 24 Gussie Hearty Summer League Focus, Match Commentary Team, Board Member 25 Hugh McKitterick Dundalk Lion’s At Your Service Producer, ex Chairperson Yes 26 Jason Kelly Jason’s JukeBox, Drive Time 27 Jim Ryan Classic Sounds Yes 28 Joe Duffy Afternoon Show, Showband Street, Chairperson 29 Joey McGowan Indie Mix Spotlights 30 John Englishby Monthly Odds n Sods Show, Monday Drive Time, Monthly Themed Tunes, Trainer 31 John Hennessy Dundalk Lion’s Club, ex Board Member 32 John Murphy Sports Academy, Match Commentary 33 Karl Collins RockSteady Rhythms 34 Kerry Fearon Boots ’n Roots 35 Kevin Marley Heart of the Matter 36 Margaret Hoey We Will Rock You, Your Song 37 Marian DelDuca Tuesday Drive Time, Health and Well Being, ex Board Member 38 Marissa Lucchesi Friday Town Talk, Trainer 39 Mary Rose Muckian Mixbag, Drive Time, Afternoon Show 40 Michael Dowdall Fadó Fadó 41
SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY – Dundalk FM Last updated: 11th March 2021 Introduction The Social Media Policy document provides guidance and direction to Staff, Presenters and Volunteers when utilising all types of social media. Misuse or abuse of social and digital media can cause significant injury to third parties and can also impact negatively on the reputation of Dundalk FM. The Station is potentially vicariously liable for injury caused by misuse or abuse of social and digital media channels by anyone associated with Dundalk FM. Consequently the station takes any misuse or abuse of social and digital media very seriously. Like all Staff/Volunteer policies, it is the responsibility of the Manager to address any issues that arise in relation to breach of these policies and regulations. There is also a significant personal responsibility placed on all Staff and Volunteers at the station. Electronic Communications Policy Confidential information regarding company business practices and procedures or personal information about any suppliers, advertising clients or employees must not be posted or discussed on Internet social networking websites, Internet video hosting/sharing websites, Internet discussion forums, message boards or Internet chat rooms. The company reserves the right to take such action as it deems appropriate against users who breach the conditions of these policies or Data Protection regulations. Employees who breach these policies may be denied access to the Station’s information technology resources, and may be subject to disciplinary action, including suspension and dismissal as provided for in the disciplinary procedure. Volunteers who breach policy may have their membership rescinded. Code of Standards and Behavior There is an implied term of mutual trust and confidence between employer and employee in all employment contracts. A very negative, defamatory or damaging posting or communication by an employee may entitle Dundalk Media Centre CLG T/A Dundalk FM to proceed with the Disciplinary Process, including investigation, and discipline up to dismissal if warranted. If defamatory material is posted on a social networking site, defamation claims may arise against the employee. Employees must not improperly disclose, during or following termination of employment, information gained in the course of their work. Staff & volunteers who have access to Dundalk FM social media to post on behalf of the station are entrusted so for the purpose of enhancing the service the station provides to users. Anyone posting as Dundalk FM is asked to stop and consider how the post may impact the station. Posts that may make any negative implications towards the station or another organisation/ persons or indeed posts reflecting personal moral/religious/political beliefs etc will be removed and the perpetrator may face disciplinary procedures. If you choose to identify yourself as an employee of Dundalk Media Centre CLG (T/A Dundalk FM) or a Dundalk FM broadcaster on social media profiles including your own personal profiles or in your commentary on personal topics within social media sites, it is important to use common sense and be aware of the nature of your comments and their possible consequences. It is important that all our employees and volunteers are aware of the implications of engaging in forms of social media and online conversations that reference the company or your association with the Station. Privacy, Data Protection requirements, defamation law and basic duty of care all still apply in comments that are made while off-duty and online. If an employee or volunteer comments online in a personal capacity while identified as an employee or volunteer of DMC, these comments can be attributed or perceived as the official position of the company. Volunteers & Staff – Remember, when using Personal social media: Be respectful of all individuals, races, religions and cultures; how you conduct yourself in the online social media space not only reflects on you but could also reflect on Dundalk FM as you are associated with the station in the public eye. Think before you post. Anything you post that is inaccurate, unfair, or breaking privacy standards will ultimately be your responsibility. You may come across negative posts about Dundalk FM, but should avoid responding yourself. The post in question should be forwarded to the Station Manager who is authorised to respond (if appropriate) to comments on behalf of Dundalk FM. Be conscious when mixing your radio and personal lives. Online, your personal and radio profiles are likely to intersect. The Station respects the privacy of all but you must remember that our listeners, colleagues and the wider Community may have access to the online content you post. Keep this in mind when publishing information online that can be seen by more than friends and family, and know that information originally intended just for friends and family can be forwarded on very easily. Know that the Internet is permanent. Once information is published online, it is essentially part of a permanent record, even if you “remove/delete” it later or attempt to make it anonymous. Protecting Dundalk FM Staff/Volunteers from online abuse Given the nature of and the high levels of participation in social media sites like Facebook in Ireland, Staff/Volunteers/Broadcasters may from time to time become the victim of abuse or defamation by members of the public through comments made and published on the Internet or on social networks. Where this occurs, the Station Manager will work to support you in every way possible. Responsibility for responding to staff or volunteer concerns about and co-ordinating the response to abusive online comments rests with the Manager as is does with all Staff/Volunteer health safety and welfare issues. Where Staff/Volunteers are notified of or are concerned about an abusive or defamatory post, profile, comment or page relating to the radio, this should be reported immediately to the Manager. The Manager should arrange for the post to be reviewed, and where possible or appropriate, the post should be reported as abuse with the relevant site’s existing reporting process. A screenshot should be recorded of the comment.
