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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. 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. Training Resources News SAMPLE Community Notices SAMPLE 25 Min Show Running Order1 Programme Report AROUND THE TOWN     Philip O Brien, Town Talk Presenter and Louisa Moss from Group 1. Mark Corcoran and Ena McGrath, Group 2.   Ryan Sheerin, Jane McDermot and Caroline Byrne, Group 5. Michael Murray, Micaela Ottaviani and Angela DelDuca, Group 6.   Programme Proposal 2020

When Jim Ryan joined us in 2003, he presented a classical music programme from half past 12 until one o clock on Sunday for the duration of the temporary Community Radio Station Dundalk Weekend Radio DWR107 FM. His son Stephen came in as his Sound Desk Operator selecting the CD track numbers. Jim would have spent hours listening to each track just to get the right sequence for his weekly playlist. Jim’s knowledge of classical music was immense. He introduced us to baritone, bass, mezzo-soprano, contralto, countertenor, arias, chorus and overtures. Jim often said that he would have liked to do a Jazz programme and that would have been quite something to tune in to. Jim’s daughter, Vanessa shortly afterwards followed her Dad’s footsteps into radio and presented a history programme called Time Detectives. Vanessa interviewed many local and national archaeology professors and experts and also stood in to present Classic Sounds on occasion. When the station received its full-time community radio service contract in September 2004, Jim presented a midday Current Affairs show. He kept the Classic Sounds programme on Sunday, moving it to one hour. During the ensuing years, myself and our Weekend Duty Staff who worked the sound desk for Jim got to chat with the listeners who rang in asking for a request. Sundays had a certain routine – Joe Martin presented Magic Moments from 10 am to 12 pm, followed by Jim Ryan and Classic Sounds from 12 pm to 1 pm, Joe Duffy followed at 1 pm with Showband Street, Tom Gernon at 2 pm with Back to the Sixties and Jimmy Neary (with his wife Marita taking the phone requests) with Shades of Green from 3 pm to 5 pm. In the recent past, Jim’s weekly show was curated and kept on air by Tony Moran. So, we’ll bid adieu, slán to our radio colleague Jim Ryan. Thank you for bringing your wealth of knowledge of Classical Music to the listeners and for your considerable contribution to the success of the Community Radio Service – Dundalk FM. Alan Byrne Manager Jim Ryan presents Classic Sounds every Sunday at 12.00 noon.

Nov 22 Orla Crilly presents a new Friday night show at 7 pm featuring new releases.

Nov 22 2nd Monday at 8 pm Louisa Moss hosts a music show with mainly Irish indie music with a strong slant on diversity.

Dundalk FM is pleased to offer Work Experience opportunities to Transition Year, PLC, Adult Education and 3rd level Students. If you are a TY or PLC Student, please download and complete this application form and return it to info@dundalkfm.ie. TY-and-PLC-Work-Experience025026-Application-Form Month/2025 TY and PLC Work Experience Dates available October 6th – 10th November 3rd – 7th 2026 January 12th – 16th February 9th – 13th March 2nd – 6th April 13th -17th If you are in Adult Education or on a 3rd level course please email info@dundalkfm.ie with the details of the request for work experience.    

  The aim is to Integrate 20 new voices into our community radio service by having a weekly reporter slot. Skills Increased media literacy and technical skills Sharing their experience with the wider community Evaluating and presenting their new skills and knowledge to the groups they represent Education 1. Community Radio Theory Ethos and background of Community run and owned Radio Stations Radio programme Documentation such as Running Orders, links Programme Formats and Features Health and Safety Libel 2. Practical Radio Sound Desk Skills Setting Microphone and Playout levels Recording and Editing Show intros and links Creating a promo for a show Creating a 25 minute magazine show Listening Exercise Coaching on how to read out community notices, research and read out a news item. Thank you to Lucie Mingmei Hao who is 4th Year student of TV and Film in the DKIT for taking photos of the first day’s training workshop.

Organized by UNESCO in partnership with WHO, Remote Radio Week is an online training programme aimed at building the capacity of local radio stations to produce accurate and professional radio content in the event of containment measures or emergencies, including financial difficulties. The programme, which will also be available on demand, will cover the several thematic areas, with particular reference to the pandemic crisis. The programme targets radio operators, professionals and managers worldwide with a particular attention to the needs of local radio stations. Remote Radio Week will propose distinct programmes in English, French, Spanish and Arabic each day, featuring experts, examples, debates and technical tips for the audience. Lots of tips available on remote broadcasting on UNESCO Remote Radio Week https://www.remote-radio-week.org/

On the first Saturday Night of the month, Andy McKenna brings you back to the 1980s with his choice of music.

Swing dance tunes from the Lindy Hop scene. Contemporary and vintage big band jazz, and ‘swingified’ pop covers with Sean Fegan every Wednesday night at 9.00 pm. To catch up on Sean’s previous Swing Dance Dundalk programmes, click below.    

A monthly show featuring music from Latin and Central America, the Caribbean Islands and beyond with Alan Byrne. You’re invited to La Cantina on the 1st Saturday of the month at 9.00 pm. Christopher Praveen from Tamil Nadu, India was Apal Byrne’s guest on 2nd July 2022. நீங்கள் கேட்டுக்கொண்டிருப்பது டண்டல்க் எப்எம். நான்  உங்கள் கிறிஸ்டோபர். இந்த வாரம் சனிக்கிழமை 9 மணிக்கு “லா கேண்டினா” நிகச்சியில் உங்கள் அலன் பைரனுடன் பேசப் போகிறேன். மறக்காம கேளுங்க.  சூப்பரான பாடல்கள். உங்கள் டண்டல்க் எஃப்எமில் 97.7. இது உங்கள்  எஃப்எம் மச்சி https://www.mixcloud.com/DundalkFMMixcloud/la-cantina2020702-christopher-praveen/       https://www.mixcloud.com/DundalkFMMixcloud/la-cantina0210703-micaela-ottaviani-argentina/   https://www.mixcloud.com/DundalkFMMixcloud/la-cantina0201107-ines-khai-guadaloupe/   Joe Cuba Sextet My Shawl Alfred Sadel Ay! Marmita Alfred Sadel Ay! Marmita Blas Hernandez Que Nos Perdone Dios Blas Hernandez Tormenta Blas Hernandez Tormenta Celeste Mendoza Sobre Una Tumba Una Rumba Celeste Mendoza Sobre Una Tumba Una Rumba Celia Cruz Agua Pa’ Mi Celia Cruz Reine Rumba Celia Cruz Vengan A La Charanga Celia Cruz La Mucura Celia Cruz Suavecito Celia Cruz Vengan A La Charanga Celia Cruz La Mucura Celia Cruz Suavecito Celio Gonzalez Y La Sonora Mantecera Besito De Coco Charlie Palmieri Taxi Driver Contijo Tequila Contijo Tequila Duo Los Compadres En El Monte Edmundo Rivero Se Salve El Pibe Hugo Del Carril La Cumparsita Hugo Del Carril La Cumparsita Joe Cuba Sextet Oye Como Va Jose Melis Su Piano Y Ritmo Magdalena Jose Melis Su Piano Y Ritmo Magdalena Lola Flores Tu Rica Boca Lola Flores Tu Rica Boca Mariachi Alemeda Carta Jugada Mariachi Alemeda Carta Jugada Tito Puente Ran Kan Kan Vincentico Valdez Como Fue Vincentico Valdez Como Fue Xavier Chugat Whatever Happened To You Xavier Chugat Siboney Xavier Chugat Begin The Beguin Xavier Chugat Duerme (Time Was Xavier Chugat Begin The Beguin Xavier Chugat Duerme (Time Was