Community Information Hub

If you want to promote the work of your Community Group, Arts, Drama, Voluntary or Sports Organisation – then Dundalk FM is here to help.

• Tuning in means that you stay up to date with local events and hear about the great work that community and voluntary groups do in Dundalk and the surrounding area.
• We have a target of 7,000 local voices on air and would like to promote every community group at least once each year.
• You get a chance to hear from community representatives directly.
• Dundalk FM is a not for profit Community Media Service. We have nine members of staff, a voluntary board, sub committees over 80 presenters.
• Community and Sports Groups are welcome to become members and so help to support the station for €30.00 per annum.
• To find out more information about Community Notices, Community Airtime, Outside Broadcasts, Interviews, Training or Membership, please email info@dundalkfm.ie.

 

 

Community Radio Production Skills Training (for Local Community Groups) 2025

Time 9.30 am – 4.30 pm

Location: Dundalk FM, Partnership Court, Park Street, Dundalk, A91 HH29.

Resources: Activity Journal

This is a Community Group Training Course which will provide an interactive and hands-on training programme aimed at preparing participants for roles in a community radio show.

Key components include:

Broadcast Skills Development

• Team Roles: Understanding roles like researcher, presenter, producer, editor, and sound engineer.

• Station Terminology: Familiarising with technical terms and processes such as sound desks, gain, promos, running orders, file naming systems, etc.

• Equipment Usage: Introduction to specific tools like microphones, headphones, digital recorders, setting up and managing a studio desk – using the cue button and playing out audio files, connecting an external audio source, making a phone call.

• Programme Formats: Learning about radio drama, live music, panel discussions.

• Radio Content Features: Identifying elements like intros, stings, vox pops, and more.

• Interview Skills: Hosting a panel discussion, listening back and reviewing the recording.

• Running Order Creation: Designing a 25-minute magazine show including all necessary segments (e.g., news, weather, ads) and scripting links.

• Audio Editing: Hands-on practice in recording and editing a promo and sting.

• Show Production: Collaborating to produce and record a full radio programme.

Supporting Materials

• Reference Handouts: Includes health and safety, child protection policies, libel guidelines, sample scripts, and radio terminology.

Cost €300.00 per group (of up to 6 people). To enquire about a course, or to find out about individual training, email info@dundalkfm.ie or call (042) 9395100.

 

You have the opportunity to come in chat with Cathal McCooey, Pat Byrne, David Larkin and Marissa Lucchesi on – Town Talk – to promote your event, a volunteer recruitment drive, a fundraiser, a celebration event, thank your members and contributors for their support and to give an update on your activities.

We can promote your work though our free Community Notices. Community Notice Script and mp3. A quiz night, an aid of Friends of St. Oliver’s Hospital, Dundalk takes place in Kehoe’s bar on Quay Street on Friday, the 4th of October. The quiz starts at 9 PM and there will also be a raffle on the night. For ticket information, contact reception in St. Oliver’s on oh 4 2 9, double three, double four, double eight.

 

Contact us if you have an event coming up – we may be able to do a Live Outside Broadcast.

 

Has your community group considered presenting a monthly show. Your members can take part in a three evening course in radio production skills, creating running orders, scripting links, conducting interviews. The programme can be shared on our listen again service. The cost is €300.00 per group.