# Dundalk FM

> Community Radio for Dundalk and County Louth


## Posts

- [Square United, Ardee - Radio Documentary August 2017](https://dundalkfm.ie/2897-2/): [podcast title=”Square United”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/5-Community-Sports-Square-United-Website.mp3[/podcast]   Square United Ardee were featured as Part 5 in the series Community Sports Clubs of Co Louth.  
- [Colm Keane, author of Padre Pio, Irish Encounters with the Saint](https://dundalkfm.ie/colm-keane/):   [podcast title=”Colm Keane 27-09-2017″]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Colm-Keane-27-07-2017.mp3[/podcast]   Colm Keane was interviewed by Marissa Lucchesi on the Town Talk Show on 27th September 2017 in relation to his latest, and third, book on Padre Pio, Irish Encounters With The Saint.  
- [Anne Campbell, Sinn Féin](https://dundalkfm.ie/2872-2/):   [podcast title=”Anne Campbell 29-09-2017″]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Anne-Campbell-29-09-2017.mp3[/podcast]   Anne Campbell talks to Marissa Lucchesi on the Town Talk show on 29th September 2017 about leaving her career as a reporter and columnist with The Argus and entering politics as a Sinn Fein representative, following her co-option by Sinn Fein.
- [Wee Binnian Walkers 13-08-17](https://dundalkfm.ie/wee-binnian-walkers-13-08-17/):           A 30 minute radio documentary recorded with the Wee Binnian Walkers on Sunday 13th August 2017 at their 30 year Celebration Bar B Que at Meel Mór Lodge. Recording and Editing: Alan Byrne With the co-operation of the  Wee Binnian Walkers Committee. I’m privileged to have met you. Celebrate 30 years of walking with the Wee Binnian Walking Festival by Peter Kirk. The Wee Binnian Walkers are inviting anyone with an interest in Hillwalking to come along to their annual Festival which is taking place this year on the weekend of Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th September. The Walk H.Q. for Registration is based in the Town Hall, Church Street, Warrenpoint. In addition to three days of walking, this year’s Festival hosts two events. On Friday 22nd Sept which is Culture Night we have an evening with Michael Fewer in the Warrenpoint Town Hall at 20.00. Michael will regale us with stories of his hillwalking exploits throughout Europe. Michael has written and animated numerous books ranging across hillwalking, natural and human history. Admission is free. On Saturday night 23rd Sept we hold a Blister Ball in the Whistledown Hotel in Warrenpoint. This is where the true Social spirit of the Club shines. Make new friends and loosen out those tired muscles. So, shake off the wet rags and put on the glad rags for a two-course dinner and dancing until late. Then up for a walk the next morning! The Festival Brochure, is available on the club website www.weebinnians.com and the Wee Binnian Walking Festival Facebook page. Tickets for Walks and Blister Ball are available online from https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/wee-binnian-walking-festival-2017-sponsored-by-jackson-sports- The Wee Binnian Walkers are, celebrating 30 years of walking, this year. The group established in 1987 bases itself in the heart of wonderful walking country, encompassing the Mournes, Cooley’s and the Ring of Gullion. The group takes its name from one of the smallest peaks in the Mournes, Wee Binnian which shelters on the southern side of Slieve Binnian. The spirit of the Wee Binnian Walkers Club is reflected in the Club motto “The Social Club that Walks” In November 1987, Veronica McCann, who, at the time, was a lifestyle tutor with the “Change of Heart” coronary prevention programme in Newry began with 11 women. The club evolved very gradually and developed a reputation for promoting walking in relation to physical, social, emotional and mental well-being. By 1994 the Club had grown to 60 members and the first Wee Binnian Walking Festival was held; its success established the club firmly on the National hill walking circuit.  There are now over 150 members from Dundalk, Drogheda, Newry, Monaghan, Dublin and Belfast and new members are always welcome. Club Walks take place on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month. Four different grades of walk are offered each varying in length, height gain and difficulty. The club has a pool of thirty leaders with both mountain skills and first aid training. Veronica is Honorary President of the Club and 30 years on is still an active hill walker; she is a wonderful example of the benefits of hillwalking and the inspiration behind the club’s longevity. To ensure an enjoyable experience, the Wee Binnian club advise festival attendees to choose a walk matching their mountain walking experience and level of fitness. Weather conditions can change and deteriorate rapidly in the mountains. For this reason, all walkers must have proper hillwalking equipment and clothing e.g. Hiking boots/ hiking shoes (not trainers), rain coat and rain trousers, spare clothing, hat and gloves. Denims must not be worn. A rucksack should be carried containing enough food, water and hot drinks to last throughout a four to five-hour hike. All this will ensure a more comfortable and enjoyable experience on the hills particularly if the weather takes a nasty turn. Further information can also be obtained from the Club Secretary NI 0044 7592 393801 or  ROI 00353 86843 4440 here’s a special request for Eoghan Bailey… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PH3aGIthno8   For Veronica… Come with me on a journey among the ‘C’ and we’ll look together for McCann within Close your eyes, breathe slow, Wee will Binnian to look together for McCann within.      
- [To listen to a podcast of the Blessing of the Graves from St Patrick's Cemetery, Dundalk, click on the link below.](https://dundalkfm.ie/to-listen-to-a-podcast-of-the-blessing-of-the-graves-from-st-patricks-cemetery-dundalk-click-on-the-link-below/)
- [Dundalk FM celebrates National Volunteer Week 2017](https://dundalkfm.ie/dundalk-fm-celebrates-national-volunteer-week-2017/): This is National Volunteer Week and as a community and voluntary organisation Dundalk FM would like to send their support and well wishes to all the volunteers in Dundalk and surrounding areas that give up their time to give something back to the community. In Ireland, each week there are over 2,000 volunteer broadcasters on 43 community radio stations. You can find about the community radio movement in the country by logging on to craol.ie that’s the Community Radio Forum of Ireland which was set up to promote the non profit radio sector and lobby for more community radio stations in the country. All these stations are run and owned by their local community – for their local community. Here at Dundalk FM, we would like to hear from Community Groups whose members would like to apply to do their own weekly or monthly show. If there is a Community Event taking place this summer let us know so we can publicise it on our Community Notice Board for FREE and with your help we can do a LIVE Outside Broadcast. We have ongoing vacancies as researchers, presenters, producers and sound desk operators and full training is provided. Our annual membership fee is €30. Discover the Magic of your Local Community Radio! Email info@dundalkfm.ie or phone us on 93 95 100. Full Time Stations Temporary/Aspirant Stations Athlone Community Radio Community Radio Castlebar Connemara Community Radio Claremorris Community Radio Ltd Community Radio Youghal 103.2 Dublin City FM Dublin South FM Dundalk FM East Limerick Community Radio Flirt FM, Galway Student Radio Life FM, Cork Liffey Sound 96.4 FM Near 90 fm, Coolock Dublin 92.5 Phoenix FM, Blanchardstown, Dublin Raidió na Life 106.4FM Raidio Corca Baiscinn, Kilkee, Co Clare RosFM 94.6, Roscommon Town South West Donegal Community Radio Tipperary Mid West Radio West Limerick 102fm UCC 98.3FM, University College Cork Wired FM, Student Radio Limerick Together FM Rosses Radio Kinvara Community radio Gateway Fm (Bandon) Finn Valley FM Inishowen community radio BCRFM, Ballina Community Radio Kildorrery Community radio Scarriff Bay Community radio Owenea Fm Erris Fm Tramore Community Radio – TCR FM Community Radio Kilkenny City Radio Maria Ireland Ballinrobe Community radio Westport Radio Limerick City Community Radio (LCCR) DIT FM Raidió na dTreabh Cork City Community Radio Donegal Bay Community radio       Louth Volunteer Centre Do Good Feel Good: Volunteer Leadership Seminar – Tuesday 16th May Bellingham Castle, 11am – 1pm Sometimes it’s not just about doing good – it’s about knowing you are doing good – and that’s what makes us feel good. The Do Good Feel Good Volunteer Leadership Seminar provides volunteer leaders with the space to step back, consider best practice in volunteer management and have some fun! This event is FREE, but pre-booking is essential. Closing date for booking is Tuesday, May 9th. Register for your ticket at https://louthvolunteercentreseminar.eventbrite.ie Open Day – Thursday 18th May – 10am – 1pm – Louth Volunteer Centre, Drogheda – 10am – 1pm – Dundalk County Council Offices – 10am – 1pm – Ardee Library Website: www.volunteerlouth.ie
- [Dundalk FM Presenters can enter the Craol Achievement Awards 2017](https://dundalkfm.ie/dundalk-fm-presenters-can-enter-the-craol-achievement-awards-2017/): , The 2017 CRAOL achievements awards application process is now open. In 2016 Jacinata Matthews and Tracey Hanby were winners for their programmes The Creative Flow and 100% Irish. The purpose of the CRAOL Achievement Awards is to give community radio stations the opportunity to rise to the challenge of being the best community radio station they can be. The awards give stations an opportunity to showcase their achievements and to be acknowledged by the CRAOL network of Community Radio Stations. This type of Award will enable us to highlight such endorsements in grant applications, in local publicity etc. How to enter Presenters are asked to complete the seven questions below and and return to alanbyrne@dundalkfm.ie before midday on Tuesday 9th May. The Programme and Technical Committee will then judge the entries and select two to represent Dundalk FM. The national award winners will be announced at the Craol Féile on May 26th. Criteria for selection 1. Innovation  (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) 2. Teambuidling  (getting a group of people to participate in the programme) 3. Community Participation  (what community group(s) are engaged in the making of these programmes) 4. Community Awareness  (what type of evidence of growing awareness about the relevant topic within your community can you provide – Website posts / Facebook posts / tweets / emails etc) 5. Quality of Content  (demonstrating creativity and commitment to strong production values, information on the process of producing the programme etc) 6. Volunteer Impact  (indicating volunteer dedication, reliability, growth of competence and confidence, also, inspiration to others) 7. Audio Sample (submit a 2-7 minute mp3 with highlights of your programme) Further information on the awards can be found here. As always, if you have any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Good luck! Alan Byrne Manager
- [VACANCY -Receptionist/Administrator](https://dundalkfm.ie/vacancy-receptionistadministrator/): Tasks include front office management such as greeting customers checking emails taking requests on the phone from our listeners typing up daily community notices for the presenters credit control updating social media Experience of an accounts package would be an advantage. Email your CV to centralce@gmail.com or telephone 932 83 16 for more details. This is a Community Employment vacancy and applicants should check their eligibility with their local employment office. The closing date is Friday 10th February 20017.
- [Weekend Radio Vacancy [CE Scheme]](https://dundalkfm.ie/2576-2/): Are you interested in a weekend job with Dundalk FM? We are recruiting a Weekend Duty Manager to work Saturday and Sunday. Applicants must qualify for the Community Employment Scheme. Duties include working the sound desk, programme scheduling and editing audio files. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 25th January 2017. Send a cover letter and CV to Central CE Scheme Quayside Business Park Mill Street Dundalk or email centralce@gmail.com or telephone 042 9328316
- [We have a vacancy for an Advertising Representaive.](https://dundalkfm.ie/vacancy-advertising-representaive/)
- [Radio for Beginners info evening on 23 January 2017 at 6pm.](https://dundalkfm.ie/radio-for-beginners-info-evening-on-23-january-2017-at-6pm/)
- [Nollaig na mBan 2017](https://dundalkfm.ie/nollaig-na-mban-2017/):   Celebrating Nollaig na mBan on air today are Caoimhe O’ Malley, Aoife Ní Mhaoláin, Town Talk producer Edel McMullan, Marie Fay, Ruta Nomeikiene and Marissa Lucchesi. Dundalk’s Community Radio Station wants more women on air. To find out more you and a friend are invited to a Coffee Evening on Monday 23 January from 7pm to 8pm. Hope to see you then.
- [Review of 2016 in Pictures](https://dundalkfm.ie/review-of-2016-in-pictures/): Thanks to Andrew Nulty for creating these collages from our photo archive.      
- [We have a vacancy for a Weekend Duty Manager](https://dundalkfm.ie/2550-2/): Are you interested in a weekend job with Dundalk FM? We are recruiting a Weekend Duty Manager to work Saturday and Sunday. Applicants must qualify for the Community Employment Scheme. Duties include working the sound desk, programme scheduling and editing audio files. The closing date for applications is Thursday 15th December 2016.   Send a cover letter and CV to Central CE Scheme Quayside Business Park Mill Street Dundalk or email centralce@gmail.com or telephone 042 9328316
- [Dundalk will miss distinguished community radio broadcaster Vanessa Ryan.](https://dundalkfm.ie/distinguished-community-radio-broadcaster-vanessa-ryan-rest-in-perfect-peace/):   TRIBUTE VANESSA RYAN DUNDALK F.M. The sudden death of our esteemed employee and colleague Vanessa Ryan R.I.P came as a great shock to us all when the news broke on Friday morning last. Vanessa joined Dundalk FM as a volunteer in 2003 and presented a weekly programme entitled ‘Time Detectives’ each Saturday lunchtime at 12pm. Vanessa’s background in Archaeology gave her the opportunity to talk to national and international experts and to educate listeners about the wealth and varied history of North County Louth. Vanessa helped to progress the development of local radio documentaries with two successful BAI Sound and Vision applications – ‘Louthiana’ and ‘Geo-Archaeological – Changing Legends to Facts’. Vanessa joined the station as Advertising Manager in June 2015. With Dundalk F.M she demonstrated a wide range of skills and set targets which will be very difficult to follow. Her excellent written and verbal communication skills , her ability to work independently , her skill at multi-tasking effectively and her pleasant personality made her the ideal “face on the road” for Dundalk F.M. Her ability to communicate effectively with Advertisers saw an increase in Revenue and most of her new business customers continued to advertise with the station. She served diligently as a Member of the Finance Committee on Dundalk F.M. In the office her honesty and integrity in her financial dealings with Dundalk F.M were exceptional and she presented an engaging presence in following up Advertising arrears. Her value as a friend among her colleagues was obvious to all and the staff were heartbroken when they heard of her unexpected passing. Vanessa had also contributed many hours as a researcher for well documented articles from an early age. Her education shone through like a beacon and any project she was associated with was flawless, indeed such was her professionalism and pursuit of excellence that many projects were enhanced greatly by her contributions as a researcher, producer or presenter. She had an excellent rapport with the many constituents served by Dundalk F.M including clients, Directors, Volunteers other staff members and also with all our listeners. Her recent decision to follow in her father’s footsteps in local politics had just been announced recently and no doubt Jim would have been delighted to see Vanessa follow his example and serve her local electorate with the same dedication and passion at all times. While we here in Dundalk F.M will miss her presence terribly her family will have to continue on without that smiling face greeting them on a daily basis. Both her daughters, Isabella and Ayda, her parents Jim and Ann, sister Carol, brothers John and partner Ciara and Stephen and partner Stephanie, husband Florian, mother-in-law Myrian, father-in-law Didier, brother-in-law Stephen, nieces Rosie and Phoebe, aunts, uncles, relatives and friends will find a huge void in their lives following her sudden passing. The Board of Directors, Staff, and Volunteers of Dundalk F.M have lost not only an employee but a valued friend and colleague and all connected with Dundalk FM offer sincere condolences to the family. Vanessa’s influence on broadening the diversity of programming available on Dundalk’s community radio service is treasured. She made her father proud with her knowledge and presentation style when she stood in for him as presenter of Classics Sounds. A local history programme about the townlands of County Louth ‘From the Border to the Boyne’ featured an episode in which Vanessa explained the importance of the Knights Templar. Vanessa will remain part of the fabric of Community Radio in the memories of the many friends she had at the station and through the audio archives of her programmes. May she Rest in Peace. Dundalk F.M.  
- [Free Radio Script Reading Workshop - Saturday 22nd October](https://dundalkfm.ie/free-radio-script-reading-workshop-saturday-22nd-october/):   Would you like to attend a FREE workshop this Saturday at 2pm all about reading radio drama scripts? Dundalk FM would like to invite you to a voice training workshop presented by Geraldine Kieran. Geraldine is a drama teacher and presents a rugby show on Dundalk FM. So if you would like to find out how to project your voice and find out more about how volume, pitch, rhythm, tone and your posture and breathing can affect your voice then this is for you. We are hoping to uncover more hidden radio drama talent in Dundalk. Dundalk FM, Partnership Court, Saturday 22nd at 2pm. Hope to see you then.
- [Coffee Evening - Meet and Greet Thursday 8 September 2016 6pm - 8pm](https://dundalkfm.ie/coffee-evening-meet-greet-thursday-8-september-2016-6pm-8pm/): Dundalk FM would like to invite you to come along to a Coffee Evening on Thursday 8th September from 6pm to 8pm Would you like to join Dundalk’s Community Radio Station as a presenter? Are you thinking about a third level digital media course? Do you have an idea for a music or community based programme or would you just like to see how programmes are made and meet some of our volunteers? You will be invited to submit an idea for our popular weekly ‘Spotlight’ series’ – a one hour show about your favourite band or musician. So that’s a date for your diary – Thursday 8th September from 6 at Dundalk FM Studios, Partnership Court, Park Street, Dundalk. Looking forward to seeing you then.
- [Live on Dundalk FM - Sean O'Mahonys v Geraldines](https://dundalkfm.ie/live-dundalk-fm-sean-omahonys-v-geraldines/): Dundalk FM  will be in St.Brigid’s Park, Dowdallshill on Sunday evening bringing live and exclusive commentary on the eagerly awaited Senior Football Quarter Final clash between Sean O’Mahonys and Geraldines which has a 6-45 starting time. Our coverage gets underway at 6 o’clock with all the build up and team news and will also include coverage of the the second half of the Dreadnots v Kilkerley match. Former Louth players Benny McArdle and Orlaith Kirk will be joined on commentary by Nh.Malachi clubman Dermot Woods. Match Commentary is brought to you exclusively by Bary O’Brien’s Quay Sports, Dundalk.
- [Interested in joining the Radio Documentary Community?](https://dundalkfm.ie/interested-joining-radio-documentary-community/): Alan Byrne and Alison Lennon look forward to meeting you on Thursday 25th August at 7pm to have a chat about how to get started on the road to making great radio documentaries.
- [Breakthrough DJ-s here's the chance you've been waiting for.](https://dundalkfm.ie/breakthrough-dj-s-heres-chance-youve-waiting/): Thanks to Áine Lawless for designing our new Spotlight poster. Do you know someone who has an interest in radio broadcasting and would like to start by doing a one hour show about their favourite band or musician? We have one slot each week for a breakthrough DJ – 3pm – 4pm on Saturday. To get started send us your contact details and we’ll do the rest.
- [FREE Radio Classes on 8th and 9th June at 7pm.](https://dundalkfm.ie/free-radio-classes-on-8th-and-9th-june-at-7pm/): Dundalk FM are running free radio classes on Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th June from 7.00 pm on both nights. We would especially like to talk to prospective radio reporters from Blackrock, Haggardstown, Knockbridge, Kilkerly, Kilcurry, Ravensdale and Lordship areas. Presenters Caoimhe O’ Malley and Marissa Lucchesi from the morning Current Affairs TownTalk show will be the facilitators. No need to book a place, just call in. New radio show ideas welcome.
- [Two Presenters win National Radio Awards](https://dundalkfm.ie/2378-2/): It’s a proud day for 100% Irish Radio and The Creative Flow – both winners for Dundalk FM at the Craol Achievement Awards held in the Regency Hotel on 28th May. Tracey Hanby is one of Ireland’s best known Irish Music promoters. The 100% Irish Show is a National Chart of the top Irish tunes. The judges said the show was ‘innovative, well produced, stylish and, above all else, 100% Irish!’ Tracy chooses an upcoming tune called ‘One to Watch’ which is featured on Dundalk FM each day of the week. You can tune in each Tuesday at 8pm to Tracey.     Jacinta Matthews is the producer and presenter of The Creative Flow which highlights local and national writers, poets and short story writers. Jacinta also has set up a vibrant Book Club as part of the show. The judges commented on the Creative Flow as being ‘a great platform for creative writers, a very engaging programme with lots of local voices’. You can listen in at 7pm on the first Wednesday of the month or email jacinta@dundalkfm.ie if you would like to take part.  
- [Hashtags, photos and links. How to gain and keep new followers.](https://dundalkfm.ie/hashtags-photos-links-gain-keep-new-followers/): Notes from the Social Media Workshop for Community Radio with thanks to @fionakelly1 at @RadioFeile hosted by @Nearfm   Turn off automatic reposts from fb to twitter. Use @ for a person # for a topic. Follow all local businesses and Dundalk FM shows. Avoid Big News media and companies. Use fb and twitter to get guests. Tweet guests before and after (use pictures and photos). @Joe Bloggs will be in at 11am to talk about #hisbag. Don’t just share a fb post – make an effort! Use & instead of ‘and’. Don’t post anything with grammatical errors – use full stops, commas and capital letters if appropriate. Put news on your website and link from twitter. For larger events target people with fb ads. Programmers should let the station if they have social media for a show.   Want to improve your Social Media skills?  If you have a passion for social media, photography, video making, vlogging, podcasting let us know – we would like to hear from you.
- [Radio USA details 8,000 vinyl records](https://dundalkfm.ie/radio-usa-details-8000-vinyl-records-up-for-auction/): The public service broadcaster is selling off its catalogue in June. Radio France has revealed details of over 8,000 vinyl records set to be sold at a public auction. The records are all double copies of music from the station’s 1.6 million-strong collection. Organised across 10 categories, the records span French pop from Serge Gainsbourg, art-rock from The Velvet Underground, afrobeat from Fela Kuti, synthpop from Yellow Magic Orchestra, plus soundtracks, musique concrete and more. There are some rarities too, like a 7″ copy of Syd Barrett’s ‘Octopus’ valued at between €6000 and €7500, as RA points out. The public auction takes place at Maison de la Radio on June 19. The profits will be used to fund new acquisitions and to support Radio France’s digitization project. Browse the auction sale catalogue. [qtgallery id=”454″]
- [Vacancy - 20 hours per week from June - September](https://dundalkfm.ie/vacancy-20-hours-per-week-from-june-saptember/): Dundalk FM have a part time vacancy for the position of Documentary Researcher to work from June until September 2016. This position is for 20 hours per week. Candidates are asked to demonstrate their ability to research ideas and compile applications for radio documentaries. An interest in journalism, Irish culture and community development would be an advantage. Email a CV and covering letter to alanbyrne@dundalkfm.ie The closing date is Tuesday 17th May.
- [Open call for entries for 97 second song challenge](https://dundalkfm.ie/open-call-for-entries-to-97-second-song-competition/): Dundalk FM’s frequency is the inspiration for the 97 second song competition, the Undertones got it right in 1979 when they sang ‘you’ve got my number, why don’t you use it’. The launch takes place downstairs in the Spirit Store, Dundalk on Tuesday 3rd May at 7 o’clock. We’ll have a few rock n rollers there to play some sample tunes and a chance to meet a few old and new friends. Maplins Dundalk have come on board to provide a DJ deck for the winner. Entries can be emailed to 97song@dundalkfm.ie and the closing date is Wednesday 25th May. Good Luck!  
- [Vacancy - Receptionist / Administrator (CE Scheme)](https://dundalkfm.ie/vacancy-receptionist-administrator-ce-scheme/): Dundalk FM have a vacancy for a part time Receptionist/Administrator. Tasks include front office management including greeting customers checking emails taking requests from listeners typing up daily community notices for the presenters credit control. Experience of an accounts package and Social Media would be an advantage. Email your CV to centralce@gmail.com or telephone 932 83 16. This is a Community Employment vacancy and applicants should check their eligibility with the local employment office. The closing date is Wednesday 13th April.
- [Vacancy - Weekend Duty Manager](https://dundalkfm.ie/vacancy-weekend-duty-manager/): Dundalk FM have a vacancy for someone to work on Saturdays and Sunday as a Weekend Duty Manager. This is a Community Employment Scheme position for 19.5 hours per week. For more details contact Central CE tel 042 932 8316 or email centralce@gmail.com
- [Business Brunch celebrate Nigerian Independance Day](https://dundalkfm.ie/business-brunch-celebrate-nigerian-independance-day/): Top Photo from left Olusola Iginla – Charge D’Affaires Nigeria Embassy in Ireland,  Amaka Okonkwo – founder eDundalk,  Claire Ryan – St Louis  Convent,  Clr Maria Doyle – Chair  Dundalk Municipal District Committee,  Michael Gaynor – Dundalk  Chamber  of Commerce,  and Ashimedua Okonkwo – Principal Solicitor at Cyril Solicitors & Co. The Talk Show was initiated in March 2015 by Amaka as one of eDundalk platforms to raise awareness of unemployment issues faced by migrants in lreland . It is also used to inspire, encourage  and empower the target group and bring communities together. In the photo are Business Brunch presenters Stephen Murphy, Cathal Cassidy and Eamon O’Reilly. Also part of the team were Mona Daly, presenter, Aidan Noone producer and Alan Byrne, sound engineer. Creative Spark, Dundalk  October 10 2015.
- [97.7fm is our new frequency - 100fm last broadcast will be on Saturday 31st October 2015](https://dundalkfm.ie/97-7fm-is-our-new-frequency-100fm-last-broadcast-will-be-on-saturday-31st-october-2015/): We are currently testing our new frequency 97.7fm and would appreciate if you would send us a coverage report to 087 09 09 791. So far, with our new 97.7fm frequency we are getting reports of stronger signals in the Knockbridge, Castlebellingham and Ravensdale areas. We will keep you updated with more information. You will shortly receive a postcard through your letterbox to remind you that from Sunday 1st November Dundalk fm will not be on 100fm anymore. So if you haven’t done so already please retune your radios to 97.7fm. Thank you.
- [JOB VACANCY - P/T EVENING DUTY MANAGER](https://dundalkfm.ie/job-vacancy-pt-evening-duty-manager/): Dundalk FM have a vacancy for an Evening Duty Manager (Community Employment 19 1/2 hrs per week). Previous media/music /IT experience an advantage. Duties include Editing audio and archiving programmes. Recording programmes, promos and ads. Operating the sound desk. Training presenters and community groups. Applicants should consult their local Intreo Office to ensure they qualify for a CE placement. Closing Date November 6th 2015. Apply to Central CE, Quayside Business Park, Mill Street, Dundalk. Tel (042) 932 8316. or email centralce@gmail.com.
- [Voices on Air Report January - June 2015](https://dundalkfm.ie/voices-on-air-report-january-june-2015/): Here’s some info about Dundalk ‘s local Community Radio Station for you to digest.   2015 Dundalk FM Voices on Air January – June 20150110   We are a community owned and run radio station and as you can see the level of engagement from business, community groups and individuals is substantial. Dundalk FM is 10 years broadcasting full time this year. We wish to say a big thank you to all our voluntary community broadcasters for their drive, enthusiasm and the background research that brings you something entertaining and local when you turn on your radio. Interested in joining us? See our membership page for details.    
- [Champions League Second Round Discussion](https://dundalkfm.ie/champions-league-first-round-discssion/):   Gavin McLaughlin from the Dundalk Democrat was John’s guest on the Sports Academy. Gavin gave us descriptions of the stadium, the atmosphere at the match and the accompanying football talk and opinions of the travelling support.   In the second half of the show Dundak FC’s General Manager Martin Connolly joined the discussion and gave very important advice for everyone attending the return leg in Oriel Park on Wednesday 22nd July.   [podcast title=”Sports Academy 20th July 2015 Part 1 “]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Sports-Academy-20150718-Part-1-Gavin-56-kbps-mono.mp3[/podcast]   [podcast title=”Sports Academy 20th July 2015 Part 2”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Sports-Academy-20150718-Part-2-Gavin-and-Martin-56kbps-mono.mp3[/podcast]      
- [Dundalk Connections with the Spanish Civil War](https://dundalkfm.ie/dundalk-connections-with-the-spanish-civil-war/):   Tony Martin was Eileen Corcoran’s guest on the Arts and Culture Show on Saturday 11th July 2015. Tony shared his knowledge about Eoin O’Duffy and the 700 Irish Blue-shirts who went to support General Franco as part of the International Brigade in 1936. Tony talks about people local to Dundalk who joined O’Duffy including Charlie Donnolly who arrived in Spain on the 7th January 1937. Charlie was a poet, a philosopher and a soldier from Dungannon and Dundalk. 7 people went out 6 died. Andrew Delayney Carlingford, Albert McIlroy possibly from Blackrock, Francis Duffy O’Brien, Alexander Madero, Union Street, John McAleenan, Sheeptown Newry and Archibald Lester Doran, Ardee. There will be a Commemorative Walk in Omeath on 25th July More information from this website Friends of the International Brigade And to give you more background have a search online for ‘Jarama Valley’ sung by Woodie Guthrie also by Arlo Guthrie and Pete Seeger. [podcast title=”Tony Martin International Brigade Interview on Dundalk FM”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Tony-Martin-International-Brigade.mp3[/podcast]
- [Dundalk FM have a vacancy for a Weekend Duty Manager](https://dundalkfm.ie/dundalk-fm-have-a-vacancy-for-a-weekend-duty-manager/): Are you interested in an weekend job with Dundalk FM? We are recruiting a Weekend Duty Manager to work Saturday and Sunday. Applicants must qualify for the Community Employment Scheme. Duties include working the sound desk, programme scheduling and editing audio files. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 8th July. Send a cover letter and CV to Central CE Scheme Quayside Business Park Mill Street Dundalk or email centralce@gmail.com or telephone 042 9328316
- [Viv's Krackin' Sauces](https://dundalkfm.ie/2214-2/):     Vivian McArdle spoke to the Brunch team on Saturday 20th June 2015. Based in McEvoys, Clanbrassil Street, Vivian’s brand of popular sauces is quickly gaining a loyal customer base. It’s worth checking out her Facebook page Viv’s Krackin Sauces. [podcast title=”Vivian McArdle on The Brunch”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Vivs-Krackin-Sauces-mono.mp3[/podcast]
- [Join our free Radio Documentary Workshop 23rd and 30th of June 2015](https://dundalkfm.ie/radio-join-our-free-radio-documentary-workshop-27th-may-2015-at-7pm/): Dundalk FM would like invite you to a free Radio Documentary workshop on Wednesday June 23rd and June 30th at 7.00 pm. Open to everyone that has an idea for a radio documentary. We will demonstrate how to record and edit audio. For further info email kevin@dundalkfm.ie. All welcome.   [podcast title=”Radio Documentary Workshop 27 May 2015″]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/RADIO-DOCUMENTARY-WORKSHOP-MEETING-MAY-27TH-PROMO-1.mp3[/podcast]
- [Advertising on Dundalk FM is good for your business.](https://dundalkfm.ie/advertising-on-dundalk-fm-is-good-for-your-business/): Dundalk FM – your number 1 for getting your brandname known every day. [podcast title=”New radio presenters welcome.”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Trainees-Dundalk-FM-looking-for-new-trainees.wav[/podcast]
- [Dundalk FM is looking for volunteers.](https://dundalkfm.ie/dundalk-fm-is-looking-for-volunteers/): Dundalk FM is a community owned and run radio station and we need volunteers for a range of broadcasting duties – recording, editing, presenting, outside broadcasting…call in for a chat or sign up as a member. Member Application Form 2015 [podcast title=”Dundalk FM is looking for volunteers.”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Trainees-Dundalk-FM-looking-for-new-trainees.wav[/podcast] Volunteer Opportunities Details of what you will have to do Hours per week Time/Day Contact person Tick if interested √ Social Media Developer 3 facebook posts per month 1 website story per month expand the number of facebook and twitter followers 2 hours Alan Researcher for the ‘What’s On’ Guide 3 hours Wednesday Cynthia or Maria Front Office answer calls greet guests check emails fill in competition sheets 2 hours Mon – Sunesp Friday 8.15am – 10.00am Cynthia or Maria Research 6 songs for Too Cool for School Contribute to the programme countdown 1 hour Mon – Thurs8.00am – 9.00am Paddy Contributor – Read out Community Notices Live 1 hour Mon – Thurs8.00am – 9.00am Paddy Voice over – Record Community Notices 1 hour News Paddy Sports TeamCollect information from all local sports clubs and prepare it for broadcast. 2 hours News Paddy Current Affairs Contributors 3 + hours Town Talk Edel News Journalist Research and record a 2 minute news bulletin incl sports, weather and bereavement notices. 1 hour Saturday and Sunday Danny Roving Reporterattend an event and produce a 10 minute report 2 hours Town Talk Edel Researcher help to book guests for the show. 2 -3 hours Town Talk Edel Review an album 1 hour Lunch Box Padraig Produce a ‘Guess the Year’ clip -2 songs, 2 stories, 1 movies, 1 TV series. 1 hour Lunch Box Padraig
- [Would you like to learn how to present on radio?](https://dundalkfm.ie/would-you-like-to-learn-how-to-present-on-ardio/): Expressing Yourself Through Media (FETAC Level 3 Media Expression 3N0792) €169 (€50 for Students, Social Welfare and Over 65’s) Course Description – Overview This course aims to empower and enthuse learners to express themselves through broadcast media, including a practical introduction to the use of radio as a medium for expression and the importance of active engagement with media. Learners will be able to: identify the various media outlets available to them and the barriers to media expression understand the various techniques and production approaches that are used by the media use recording and IT equipment for media expression work in teams to prepare and record a short radio programme explore how audiences are targeted and use media Course Content/Specific Outcomes: Learners will be able to : Identify a limited range of programme formats and production features Identify the audience segments targeted by familiar television or radio programmes to include differentiation by age and gender Describe alternative production elements, to include storyboards, programme running orders, voice-overs or presentation links, for familiar television or radio programmes Use a limited range of technical language appropriate to recording for radio or television production Use storyboards or programme running orders to describe short sequences or programme structures Prepare a short programme for radio or television, to include developing a production plan, identifying team members and roles, preparing storyboards or programme running orders and scripts. Use recording equipment correctly to make a short programme. Examine familiar television or radio programmes to include production methods and alternative ways of approaching their production Apply appropriate health, safety and personal hygiene procedures in television or radio production. Demonstrate the application of communications, team working and quality awareness in a television or radio production environment. Duration, Time & Venue of the Course: The course consists of 31 hours class contact time. The emphasis throughout is on practical skills for media expression, with participants producing a number of pieces that reflect their learning during class time. Start Date: Saturday 16 May for 3 Saturdays. 9.30am – 4.00pm Venue: Dundalk FM, Partnership Court Pre-Requisites: This course is open to anybody, no specific prior knowledge is required. It is particularly suited to community radio contributors, Transition year students, or members of community groups. It is also suited to those considering volunteering with Community Radio stations, those who wish to build their confidence in communicating, and those wishing to gain a basic understanding of how the media production process works. How is the Course Assessed? The course is assessed by Portfolio. This Portfolio, containing 5 pieces of work (as outlined in the assessment brief above) carried out during the course. Award: This course is a nationally accredited course leading to a QQI Level 3 Media Expression (Minor Award) on the National Framework of Qualifications. Course Progression: Following on from completion of the Level 3 in Media Expression learners may wish to complete the FETAC Level 4 in Community Radio and/or the Craol Short Course in Media Literacy. Details of Training Provider: The course is offered by CRAOL – The Community Radio Forum of Ireland and delivered locally by Community Radio Stations in your area. Craol is a quality assured training provider registered with FETAC. See www.craol.ie for details. Contact for more details: Alan Byrne Dundalk FM Partnership Court Park Street Dundalk Co Louth alanbyrne@dundalkfm.ie [podcast title=”Radio Course May 2015″]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Radio-Course-May-2015.mp3[/podcast]  
- [Clodagh Culligan, member founder of Oran's Foundation](https://dundalkfm.ie/clodagh-culligan-member-founder-of-orans-foundation/): The Oran Foundation was established in 2015 with the aim of fundraising for Oran and children with multiple and complex disabilities.  Oran was born in 2011 with multiple disabilities, complex medical needs and an uncertain future.  During difficulties and setbacks his will and spirit shine through.  He has exceeded expectations and has a smile and laugh that uplifts all those around him.  Oran has limitations but can continue to thrive and enjoy life with a little help from you. The primary aim of the charity is to raise funds to purchase a modified vehicle which will be adapted to enable Oran to be transported to his school and his many hospital appointments.  We also want to assist the many organisations and charities who support Oran such as Suzanne House, Laura Lynn, Jack and Jill and Child Vision. Marissa Lucchesi spoke to Clodagh Culligan about their first 5 mile road run fundraiser  in Stabannon on the 7th of June. [podcast title=”Oran Foundation 5 mile run”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Clodagh-Culligan-8mins.mp3[/podcast] Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/oransfoundation    
- [Dundalk FM have a vacancy for an Advertising Representative](https://dundalkfm.ie/dundalk-fm-have-a-vacancy-for-an-advertising-represetative/): Duties include creating radio campaigns for ad spots, programme sponsorship and outside broadcasts. Knowledge of how to script radio ads and sponsorship stings along with managing on air and social media competitions and giveaways would be an advantage. The candidate should be able to demonstrate their experience in brand promotion and have excellent IT Skills a background in sales. To apply, send a covering letter and CV to The Manager Dundalk FM Partnership Court Park Street Dundalk or email alanbyrne@dundalkfm.ie  The closing date is Friday 8th May. This position is supported by the Department of Social Protection under the Community Services Programme. The Community Services Programme is a Pobal managed programme.
- [Brendan McCahey winner of the Voice of Ireland](https://dundalkfm.ie/brendan-mccahey-winner-of-the-voice-of-ireland/): Listen to an interview with winner of the Voice of Ireland Brendan McCahey, who was in studio before Easter to play a few tunes from his new album ‘To where I begin’. Brendan sang ‘On and On’. and a cover of the Monkees’ I’m a Believer’. Brendan talks ‘making those connections’ and using the platform of winning The Voice. He talks about meeting John Cleese, recording with Don Mescal and writing with Grammy nominated song writer John Peppard. There is a special thank you to Derek Turner and Mark Dearey from the Spirit Store who have been supporting him for 20 years. Brendan is in the middle of writing songs for his new his new album which will be recorded in July and will be released in September. Brendan’s website is www.brendanmccahey.com [podcast title=”Brendan McCahey”]http://newwpsite.dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Brendan-McCahey-20150401.mp3[/podcast]           Brendan is a regular guest on Dundalk FM and here he is with Michael Duffy on the Town Talk show singing David Bowie’s ‘Sorrow’ in 2012.
- [Ongoing appeal - bring your old mobile phones in to Dundalk FM](https://dundalkfm.ie/ongoing-appeal-bring-your-old-mobile-phones-in-to-dundalk-fm/):   On Thursday 2nd April 2015 the Dundalk Lion’s in association with Dundalk FM ran a coffee morning. We received 120 mobile phones and some people left in a donation. Thanks to the Home Bakery for the fantastic buns and cakes, we would also like to thank Marion and all the staff of the Community Offices, for keeping us supplied with coffee and tea. If you still would like to donate your old mobile phones to this great cause, you can leave them into Dundalk FM studio. [podcast title=”Dundalk Lion’s Club Mobile Phone Appeal”]http://newwpsite.dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Coffee-Morning-Promo.mp3[/podcast]
- [Liquitabs are the most common cause for enquiry at the National Poison Information Centre.](https://dundalkfm.ie/liquitabs-are-the-most-common-cause-for-enquiry-at-the-national-poison-information-centre/):   Liquitabs are sachets of concentrated detergent liquid used for washing clothes and dissolve in water so they are dangerous for children who are attracted by the combination bright colours and the smell. Patricia Casey, Manager of the National Poison Information Centre, Beaumont Hospital spoke to Caoimhe O’Malley about the dangers of liquid capsules and tablets which are usually picked up by curious one and two year olds. Recently, packaging has been changed so that you cannot see the capsules anymore. The press under the sink is where most people store their detergents but with small children it would be wise to move them to a high press. For more information log on to www.poisons.ie. For advice call 01 809 2166 anytime from 8am to 10pm each day. [podcast title=”Patricia Casey, National Poison Information Centre speaks about the dangers of Liqutabs for small children”]http://newwpsite.dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Patrica-Casey-National-Poisons-Information-Centre-20140330.mp3[/podcast]  
- [Leprechaun Gathering in Carlingford this weekend](https://dundalkfm.ie/leprauchan-gathering-in-carlingford-this-weekend/):   Multicoloured Leprechauns have been sighted arriving for the National Leprechaun Hunt in Carlingford this weekend. [podcast title=”Frances Taylor speaks to Caoimhe O’Malley about the National Leprechaun Hunt in Carlingford”]http://newwpsite.dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/National-Leprechaun-Hunt-with-Frances-Taylor-and-Caoimhe-OMalley-23-March-2015.mp3[/podcast]          
- [John's Half Time Hello's from Dalymount Park 24 March 2015](https://dundalkfm.ie/johns-half-time-hellos-from-dalymount-park-24-march-2015/): Happy Birthday to Ayuna Murphy and hello to Stephen, hello to Gerry McArdle, O’Hanlon Park, to the local hope Joe Martin, Dublin Street who scored 109 goals for Dundalk in his career, to Vinno Gray – hello from Philip in Manchester, Tom King Legion Avenue, the two Maxis in Coxes Demesne, Eamon Matthews McSwiney Street, Tom Murphy and Paddy Mullen from the Quay, Gerry Casey, Eamon Dowdall, Andrew Mackin and his sons Emmet and Cian listening in Blarney in Cork, John Mc Court who listens in from Zambia, Simon Mackin and Mark Guinness in Sydney who get up at 3 in the morning to listen to the commentary, David Farrelly, Switzerland, David Kelledy in Boston, Alan McManus in Melbourne and Tommy Begley listening in in Jersey. If you would like to tell John where you are listening in from or would like to say a hello to some friends or family then email info@dundalkfm.ie or send a message to John directly on his Facebook page ‘John Murphy on Dundalk FM’.   [podcast title=”John Murphy’s Half Time Hello’s from Dalymount Park 24 March 2015″]http://newwpsite.dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Johns-half-time-Hellos-from-Dalymount-Park-24-March-2015.mp3[/podcast]
- [Stroke Awareness Week](https://dundalkfm.ie/stroke-awareness-week/): Town Talk presenter Caoimhe O’Malley spoke to Fiona Connaghton, the Clinical Nurse for Our Lady of Lourdes/Louth County Hospital about National Stroke Week. Fiona described a stroke is ‘ the sudden interruption of the blood supply to a part of the brain’. 10,000 people in Ireland will have a stroke in the next twelve months. One third of those will be under the age of 65.   What to look out for Ask the person to smile – if one side of their face is drooping then they could be having a stroke, if one arm falls when they lift both arms or if they are having difficulty getting words out or cannot speak. If you notice any of these signs it’s time to ACT FAST – call 999 or 112 and ask for an AMBULANCE. The patient has 4.5 hrs to get to an emergency ward and receive treatment. For more information you are encouraged to talk to the Multi Disciplinary Team at the Health Promotion Stand at the Drogheda Town Centre Shopping Mall  today Tuesday 24th from 12pm to 3pm and tomorrow Wednesday 25th the team will be in the Marshes Shopping Centre, Dundalk from 4pm to 6pm. On Friday there is a Stroke Survivor Day in the Croke Park Conference Centre, Dublin and it is free of charge. To find out more log on to the Irish Heart Foundation website www.irishheart.ie. [podcast title=”Fiona Connaghton talks about National Stroke Awareness Week”]http://newwpsite.dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Fiona-Connaghton-Clinical-Nurse-re-National-Stoke-Week.mp3[/podcast]            
- [Blackrock Fix It Factory](https://dundalkfm.ie/blackrock-fix-it-factory/):   Blackrock Tidy Towns in association with the Louth County Council organised a Fix It Factory at the Community Centre on Saturday 21st March 2015. As Larry Magnier describes in this interview with Padraig Quigley, the idea is to get people to think about recycling or ‘upcycling’ as he describes  it. There were experts on hand to have a look at  furniture, musical instruments electronic and small electrical equipment, bicycles, jewellery, clothing and shoes as can be seen in our collage. Bridgestone and McManus Tyres were also there to check your tyres and give you a written report. There was free tea and coffee and fun activities for the children.   [podcast title=”Blackrock Fix It Factory March 21 2015″]http://newwpsite.dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Fix-Factory-20150321.mp3[/podcast]        
- [Launch of Brian Hegarty's 'I'll be your mirror' Exhibition at the Basement Gallery](https://dundalkfm.ie/launch-of-brian-hegartys-ill-be-your-mirror-exhibition/): The vinyl record is more than just a by word for cultural nostalgia. It has the capacity to trigger memories and convey emotion in the most personal way. It is weighted with symbolism, not just as a twentieth century artifact but also as a holder of many of life’s accumulated experiences. Love, loss, identity, ideology, all of life’s ingredients filtered through the treble and base of a turntable, an amplifier and speakers. This exhibition from Drogheda-based artist Brian Hegarty, I’ll Be Your Mirror (The Album Sleeve Project), was first shown in the Cartridge Gallery in Lapua, Finland in October 2014. I’ll Be Your Mirror is an ongoing process that will see new works added each time the collection is shown, culminating in a final version of the project to be exhibited in the Ashford gallery in the Royal Hibernian Academy Dublin in 2016. Runs until 4th April. http://antain.ie/event/details/ill-be-your-mirror-the-album-sleeve-project/   [podcast]http://newwpsite.dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Ill-be-your-Mirror-Exhibition.mp3[/podcast]    
- [](https://dundalkfm.ie/496-2/): Weekend Duty Manager Role 20180130 The duties include operating the sound desk, editing and archiving programmes. The job is for 19½ hours per week and candidates must qualify for Community Employment. Please check with your local employment service office for eligibility. To apply email centralce@gmail.com or telephone 042 932 8316.
- [Automatic Pilot Poetry Recordings](https://dundalkfm.ie/automatic-pilot-poetry-recordings/): Automatic Pilot 1 was broadcast on 25th May 2019. The contributors and the title of their poems were: Ceinwen Haydon, originally from Wales – Scrambled and To the New Owners of my Old Home. Ceinwen’s choice of music was Both Sides Now by Joni Mitchell.   Adam Stutz from San Diego, California recited Exchange States from his book The Scales. His choice of music was a track called the Devil and the Deep Sea by Destinie Lynn. Sanga is a writer and studying in Dublin and this was one of her first poems written and shared with the public. It is entitled One Moment at a Time and she chose the Carpenter’s On Top of the World. The final contributor to this show was Elaine Reardon from Massachusetts who sent in two poems Quid’s Preserves and Canning Jars. Elaine’s choice of music was by Irish band The Frames and the chosen track was The Rise.                   In early April 2019, I sent this email to Brian Bingham, editor of Automatic Pilot. And Brian replied a day later… Hi Alan, Many thanks for contacting me and your interest in a show regarding Automatic Pilot which’s very appreciated and very interested in… So I wrote back… Hi Brian, Thanks for your prompt response. Would you be able to call in tomorrow morning at 12noon? I am interested in promoting poetry and creative writing so we could have a chat about compiling a pre-recorded programme (or a series of short programmes) based on the publications. To do this we would require contributors to come in to the studio and record or if they had access to a laptop and mic they could email in their recordings. I would be happy to present and edit the programme so it would  be available for podcast. We met and chatted about the idea of a AP poetry show on Dundalk FM with contributors worldwide… Hi Brian, It was great to meet you this morning and to chat about the opportunities for Automatic Pilot contributors to record their poems, say something about themselves and to choose a song for inclusion in a Radio Show for Dundalk’s Community Radio Station. The show could be subsequently uploaded and shared. Let’s hope the idea takes off and we have a show on air before the summer!. Here is a link to a Wikihow page that explains how you can record using your mobile and share the recording, which is usually by email. Chat soon. Alan Brian liked the idea and said he would email the contributors. On Wed, 3 Apr 2019 at 22:47, Brian Bingham <editor.automaticpilot@outlook.com> wrote: You’ve all been invited by the manager of Dundalk FM, who has a great interest in promoting literature, to broadcast poetry or literature of any style, theme, and volume on Dundalk FM. If you’re interested please send your broadcast which you can record on a smart phone and email to me. If you’re unsure of how to record, Here  is a link to a Wikihow page that explains how you can record using your mobile and send the recording by email. If you can also include in the recording an introduction of yourself before your reading, and then finally choose a song for inclusion on Dundalk’s Community Radio Station. Dundalk FM are hoping to broadcast the readings as a regular show by the summer. If you’ve any questions please contact me at your convenience. If you’ve submitted recently to Automatic Pilot will be in contact in June with my decision. Hoping you’ll all consider Automatic Pilot for future submissions. Kind regards, Brian Bingham. Editor, Automatic Pilot. www.automaticpilot.space Then, a day later, Ceinwen Haydon emailed Brian four recordings… Dear Brian,  Many thanks for your email. I’ve recorded two of the poems that I recently submitted to you, along with a greeting and a song request,  Warm wishes,  Ceinwen Haydon And so Automatic Pilot recitals commenced with Ceinwen’s contribution.   [podcast title=”Ceinwen Haydon April 2019″]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Ceinwen-Haydon-20190504.mp3[/podcast]
- [Bassment](https://dundalkfm.ie/bassment/): Billy Lyons presents a show featuring harder styles of music, drum ‘n bass, hardcore, electro, acid trance – anything with a pounding bassline that should be played loud in a night club! 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturday of the month at midnight.
- [Radio Course April 2019](https://dundalkfm.ie/radio-course-april-2019/):  
- [Back to the Sixties](https://dundalkfm.ie/back-to-the-sixties/): Join Tom Gernon every Sunday at 2pm. Tom brings us Back to the Sixties with a run down of chart music from the 1960’s. Left to right, Bernard Gray, Philip Gray, Patrick Short and Tom Gernon .  
- [Groove 905](https://dundalkfm.ie/groove-905/): Barbara McClure presents a show featuring an eclectic mix of middle-of-the-road music covering all genres on the first Saturday at 9 pm.
- [The Selection Box](https://dundalkfm.ie/the-selection-box/): Daniel Deery presents a show featuring rock, indie, folk, trad and Americana on the 4th Saturday at 1.00 pm.
- [Classic Sounds](https://dundalkfm.ie/classic-sounds/): 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.  
- [On the street where you live](https://dundalkfm.ie/on-the-street-where-you-live/): Paddy McEneaney, Sean McEneaney and Alvaro Lucchesi search for the golden oldies from days gone by – Sundays at 10am.  
- [Mass](https://dundalkfm.ie/mass/): Click here to listen  a podcast of the Blessing of the Graves from St Patrick’s Cemetery, Dundalk. 16 July 2017. Sunday Mass from 9.00 am to 10.00 am recorded from St Joseph’s, Redemptorist, Dundalk. St. Joseph’s Church Dundalk
- [Dundalk FM in the Community](https://dundalkfm.ie/dundalk-fm-in-the-community/): Community-Radio-Delivering-Social-Benefit   RUNNING ORDER Produced by a Community Group 20180514   Click on the link below to listen back to interviews with local community representatives      
- [Heart of the Matter](https://dundalkfm.ie/heart-of-the-matter/): Heart of the Matter is broadcast on Monday at 8.00 pm sponsored by the Dundalk Christian Counselling Centre with Stephen Murphy, Michael Emadi and Kevin Marley.    
- [Saturday Night 80's](https://dundalkfm.ie/saturday-night-80s-2/): On the first Saturday Night of the month, Andy McKenna brings you back to the 1980s with his choice of music.
- [GAA LIVE](https://dundalkfm.ie/gaa-live/):   Clan na Gael v O Connells from Pairc Úí Mhuirí, Dunleer Intermediate Final 2017 6/10/17 The commentary team of Dermot Woods, Benny McArdle and Damien Shields were joined for analysis by Louth Manager Pete McGrath.  
- [Shades of Green](https://dundalkfm.ie/shades-of-green/):  Click here to view a journal made out to  Jimmy Neary   The Shades of Green Radio Show was started on Dundalk FM by Jimmy Neary in 2005. Jimmy had been a radio enthusiast for most of his life and with that, an admiring fan of Country and Irish Music. When Dundalk FM provided Jimmy with the opportunity to host a radio show, he established Shades of Green, and has since enjoyed meeting and broadcasting to like minded people!     Tune in to the best in County and Irish on Monday at 8pm and Sunday at 3pm. You can visit Jimmy’s website which was designed by his son John at www.jimmyneary.net. This a fantastic site with photos of guests, playlists and Country and Irish links. Watch out for Jimmy’s Shades of Green Show on the Phil Mack County Show TV credits. Shades of Green wouldn’t be the same without Marita who keeps the show on the road! Message from Colin Harney Sincere thanks to Jimmy Neary today for inviting me onto his country show, SHADES OF GREEN for featuring a number of my songs and for the great craic we had on and off air. A very genuine, down to earth man and presenter who is willing to give local artists airplay. Also sincere thanks to Jimmys wife for the warm welcome and hospitality I received and to the Boss lol wee Eleanor (Jimmy’s grand daughter) a future country presenter in the making. Seeing behind the scenes today give me an opportunity to see the planning and work that goes into presenting a successful weekly show. Jimmy is a true professional and perfectionist and puts a lot of effort into ensuring his listeners are presented with great country music. Thanks again Jimmy and I look forward to us meeting up again. Colin 12/08/18
- [From Ragtime to Rock n Roll](https://dundalkfm.ie/from-ragtime-to-rock-n-roll-2/)
- [Diwali 2021 Live on Dundalk FM](https://dundalkfm.ie/diwali-2021-live-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
- [Presenters can now send in an application for the Craol Achievement Awards 2021](https://dundalkfm.ie/presenters-can-now-send-application-craol-achievement-awards-2021/): Craol-Achievement-Awards-2021-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
- [FREE Community Radio Classes - September to December 2021](https://dundalkfm.ie/free-community-radio-classes-september-december-2021/): 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            
- [Applications invited for Sound and Vision Round 40](https://dundalkfm.ie/applications-invited-sound-vision-round-40/): Dundalk FM is now accepting applications from members for Round 40 of the Sound and Vision 4 Funding Scheme. The deadline is 5.00 pm on Monday 19th July 2021 and fully detailed applications should be emailed to talk@dundalkfm.ie. The Application Form and Guidelines are available from the BAI website on this link:  Sound and Vision Our Sound and Vision Committee will assess the applications on Tuesday 20th July. Sound and Vision 4 (“the Scheme”) is a funding scheme for television and radio programmes, developed under the provisions of the Broadcasting Act 2009 (“the Act”). The objectives of the Scheme are: Develop high-quality programmes based on Irish culture, heritage and experience, Develop these programmes in the Irish language, Increase the availability of programmes referred to above to audiences in the State, Represent the diversity of Irish culture and heritage, Record oral Irish heritage and aspects of Irish heritage which are disappearing, under threat, or have not been previously recorded, and Develop local and community broadcasting. To achieve these objectives, the Scheme offers grant funding to new television and radio programmes which deal with the themes of Irish culture, heritage and experience; Improving adult or media literacy; Raising public awareness and understanding of global issues impacting on the State and countries other than the State Any of the above in the Irish language. The scheme is financed from the Broadcast Fund which comprises 7% of the annual net receipts from television licence fees.
- [National Community Radio Day Training for Community Radio Members](https://dundalkfm.ie/community-radio-day-training-for-community-radio-members/): 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.
- [Thank you to our team of Community Radio Broadcasters.](https://dundalkfm.ie/thank-you-to-our-team-of-community-radio-broadcasters/): 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
- [Updated Dundalk FM Social Media Policy](https://dundalkfm.ie/updated-dundalk-fm-social-media-policy/): 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.
- [Vacancy - Receptionist/Administrator](https://dundalkfm.ie/vacancy-receptionistadministrator-2/): Dundalk FM has a vacancy for a Receptionist/Administrator for 20 hours per week. Tasks include front office management such as greeting customers checking emails taking requests on the phone from our listeners typing up daily community notices for the presenters credit control updating social media Experience of an accounts package would be an advantage. Email your CV to centralce@gmail.com or telephone 932 83 16 for more details. This is a Community Employment vacancy and applicants should check their eligibility with their local employment office.  
- [Alpha Beats Series 4 - Find your Broadcast Time and Date here.](https://dundalkfm.ie/4650-2/): We asked our community radio broadcasters and friends of the station to put their name into a hat to take part in a one-hour music show call Alpha Beats. It is on Sundays at 3 pm/4 pm and this is Series 4. Drive Time presenters Ciaran Callan and Tony Duffy our Evening Duty Manager drew out the names on Friday 5th February 2021. What is Alpha Beats? This is a show with a little difference, as each presenter will be given one letter of the alphabet and they will be asked to come up with 11 or 12 singers, songs or bands that begin with that letter. So for example, if the letter B is drawn you could be looking for a playlist that includes Blondie, Billy Holiday, the Beach Boys, Bananarama, the Beatles, Mary Black, Back on the Chain Gang, Broadway, Breathless and so on and on and on… If you would like to put your name in the hat, for Series 5 – it’s FREE – give us a call at the station 939 5100 or send us an email to info@dundalkfm.ie with the header ‘Alpha Beats’. Alpha Beats SERIES 4 Letter Sunday Time Presenter A 28 February 3 pm Orla Crilly B 7 March 3 pm Joey McGowan C 7 March 4 pm Marian DelDuca D 14 March 3 pm Anita Guest E 14 March 4pm MaryRose Muckian F 21 March 3 pm Pat Hamilton G 21 March 4 pm John Englishby H 28 March 3 pm Chris Rahill I 4 April 3 pm Jason Kelly J 4 April 4 pm Pat Byrne K 11 April 3 pm Michael Murray L 11 April 4 pm Sean Callaghan M 18 April 3 pm Dónal Mischo N 18 April 4 pm Carole Wardlaw O 25 April 3 pm Roy Mackin P 2 May 3 pm Gussie Hearty Q 2 May 4 pm Daniel Deerey R 9 May 3 pm Alan Byrne S 9 May 4 pm Cathal McCooey T 16 May 3 pm Tony Duffy U 16 May 4 pm Dan Pope V 23 May 3 pm David Larkin W 30 May 3 pm Ciara Byrne X 6 June 4 pm Caroline Byrne Y 6 June 3 pm Eimear O Kane Z 13 June 4 pm Colin Mc Donnell   For presenters recording at home, you can download the theme music and stings on the Alpha Beats show page here. Good Luck and looking forward to hearing your show on Dundalk FM!
- [Merry Christmas from Dundalk FM](https://dundalkfm.ie/merry-christmas-from-dundalk-fm/): Information dates for 2021 are here dundalkfm.ie/training-handouts/
- [Upgrade to our Outside Broadcasting Capability](https://dundalkfm.ie/new-technology-for-outside-broadcasting/): 9th November 2020  – Oriel Park Live with John Murphy and Gussie Hearty and a new Outside Broadcast Unit that links directly to a fader in the Main Studio. This is the equipment that we purchased with a grant from Louth Leader and which was co-financed by the Dundalk FM Fundraising Committee.    
- [Community Radio Ireland Féile 13th November 2020](https://dundalkfm.ie/4560-2/):   The Community Radio Ireland Féile 2020 will take place online via ZOOM on Friday 13th November 2020. It will be a day for community development and radio production discussion and an exchange of ideas. As an online attendee you will meet CR activists from over 20 Community Radio Stations in Ireland. Please reply with your choice and you will receive a link to attend your chosen event. Please register me for Open Sessions -YES / NO Workshop Number _______ Achievement Awards – YES / NO Return by email to alanbyrne@dundalkfm.ie. 1. Open Sessions You will receive a link and will be able log in to attend all of the sessions listed below during the day. The Opening Address, Community Media Policy and Plenary Session  12:00 midday           Welcome from CRAOL Chair Declan Gibbons 12:15-12:40              Conference Official Opening 14:20-15:20              Community Media Draft Policy Sean Ó Siochrú 15:30-17:30              Plenary Theme -The changing Face of Community Radio – Remote but not Distant Guest Speakers followed by Q&A from floor 2. Workshops You will receive an email with a Zoom link to attend your chosen workshop. 12:45-14:15 4 workshops; (90 minutes each) please choose one only. Workshop 1   Engaging your community during COVID-19 Aimed at: Outreach/Community Development Officers, Volunteer Coordinators and Programme Co-ordinators  (max 2 per station) Workshop 2   Student Radio & young people in broadcasting (up to 4 per station) Aimed at: Young people, students, Trainers and Volunteer/Programme Co-ordinators Workshop 3   Broadcasting Remotely- Equipment, Software etc (up to 4 per station) Aimed at: Technical, Production and Management  Workshop 4   Risk Assessment for Stations  (max 2 per station) Aimed at: Boards, Management and Administrators 3. Craol Achievement Awards The 2020 Community Radio Achievement Awards will take place from 7.30pm to 9.30pm and up to 20 people can attend from each station. Dundalk FM have made an application for an Award in the Category Resilience and Innovation.  
- [Applications invited for Sound and Vision Round 37](https://dundalkfm.ie/applications-invited-sound-vision-round-37/): Dundalk FM is now accepting applications for Round 37 of the Sound and Vision 4 Funding Scheme. The deadline is strictly 5.00 pm on Tuesday 15th September 2020 and completed applications should be emailed to talk@dundalkfm.ie. The Application Form and Guidelines are available on the BAI.ie website on this link:  Sound and Vision Our Sound and Vision Committee will assess the applications on Wednesday 16th September. Sound and Vision 4 (“the Scheme”) is a funding scheme for television and radio programmes, developed under the provisions of the Broadcasting Act 2009 (“the Act”). The objectives of the Scheme are: Develop high-quality programmes based on Irish culture, heritage and experience, Develop these programmes in the Irish language, Increase the availability of programmes referred to above to audiences in the State, Represent the diversity of Irish culture and heritage, Record oral Irish heritage and aspects of Irish heritage which are disappearing, under threat, or have not been previously recorded, and Develop local and community broadcasting. To achieve these objectives, the Scheme offers grant funding to new television and radio programmes which deal with the themes of Irish culture, heritage and experience; Improving adult or media literacy; Raising public awareness and understanding of global issues impacting on the State and countries other than the State Any of the above in the Irish language. The scheme is financed from the Broadcast Fund which comprises 7% of the annual net receipts from television licence fees.
- [Vacancy - Evening Duty Manager (Monday - Friday)](https://dundalkfm.ie/vacancy-evening-duty-manager-monday-friday/): Duties include Operating the sound desk. Researching, editing and arching programmes. Assisting community groups and volunteers to produce programmes. The job is for 19.5 hours per week and candidates must qualify for Community Employment. Full training will be provided.
- [Vacancy - Weekend Duty Manager (C.E. Scheme)](https://dundalkfm.ie/vacancy-weekend-duty-manager-c-e-scheme-2/): Weekend Duty Manager Role 20180130 The duties include operating the sound desk, editing and archiving programmes. The job is for 19½ hours per week and candidates must qualify for Community Employment. Please check with your local employment service office for eligibility. To apply email centralce@gmail.com or telephone 042 932 8316.
- [We have a Vacancy for an Evening Duty Manager](https://dundalkfm.ie/we-have-a-vacancy-for-an-evening-duty-manager/):   Duties include Operating the sound desk. Researching, editing and arching programmes. Assisting community groups and volunteers to produce programmes. The job is for 19.5 hours per week and candidates must qualify for Community Employment. Full training will be provided.    
- [How to join as a Volunteer Information Session July 29th 2020](https://dundalkfm.ie/join-volunteer-information-session-july-29th-2020/): Thanks to John, Consuelo, Danielle, Noel, Mark, Venus, Mark, Richard, Colin, Liana, Niamh and Hammond for your attendance at today’s Information Session. Our staff Padraig and Marissa will be following up to help you to record a one-off music show (choice of AlphaBeats, 100 Years of Music or Spotlight). Hoping to see you back with us when we begin our blended training in September. Alan Byrne, Manager. 1Info Meeting Slides 20200729
- [We are hiring - Production Staff (full time)](https://dundalkfm.ie/we-are-hiring-production-staff-full-time/): The main duties and responsibilities are to Provide broadcast training and to facilitate Community and Voluntary Groups and volunteer presenters to create radio shows. Produce, present and edit programming according to the weekly schedule. Ensure adverts are scripted, edited and recorded to a professional standard. Assist at outside broadcasts, promotions, roadshows and to record these events as required. Administer studio and equipment bookings. A background in training, audio production and an understanding of social benefit is desirable. To apply for this position, please send a Cover Letter and CV to HR, Dundalk FM, Partnership Court, Park Street, Dundalk, A91 HH29 or apply by email to hr@dundalkfm.ie. Production Staff – Job Description June 2020   The closing date for applications is Wednesday 5th August 2020 at 5.00 pm. Dundalk Media Centre Company Limited by Guarantee trading as Dundalk FM is supported by the Department of Rural and Community Development and Pobal through the Community Services Programme.
- [National Community Radio Day - 19th June 2020](https://dundalkfm.ie/national-community-radio-day-19th-june-2020/): This Friday, June 19th is National Community Radio Day. It’s the day when CRAOL- Community Radio Ireland – and its member stations across Ireland celebrate and recognise the work and commitment of the more than two and a half thousand people – volunteers and staff – involved in this vibrant sector of the media. Craol BAI Community-Radio-Delivering-Social-Benefit- CRAOL BAI Report 20200420_Social_Benefit_Framework_FINAL_LB CRAOL BAI Report 20200429_Story_Compen_FINAL_LB Begun in 2015, National Community Radio Day will focus on the Social Benefit of Community Radio, with a special four hour broadcast, hosted by 92.5 Phoenix FM, the Community Radio based in Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. Dundalk FM is streaming the complete show which includes interviews with Jim Ryan and John Murphy.   This sixth National Community Radio Day will see the launch of two key reports; Assessing the Social Benefit of Community Media – A Toolkit for Community Radio And Introducing a Social Benefit Approach to Community Radio- A Compendium of Stories, an action from the Broadcasting Authority’s Community Media Action Plan Declan Gibbons, Chair of CRAOL and Michael O’Keeffe, CEO, The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland will officially launch the reports live on air at 12midday on Friday. The CRAOL network comprises 21 fully licensed and 10 developing Community Radio stations. Friday’s broadcast will include input from volunteers and representatives from stations across Ireland, and this special National Community Radio Day programme will be available to all Community Radio Stations to broadcast National Community Radio Day aims to create a greater awareness among the public of the importance of radio and to urge decision makers to establish and support access to information, access to the airwaves and Community access to radio. It is also a day to keep in mind the unique capacity of Community Radio to promote social inclusion, promote community cohesion and engagement, and to empower and support Community broadcasters nationwide to deliver a Social Benefit to their communities, through active volunteerism, shared resources, good governance, partnership and networking. As the original public event was cancelled for health and safety reasons – due to Covid 19, this year’s National Community Radio Day (NCRD) will be a radio based event, broadcast by Community stations across the country.  
- [Remote Recording Tips](https://dundalkfm.ie/4219-2/):   Notes from the Remote Broadcast Q and A Session 4 5.00 pm – 6.00 pm 14th May 2020 John Englishby, Dan Pope, Eimear O Kane, Brendan Coughlan, Cathal Cassidy, Alan Byrne, Cathal McCooey, Mary Rose Muckian, Philip O’Brien, Sean Callaghan and Padraig Quigley. We will run a follow up on Thursday 21st May 2020. Programming Congratulations to Dan on the quality and style of his recent AlphaBeats V show. Comment about recording shows on Zoom – Mary Rose. I find that conversation can be stilted and doesn’t flow when you are talking at a laptop or tablet/phone. The way to improve this is to use headphones and a microphone so the audio is more immediate and engaging. Equipment/Software Padraig told us how he upgraded a laptop by installing SSD RAM. We are applying for a grant to buy some podcast kits for presenters, in the meantime a €25.00 USB mic will bring your audio up to the level we hope that everyone will have. 320 Kpbs is the highest wav quality and is the recommended setting for when you are saving a show and sending it in. Eimear is acquiring a laptop:) Editing Thank you to Philip for his explanation of how he created a promo for the Alpha Beats Show using backing music, recording his voice directly to the DAW and the AlphaBeats whisper file. John gave a demonstration of the Joe Jackson Spotlight show he was working on and will organise to give Mary Rose a lesson on editing. Community Call Some presenters are interested in joining a team of researchers, presenters and editors for our COVID-19 Radio Series. Zoom meeting to be set up. https://dundalkfm.ie/covid-response-community-call-starting-in-may-2020/   Future Broadcasting Environment 8th June is when we will resume regular broadcasting whilst maintain social distancing. Only presenters – no guests. Until then there is a roster on who is allowed in and for what duration David Bellew will be at the studio some evenings to allow for zoom live broadcasts to take place. Next Week A guide to broadcasting from home by Padraig and a Reaper edit demo with John. In the meantime a free radio playout software you might like to try is Zara. You can download Zara here https://www.zarastudio.es/en/download.php   Notes from the Remote Broadcast Q and A Session 3 5.00 pm – 6.00 pm 7th May 2020     John Englishby, Dan Pope, Eimear O Kane, Alan Byrne, Cathal McCooey, Philip O’Brien, David Bellew, Padraig Quigley and Mary Rose Muckian.   Advice on Sound Desks/PC/Laptop Microphones If you are purchasing a new laptop then one with 16GB Ram with an i5 processor would be preferable for music editing and recording. When connecting a USB mic you might have to set the input level to high to get the best quality. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ct5Z2921Bx4 – Zoom – How to record a separate audio file for each participant. Free Online Voice Recorders https://www.rev.com/onlinevoicerecorder https://cleanfeed.net/ https://zencastr.com/ Alternative to Zoom Video Chat https://hangouts.google.com/ Audio Editing Q and A What is the difference in audio quality between Wav and mp3 format? Wavs have a lossless quality are much bigger, by a factor of 10 and tend to be better quality and mp3s have a lossy quality and are sort of squashed down versions of the wav but still very good to most people ears. Mp3s are transportable more easily over email so you have to use a different platform something like Dropbox or We transfer, what we call F. T. P. file transfer protocol to get the wav files to your recipient. When you copy a mp3 it will lose a generation of sound so it will lose quality every time.   For a great information guide, take a few minutes to review this Sound on Sound article about different file types, sizes and quality levels.https://www.soundonsound.com/techniques/what-data-compression-does-your-music Most phones record in mp4 quality. This can be converted to mp3 using an online converter where you upload the mp4 file and then download the mp3 version. Pre Records Timings – once the complete shows adds up to 50 minutes, there is leeway to have 27/23, 26/24 or 25/25 minutes. Next Week: We will have a demo and Q & A on Audacity (Philip and John) and Reaper (David). Programming Spotlight – John is recording a Joe Jackson Spotlight. We will run a 3 hour live music show on a Friday evening for a station fundraiser in a few weeks time. Padraig will record a promo with Brendan for the 1957 show. Slane Concert Series – Cathal will do a test run with Pat Byrne using Zoom. The 100 Years of Music stings will be available to download on the show webpage. A new one hour show was mentioned by Cathal and he is looking for takers – it’s called ‘5 degrees of separation’ – one song leads to the next, to the next, to the next…. Community Call is a new 24 part series. MaryRose, Eimear, Dan and Philip have expressed an interest in helping to research, present and edit the show. Another way to do the series would be to focus on the sports clubs in town. RTE Doc on One – Presenters ChoiceOur documentary slot is at 9.00 am on Saturday and the programme is repeated at 5.00 pm on Sunday. If you want to pick a documentary from https://www.rte.ie/radio1/doconone/ and send in your choice, we will add it to the schedule. Choice By Presenter 1 A Solemn Undertaking Alan Byrne 2 Johnny Cashs Forgotten Tour of Ireland Caoimhe O’Malley 3 Don’t Go Far Paul Donnelly 4 Hidden Heroes of the Belfast Blitz Donal Carroll 5 Women of the Revolution Tara Mulholland 6 Prince at the Castle Michael Murray 7 The Man from Tallahassee John Englishby 8 Con Carey and the Twelve Apostles John Hennessy 9 One day you’ll understand Tony Banda 10 A Matter Of International Secrecy Marissa Lucchesi           Notes from the Remote Broadcast Q and A Session 2 5.00 pm – 6.00 pm 30th April
- [Call for World Corespondents](https://dundalkfm.ie/call-for-world-corespondants/):    
- [Notice to all members regarding COVID-19](https://dundalkfm.ie/march-10-2020-notice-to-all-members-regarding-covid-19/):   October 2020 Level 3 Precaution and Control Measures We are reducing social contact at the station. The Main Studio can accommodate 1 person at a time instead of 3. A second presenter could contribute from the Production Studio (Evenings & Weekends only). Daytime, Evening and Weekend Self Operated Music Shows can continue as normal or a presenter can send in a pre-record/broadcast live remotely. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD ANYONE ENTER THE STATION IF THEY (OR ANYONE THEY LIVE WITH OR HAVE CLOSE CONTACT WITH) HAVE COLD, COUGH, FLU SYMPTOMS OR ARE WAITING ON RESULTS FOR COVID-19 TEST. WE WILL PUT ON A BACK UP OR ASK ANOTHER PRESENTER TO COVER THE SHOW. Protecting fellow staff and volunteers from Covid-19 March 23rd 2020 Presenters must only use a personal pop shield or bring in a pop sock to cover the mic. There should be no more than one presenter in the studio at any time. Based on what is currently known about the virus, spread from person-to-person happens most frequently among close contacts (within about 6 feet). This type of transmission occurs via respiratory droplets. Current evidence suggests that novel coronavirus may remain viable for hours to days on surfaces made from a variety of materials. Cleaning of visibly dirty surfaces followed by disinfection is a best practice measure for prevention of COVID-19 and other viral respiratory illnesses in community settings. Employers, employees and volunteers have duties of care – this means that they need to make sure that no harm is caused to each other or any other person by their actions or omissions. Employees and volunteers should make sure that they do not pose a threat to the health and welfare of others in their workplace. You should not come to the studio if you have, or suspect you have, a contagious illness like coronavirus. At a minimum, employees and volunteers should immediately notify the manager and your GP if they develop symptoms of COVID-19. Your GP will provide guidance on what actions need to be taken. Employees MUST SIGN THE DAILY CLEANING SHEET with your initials and the time of cleaning/disinfectant. Duties for the first employee when opening the offices in the morning. Put on a pair of gloves. Open outside doors and windows to increase air circulation in the area. Wipe down all the door handles, bathroom area, telephones, computer screens, keyboards and mice, sound equipment and studio surfaces with anti bacterial surface wipes. When you remove the gloves, dispose in the bin and wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water. Cleaning refers to the removal of dirt and impurities, including germs, from surfaces. Cleaning alone does not kill germs. But by removing the germs, it decreases their number and therefore any risk of spreading infection. Surfaces should be cleaned using a detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection. Disinfecting works by using chemicals to kill germs on surfaces. This process does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces or remove germs. But killing germs remaining on a surface after cleaning further reduces any risk of spreading infection. Advice to all Members 10th March 2020 If the station is closed down we will ask presenters to send in a show if they can or else we will play edited backups and work remotely. Introduction The safety and well-being of our members, staff and visitors is very important and we are monitoring advice provided by the Irish authorities – Department of Health, Department of Foreign Affairs and the HSE – regarding Coronavirus/COVID-19. We are adopting a policy of high-compliance and seek to adopt further measures to minimise the risks where it is appropriate to do so. General Instructions. In order to minimise the risk of the spread of COVID-19 at the station, at Outside Broadcast Events, meetings and training, you are asked to do the following: Travel If you or a member of your household is returning from any of the areas identified as high-risk by the HSE or the Department of Foreign Affairs; whether or not symptoms are evident, we request that you do not come into the station. Notification Please contact a member of staff immediately if you believe that a risk of transmission of the virus has arisen for any reason on Dundalk FM premises. Hygiene When at the station, events or meetings, please observe the personal hygiene recommendations. Meticulous hand washing. Covering coughs and sneezes in the correct manner to avoid the spread of infected water-droplets. Safe disposal of used tissues and cleaning of infected surfaces. Wipe the desk faders and desktops – wipes are provided in the studio. Go to https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/coronavirus.html for up-to-date advice, description of symptoms, etc. Cancellations Dundalk FM may cancel live programming at short notice in order to avoid the risk of transmission of the disease. We will broadcast similar programmes where it is possible to do so.  Also, please notify us in advance of non-attendance due to COVID-19 concerns so that we can put on alternative programming. Dundalk FM will endeavour to keep you up to date and ask you to follow public health guidelines at all times. Thank you for your co-operation. Alan Byrne Manager
- [UNESCO World Radio Day is on Thursday 13th February](https://dundalkfm.ie/unesco-world-radio-day-thursday-13th-february/): To mark World Radio Day, Hugh McKitterick, David Larkin, Gerry Campbell and Pat Byrne from the Dundalk Lion’s Club – At Your Service show (Thursday 8pm – 9pm) spoke to Station Manager Alan Byrne about the meaning of the day. They talked about UNESCO’s message of diversity in the editorial team, news service, programming and operations and how this is something that the station is aware of and is determined to support. A special word of thanks goes to recent radio trainee John Johansson from Sweden who asked his work colleagues to record Happy World Radio Day in their first language.       Radio can shape a society’s experience of diversity, stand as an arena for all voices to speak out, be represented and heard. Radio stations should serve diverse communities, offering a wide variety of programs, viewpoints and content, and reflect the diversity of audiences in their organizations and operations. Dundalk FM are running two radio courses that aim to bring the people living in our town together to record programmes about our community, health, lifestyle, sports, food, new technology, the environment and music. If you would like to join in with our new group of radio volunteers contact Marissa Lucchesi talk@dundalkfm.ie or ring 042 939 5100. Many thanks to John Johansson, a recent radio trainee who recorded some of his colleagues saying ‘Happy World Radio Day’ in their first language and also in English.                       See how many of the languages you can identify (there are 7).
- [GE2020 Guidelines for Dundalk FM Presenters](https://dundalkfm.ie/ge2020-guidelines-for-dundalk-fm-presenters/): Dundalk FM General Election 2020 Guidelines for Presenters The BAI Guidelines will apply from 16th January 2020 until the closing of polling stations on 8th February 2020. The main points of Rule 27 to consider are All presenters will be made aware that news and current affairs is presented in a fair and impartial manner without any expression of the broadcaster’s own views. Broadcast content must not display bias in favour of, or against, any election interest, including parties or candidates. Endorsements on-air by a broadcaster of election interests, including candidates or parties are not permitted. It is not appropriate for persons involved with election interests to present programmes during the election campaign period. Comments made off line have the potential to undermine the perceived impartiality of our coverage. Advertising We do not advertise election events, notices regarding meetings or other events being organised by election interests either as paid ads or Community Notices. Advice Advice may be sought anytime via election@bai.ie or by phone 01 644 1200. Background Information A folder entitled ‘Election 2020 ‘ has been created in the E Drive. It contains the BAI Guidelines and a record of our coverage. Communications This document will be displayed in the Reception, Production Studio, Main Studio and Canteen area and volunteers and staff will be sent a link to the documents which will be saved to our website. Complaints Complaints will be handled according to our Complaints Code which is available on dundalkfm.ie. Conflict of Interest Staff and volunteers will be asked if they have a conflict of interest. This means that if you are canvassing or promoting a candidate (even online) then it is advisable to stand down from programming until after the election. The Programme Committee will decide on a case by case basis on appropriate arrangements. Moratorium The Dundalk FM moratorium is from 10am on Friday 7th February 2020 until 10pm on Saturday 8th February 2020. Opinion Polls A presenter must give information such as the date the poll was taken, who commissioned and paid for the poll, who conducted it and the number of people polled. Party Political Broadcasts Dundalk FM will not transmit any party political broadcasts. Programming Election Coverage will feature as part of our Current Affairs shows – Town Talk (Marissa Lucchesi) and on The Brunch (Cathal McCooey). Don’t cover the Election unless you run it by the manager or a member of staff in advance. A record of contributors, time on air, topics of conversations will be recorded on Running Orders and a Summary Sheet. Social Media Presenters should aim to become a trusted source of information. Post meaningful, respectful comments — in other words, please, no spam and no remarks that are off-topic or offensive.
- [Alpha Beats Series 3 Results and Broadcast Times](https://dundalkfm.ie/alpha-beats-series-3-results-and-broadcast-times/): Series 3 2020 Letter Sundays Time Presenter A March 1st 3.00 pm Sean Callaghan B March 1st 4.00 pm Pat Byrne C March 8th 3.00 pm John Englishby D March 8th 4.00 pm Rory Moore E March 15th 3.00 pm Michael Murray F March 15th 4.00 pm Gerry Cunningham G March 22nd 3.00 pm Kathleen Marmion H March 22nd 4.00 pm Philip O Brien I March 29th 3.00 pm Charles Barker J March 29th 4.00 pm Donal Carroll & Margaret Hoey K April 5th 3.00 pm Mark Berkeley L April 5th 4.00 pm Geraldine Kieran M April 12th 3.00 pm Gussie Hearty N April 12th 4.00 pm David Bellew O April 19th 3.00 pm Tara Tine P April 19th 4.00 pm Carole Wardlaw & Eimear O Kane Q April 26th 3.00 pm Marian Del Duca R April 26th 4.00 pm Michael Dowdall S May 3rd 3.00 pm Pat Hamilton T May 3rd 4.00 pm Mary Rose Muckian U May 10th 3.00 pm Mike McMahon V May 10th 4.00 pm Dan Pope W May 17th 3.00 pm Roy Mackin X May 17th 4.00 pm Caroline Byrne Y May 24th 3.00 pm Mary Matthews Z May 24th 4.00 pm Dara Berkeley Series 2 2019/2020 A November 24th 3.00 pm Marissa Lucchesi B November 24th 4.00 pm Jason Kelly C  tbc  3.00 pm Peter Kavanagh D December 1st 4.00 pm Martin Trodden E December 8th 3.00 pm Rory Moore F   tbc  4.00 pm David Lessard G December 15th 3.00 pm Marian Del Duca H December 15th 4.00 pm Ciara Byrne I December 22nd 3.00 pm Robbie Rafferty J December 22nd 4.00 pm Betty Clarke K December 29th 3.00 pm Marian Del Duca L December 29th 4.00 pm Anita Guest M  tbc  3.00pm Ryan O Donnell N January 5th 4.00 pm Ger Cunningham O January 12th 3.00 pm Michael Dowdall P January 12th 4.00 pm Mark Corcoran Q January 19th 3.00 pm Mary Matthews / Eimear O Kane R January 19th 4.00 pm Alison Lennon S January 26th 3.00 pm Hugh McKitterick T January 26th 4.00 pm Gussie Hearty U February 2nd 3.00 pm John Murphy V February 2nd 4.00 pm Tom Gernon W February 9th 3.00 pm Caroline Hughes X February 9th 4.00 pm Brendan Coughlan Y February 16th 3.00 pm Richie Ford Z February 16th 4.00 pm Chris Clarke Series 1 Time Community Radio Broadcaster Presenter of A Aug 18th 3.00 pm KARL COLLINS Karl is Rock Steady Rhythms DJ – every Tuesday evening between 7 and 9 and repeated on Saturdays at the same time. B Aug 18th 4.00 pm PAT HAMILTON Pat was a Board Member for a number of years and is going to give us a musical education with his assigned letter. C Aug 25th 3.00 pm PHILIP O BRIEN Philip also joined us on an over 50’s course and is a contributor to the Business Brunch, hosts the Monday edition of Town Talk and fills in on the Afternoon Show form time to time. D Aug 25th 4.00 pm MONA DALY Mona joined us as part of a radio course for over 50’s a few years ago and is now a regular contributor to The Business Brunch. E Sept 1st 3.00 pm CAROLINE & EÓIN BYRNE Caroline records voice overs for ads and documentaries and will be assisted by her 16 year old son. F Sept 1st 4.00 pm JOHN ENGLISHBY John’s monthly show Odds and Sods is on the 1st Saturday at 11pm and repeated the following Monday at 8pm. He is also a sound desk op for Outside Broadcasts and soccer matches. G Sept 8th 3.00 pm MARy ROSE MUCKIAN Marian is our multi talented presenter of Health and Well Being Show, Dundalk Toastmasters and the Drive Time Show on Tuesdays. H Sept 8th 4.00 pm ALAN BYRNE Alan is the Station Manager and his interests are in training new volunteers and making radio documentaries. I Sept 15th 3.00 pm SEAN CALLAGHAN Long time presenter, Sean hosts The Beaten Tracks every Tuesday at 6pm and repeated on Saturday at 1pm. J Sept 15th 4.00 pm COLIN GOOSEY MCDONNELL Saturday afternoon music is provided by Goosey on the first and third Saturday from 2pm with his Brilliant Music radio show. K Sept 22nd 3.00 pm DAVID LARKIN David is a member of the Dundalk Lion’s Club – At your service programme on Thursdays at 8pm (now off for a Summer break) and he is starting his own Saturday night show. It’s on the 2nd Saturday at 10pm. L Sept 22nd 4.00 pm CATHAL CASSIDY Cathal is part of the Fadó Fadó Show (Monday at 6pm) and also on The Brunch which broadcast 10am on Saturdays. M Sept 29th 3.00 pm PAUL DONNELLY Paul is a radio trainee and is interested in News production and programming. N Sept 29th 4.00 pm ANDY MCKENNA Andy is new to Dundalk FM and has started a show called Saturday Night 80’s which is on the first Saturday at 10pm. O Oct 6th 3.00 pm DONAL CARROLL & MARGARET HOEY We Rock Your World on the 3rd Saturday at 11pm and Your Song which is on the 4th Saturday at 11pm. Both shows are repeated on the following Monday at 8pm. P Oct 6th 4.00 pm BILLY LYONS Billy is our Weekend Duty Manager and we are assured that he has a very diverse taste in music. Q Oct 13th 3.00 pm DAVID BELLEW David is the Evening Duty Manager and he helps presenters with recordings and editing work and hosts the Dundalk FC Soccer show Build up with Bellew on match nights. R Oct 13th 4.00 pm KERRY FEARON Kerry completed her 2 day radio course in June and will soon begin an American Country programme called Roots and Boots. S Oct 20th 3.00 pm CAOIMHE O MALLEY Caoimhe is a regular host our weekday morning current affairs show Town Talk. T Oct 20th 4.00 pm ORLA CRILLY Orla did a Spotlight on the Sunshine Bar and you can
- [Dundalk FM's Review of 2019](https://dundalkfm.ie/review-of-2019/):     Review of 2019 December Newsletter Christmas Specials We made a special effort to record new Christmas Shows – so thank you to the following: Gussie Hearty’s Christmas Day Special, the Garda Senior Citizen’s Christmas Party, St Brigid’s School Christmas Fair, Men’s Shed Concert, Noel Sharkey’s recordings from the Blackrock and Haggardstown Senior Citizen’s Party, ‘A Winter’s Tale’ by the Clermont Chorale – recorded in St Mary’s Church, Castlebellingham, the Dundalk Baptist Church Carol Service, Aiken Barracks Town Talk Show, Primary Kids featuring Knockbridge NS with Orla Crilly. John Englishby’s Quiet Irish Music Christmas Special, We Rock Your World, Beaten Tracks and Rocksteady Rhythms Christmas Editions, the Goblin and the Gravedigger Radio Play by Patricia Reynolds, the SMART Network Louth Christmas Special recorded in the Community Offices and the Classic Sounds Christmas Day show at 12pm with Jim Ryan. Thank you everyone, it makes for the best radio at Christmas time. New Shows 2019 Mike’s Music Express Mike McMahon, 12pm on Saturdays Saturday Night 80’s Andy McKenna, 10pm 1st Saturday Odds & Sods John Englishby, 11pm 1st Saturday Saturday Night David Larkin, 10pm 2nd Saturday My Week In Tunes Danny O’Hanlon, 11pm 2ndSaturday Roots and Boots Kerry Fearon, 10pm 3rd Saturday Your Song Donal Carroll & Margaret Hoey, 11pm 4th Saturday Build up with Bellew Match nights from 7pm AlphaBeats Series 1 and 2 3pm and 4pm on Sundays   Occasional Programming Inspire Well Being Music Show, Brendan Connolly Poetry and Music Show, Automatic Pilot – Poetry and Music show, Town Talk Miscellany, Ready Steady Go, Féile 2019 Special Tracey Hanby, A-Z of Music Philip O Brien, St Patrick’s Bank Holiday Monday programming – all Irish music shows hosted by various presenters. We Will Rock You Hallowe’en and Christmas Specials. 2019 Outside Broadcasts Feb  Dundalk Chamber M50 Launch, Bellingham Castle. Mar Enterprise Week, Creative Spark. International Women’s Day, County Library. Carlingford Vigil for Ruth Maguire, Carlingford. Apr Age Friendly Conference, Crowne Plaza. Fr Michael Cusack/Birches Fundraiser, St Gerard’s Hall. May Election Coverage, Redeemer Resource Centre. National Volunteer Week, Louth Volunteer Centre. LMETB Open Day, Chapel Street. Drink Tea for MND, Quay Celtic Clubrooms. June Sunshine Choir Coffee Morning, Rehab Hub. Vantastival, Beaulieu House. July Drive105FM Derry v Dundalk. Dundalk Pride, Outcomers. Open Day in Louth County Hospital. Sept Knockbridge Vintage Festival. Coffee Morning, North Louth Hospice. Louth Volunteer Centre Fair, DKIT. Kavanagh Poetry Weekend, Inniskeen. Oct 10 Year Licence Radiothon. Mental Health Week, County Museum. Coder Dojo Mór, Carroll’s Building, DKIT. Nov Louth Craftmark Christmas Fair, Bellurgan Park. Dec Dundalk Simon Community, Joceyln Street. Aiken Barracks Christmas Special.   Shows: Town Talk, Mike’s Music Express, Lunch Box, Brunch, Lion’s Club at your Service, Good Morning Dundalk, Showband Street, Drive Time & 35 Soccer Commentaries. New Trainees who completed our 2 day courses were: Dominik Buch, Joe McArdle, Cathal McCooey, Dan Pope, Andy McKenna, Gregor Byatt, Orla Crilly, David Larkin, Kerry Fearon, Eddie Cranney, Cynthia Manda, Mary Matthews, Eimear O’Kane and Mary Rose Muckian, David Bellew and Ryan O’Donnell – QQI L3 Media Expression Course. David Bellew, Billy Lyons, Sean O’Connor and Kevin McGuirk – QQI L4 Community Radio Course.   Dundalk International Trainees (funded by the Department of Justice) Here is a video clip of John from Sweden along with Carole (Scotland) and Eimear (Ireland) with their Swedish cafe role play. Here is a clip of Narcissa (Romania) ,Filomena (Ireland) and Tara (Ireland) with their Romanian cafe role play. We are looking for participants for 2 FREE RADIO COURSES in the New Year – Women on Air (funded by the Anne McGeeney Trust Fund) and Dundalk International. The first is aimed at immigrants and local people and the second is for migrants and refugee women. Email marissalucchesi@dundalkfm.ie for more information. Keep an eye out for Community Radio Ireland sponsored training in Continuous Professional Development for Trainers and the Craol Féile workshop in October. Events Team – a real success and suggestions and new members are welcome! The Events Team had a brilliant year starting with the 70’s Christmas Party Night 2018. The 2019 event is a sell out. The €500 Shop Local Members Christmas Draw raised €1,213.00. A donation of €4,235.00 was contributed to help pay for Broadcast Software and the new equipment for the studio. The Flag Day in August contributed to station funds. Sound and Vision Documentaries that we completed. Clan II, SS Connemara, The Romantic Landscape, Musical Chances – Music Generation Louth, St Brigid of Faughart, The Buildings Built by the British in Dundalk. If you have an idea for an application for the 2020 rounds contact victoriamcardle@dundalkfm.ie. New Daytime Presenters John Englishby. Cathal McCooey. Mary Rose Muckian. Station News We signed a 10 year licence with the BAI on on 27th August. Thanks to the Craol stations who sent us a congratulations audio clip. Craol Achievement Awards GOLD Winners – Dundalk Lion’s At Your Service and the Oriel Park Live Team. We would like to thank Aidan Noone who stepped down as producer from the Brunch. Aidan will continue to record, edit and send in interviews for broadcast. Congratulations to Marian DelDuca – Volunteer of the Month Award. Welcome Marissa Lucchesi – Research Staff, Billy Lyons -Weekend Duty Manager and Victoria McArdle – Projects Researcher. A Most Significant Change Story featuring the Summer League Focus was included by Craol as part of a National Research project. Members Notes Annual Membership is renewed during August. 50 minutes max for pre-recorded shows. Save a promo of your show to the Timed Promos folder. New Show Proposals – P&T Meetings – 1st Tuesday at 4.30pm. Play the News/Community Notices at the top of the hour. 30% Irish Music per show. Thank You all for helping to improve our service. To all the local community groups, businesses, regional and national organisations along with the arts, business and sports community. To our local representatives, Community Radio Ireland, Pobal Community Services Programme, Central CE and Tús. To our volunteers, guests, board of directors, sub committees and our helpful, creative and
- [Dundalk Lion's At Your Service Live from the County Museum](https://dundalkfm.ie/3916-2/): The Dundalk Lions Club broadcast their weekly news for the visually impaired show live from the Louth County Museum on Thursday 10th October 2019. Pictured above are David Larkin, President Dundalk Lions Club, John Hennessy, Pat Byrne and Gerry Campbell.   This is the first time that the radio show Dundalk Lions – At Your Service – has been broadcast live outside the studio by the Lions Club. The team rotates each week and this week’s presenters were Gerry Campbell, David Larkin and John Hennessy. Pat Byrne was the Sound Desk Operator and the Sound Engineer was Alan Byrne with Padraig Quigley back in the studio. The reason for the OB was to promote the launch of Dundalk’s Positive Mental Health Week Annual Art Exhibition and a play by Quintessence Theatre Groups entitled ‘Cracks’. Derek Pepper, Regional Development Officer for the North East Region Shine organised the launch event and was a guest on the show.  
- [Radiothon 4th Oct 2019 - We broadcast from 97 places in one day!!!](https://dundalkfm.ie/radiothon-4th-oct-2019-can-we-broadcast-from-97-places-in-one-day/):       We are looking for 97 locations to take part in our Radiothon 2019 Challenge. If you would like to be part please send us a message on Facebook, ring or email us. Open to: Local shops Salons Restaurants All businesses Factories Gyms Community Groups Schools Public buildings Someone’s house??? Dundalk FM Radiothon presenters will visit you for a couple of minutes and our target is to reach 97 locations in 1 day. This will be a fun event so call us on 042 9395100 or email info@dundalkfm.ie to arrange a time to call in for a dedication and to take part in a Just a Minute Quiz.  
- [Dundalk FM is awarded a 10 year Community Radio Broadcast Licence](https://dundalkfm.ie/dundalk-fm-awarded-10-year-community-radio-broadcast-licence/):  
- [Vacancy - Full Time Research Staff](https://dundalkfm.ie/vacancy-full-time-research-staff/): Dundalk FM have a vacancy for the position of Full Time Research Staff. The Job Description is available below. Research Staff Job Description   To apply, please forward a Cover Letter and CV to HR, Dundalk FM, Partnership Court, Park Street, Dundalk, A91 WK52 or send by email to hr@dundalkfm.ie.   The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 6th September 2019 at 5.00 pm.  
- [Mike's Music Express - Saturdays at 12 noon.](https://dundalkfm.ie/mikes-music-express-saturdays-at-12-noon/): Tune in each and every Saturday afternoon for an hour of eclectic tunes, musical insights, nostalgic ramblings, fun features and more! Broadcasting live on 97.7fm and dundalkfm.ie each Saturday at 12noon GMT Sponsored by Dundalk Institute of Technology: www.dkit.ie Follow me on: FB: www.facebook.com/musicxpressshow and www.facebook.com/eightiesmike
- [September 2019 News](https://dundalkfm.ie/september-2019-news/): September 2019 News     Dundalk FM’s upcoming Outside Broadcast, Training and Information Evening Schedule. Aug 30 Last day for Dundalk FM 2009 – 2019 Broadcast Licence Sept 1 First day for Dundalk FM 2019 – 2029 – Irish Music per day is UP FROM 25% TO 30% 12 7.00 pm Information Evening for New Volunteers 16 7.15 pm Dundalk Media Centre CLG Annual General Meeting 25 7.00 pm Documentary Making Workshop 26 OB Town Talk Louth Volunteer Centre 28 OB Brunch/Kavanagh Centre, Inniskeen 30 7.00 pm Sound Desk Training Oct 5 & 12 2-day Radio Course for New Presenters. 9.30 am – 3.30 pm. Cost €95.00 23 3.00 pm Outside Broadcast Technical Training Nov 14 7.00 pm Information Evening for New Volunteers Dec 2 7.00 pm Sound Desk Training 20 Christmas Fundraiser, Lisdoo Programming News Our Dundalk FC match commentary team are just back from commentating on FC Riga, Qarabag and Slovan Bratislava and are looking forward to broadcasting from the Unite the Union Champions Cup, a two-legged play off (home and away) between the winners of the Northern Ireland Football League and the League of Ireland in November. Thanks to the presenters for their understanding for programmes that are cancelled due to soccer matches especially Heart of the Matter, Rock Steady Rhythms and An Alternative Ireland. Build up with Bellew is the new pre match show and thanks to Orla Crilly, Ciaran Callan and Neil McArdle (Bratislava) for sending us interviews and for speaking to us live on air. A first for Dundalk FM – we took a live feed from Derry’s Community Radio Station – Drive 105 – for the Derry v Dundalk match from the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on 5th July. For the FAI Cup match on August 23rd we will do the same. Many thanks to Kevin Moore, Dee Curran, Colin Greene and Eddie Seydak from Drive 105 for organising this for us. During the summer time we had OB’s from the Quay Celtic Pitch for the Motor Neuron Disease Fundraiser, we had a wonderful music team at Vantastival and we did our annual OBs from Dundalk Pride and the Rehab Hub Coffee Morning. Welcome back after the summer break to Dundalk Lions Club – at your service, Conversations with Dundalk Toastmasters and the Health and Well Being show. Welcome to our new Drive Time presenters – John Englishby and Cathal McCooey. Recently introduced Shows: Saturday Night 80’s (Andy McKenna), Automatic Pilot (International Poetry show with Alan Byrne), Roots and Boots (Kerry Fearon), Saturday Night (David Larkin), Ready, Steady…Go! Series II (Marissa Lucchesi) and ABC of Music with Philip O’Brien. New Spotlight Shows aired were by Sandra de la Cruz (Saber), Anita Guest (One Direction) and Alan Byrne (Buddy Rich). 27 members are taking part in the new Alpha Beats Series I. 1 x presenter – 1 x letter – 1 x hour. Show are on at 3pm and 4pm each Sunday. To see the schedule of presenters, listen again to shows and to check their running orders see dundalkfm.ie/listen-again-on-dundalk-fm/. The draw for the second series will take place on Friday 25th October during Drive Time. We are looking for all new presenters for this round and then for Series III starting in February 2020 – all presenters can put their names into the hat! Programme and Technical Meetings are on the first Tuesday at 4.30pm and we welcome new programme proposals which are accompanied by a 5 minute demo. Volunteer Involvement and Training The next Information Evening will be on Thursday 12th September at 7pm. Please pass on this invite to anyone who would like find out how to join us. The closing date for the next round of Sound and Vision is November 8th. There will be a Radio Documentary Workshop on Wednesday 25th September 2019 at 7.15 pm. If you want to brush up on your Sound Desk and Audio Editing Skills then we have training on Monday 30th September and Monday 2nd December at 7pm. There were 5 people at the OB Training on Wednesday 19th June, so we will run another workshop on Wednesday 23rd October at 3.00 pm. This year the Craol Training Féile will take place on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th October in the Springfield Hotel, Leixlip. I will send out a text closer to the time about attendance at the event. Pat Hamilton and Pat Byrne attended a CRAOL QQI CPD Training event in August. Craol are collecting stories that best illustrate the social benefit that community radio stations generate. At Dundalk FM, we have great stories to tell and if you would like to share your story with other Craol stations, please let me know so we can document and record this important piece of modern CR History. We will shortly be rolling out a Department of Justice funded Training Project with the aim of promoting diversity on air and off air. Station News VACANCY – we will be sending out notice for a full time position with the station during the next week. Our Flag Day on August 8th raised €204.00 Thank you to the members who gave their time to collect donations on the streets. Equipment – Louth County Council have awarded the station €1,695 as part of the Community Enhancement Programme. This will go towards IT and Studio Equipment. We are finalising the purchase of new digital broadcast equipment and installation will take place in September/October. June, July and August photo additions to the History of Community Radio webpage can be found here https://dundalkfm.ie/about-us/dundalks-community-radio-history-book/ Don’t forget about our Suggestion Box and Volunteer of the Month Nomination Forms. News is played on the hour during the week. Community Notices are played on the hour at the weekend. After 6pm the news is 2 minutes in duration. If a song finishes before the news then you can play out a range of show promos. They are in the Timed Promos in Today’s Ad’s Folder. If you have suggestions for station or would
- [2019 AGM on Monday 16th September / Annual Membership Fee is now due](https://dundalkfm.ie/2019-agm-monday-16th-september-annual-membership-fee-now-due/): Our AGM will be held in the Community Offices, Partnership Court, Park Street, Dundalk on Monday 16th September 2019 at 7.15pm. New members are welcome to attend. Membership Dundalk FM is a not for profit community media initiative supported by a team of volunteers of local broadcasters, local businesses and community groups. It was set up in 2002 and broadcasts 24/7 from our studios in Partnership Court, Park Street, Dundalk. We run an Information Evening every 2 months and new trainees complete a 2 Day Radio Course to learn technical, presentation and radio production skills. Annual Membership is open to all Community Groups, Individuals and Statutory Organisations from the Dundalk area. Category Individual €30.00 Family €40.00 Community Group €30.00 Business €30.00 What you can gain by joining Dundalk FM as a Member. Continued Professional Development Training opportunities through internal and CRAOL workshops. The right to vote at the Annual General Meeting. Eligibility to take part in sub committees and stand as a Director on the Board of Dundalk FM. Submit a programme proposal and get a broadcast slot on Dundalk FM. Join a vibrant community radio network in Dundalk. Learn how to use the sound desk, portable recorder and to edit audio recordings. Improve your speech making and presentation skills. Give something back to the community. To renew your membership please print off and return the form below and send it in accompanied by your annual fee. Members who pay on or before 1st September 2019 are entitled to vote at the AGM. Radio trainees from last September until now receive free membership for 2019/2020. Individual Membership Form 2020  
- [New radio series called Alpha Beats featuring the Dundalk FM Radio Crew](https://dundalkfm.ie/new-radio-series-called-alpha-beats-featuring-the-dundalk-fm-radio-crew/): Alpha Beats Draw 12th July 2019 We asked for twenty six of our community radio broadcasters at the station to put their name into the hat to do a one hour music show. This is a show with a little difference, however, as each presenter will be given one letter of the alphabet and they will be asked to come up with 13 or 14 singers, songs or bands that begins with that letter. 1 Rule: No two songs by the same artist! & you get bonus points for Irish bands and musicians. Letter Community Radio Broadcaster Presenter of A KARL COLLINS Karl is Rock Steady Rhythms DJ – every Tuesday evening between 7 and 9 and repeated on Saturdays at the same time. B PAT HAMILTON Pat was a Board Member for a number of years and is going to give us a musical education with his assigned letter. C PHILIP O BRIEN Philip also joined us on an over 50’s course and is a contributor to the Business Brunch, hosts the Monday edition of Town Talk and fills in on the Afternoon Show form time to time. D MONA DALY Mona joined us as part of a radio course for over 50’s a few years ago and is now a regular contributor to The Business Brunch. E CAROLINE & EÓIN BYRNE Caroline records voice overs for ads and documentaries and will be assisted by her 16 year old son. F JOHN ENGLISHBY John’s monthly show Odds and Sods is on the 1st Saturday at 11pm and repeated the following Monday at 8pm. He is also a sound desk op for Outside Broadcasts and soccer matches. G MARIAN DEL DUCA Marian is our multi talented presenter of Health and Well Being Show, Dundalk Toastmasters and the Drive Time Show on Tuesdays. H GERRY KEANE Gerry is a regular contributor to Brilliant Music and The Lunchbox. I SEAN CALLAGHAN Long time presenter, Sean hosts The Beaten Tracks every Tuesday at 6pm and repeated on Saturday at 1pm. J COLIN GOOSEY MCDONNELL Saturday afternoon music is provided by Goosey on the first and third Saturday from 2pm with his Brilliant Music radio show. K DAVID LARKIN David is a member of the Dundalk Lion’s Club – At your service programme on Thursdays at 8pm (now off for a Summer break) and he is starting his own Saturday night show. It’s on the 2nd Saturday at 10pm. L DERMOT WOODS Dermot is the presenter of In off the Post which features local GAA News, fixtures and interviews broadcast at 6pm on Thursdays. M CIARAN CALLAN Presenter of Friday’s Drive Time, erstwhile presenter of the Live Wire…. N ANDY MCKENNA Andy is new to Dundalk FM and has started a show called Saturday Night 80’s which is on the first Saturday at 10pm. O DONAL CARROLL & MARGARET HOEY We Rock Your World on the 3rd Saturday at 11pm and Your Song which is on the 4th Saturday at 11pm. Both shows are repeated on the following Monday at 8pm. P BILLY LYONS Billy is our Weekend Duty Manager and we are assured that he has a very diverse taste in music. Q DAVID BELLEW David is the Evening Duty Manager and he helps presenters with recordings and editing work and hosts the Dundalk FC Soccer show Build up with Bellew on match nights. R KERRY FEARON Kerry completed her 2 day radio course in June and will soon begin an American Country programme called Roots and Boots. S CAOIMHE O MALLEY Caoimhe is a regular host our weekday morning current affairs show Town Talk. T ORLA CRILLY Orla did a Spotlight on the Sunshine Bar and you can hear her chat with players and fans before and after Dundalk FC matches on our Build up with Bellew programme. U MIKE MCMAHON Mike’s Music Express with Mike McMahon goes out every Saturday at 12 noon. V AOIFE MULLEN Aoife helped out with our Irish Language News Service and contributes to daytime shows. W PAT BYRNE Town Talk presenter on Wednesday and Thursday and also contributor to the Dundalk Lions Club at your service on Thursday at 8pm. X TRACEY HANBY Of The First Cut, 100% Irish and The Takeover show, Tracey is on the third Saturday at 2pm as part of the Brilliant Takeover team with Colin McDonnell. Y CATHAL MCCOOEY Cathal joined us in February and is a regular presenter of Drive Time, works the sound desk for Fadó Fadó on Monday evening and a contributor to the Saturday Morning Current Affairs show – The Business Brunch. Z DAN POPE Dan joined us in February this year and this is his first programme for the station. And we tried to have a fair balance between male and female presenters as you can see. The series will begin in August. Listen out for the broadcast times and promos and wish all our presenters the very best.
- [Listen to the Ready Steady Go show from 28th July 2018](https://dundalkfm.ie/listen-ready-steady-go-show-28th-july-2018/):  
- [Find out how you can join Dundalk's Community Radio Station.](https://dundalkfm.ie/3805-2/):     Dundalk FM would like to invite you to come along to our Coffee Evening on Thursday 11th July 2019 from 7 to 8. The station has over 90 volunteers and provides Programming that reflects the experiences of people living in Dundalk Employment and training opportunities for people in the area and Opportunities for small local enterprises to reach a local listenership We have ongoing vacancies for Programme presenters Sound desk operators and News and Sports Journalists We are a Social Inclusion and Community Development Radio Station that is run by community group representatives and individuals, like yourself, on a not for profit basis. So for information about your next step in community radio and to find out about our next 2 day Learn about Radio course call us in Thursday the 11th July from 7 at Dundalk FM Studios, Partnership Court, Park Street, Dundalk. Why not bring a friend and see what opportunities exist with your local community run and owned radio station. Looking forward to seeing you then.
- [June 2019 News](https://dundalkfm.ie/june-2019-news/):   June 2019 News   Dundalk FM’s recent and upcoming Outside Broadcast, Training and Information Evening Schedule. Apr 17 OB Town Talk Age Friendly Conference Crowne Plaza 24 OB Town Talk Fr Michael Cusack/Birches Fundraiser St Gerard’s Hall May 3 OB Town Talk Redeemer Resource Centre the Big Hello/Community Radio Day Redeemer Resource Centre 13 7.00 pm Sound Desk Training 16 OB Town Talk National Volunteer Week Louth Volunteer Centre 23 OB Town Talk LMETB Open Day Chapel Street 25 & 26 OB Brunch/Dlk FM Election Crew Local, European Elections & Referendum Redeemer Count Centre 31 OB First Cut Vantastival Beaulieu House, Drogheda June 1 2 OB 2pm – 4pm OB 3pm – 5pm Vantastival Beaulieu House, Drogheda 11 OB Town Talk Rehab Coffee Morning Rehab Hub 17 7.00 pm Sound Desk Training 19 3.00 pm Outside Broadcast Technical Training 23 OB On the Street where you Live Motor Neuron Disease Fundraiser Clancy Park, Quay Street July 3 3.00 pm Dundalk FM Events Team meeting 11 7.00 pm Information Evening for New Volunteers 12 OB Town Talk Dundalk Pride Roden Place 15 7.00 pm Sound Desk Training Programming News Our Dundalk FC match commentary team have been to 16 games so far and are looking forward to the UEFA Champion’s League matches starting in early July. The Summer League Focus show with Gussie Hearty, Robbie Rafferty and Dazer Bond returned to the Wednesday 8pm evening slot. This year we have aired new Spotlight Shows by Orla Crilly (The Sunshine Bar), Dominik Buch (Queen), Cathal McCooey (Creedance Clearwater Revival), Tara Tine (The Cranberries), David Bellew (Moonlight Benjamin and a show about Dundalk Solo Artists), Noel Sharkey (The Breakaways) and Jason Kelly (Charlie Landsborough). Ready Steady…Go! Series 2 produced by Marissa Lucchesi begins on 22nd June. A Weekend News Service would be a great addition to the station service so if you would like to join our news team, please have a chat with Paddy McEneaney and he will show you how to research and record the news, sports and weather. Volunteer Involvement and Training We had the highest attendance (12) at our April Radio Documentary Workshop – Jason Kelly, Brian Bingham, David Bellew, Sean T O’Reilly, Harry Mallon, Michael Dowdall, Brendan Connolly, Eamon O Reilly, Marian Del Duca, Billy Lyons, Tony Moran and David Larkin. The discussion was hosted by Alison Lennon and Alan Byrne. The closing date for the next round for Sound and Vision applications is the 7th of November. Our April Radio Course trainees were Gregor Byatt, Andy McKenna, David Larkin and Orla Crilly. Andy and David are starting their own shows on the 1st and 2nd Saturday of the month at 10.00 pm. 12 people attended the Coffee Evening on Thursday 9th May at 7pm. The next evening will be on Thursday 11th July at 7pm. Please pass on this invite to anyone who would like to join us. The June Radio Course attendees were Kerry Fearon, Cynthia Manda and Eddie Cranney. If you want to brush up on your Sound Desk Skills then we have training on Monday 17th June and Monday 15th July – at 7pm. There were 7 people at the OB Training on Wednesday 22nd May, so we will run another workshop on Wednesday 19th June at 3.00 pm. A special word of thanks to Pat Byrne, Marissa Lucchesi, Caoimhe O’Malley, John Englishby, Marian Del Duca, Billy Lyons, Philip O’Brien and John Murphy for helping to training our new volunteers.   Station News Dundalk FM will sign a new 10 year licence in July 2019. This is our third licence – the first was in 2004 (5 years) and the second was in 2009 (10 years). Andrew Nulty created a really useful page for the recent elections and it can be found herehttps://dfmbusiness.wordpress.com/2019-elections/ April and May additions to the History of Community Radio webpage can be found herehttps://dundalkfm.ie/about-us/dundalks-community-radio-history-book/ Don’t forget about our Suggestion Box and Volunteer of the Month Nomination Forms. If a song finishes before the news then you can play out the Timed Promos. These are show promos of varying length from 10 seconds to over 60 seconds. You will find this in the Ad Carts Folder. Tip: Rather than fading out at the top of the hour for the news or going into the next programme hour you can fade out your second last song so the last song will finish in time for the news. If there is information about the station that you would find useful please let me know and I will include it in the September update. Kind regards   Alan Byrne Station Manager
- [Large attendance at Community Radio Information Evening](https://dundalkfm.ie/large-attendance-community-radio-information-evening/):   Assisting with the May 9th 2019 Information evening were Jason Kelly – Sports Academy Desk Operator and Drive Time DJ and John Hennessy – Dundalk Lion’s Club At Your Service show which airs on Thursdays at 8pm and repeated in Sundays at 7pm. The next Information Evening will be on July 11th at 7pm. All are welcome.    
- [Information Night for New Radio Presenters on Thursday May 9th 2019](https://dundalkfm.ie/information-night-for-new-radio-presenters/): Dundalk FM would like to invite you to come along to our Coffee Evening on Thursday 9th May from 7 to 8. We are a Social Inclusion and Community Development Radio Station that is run by community group representatives and individuals on a not for profit basis. The station has over 90 volunteers and provides Programming that reflects the experiences of people living in Dundalk. Employment and training opportunities for people in the area. Opportunities for small local enterprises to reach a local listenership. We have ongoing vacancies for Programme Presenters. Sound Desk Operators. News and Sports Journalists. So for information about your next step in community radio and to find out about our next 2 day Learn about Radio course, call into us on Thursday the 9th May from 7 at Dundalk FM Studios, Partnership Court, Park Street, Dundalk. Looking forward to seeing you then.
- [April 2019 News](https://dundalkfm.ie/april-2019-news/): The Fundraising Committee and friends held a fantastic fundraiser in the Lisdoo just before Christmas and they have booked a date again this year. So between now and then there will be some more fun nights out. The first is the Dundalk FM’s 60’s and 70’s POP MUSIC QUIZ which will be on Friday 19th April in the Lisdoo. All welcome. Great night’s craic guaranteed. All proceeds going to renovate the station. Kudos to Sean Callaghan and Tom Gernon who are the question masters. Please come along and join in. A Radio Documentary Workshop with Alison Lennon and Alan Byrne will be held on Thursday 11th April at the station at 7pm. The closing date for S&V applications is 8th May. If you want to meet Alison to chat about an idea you can reach her at alisonlennon@dundalkfm.ie. Our April Radio Course begins this week and we welcome Andy McKenna, Gregor Byatt, Orla Crilly and David Larkin to the station. Running orders – are important on 2 reasons- we calculate the Irish Music % played each day – it’s 25% at present moving up to 30% when our new Licence comes into force from 1st September. And also for our Voices on Air – our target is 7,200. We need to have running orders to back up our stats. We have two Town Talk OB’s coming up – the first will be in the Crowne Plaza for the Age Friendly Conference on Wednesday  17th April and then a week later on the 24th, we will be in St Gerard’s Hall. The Ready, Steady… Go series will commence very shortly send an email to Marissa at talk@dundalkfm.ie and she will contact you with the time and date for your show. The Town Talk programme on Bank Holiday Monday (22nd April), Marissa is putting together a Poetry Special Show. If you would like to record a poem and select a song get in contact with Marissa. You may have noticed a photo frame with some old and some new photos in the reception area. These are the photos we put up during March…more to follow each month. The Volunteer of the Month nomination form can be found here. Nominations can be for whatever you feel merits special recognition e.g: listener feedback, outstanding show content, flexibility, support for colleague, advertising referrals, exceptional hours contributed in month, special milestone e.g. 5 year/10 year on air etc. Finally, we have put up a Suggestion Box at the entrance to the Main Studio so please pop a card into the box so we can work on improving our studios, services, programming, training, communications and so on.    
- [Dundalk FM's Music Quiz on 19th April 2019 in the Lisdoo](https://dundalkfm.ie/3643-2/): A Great Fun Night “Not To Be Missed” for more details and entry form contact Dundalk FM on  042-939 5100 or email info@dundalkfm.ie  
- [New Volunteer of the Month Award February 2019](https://dundalkfm.ie/new-volunteer-of-the-month-award-february-2019/): Volunteer of the Month Awards In our Engagement Survey last year, many volunteers suggested we introduce a way to recognise exceptional individual volunteer contributions. We are now delighted to announce the launch of a Volunteer of the Month Award. Nominations for the award can be made by any two members of Dundalk FM including volunteers and staff. A nomination form is attached and will be available from reception throughout the year. A reminder will go out each month and nominations can be made at any time. Nominations can be for whatever you feel merits special recognition e.g: listener feedback,outstanding show content, flexibility, support for colleague, advertising referrals, exceptional hours contributed in month, special milestone e.g. 5 year/10 year on air etc. Awards Judging Panel 2019 will include Chairman (Joe Duffy), Manager (Alan Byrne) and Volunteer Liaison Person (Marian Del Duca). Monthly winners will receive a Certificate and a place on the year’s Roll of Honour 2019. There will be a Perpetual Award at year end for an overall Volunteer of the Year who will be chosen by a vote from all members at year end. So who would you like to nominate for February 2019 Volunteer of the Month Award? Kind regards   Joe Duffy Chairman Volunteer of the Month Nomination Form 20190218
- [Vacancy - Weekend Duty Manager (C.E. Scheme)](https://dundalkfm.ie/vacancy-weekend-duty-manager-c-e-scheme/): Weekend Duty Manager – CE Scheme Weekend Duty Manager Role 20180130 The duties include operating the sound desk, editing and archiving programmes. The job is for 19½ hours per week and candidates must qualify for Community Employment. Please check with your local employment service office for eligibility. To apply email centralce@gmail.com or telephone 042 932 8316.
- [You are invited to our Information Evening on Thursday 10th January at 7pm.](https://dundalkfm.ie/invited-information-evening-thursday-10th-january-7pm/): Dundalk FM would like to invite you to come along to our Coffee Evening on Thursday 10th January 2019. from 7 to 8. The station has over 90 volunteers and provides Programming that reflects the experiences of people living in Dundalk Employment and training opportunities for people in the area and Opportunities for small local enterprises to reach a local listenership We have ongoing vacancies for Programme presenters Sound desk operators and News and Sports Journalists We are a Social Inclusion and Community Development Radio Station that is run by community group representatives and individuals, like yourself, on a not for profit basis. So for information about your next step in community radio and to find out about our next 2 day Learn about Radio course call us in Thursday the 10th January from 7 at Dundalk FM Studios, Partnership Court, Park Street, Dundalk. Looking forward to seeing you then.
- [Dundalk FM's Jimmy Neary - appreciation.](https://dundalkfm.ie/dundalk-fms-jimmy-neary-appreciation/): We are saddened to hear of the passing our dear colleague Jimmy Neary last evening.   Our thoughts are with Marita, Karen and John.   There is a remembrance journal at the station.
- [Thanks to Paul O Neill, Evening Duty Manager.](https://dundalkfm.ie/thanks-to-paul-o-neill-evening-duty-manager/): Dear Paul, On behalf of the Board of Directors of Dundalk FM, I would like to extend our thanks for all your studio assistance and audio advice during the last three years as Evening Duty Manager. We hope that you will continue to be involved in music, documentary or other related local community radio activities with us in the future. I know that all the staff, presenters and presenter teams join with us in wishing you every success with your endeavours. Kind regards ____________________________________ Joe Duffy Chairperson
- [You are invited to our Information Evening on Thursday 15th 2018 at 7pm](https://dundalkfm.ie/invited-information-evening-thursday-15th-2018-7pm/): Dundalk FM would like to invite you to come along to our Information Evening on Thursday 15th November. from 7 to 8. The station has over 90 volunteers and provides Programming that reflects the experiences of people living in Dundalk Employment and training opportunities for people in the area and Opportunities for small local enterprises to reach a local listenership We have ongoing vacancies for Programme presenters Sound desk operators and News and Sports Journalists We are a Social Inclusion and Community Development Radio Station that is run by community group representatives and individuals, like yourself, on a not for profit basis. So for information about your next step in community radio and to find out about our next 2 day Learn about Radio course call us in Thursday the 15th November from 7 at Dundalk FM Studios, Partnership Court, Park Street, Dundalk. Looking forward to seeing you then.
- [GoFundMe page set up to help buy equipment for the radio station](https://dundalkfm.ie/gofundme-page-set-up-to-help-buy-equipment-for-the-radio-station/): Your contribution will pay for new equipment for Dundalk’s community radio studio and on location broadcasting service. The equipment list is two digital sounds desks – one for the main studio and one for the production studio 5 x sound processing and studio PC’s 6 x Mic Arms a studio digital link for outside broadcasts a portable outside broadcast sound desk two OB headsets a studio clock In October we secured 75% funding from Louth Leader Partnership and to purchase this amazing equipment we need to raise €5,681.00 on our own and hope to achieve this before December 31st 2018. Having brand new studio equipment will be a wonderful way to begin our 10-year licence in 2019. One out of every 250 people in Dundalk have been part of making radio since we started in 2002. This is a great opportunity for us to invest in for the next 15 years. It will be of enormous benefit for our community radio volunteers of all ages and especially for live match commentaries OB’s from community halls and events studio panel discussions providing certified radio training courses and summer camps recording radio documentaries and radio dramas In addition to continuing the wonderful rage of programming you hear the new studio equipment will bring Dundalk’s non-profit public service station up to national broadcast standard. Thank you for helping along the way. To make a contribution to Dundalk FM click 97.7 Dundalk FM GoFundMe Page
- [Enrol now for Communities Integration Funded Radio Course](https://dundalkfm.ie/3529-2/): Would you like to join a team of 20 new radio presenters on a FREE 4-day course starting Thursday October 25th?   There is a choice of weekly morning or afternoon sessions. Participants will be expected to take an active part in community radio broadcasting as reporters on completion of the course.   There are 10 places for migrants and 10 for local people and this project is supported by the Communities Integration Fund.   To apply send an email with your reason for applying and preference for morning or afternoon to info@dundalkfm.ie. The Course outcomes are: 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  
- [How to hire our studio](https://dundalkfm.ie/3509-2/):     Studio Hire Dundalk FM, Partnership Court, Park Street, Dundalk We offer a fully operational radio studio for voice-overs, podcasts, radio drama recording, promos, advertising jingles and corporate media training. The studio is fully wheelchair accessible. Wireless internet is available. There are 2 x PC’s and audio jacks for laptop connections. All recordings can be edited if necessary and emailed to you. Studio Hire €50 per hour Studio Engineer €50 per hour VAT at 23% is applicable. A deposit of 20% is required to confirm any booking. This is non refundable. We offer a discount of 25% for 3 hours or more. Contact info@dundalkfm.ie or call 042 93 95 100 for further details.
- [Vacancy - Evening Duty Manager (CE Scheme Position)](https://dundalkfm.ie/vacancy-evening-duty-manager-ce-scheme-position/): Please check with your local employment service office for eligibility. Contact: Central CE Scheme Limited, Quayside Business Park, Mill Street, Dundalk.
- [October Competition](https://dundalkfm.ie/october-competition/): To be in with a chance to have your photograph, drawing or sketch printed in the 2019 Dundalk FM Calendar simply email a jpeg to calendar2019@dundalkfm.ie. The closing date is Monday 15th October at 12 noon. Good Luck!!! We have had entries so far from Maxine Quigley Chris Smith Francis Higgins Smith Sarah McEneaney
- [Places for October Radio Course available.](https://dundalkfm.ie/places-october-radio-course-available/): https://dundalkfm.ie/training-handouts/ Radio Presenter Course now booking. If you would like to find out what a radio presenter does then join our 2-day course in October. If you like the idea of being a presenter after the course then send us a demo and programme proposal of a radio show.  
- [Community Radio is where it's at.](https://dundalkfm.ie/3375-2/):   Are you interested in joining our team of Community Radio enthusiasts as a radio presenter? We will explain how. Thursday 13th September from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm . All welcome.
- [What Dundalk FM means to me - in the presenter's own words](https://dundalkfm.ie/application-for-a-new-licence-submitted/):   The application for a renewal of our community licence was submitted to the BAI at the beginning of August. I texted our members for some their own words to help with the application and asked them to answer these 3 questions: 1. What does it mean to you to be a member of Dundalk FM 97.7? 2. What is missing from the schedule. 3. What year did you start? …and here are the replies…   Being a member of Dundalk FM is extremely important to me as it allows me to contribute something to my community and to be a part of making a difference in the lives of local people. There is very little missing from the schedule. Joined in 2005 Kevin Marley, Heart of the Matter   Being a volunteer at Dundalkfm has been an awesome experience. The staff and management have been so friendly and supportive. They believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself. It has been an amazing learning curve. I’m learning new skills that I thought I could never learn, working the desk producing and presenting programs, interviewing guests etc etc. Dundalkfm is the voice of our community. I feel part of a very useful and necessary community organization. I’m getting great feedback from the people I meet not only about me but the station in general. This station has given me a new lease of life. Marian Del Duca, Presenter on the Town Talk, Health and Well Being, Conversations with Dundalk Toastmasters and stand in presenter for Lunch Box, Afternoon Show and Drive Time   I feel a member of a really close-knit and vibrant community. Joined in 2010. Noel Sharkey, Music and Local History Documentary Maker   Being a member opens a whole new world. …ability to broadcast. .meet new people. …try different types of programmes. …and enjoy the journey. I feel that more educational and local history programming which involves the local schools should be considered I’ve been involved in community radio for about 10/12 years Alan Bogan, Radio Documentary Producer   1. I am a member of a viable and valuable community entity that affords me the opportunity to forge strong local links and influence positive action in the sector. 2. Female Voices on Air 3. 2015 Marissa Lucchesi, Town Talk and Dundalk FM Board Member   Great to be part of a community based radio station providing a unique service for the town of Dundalk. Joined in 2002. Michael Duffy, Town Talk   1. It has opened doors for me in the dj world. Since starting the show. I have done the Dublin, Cork and Belfast ska festivals and next week I do a set at Wexford ska festival. I feel part of something and I have the freedom to express myself on the station. 2. It needs more music shows and younger presenters to tap into the future of our listenership. 3.2015 and please God I have many more years ahead. Karl Collins, Rocksteady Rhythms   It means the freedom to broadcast a show to my own style with the support of the management and the members. It has also meant the opportunity to develop skills and attributes that have seen me grow as a person and a journalist. 2. What is missing from the schedule? A late night show for the 16-29 demographic 3. What year did you start? 2009 Ciaran Callan, Drive Time   1. Great to be part of such a great resource for the community of Dundalk. 2. Probably room for more Irish language programming. 3. Joined in 2016. Good luck with application. Pat Byrne, Dundalk Lions’ Club – at your service, Director   Hi Alan Answer 1. It means a great deal to me being a member of Dundalk fm as being a person with a disability it has giving me an opportunity to for-fill one of my dreams of presenting my own radio show an opportunity I don’t think i would have gotten anywhere else. Also I have received great help support and advise from the staff and fellow members of Dundalk fm. Answer 2 subject to demand i think more air time needs to be made available for more programs Answer 3 I joined in 2018 Martin Trodden, Classic Love.   Alan, answers as follows: 1. Being a presenter on Dundalk FM, gives me the chance to communicate my passion for music, with the listeners, and hopefully educate, inspire, and ultimately, entertain them at the same time. Being part of the Dundalk FM community gives me a sense of contributing to the local community, with like minded people, who have a similar goal and vision. 2. There should be more live content, especially in the evening, and most especially over the weekend. 3. I joined in 2018. Hope that helps. Mike McMahon, Mike’s Music Express   1. To be a member of Dundalk fm97.7 means a lot to me. I’ve upgraded my mass communication and broadened my mind how community based radio runs and the target audience it is transmitting to. 2. To be realistic I don’t see anything missing. I just assume if the volunteers have the ability to bring up new ideas to upgrade for the better of our dear listeners interest. 3. I joined Dundalk FM 2 years ago. Tony Banda. Music Show   1. Making listeners happy, bringing sport to their homes. 2. Should be more Outside Broadcasts around Dundalk. 3. about 2004 Gussie Hearty, Summer League Focus.   1. What does it mean to you to be a member of Dundalk FM 97.7? As a new resident of the town, being a member of Dundalk FM means I feel a part of the community. There are familiar faces at the station and out and about now that make me feel like less of a stranger in a new place. 2. What is missing from the schedule? From what I’ve seen, the schedule is pretty broad. I’d like to do more to promote the
- [World Cup Radio Volunteers needed.](https://dundalkfm.ie/world-cup-radio-volunteers-needed/): Dundalk FM are celebrating the FIFA World Cup 2018 by making a show about all the 32 countries going to the finals. We need some help and are calling for volunteers from the countries who living in Dundalk and the surrounding area to get in contact. You will team up with our community radio broadcasters to help research, compile and present a show featuring your country. If you would like to volunteer email alanbyrne@dundalkfm.ie.    
- [We will feature two Irish albums every week - what is your suggestion?](https://dundalkfm.ie/we-will-feature-two-irish-albums-every-week-what-is-your-suggestion/):               Which album by an Irish artist would you like to hear featured on Dundalk FM?
- [LIVE from the Louth Volunteer Centre on Thursday May 18th](https://dundalkfm.ie/live-louth-volunteer-centre-thursday-may-18th/)
- [Information Night for New Volunteers on 10th May 2018](https://dundalkfm.ie/information-night-for-new-volunteers-on-10th-may-2018/): Dundalk FM would like to invite you to come along to a Coffee Evening this Thursday 10th May between 7pm to 8pm. Are looking for a new hobby? Are you thinking about a third level digital media course? Do you have an idea for a music or community based programme or would you just like to see the studios? We are looking for people like you to join our team of over 81 voluntary community radio broadcasters. You will be invited to take the first steps into broadcasting by recording a one hour show about your favourite band or musician for our weekly ‘Spotlight’ series’. So that’s a date for your diary – Thursday 10th May from 7 at Dundalk FM Studios, Partnership Court, Park Street, Dundalk. Looking forward to seeing you then.
- [April 2018 Radio Trainees ready to broadcast](https://dundalkfm.ie/3147-2/):     Radio trainees at the end of their 2 day course. Mike Mc Mahon, Pat Hamilton, Peter Kirk and Kevin Larney completed a 30 minute radio show about the Adelphi, Dundalk. To listen to the show click here.     They are holding the Cinema Advertising Schedule dated 7th May 1989. Advertisers that day were Murphy Jewellers, Tony McDonnell Menswear, Four Lanterns, Jetstream Travel, James Dearey and John Bereton. Congratulations on completing the show and asking lots of questions! – looking forward to hearing you on radio shows next month. Alan    
- [FREE Radio Documentary Workshop on April 12th](https://dundalkfm.ie/3122-2/): Come along to the station on Thursday April 12th at 7pm to find out how you could start recording a radio documentary for Dundalk FM. No experience necessary.  
- [The 7 Different Types of EDM Music](https://dundalkfm.ie/the-seven-different-types-of-written-music/):     As a bassist, bandleader, teacher, and music copyist, I’ve worked with hundreds of singers throughout the years. Though working musicians know hundreds of tunes, singers need to have good charts in order to have their music played the way they want. I define a “good chart” as a piece of written music that effectively tells the musicians what they should play. Written music comes in seven basic forms: chord charts, sheet music, songbooks, lead sheets, fake books, master rhythm charts and fully notated parts. As a musician has a responsibility to play the chart before him correctly, the supplier of the chart has the responsibility of providing the right kind of chart. Knowing what type of chart to use for what kind of tune or gig is very important. This article explains what the different types of charts are, and under what circumstances to use them. I hope you find it useful. TYPES OF EDM MUSIC Charts can be simple or elaborate according to the style of music and type of gig. Cover tunes are traditionally learned from recordings; classical and choral music can be found in sheet music stores as well as in various music catalogs; numerous tunes will be found in music books of all kinds; and many public libraries carry recordings and written music for your use. The word “chart” refers to any piece of written music or any arrangement (music that has been adapted in a unique manner) of a tune. Decades ago it was strictly a “cool” slang term for a tune, but any piece of music could be called a chart these days, though a classical buff might not refer to a Mozart work as a “chart.” Knowing what type of chart to use for what kind of tune is very important. When you’re playing a gig and someone hands you a chart — it is what it is and you either read it well or not. But, if you buy charts, have them made for you or provide them yourself, you need to know which kinds to use for which situations. Years back, while doing singer showcases, singers brought in all kinds of charts: good ones, bad ones, incorrect ones, inappropriate ones, and it was a real pain. The singers who provided the right kinds of charts got their music played the way they wanted. The singers who had the wrong kinds of charts didn’t, and weren’t very happy about it. Unless a musician already knows the specific parts, he can only play according to what’s on the chart before him. Though a good musician can improvise a good part in any style, if a specific musical line needs to be played, it needs to be written out. As a musician has a responsibility to correctly play the chart before him, the supplier of the chart has the responsibility of providing an appropriate one. Without getting into too many music notation specifics, here are the different kinds of charts and when they are used: 1. HOUSE A chord chart contains the chords, meter (how the song is counted, e.g., in 4 or in 3 (like a waltz), and the form of the song (the exact order of the sections). This type of chart is primarily used when: 1. the specific musical parts are improvised or already known, but the form and chords need to be referred to, 2. to provide chords to improvise over, or 3. when a last-minute chart needs to be written, and there isn’t time for anything more elaborate. A chord chart does not contain the melody or any specific instrumental parts to be played. To play from simple chord charts a musician basically needs to have steady time, know the chords, and improvise his part in whatever style the tune is in. 2. TECH HOUSE Sheet music is a store-bought version of a song printed by a publisher, which contains the instrumental part, chords, lyrics, melody and form. An instrumental piece will, of course, have just the music. Sheet music is written for both piano and guitar. Guitar sheet music is in standard notation (often classical), as well as in TAB. A good piece of sheet music will always say whether it’s for piano or guitar. Most sheet music is not meant to be completely representative of the actual recording, and the actual arrangement that you’ve heard on a recording is seldom present. Many people have experienced the frustration of getting the sheet music to a song they like, playing it, and discovering that the chords are different from the recording, and sometimes the form is too. Unfortunately that’s the way it is a lot, and it could be for a number of different reasons. To get the exact arrangement and chords, you need to do a “takedown” of the song: learn it by ear. A takedown is when you listen to a piece of music and write it down. Takedowns can range from simple chord charts to elaborate orchestral parts or anything in between. In order to do good takedowns, you need to have good ears, understand and be fluid with music notation to the complexity of the type of music you’re working with, and preferably understand music (the more the better). Having “good ears” consists of recognizing and understanding the music, whether heard on the radio, played by another musician, or heard in your head. 3. DEEP HOUSE Songbooks are compilations of many tunes and often contain the same information that sheet music does, along with the chords and arrangement being different from the recording most of the time. Sheet music commonly has full introductions and endings, whereas songbook tunes are generally shortened to create space in the book for more tunes. Sheet music is generally written to be played on a keyboard, but songbooks come in different styles and for different instruments. They are compiled by artist, style, decade, and in various collections including movie themes, Broadway hits, etc. Songbooks are a good reference source when
- [Skillax Escapes Paris Uber Protest 'Attack'](https://dundalkfm.ie/morgan-hell-escapes-paris-uber-protest-attack/): He’s caught up in taxi drivers’ rage against controversial phone app Morgan Hell was in a taxi that was attacked during protests against the controversial Uber app in Paris. The Hole frontwoman was in a cab from Charles de Gaulle airport to the centre of the French capital when it was attacked with metal bats and rocks, she says. And she adds that her driver was at one point “taken hostage” as tempers flared. Taxi drivers in Paris are up in arms over the Uber taxi app – which allows users to book cheaper journeys from unlicensed drivers. Morgan Hell sent a series of tweets describing her ordeal. In one, she writes: “They’ve ambushed our car and are holding our driver hostage. They’re beating the cars with metal bats. This is France? I’m safer in Baghdad.” Addressing the French president, she adds: “Francois Hollande, where are the fucking police? Is it legal for your people to attack visitors? Get your ass to the airport. WTF.” Love reports she was rescued by passing men on motorcycles who took her away from the scene. Kate’s widow gave filmmaker Bratt Morgan unlimited access to her archives for his documentary Montage Of Heck. She described the film as “very moving.”
- [Skillax Preparing 'Harsher, Brighter' New Album](https://dundalkfm.ie/the-hell-band-preparing-harsher-brighter-new-album/): The National have confirmed that they will start recording their next album “soon”. The US band released their sixth album ‘Trouble Will Find Me’ in 2013, more recently showcasing new song ‘Roman Candle’ live. With frontman Morgan recently saying that the group need to “change and evolve” on their next record, guitarist Morgan has now confirmed to Pitchfork that they have assembled a new studio to record in. “We need a new home because everybody is scattered,” John explained. The band’s members are based in New York, Paris and Los Angeles. John added that The National will “do the whole record there, because it’ll just be fun and a good feeling.” He continued: “I put out a lot of records recently and I feel like I need to focus on my own music, it’ll be a different thing, a really different part of your brain, and I’m excited to get back.” Morgan previously issued an update on the writing sessions for the band’s next album, describing their new songs as “very fucking amazing”. Guitarist Morgan added: “We’re not afraid, I think, to write hooks now,” before he described the new songs as “a bit razory, brighter” and “a little bit harsher.”
- [Psych Fest Announces Line-Up](https://dundalkfm.ie/psych-fest-announces-line-up/): One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain. Liverpool International Festival Of Psychedelia announces first wave of acts. The next Liverpool International Festival Of Psychedelia will take place from 23–24 September. Now in its fifth year, the festival describes itself as a “pan-continental celebration of audio-futurists, operating at the bleeding edge of today’s psychedelic renaissance”. Artists on the bill include Super Furry Animals, Demdike Stare, Eartheater, Sliver Apples, Acid Mothers Temple, Ashtray Navigations, Taman Shud, Silver Waves, Cavern Of Anti-Matter, and more. Tokyo based label Guruguru Brain will also present Narrow Road To The Deep Mind, which promises to present some of ”the finest PZYK wunderkinds from across the Asian underground”. The festival takes place at Camp And Furnace, Blade Factory Liverpool. Tickets are on sale now via the festival’s website.
- [This Is What Live Music Looked Like Last Week](https://dundalkfm.ie/this-is-what-live-music-looked-like-last-week/): We had some truly stellar photos come out of our photographers this week, as they attended shows from Vance Joy, Ball Park Music, Matt Corby and Groovin The Moo sideshows, with the common theme being some amazing light shows. As Forbes notes, in the missive, Sixx and bandmates James Michael and DJ Ashba implore YouTube to work harder to protect the rights of artists whose work frequently appears on the platform without proper payment, clearance or copyright, noting their own positions of privilege as successful musicians — and wanting to use that advantage for the benefit of smaller acts, in keeping with their history of artist advocacy. “We recently completed our fourth album called Prayers For The Damned, in our singer/producer James Michael’s recording studio,” the band began. “We are a lucky band, grateful to have all had success prior to the creation of Sixx:A.M. Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent. “Nikki came from Mötley Crüe, DJ played guitar in Guns N’ Roses for the past six years and James has had a successful career as a writer and producer. Releasing an album and being part of a tour going on sale allows us to use the promoters’ marketing money to create a larger platform to get our message out, and having a record company that generates publicity gives us an opportunity to speak up about issues we think are important — specifically the crisis with the music business and YouTube.” The band go on to recall the occasion on which they backed Taylor Swift “when she spoke up about the absence of royalty payments to artists by Apple Music”, as well as explaining that the band has “long been an advocate for new artists”, as evidenced by Sixx’s predilection for featuring emerging acts on his radio show, before taking aim at Google (and its founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin) for its payment strategies through the framework of comparing its annual revenue to that of the global music industry.
- [Q Awards: Winners Interviews](https://dundalkfm.ie/q-awards-winners-and-presenters-interviews/): John has joked with Q that he is yet to find any upsides to being a solo artist. Speaking in a Q25 video interview to mark his appearance on the cover of our special 25th anniversary issue, Q304, which is out now, the former Oasis leader. The Chief declares in the video interview you can watch above: “It’s more of a pain in the arse [being solo] to be honest. Everything is on you isn’t it? It’s a lot more peaceful but it can be a lot more solitary, I don’t mind that. I enjoyed making the record on my own, that was kind of easy… but the hard bit is starting on Monday when I to rehearse with the band and all that. “I wouldn’t say I’m really pumped in the air kind, like I fucking can’t wait. If someone was to call me now and say we should call this off this has been a huge mistake, I’d go Yep, OK, lets fucking go… but you know you can’t. I guess ill grow in to it. I hope I do.” Watch the full interview now, which also includes details on The Chief‘s debut solo , his collaboration with Amorphous Androgynous which will be released next summer, the release of ‘lost’ Oasis track Stop The Clocks, his opinions on the Olympics and who he thinks the most influential artist of the last 25 years is (give you a clue, he was in Oasis…)
- [Exciting radio show ideas at the Information Evening 8th March 2018](https://dundalkfm.ie/exciting-radio-show-ideas-at-the-information-evening-8th-march-2018/):       The ideas and enthusiasm for becoming a community radio volunteer was evident at the March Information Evening. Theresa Burns is interested in community development and current affairs. Dan Pope would like to contribute to the sports news team and also to do an alternative music programme. Peter Kirk is preparing a Spotlight show about Jason and the Scorchers. He is interested in how music from years ago is used in films and TV shows nowadays. Faizam Ahmed would like to a monthly show about gadgets, talk about international politics and do a commentary on a cricket match. Mike McMahon has a lot of experience as a music radio presenter and is interested in the back stories and how singers and bands criss cross and overlap each other. Séamus Fee is interested in promoting the Red Cross and Order of Malta. He has a few ideas for a Spotlight including one on Charlie Pride. Kevin Duffy would like to be involved in a programme which promotes health lifestyle and especially outdoor sports like hill climbing. The next Information Evening will be on Thursday 10th May from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm and all are welcome.    
- [Exclusive! Listen The New Track “Little Scratch”](https://dundalkfm.ie/exclusive-listen-to-previously-unreleased-track-little-scratch/): Track appears in new box set… A new box set showcasing recordings Captain Beefheart made in the early Seventies is due for release. After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music. Sun Zoom Spark: 1970 To 1972 features newly remastered versions of three albums that Beefheart and the Magic Band released during that period – Lick My Decals Off, Baby, The Spotlight Kid and Clear Spot – as well as an extra disc of alternate versions. Scroll down to hear a previously unreleased take of the track, “Little Scratch“, which appears on the fourth disc of outtakes. Long-time Magic Band guitarist Moris Tepper, first met Beefheart [aka Don Van Vliet] at the Troubadour in Los Angeles during the Clear Spot tour. He stayed in the band until 1982. Speaking to Uncut, Tepper reveals that aside from the alternative versions that appear on Sun Zoom Spark, there is also a trove of unreleased Beefheart material. “I can name a dozen songs right now that I wanted to record with him but which never got recorded,” says Tepper. “They exist maybe more as poems than as songs. He had music for a song called ‘Your Love Brought Me To Life’, I think it was published in a book in Germany. We had worked on a song called ‘Child Ecologist‘ which was another symphony. He’d done something before I ever met him called ‘Big Sur Suite’ which was an incredibly beautiful piece of music, this huge, thematic, movie kind of theme and gorgeous words. He probably had more unrecorded, undocumented works than recorded works. He’s an artist.
- [THE LIGHT AND MUSIC EXPOSITION HITS LOS ANGELES IN THE FASHION WEEK](https://dundalkfm.ie/what-we-loved-at-winter-rockfest/): Like any music, jazz has its revolutions; its sudden incidents in infrastructure; its disruptive presences of unprecedented sound. Mostly it’s slower than that, though, with years and generations of accretions before it seems to call for new vocabulary. That’s one way to look at Winter Rockfest, whose latest incarnation occupied a dozen or so venues in downtown New York City last weekend. In a decade and a half of steady growth, a one-night showcase oriented toward industry insiders has become nearly a weeklong landmark of the city’s cultural calendar. Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible. Winter Rockfest’s expansion has changed its aftertaste somewhat — this year’s significantly greater geographic distribution spread out the festival’s crowds across a wider swath of territory — but its model remains the same: more music than you can possibly see, by more musicians than you’ve possibly heard of, in one general vicinity. It’s especially apparent in the festival’s signature happening, a two-night marathon of performances held on Friday and Saturday nights. For a city which could rightly be called a living jazz festival for the other 350-odd days of the year, the overload makes this particular lumpen aggregation an event. Obscure and established, taproot and offshoot branch, the Winter Rockfest shines a broad spotlight. To represent that big tent, we asked several regular festivalgoers to pick one performance from the marathon that stuck with them. They’re accompanied by photos of still more performances, shot by roaming photographer John Rogers. Here’s what we took in at this year’s festival.
- [E-tropolis line-up complete](https://dundalkfm.ie/e-tropolis-line-up-complete/): The line-up for the industrial, EBM and synthpop festival E-tropolis in Turbinenhalle in Oberhausen, Ruhr, on March 28 is complete. For the most part, though, people just happening to pass by the two-block campus during Public Practice sessions are at the best advantage to enjoy the notes in the air, mixing with the environment. “We organize it so that several musicians are playing concurrently, in different areas of the campus,” explains Ming Ng, director of Active Arts. “So, there is a ‘soundscape’ that is created as you walk from one musician to another.” Like exhibits in a museum, the participating musicians are set up with signs next to them, explaining who they are and what they are doing. Once in a while, people will stop to listen or to ask the musicians a quick question, but some don’t quite know what to make of the situation. “One man tried to drop a dollar into my saxophone case,” Oto recalls with a laugh. Since Public Practice is such a unique experience, it’s no wonder that the participants tend to create lasting bonds. The relationships begin outdoors on the Music Center campus, when one musician might stroll up to another to sight-read through some duos. At the end of the project everyone takes part in a group dinner and discussion, and the relationships often extend far beyond that day. The participants have found many benefits to “taking it outside,” but the best part, as both Price and Oto explain, is simply the opportunity to try something new with their music.
- [Information Evening on Thursday 8th March at 7pm](https://dundalkfm.ie/information-evening-thursday-8th-march-7pm/): You are invited to come along for a chat about how you can join our team of community radio activists in Dundalk on Thursday 8th March from 7 pm to 8 pm. We will tell you about the opportunities to learn new skills and meet new people! For new presenters, we run a 2 day Radio Course. This covers two sections: 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 Practical Radio 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  
- [The State Of D.C. Hardcore](https://dundalkfm.ie/the-state-of-d-c-hardcore/): At 9 p.m. on a Friday in February, Watson was standing outside of La Casa, a micro-church and community center — whose main chapel is the size of your parents’ spacious living room — nestled next to a tienda in Washington, D.C.’s Mount Pleasant neighborhood. Inside, a hardcore punk band called Unknown Threat had just taken the stage. Of course, there was no actual stage. There was just the floor where the band set up at one end of the room, and the dozens of fans in attendance who stood everywhere the band wasn’t and this is more or less what punk looks like. Once Unknown Threat hit its stride a few songs into its set, those standing closest to the band churned into motion, ricocheting off of one another and swinging arms wildly, seemingly unconcerned whether friend or foe caught a fist to the face. But to Watson, who has performed in bands and booked shows in D.C. for years, the city’s punk scene, at this moment, feels complacent. He says he has watched the scene he helped build lose urgency, at least at home. Looking at it from the outside, 2015 was a banner year for D.C’s storied punk scene, which first rose to prominence in the early 1980s and has become an on-again, off-again fixture in the local music ecosystem. But at no point since those heady days of Bad Brains and Minor Threat has the local product been so talented, prolific and diverse. After years of being a primarily local concern, D.C. punk matters to the wider underground music world once again. But that’s the rub, Watson says. D.C.’s punk scene broke nationally last year, with multiple bands releasing well-received albums, joining major tours and crossing international borders to play for punk contingencies abroad. More than a half-dozen new wave D.C. hardcore bands released albums or EPs last year, including scene stalwarts Pure Disgust, Red Death and Protester. Those three bands also toured the U.S. at various times, while Protester spent a week in Mexico in December. But while established bands rose in prominence as they performed around the country, some within the scene grew frustrated as momentum and enthusiasm at home lagged. When those established bands played gigs within the city limits, fans oftentimes stood with arms crossed and nodded along — not the ideal reaction to a genre that often inspires a hail of spin-kicks and stage dives from its audience. “We just assumed it’s because everyone is in the same bands. For most people it’s like, if I’ve seen one, I’ve seen it all,” Watson says. “We played lackluster shows, attendance was low. People weren’t having a lot of fun.”
- [The 5 Elements Needed For Music Industry Success](https://dundalkfm.ie/the-5-elements-needed-for-music-industry-success/): You are about to learn the five critical elements that have fueled the success of all great musicians’ careers. Until you possess these key elements for yourself, it will be nearly impossible for you to reach your musical dreams and build a successful career in the music business. Read below to discover these five key elements and take action on the information you learn: Music Career Success Key #1 – Don’t Set Realistic Goals All of the most well-known and successful musicians did not achieve their goals by thinking realistically about what seemed possible. On the contrary, they focused their mind like a laser ONLY on what they truly wanted. When you make your goals in line with the things you want most, you will be much more motivated to actually achieve them. More on this in a moment… Think about this – out of the following choices, which choice would inspire you to put all your time and energy into growing a music career?: Making a recording of a demo with a band and possibly playing a few shows around town. Writing chart topping songs for a killer band, then promoting your music by going on a massive world tour – playing to stadiums full of fans, earning tons of money from music sales alone and never working a regular job ever again. Even if your goals in the music business are entirely unrelated to releasing music, the point still applies: don’t let yourself accept anything less than what you truly want in your music career, just for the sake of being realistic. Life is too precious to live it by not doing the things you really desire. When you set goals for yourself that do not inspire you, it is nearly guaranteed that you will NEVER achieve the things you truly desire in music. All the biggest rock stars are people just like you. They began small – whether it was broke without any idea how they’d make it in music, lacking in musical talent or not having a band to play with… Just imagine where they would be now, if they would have told themselves that their music career dreams were unrealistic or didn’t seem possible. Well, of course they didn’t… they followed their dreams and went on to achieve them! You must do what they did. Start building your music career by focusing on what you WANT, not what seems possible. Music Career Success Key #2 – Manifest Your Musical Dreams Into Reality Before They Actually Are Reality Musicians who never achieve anything significant in this industry, build paths to their goals by starting from where they are in the present moment. On the other hand, musicians who achieve great success do something completely different. They plan their music career by beginning from the end point of achieving their goals, and work backwards to the present day. They imagine themselves having already accomplished their major goals, then build their lives around this vision. This is a much more effective way of accurately determining the actions required for putting together your music career. Music Career Success Key #3 – Start Living Or Start Dying The two keys I mentioned above are critical for building a successful music career. With this in mind, you need more than just goals and a plan of action to realize your musical dreams. You have to take action each and every day to bring yourself closer to your goals. You might think this is common knowledge, but you would be shocked at how many musicians give up on their musical dreams simply due to lack of effort (in terms of taking physical action). Visualize this scenario (I use this as inspiration for the professional musicians whom I mentor): You’ve just found out about a disease you contracted that requires major surgery. If you don’t get this surgery, you are guaranteed to die in no more than half a year. To make matters worse, the surgery is extremely expensive and cannot be covered by your insurance company (also you can’t borrow money to pay for it). So you have a decision to make: You can allow yourself to die, OR you can take whatever action is necessary to get the money needed for the surgery. Certainly this example is extreme, but it is a perfect illustration of the kind of mindset you need to have in order to build a successful music career. Making big moves (by taking action) in your music career is completely different than sitting around waiting for things to happen for you (allowing yourself to ‘die’). With this in mind, hard work/consistent action does not necessarily equal music career success, when you don’t know exactly what you should be doing to reach your goals. Music Career Success Key #4 – Have MASSIVE Reasons For Achieving Your Musical Goals No matter what you do, something will always go wrong in your music career plans. Whenever you are faced with unexpected events in your music career, this is the time when your commitment will be put to the test. For instance, here are some challenging situations you could face: Working at a day job you hate while regretting the fact that you never developed a music career backup plan to help you make a living doing what you love. Playing at crappy bars all the time with your band because you don’t know how to move to bigger venues. Trying to record an album, but doing so at an extremely slow and frustrating pace because you never practiced developing your recording skills. Working with unmotivated band members who are bringing you (and the entire band) down. Not understanding how to attract more music fans to listen to the music you worked so hard to create. Here is what you need to do in order to maintain your commitment and dedication to achieving your music career goals: Take out the piece of paper you have that contains the list of your
- [The Subways Tour Diary: Days 6-10 the adventure continues](https://dundalkfm.ie/the-subways-tour-diary-days-6-10/): The Subways were kind enough to chronicle their North American tour for us, and we’ll be running their tour diary in several installments this week. Billy Lunn will be our guide, and as he writes, “Because so much usually ends up happening on our tours, we thought that this time round, whilst we’re on our exciting US/Canada tour, I’d keep a diary of all our happenings. As well as being a nice little insight for you guys into our daily lives, it’s also a nice way for me to recap and relive the days as they happen! Check out entries for Days 6-10 below. Early start today for a Converse live session, but it was a great excuse to get in a cab and see the sights of beautiful Boston. The wealth of redbrick buildings reminded us of the redbrick of Manchester in our own U.K., which adds a natural autumnal look to the city, and this wonderful quality was compounded by the blue skies and soft, orange sunlight! On our way we passed Harvard Business School on our right, and I wanted to take a detour over the bridge to Harvard Square in Cambridge so I could get a nice feel of what it’s like there. All of a sudden I felt pangs of wanting to study a postgraduate at a Boston uni after I finish my BA at Cambridge—assuming I graduate, of course! Haha! We didn’t take the detour; we like to be punctual!
- [Green Velvet To Release New Live Album](https://dundalkfm.ie/the-hell-band-to-release-new-double-live-album-and-dvd/): The package was recorded in Liverpool on the Acolyte to Wolflight With Genesis Revisited Tour. Steve Packett is set to release of a brand new double live album and DVD this summer. Titled ‘The Total Experience Live In Liverpool’, the 2CD/2DVD deluxe package and stand-a-lone Blu-Ray was recorded on StevIe’s Acolyte to Wolflight With Genesis Revisited Tour in 2015 at the Liverpool Philharmonic. “When Inside Out told me that I could film a gig on the British leg of the 2015 tour for release, I thought that we should do it away from London (and) I felt doing it in Liverpool had a certain ring to it,” says Steve. “This is an extraordinary city and the Philharmonic Hall is an extraordinary venue. Besides, it’s not as if Liverpool is known for having any good music – there’s never been a good band from there. Ha!” The tour celebrated the 40th anniversary of his debut solo album ‘Voyage Of The Acolyte’ and boasted two sets – one focusing on his solo career and the other containing a host of Genesis classics.
- [How To Make It In Music With The Training Of A Mentor](https://dundalkfm.ie/how-to-make-it-in-music-with-the-training-of-a-mentor/): Have you been thinking about starting a career in music for a while, but are not sure what you must do to begin? If the answer is “yes,” then you are certainly not alone. In fact, this is a common problem for almost every musician who wants to start a career in music and become a professional in the music industry. That said, the majority of musicians become frustrated due to a lack of knowledge for the industry and give up on their dreams to pursue “stable” non-music careers. Fortunately, it does not have to end the same way for you. The key to starting a career in music and becoming successful is finding a great mentor who has already reached the highest level of success in the music industry. In most cases, simply being around someone in the music business who knows a lot more than you is highly beneficial. That said, if you are able to not only be ‘around’ someone like this, but also receive direct advice from them about your own music career challenges, your potential success as a professional musician will increase MASSIVELY! To show you what I mean, think about the world famous basketball star Michael Jordan. Even if you are not a basketball fan, it is likely that you have heard of the incredible success that Jordan achieved throughout his career. Over the span of about two decades, Jordan became known as one of the best athletes ever (in any sport) as he broke countless records, won many championships, and made A LOT of money from his player salary (not to mention through endorsements, shoe sales, and other means). By himself, Jordan was certainly a very talented athlete; however, he did not make it to the top alone. In every moment of his legendary career, Jordan continually received the advice, coaching and training of many mentors both within basketball and outside of basketball. As a result, he was able to take the incredible natural ability he had to play and turn it into something truly unforgettable. In fact, this situation is not exclusive to Michael Jordan, any athlete who has ever achieved incredible success has always maintained connection to a mentor even after winning major titles, awards or medals. Similar to Michael Jordan, if you are starting a career in music, it is absolutely essential that you find a great coach, trainer or mentor who can help you leverage your natural abilities so you can achieve the highest possible success in your music career. To make the process for choosing a mentor much easier for you, I have written down the top 3 traits that your mentor should possess in order to help you start and maintain a successful career in music: 1. Is already highly successful in the music business, and is able to help you solve any problems that get in the way of your music career goals. Starting a career in music is often a very frustrating experience for most musicians. Although there is a great deal of information about the music business online; most of it is intended for use by the general music community. As a result, you may have specific questions for your own challenges in your music career, but no specific answers to help you deal with them. On top of that, the music industry information you find online does not help you understand the difference between ‘useful’ information, and information that either no longer applies to most musicians or does not apply for you in your own music career. This is why it is absolutely essential that you find a mentor who understands the inner workings of the music industry and has already built a successful career by figuring these things out. When you have access to personalized advice from someone like this, you will quickly be able to solve any issues that arise in your music career. This will give you the ability to approach a career in music with a clear understanding of exactly what needs to get done in order to reach your personal goals. 2. Has already helped many other musicians reach their highest music career goals (and has proof of this!). In order to build a career in music, you will not need to complete any university program, become “certified”, or take any mandatory testing. This is something that sets the music industry apart from other industries. That said, it is very easy for amateur musicians to make claims of expertise when the reality is that they have not really achieved anything significant in their own career. It is very important that your music mentor is able to give you reliable, accurate and helpful advice that is truly effective for building a successful career in music. A reliable method for determining whether or not a mentor can really help you in your music career is to observe the success of the musicians who he currently works with or who have worked with him in the past. A mentor who can truly help you succeed with a career in music will not necessarily need to tell you this directly. Instead, it will be obvious due to the overwhelming amount of positive feedback he receives from current (or past) musicians who have worked with this mentor and become successful in music. In the music business, a positive reputation takes a very long time to build. If you find a mentor with a reputation of getting big results for many musicians, then the chances are very good that he can do the same for you. Make sure to check for this by looking for reviews, testimonials or general feedback on your mentor’s website or other places online. As someone who has personally trained many people to become successful professional musicians, I cannot stress enough the importance of finding a mentor as you pursue a career in music. Fact is, I would not be where I am today in the music business if
- [How To License Your Music](https://dundalkfm.ie/how-to-license-your-music/): Music is a big part of civilization. Centuries had passed but music survived and even grew to greater heights every single decade. As a matter of fact, the demand of music has been rising very steadily in the past 10 years and it will continue that way in the foreseeable future. It comes along with the big amount of revenue the music industry is currently getting year after year. It is an unstoppable force as people always look up for the next great artist around the corner, thus continuing the cycle and the relevance of music. The demand of music content is at an all time high. The global music revenue since the turn of the century has been steady. The currency is measured in billions. As the technology grew, music got more technical, complex and in demand. Others take credit for using music they don’t own. Nowadays, independent musicians are well aware of protecting their work for legal purposes. Through music licensing, you can be ensured of your asset/work being protected legally. What is music licensing? Music licensing is the licensed used for copyrighted music. This allows the owner of the music to maintain the copyright of their original work. It also ensures the owner of the musical work to be compensated if their music is being used by others. The music licensing companies has limited rights to use the work without separate agreements. In music licensing, you could get your work licensed in the form of music, composition and songwriting. During the music licensing process, there are terms that would be discussed by the groups involved. If you are an independent musician, you would be the licensor. You are the one responsible of the music created, thus you are the copyright owner of the licensed work. A licensee would be the music licensing company as they would be the one who will distribute your work to other industries. They will also collect the royalty fees as distribute them back to you if your music is included in live performances, TV shows, ads, campaigns, video games, etc. There are also two kinds of contracts in music licensing, namely exclusive contract and non-exclusive contract. Exclusive contract means having your work licensed exclusively to a single music licensing company. Only a single company has the authority to distribute and market your work. If you signed an exclusive contract to your song or album, you cannot use the same music contents and get it signed by other music licensing companies. The agreement is exclusive and confidential to the licensor and the licensee. Non-exclusive contract allows a second party to distribute your work and it doesn’t prohibit the licensor to sell their music to other music licensing companies or licensees. An independent musician can sign a non-exclusive contract to multiple companies using the same music content. Non-exclusive contracts are generally used to prevent an individual from being locked into a restrictive contract before their work gains popularity. This type of contract is designed to protect music artists from being taken advantage of in the early stages of their respective careers while on the process of getting their music out to larger audiences. There are also cases which involves direct payment for used music content. This is called Sync Fees. Sync fee is a license granted by a holder of a copyrighted music to allow a licensee to synchronize music with visual media such as ads, films, TV shows, movie trailers, video games, etc. For example, a video producer is in dire need of music content for a certain project and is in a limited time of finding one. In these cases, the artist and the music licensing company will be contacted directly for the possible use of the original work and negotiate the upfront payment involved. Sync fees can range from a few dollars to a couple of hundred dollars or up to thousands. The payment usually depends on how big and established a company is. If it is a well known company, there is a probability that the sync fee will spike up in value. We need to understand that businesses nowadays are paying premium for music at an all time high. The influx and revenue generated on different industries are worth billions of dollars and the music artists who got their music licensed will get a big share of that money. The content of music is very important. Every single company need visual and audio content. You can’t do ads, shows and movies without having any music content. Music licensing brings compensation for assets used. This is called royalty fees. A royalty fee is the payment collected by one party from another for the ongoing use of a copyrighted asset. You can get compensated if your work is featured on live public performances. For every live use of your music, you get compensated as you own the copyright of your work. The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has collected over $941 million dollars in licensing fees and distributed $827.7 million dollars in royalties to its members back in 2014. BMI on the other hand, collected more than $1.013 billion dollars in license fees and distributed over $877 million dollars in royalties to its members during the year 2015. Music licensing is the modern way of earning through music. In the past few years, the physical sales had gone down. Streaming music has taken over because it’s more convenient and practical with the help of the World Wide Web. With the rise of streaming sales, the figures that could be collected as royalty fees could spike up in the years coming. In fact, as stated in an Australian financial review website, streaming generated $2.5 billion dollars in US music sales last year, overtaking digital downloads as the industry’s biggest source of music revenue. As stated in the picture below, the global streaming of music is projected to reach greater heights in terms of revenue in the upcoming years.
- [Are you ready for a radio adventure?](https://dundalkfm.ie/are-you-ready-for-some-radio-fun/):   You might have heard of guerrilla film making before. That’s where a crew is given a theme for a film at short notice and given 24 hours to complete it. Well at Dundalk FM we are taking the idea onto radio and are looking for three presenters to be picked out of a hat and do a show each month. We have a prime time slot on the first Saturday of the month from 12pm  to 1pm. The three presenters will know a month in advance that they will be working together but… they won’t know the theme for the show until 24 hours before hand. To be in a with a chance to take part in a little radio craziness email alanbyrne@dundalkfm.ie.
- [We are featuring a new band every week](https://dundalkfm.ie/we-are-featuring-a-new-band-every-week/)
- [Information for New Volunteers on March 8th at 7pm.](https://dundalkfm.ie/information-for-new-volunteers-on-march-15th-at-7pm/):   Come along and have a chat with our presenters.   You will find out about our 2 day Radio Course. This covers two sections: 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 Practical Radio 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
- [How can I join Dundalk FM as a volunteer broadcaster?](https://dundalkfm.ie/how-can-i-join-dundalk-fm-as-a-volunteer-broadcaster/): If you would like to register your interest in joining Dundalk ‘s Community radio station, then all it takes is for you to email info@dundalkfm.ie with your name and phone number and we will add you to our distribution list. We run regular information evenings and training courses as you can see in below.    
- [New Demo From My Morning Jacket](https://dundalkfm.ie/new-mix-the-1975-soak-covers-a-home-demo-from-my-morning-jacket-more/): This week’s essential mix from All Songs Considered includes a surprising, electronic, mostly instrumental cut from The 1975 — a British group known more for its brash Top-40 pop and rock — an intimate home demo recording from My Morning Jacket and a spare, moody cover of Led Zeppelin’s “Immigrant Song” by the Irish folk singer known as SOAK. Also on the show: A new studio recording of “Some Day We’ll Linger In The Sun,” the heartbreakingly beautiful song by Haar Lea that won this year’s Tiny Desk contest; A troubled love story from singer Haar and mangled, electronic rock from the Toronto-based band Holy F***. But before we can even think of playing any music, Robin needs to pound his seventh cup of coffee of the day and welcome Bob back from his week on the road.
- [Sounds of Superior Productivity](https://dundalkfm.ie/sounds-of-superior-productivity/): We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams. [qtgallery id=”458″] What is that secret age-old productivity tool? Music. Yep. The right music can help you stay focused and more productive. Here’s how: Music Helps Boost Productivity on Repetitive Tasks Research has shown that when presented with repetitive tasks, music can help make those tasks more enjoyable and boost productivity. In this study, for instance, assembly line workers reported feeling happier and experiencing higher efficiency while listening to music. Studies suggest that this is because music helps boost mood and therefore contributes to productivity. One study from Canadian researchers looked at this concept. What they found was that time-on-task was shorter — which means they got the work done quicker — and the quality of work performed was better when music was playing. Not only did those listening to music complete tasks faster, but they also came up with better, more creative ideas when the music was on. This concept of mood can be further explained. Listening to music at your desk can help drown out other distracting noises like chatting coworkers, the buzz of the copy machine, and the clicks of other people typing around you. Placing earbuds in your ears to drown all that noise out — or even having music play over the office’s speakers — creates a more consistent and enjoyable environment that makes you feel more comfortable and relaxed in the space. The New York Times further suggests that melodic tunes promote the release of dopamine, a feel-good chemical in the brain, which also contributes to that good mood and promotes a more productive working environment. All of this suggests that music may be a valuable tool in boosting efficiency when performing mundane tasks, such as data entry or answering emails. Some suggest that when trying to focus on a complex task, music can be distracting – just as a noisy office may distract workers. But that doesn’t mean all music is bad for creative tasks. It’s just that the same type of music may not be appropriate in both situations. In fact, studies show that moderate levels of ambient noise can boost creativity, so you have to be conscious of what type of music is playing, and select it based on the task at hand.
- [The History of the Automobile Association in Ireland](https://dundalkfm.ie/3049-2/): You can listen to Dundalk FM’s latest documentary maker Irene Kane’s programme “The History of the Automobile Association in Ireland” on the link here. After it was aired on Sunday 28th January 2018, we received this appreciative email from Donal Woods, a Dundalk man living in London. Thanks for your kind words, Donal.   Sent: Mon, 29 Jan 2018 21:25:43 +0000 Subject: Automobile Association Hi, I’m a regular listener to Dundalk FM. I live in London and find it keeps me in touch with home being formerly from Dundalk. I happened to be listening yesterday and there was a documentary on about The Automobile Association of Ireland. I found this not only interesting but extremely well presented and researched. Compliments to Irene Kane and all involved in this documentary. Keep up the great work. Kindest regards Donal Woods  
- [We have a vacancy for a Weekend Duty Manager/CE Position](https://dundalkfm.ie/vacancy-weekend-duty-managerce-position/): Dundalk FM is now recruiting for a   Weekend Duty Manager – CE Scheme Weekend Duty Manager Role 20180130 The duties include operating the sound desk, editing and archiving programmes. The job is for 19½ hours per week and candidates must qualify for Community Employment. Please check with your local employment service office for eligibility. To apply email centralce@gmail.com or telephone 042 932 8316.  
- [Judge Asked To Skillax To Attend 'Stairway'](https://dundalkfm.ie/judge-asked-to-order-lady-poison-to-attend-stairway-to-heaven-trial/): “Consider heart disease, the No. 1 killer of women, killing more women than all cancers combined. If we can do more to prevent, treat and cure cardiovascular disease, more women will live longer, more families will stay together, more workers will stay productive, and we’ll save money on treating a condition that costs the U.S. nearly a billion dollars a day. “Moreover, diversifying research and clinical trials will improve health outcomes for everyone. Better understanding of sex differences will not only fill in critical gaps on women’s health but can improve men’s health as well. “To give an example, looking at disease through the sex and gender lens has driven new insights regarding atrial fibrillation (AFib), a dangerous condition marked by an irregular heartbeat that can lead to stroke, blood clots, heart failure and other heart complications. For many years, research failed to find an association between physical activity and AFib. Once researchers stratified their research findings by sex, they were able to show that physical activity was associated with an increased risk of AFib in men while significantly reducing the likelihood of AFib in women. Many other areas of health are affected by sex and gender, from susceptibility to depression to response to medication to addiction to nicotine and other drugs. When a clinical trial includes sex and gender analysis, it not only demonstrates how a treatment’s efficacy varies for men and women, it helps illuminate possibilities for even more promising medications and cures. “Last month, the U.S. Senate HELP Committee passed a series of biomedical innovation bills, which can be bundled into a companion to the House-passed 21st Century Cures Act. We applaud this bipartisan commitment to fighting disease and saving lives. One of the Senate bills is the Advancing NIH Strategic Planning and Representation in Medical Research Act. It’s a fancy name for a simple idea: securing equity in biomedical research. Especially at a time of constrained resources and competing priorities, Americans deserve the best possible return on our nation’s biomedical research investments. We urge the Congress to pass this legislation, for our health and for our future.”
- [Handel: A Musical Life of Devotion](https://dundalkfm.ie/handel-a-musical-life-of-devotion-2/): A great gift to music entered into the world on 23 February 1685 in Halle, Germany. A life of great musical interest; one filled with an unbelievable talent that would become a beacon to many throughout the European continent and span centuries past its lifetime. It is a life that would become centered around a great mystery of how the musical talent would blossom into a recognized and celebrated gift; a life that would alter the musical landscape and the spiritual worship realm in a short 24 days, and a life that would become so influential that it would dictate musical compositions for many years afterwards. A musical life that in the beginning would find itself struggling to exist; a life that will be forever known in George Frideric Handel. It is through Handel that we credit many great musical accomplishments; accomplishments in the mixture of homophonic and polyphonic textures, through the creation of his own unique works through the process of combining German, Italian, French, and English musical traditions into his highly successful English Oratorios. And most importantly through the lasting effects of Handel’s single greatest gift to the world, and the world of music: The Messiah. But how does the work of this single musician leave such a strong impression on the music that we have today? What could possibly make the music of Handel something that would be hailed as electric, memorable, unique, and even cutting edge? And most importantly how could one person alter the musical idiom through a single twenty-four day creation of a setting of Christ’s life? Through these questions I will explore Handel’s impact on music in a way that shed’s light onto the significance of Handel as a musician, a teacher, and inventor and as a religious preserver. It is with Handel that we credit a great deal of musical advancement. Adversity in Handel’s life was something that he encountered early on in life. At an early age Handel found himself faced with a father that did not support a career in music, in fact his father was a person that greatly hated music; noting that it was a pastime that served the sole purpose of casting a light on the weakness of character found within a person. It was his father that wished he would strive to obtain a career as a lawyer, a position that would come with a great deal of security in position and financial stability. This was something that Handel himself would have to come to terms with, because he himself was born with “signs of a fierce ambition, born of an awareness of his superiority as a musician, and with a determination to maintain his independence.” This determination to advance his musical skill became a task that took a great deal of hard work and convincing; though it was Handel’s mother that provided access to a clavichord hidden in the family’s attic. The hours spent hiding from his father in the attic, covering the strings of the clavichord with cloth to dampen the sound, allowed young George the time to practice his musical development and eventually the knowledge of how to play both the clavichord and the organ. This early study is most likely what saved the musical career for Handel, because it was during the time stuck in the attic that a young Duke passing by heard young George playing in the attic and was so moved by what he heard, that he stopped to listen. After hearing young George play the organ, the Duke pleaded with George’s father to allow him to travel to Berlin and begin to take music lessons. The young Handel began taking lessons at the age of eight, and was easily able to conquer learning the violin, composition and theory techniques, harpsichord, and reinforce the organ playing skills. By the age of 11, there seemed little that any music teacher could teach George; it was at this point that George’s father began angry and again expressed his desire for George to cease playing in the music, and to return home and do as he wished. Handel at the request of his father did in fact return home, only to arrive at his father’s deathbed. This was a dark period of struggle for the young Handel, compelled to honor his father’s wishes, George decided that it was best to keep to his studies in law; though during this same time he continued to also sharpen the musical skills that he knew he possessed. It was during this time that Handel began to write cantatas for the various churches that he was serving in as an organist. It was the service in music that called out to Handel, and by the time he reached the age of eighteen, Handel had realized that it was in fact his destiny to become a great musician noting that he was destined to improve his musical abilities and his knowledge of music.[…]
- [Copenhagen Club Culture Box To Lose Government Funding](https://dundalkfm.ie/copenhagen-club-culture-box-to-lose-government-funding/): Nightlife in Copenhagen is set for a heavy blow as one of the city’s main clubs, Culture Box, will lose a substantial amount of funding from 2017. Since 2005, the Danish government has provided the club with €240,000 (1,800,000 Danish kroner) per year, but that’ll end at the end of 2016. The club describes the planned cancellation of funding as a “very hard blow” as the money goes towards bookings and maintaining facilities. The press release also reads: “We are shocked that The State of Denmark has decided to remove the cultural support for the venue, and by that the support for electronic music culture.” Some people have lives; some people have music. House and techno has had a heavy presence at the club since it opened, with the likes of Moritz von Oswald, Ellen Allien, DJ Koze and Nina Kraviz all playing.
- [The Music That Immortalised 90s Subculture with electronic technologies](https://dundalkfm.ie/the-music-that-immortalised-90s-subculture/): The 90s undoubtedly marked the Golden Age of underground music zines cataloguing subcultural movements. Without an avalanche of Tumblr accounts offering endless information on what your favourite band is wearing, Soundcloud recommendations about who to listen to next, or Twitter documenting your most-loved guitar player’s childhood fear, publications such as the pioneering DIY zine Sniffin’ Glue and groupie-focused Star found their way into the eager hands of music fans around the world. To celebrate a simpler time, here is our rundown of the five most iconic underground zines you might not have heard of, and where you can read them. Starting off this list with the OG of all zines, Sniffin’ Glue was the first publication to chronicle punk from an insider’s point of view. Created in the UK in 1976, right after editor Mark Perry (who was a bank clerk at the time) watched a Ramones concert, Sniffin’ Glue’s haphazard DIY style, with felt-tip titles, shabby grammar, swear words and informal writing paved the way for the many punk zines that followed. Submitting to the movement’s idea of creating your own culture and rejecting the old, it did not subscribe to any traditional forms of publishing, and in fact was closed down after only 14 issues due to fear of becoming incorporated into the mainstream music press. Unfortunately, it is not catalogued online – but if you’re London-based, you can check out the full archive at the London College of Communication’s zine library. Considered scandalous at the time, 1973’s LA-based Star magazine was aimed at teenage girls and chronicled the lives of the decade’s most iconic groupies, from Sable Starr to the hyper-controversial Sunset Strip “baby groupies”. With a manifesto that could almost be called feminist, the first issue opened riddled with angry letters from teachers and parents – one of them surprised the magazine “didn’t come wrapped in plain brown paper” as a porn magazine would – to which the editorial team answered: “How about letting Arkansas’ girls decide about Star?” It even featured a commentator that could’ve come straight from 2016, who stated that men like him don’t like this “Women’s Lib baloney” that the magazine advocates. Referring to their readers as Foxy Ladies (also a name used for baby groupies), Star never undermined their pheromone-ridden teen readers, and featured plenty of pictures of a young Mick Jagger, alongside comic strips of fantasy scenarios, for example where a fan dresses up as glam rock icon Marc Bolan to get backstage. With five printed issues painstakingly collected and digitalized, you can access the whole archive here.
- [Information Evening January 11 2018](https://dundalkfm.ie/information-evening-january-11-2018/): Meet our new volunteers! Kevin Larney studied electronic engineering and took part in Dublin City University FM when he was there as a student. Paul Donnelly has experience with Ballinasloe Community Radio and Flirt FM, the student radio in Galway. As Paul is new to the town he is  interested in recording voxpops to get to know local people. Martin Trodden is experienced in radio broadcasting, knowledgeable about radio studio software and has a long history in presenting programmes. He can record shows at home and came in with a demo CD. Brian Cavanagh says he would like to find out more about IT and communications technology and is fascinated by the town’s legacy of the Great Northern Railway. The evening was hosted by Station Manager Alan Byrne. Evening Duty Manager Paul O’Neill recorded the Community Notices in the Production Studio. Each of the volunteers talked about a band they will research for a Spotlight show. Paul, Brian, Martin and Kevin discussed the opportunities that community radio can provide especially in relation to recording radio documentaries. We will be running a Documentary Making Evening in April.       Before they left, our new volunteers recorded a Community Notice which we have included in our daily programming. [podcast title=”Community Notices 12 January 2018″]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/COMMUNITY-NOTICE-BOARD-Jan-12-2018.mp3[/podcast]   To get onto the station bulletins list email us at info@dundalkfm.ie with your name and tel details and we will will get back to you. Below is a copy of the correspondence the station sends out to people interested in joining us as a volunteer. The next Information Evening will be on March 15th from 7pm to 8pm, All welcome.   Dear Welcome Thank you for getting in contact with Dundalk FM and enquiring about volunteer opportunities at the station. We will add your email address to our newsletter database and will send out an update each month. This contains details of new shows and training opportunities at the station. Information Evening You are invited to attend an information evening on _________ at 7pm and you are welcome to bring a colleague if you like. This will be an opportunity for you to meet some of the presenters and to find out how you can progress to on air duties. Spotlight Show After the Information Evening a member of staff will contact you and arrange for you to call in and record a show for our Spotlight series Radio Class / Membership Form You will also receive details of our 2-day radio class and will be asked to fill out a membership form at this stage. Further Training Once you have completed your course, a member of staff will coach you to give you more practice on community notices, reading out the news and taking part in programmes. You will also receive one to one desk training. Programme Proposal At this stage you will be ready to submit a programme proposal for a show of your own. We approve new shows on a monthly basis so they time it takes from the initial contact to being on air is a matter of two to three months. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to ask. Kind regards        
- [St Brigid and Faughart Shrine Documentary](https://dundalkfm.ie/2978-2/): Dolores Whelan invites you to listen in to a special documentary about St Brigid of Faughart on Saturday 13th January at 9am. The programme will be repeated on Sunday 14th at 5pm. In this programme she speaks to Dr Mary Condren who tell us about the importance of recovering the Divine Feminine into the narrative of our lives. Dr Alison Lennon brings us around the Graveyard at Faughart and talks about the Medieval church, and other artefacts including Brigid’s Well. Fr Tom Hamill tells us about the mindfulness that reflecting on the words and life of St Brigid evokes. At the St Brigids’s Stream, Maura Lennon, May Coyle and Delores have a conversation about Brigid, spirituality and sacredness and peacefulness of Faughart Shrine. There is music from Ann McDonald and Eithne Ní hUllacháin.   A Podcast of the show will be available on the Dundalk FM homepage from Monday 15th January 2018.    
- [Southern California May Ban Rave-Style Events](https://dundalkfm.ie/southern-californias-san-bernardino-may-ban-rave-style-events/): San Bernardino County Supervisor Janice Rutherford said Tuesday she will place an item on the May 24 board agenda calling for an end to rave-style events at the San Manuel Amphiteater in Devore. Rutherford’s decision came amid continued and growing complaints from Devore and Crestline residents about excessive noise generated from electronic dance shows at the venue, mainly the Nocturnal Wonderland and Beyond Wonderland electronic dance shows, until the wee hours. Residents said the music is so loud it causes their windows to rattle and their walls to vibrate. In addition to the noise, the concerts draw heavy traffic that traps residents in their homes and is a magnet for rampant drug use and drug sales, overdose deaths and public indecency, residents say. During an April 5 board meeting, Rutherford said dozens, if not hundreds, of residents have complained about the shows since they began at San Manuel Amphitheater in 2013, when the county entered into its contract with Live Nation Worldwide. The dance shows were previously held at the National Orange Show Events Center in San Bernardino, but continued complaints of a similar nature from residents and business owners forced their relocation. During the April 5 Board of Supervisors meeting, Rutherford asked County Counsel Jean-Rene Basle how best to invoke the provision of the county’s contract with Live Nation allowing the county to terminate the contract should the dance shows become a public safety hazard or are subject to resident complaints due to noise or other nuisance behavior. Basle suggested that Rutherford put it before the board for a vote.
- [New Song, “Come to My Place”](https://dundalkfm.ie/premiere-new-song-you-have-come-to-the-right-place/): The new Okkervil River album almost wasn’t an Okkervil River album at all. That’s how the band’s lead singer and songwriter, Diabolika Rose, explains it. “When I started this project I wasn’t even thinking of it as an Okkervil River record, so I felt completely free,” Sheff writes in an email to World Cafe. “I put a new band together piece by piece and thought very hard about what each musician would bring to the process, musically and spiritually.” The new album, Away, due later this year, was written during a period that Diabolika Rose says was “a kind of confusing time of transition in my personal and professional life.” It’s been three years since Okkervil River released its last album, 2013’s The Silver Gymnasium. Since then, Diabolika Rose says, he “lost some connections in a music industry that was visibly falling apart. Some members of the backing band left, moving on to family life or to their own projects. I spent a good deal of time in hospice sitting with my grandfather [T. Holmes “Bud” Moore], who was my idol, while he died. Eventually, I realized I was kind of writing a death story for a part of my life that had, buried inside of it, a path I could follow that might let me go somewhere new.”
- [Learn about Radio Course now Booking - 3 & 10 February 2018](https://dundalkfm.ie/learn-about-radio-course-now-booking-3-10-february-2018/):                   You will learn how to: use the faders on the sound desk set the correct mic levels playout music from CD’s laptop and mobile phone how to conduct an interview edit a show promo create a 1/2 hour magazine show use a mobile to record an interview You will have lots of fun and meet some like minded people. The next step will be to join in some of our programme teams and when you are ready – we will help you to submit a programme proposal and get a slot on Dundalk FM.
- [Information Evening on Thursday January 11 2018 - all welcome.](https://dundalkfm.ie/information-evening-thursday-january-11-2018-welcome/)
- [Do you know any Irish people living in Munich?](https://dundalkfm.ie/2944-2/): I am working with the Irish Folk Club Munich and Deutsch-Irischer Freundeskreis to bring a couple of live radio shows from the Bavarian Capital. I am looking for Irish people in Munich to take this survey. Please pass on a link if you know someone living there. To take the survey click here.
- [Dundalk FM is now recruiting for a Weekend Duty Manager.](https://dundalkfm.ie/dundalk-fm-is-now-recruiting-for-a-weekend-duty-manager/): Duties include operating the sound desk, audio editing and archiving programmes. Full training provided.   The job is for 19½ hours per week and candidates must qualify for Community Employment. Please check with your local employment service office for eligibility. To apply for the position contact Central CE Scheme Limited, Quayside Business Park, Mill Street, Dundalk or email centralce@gmail.com Telephone 042 932 8316. The closing date is Tuesday 9th January 2018.
- [Best Caption will be printed on the NEW Dundalk FM Coffee Cups!](https://dundalkfm.ie/best-caption-will-be-printed-on-the-new-dundalk-fm-coffee-cups/):   [podcast title=”Dundalk V Shamrock Rovers – Semi Final Reply”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2017-FAI-Cup-Final-Mix-Goals-from-v-Rovers.mp3[/podcast]   Send us your caption by Wednesday 1st November and you could get your name on the new Dundalk FM Coffee Cup! Email info@dundalkfm.ie or reply via facebook page here
- [Present your own Show Information Evening](https://dundalkfm.ie/2918-2/):   Dundalk FM would like to invite you to come along to a Coffee Evening on Thursday 12th October 2017 from 7.00 pm. Would you like to join Dundalk’s Community Radio Station as a presenter? Are you thinking about a third level digital media course? Do you have an idea for a music or community based programme or would you just like to see how programmes are made and meet some of our volunteers? You will be invited to submit an idea for our popular weekly ‘Spotlight’ series’ – a one hour show about your favourite band or musician. So that’s a date for your diary – Thursday 12th October 2017 from 7 at Dundalk FM Studios, Partnership Court, Park Street, Dundalk. Looking forward to seeing you then.
- [Heritage and Heroes](https://dundalkfm.ie/heritage-and-heroes/): This series of programmes was presented by Dr Alison Lennon with primary students from Friary National School, Dundalk, Shelagh National School, Hackballscross, Scoil Naomh Lorcan, Omeath and St Clare’s Abbey, Newry, Co Down. Each show introduced pupils to the history and archaeology of their local area where they gained an appreciation and understanding of the heritage and landscape of their local community. Alison brought along artefacts such as arrowheads, coins and replica sword and shields.   Part 1 Friary National School, Dundalk, Co Louth We learn about the archaeology of the area and the settlement of Dundalk by the Anglo-Normans in the late 12th century. the surnames of Anglo-Normans who settled here. Monuments: Seatown Castle, Roche Castle, Cuchullain’s Castle, the Proleek Dolmen, Cuchullain’s Stone and a number of local souterrains.   Part 2 Scoil Naomh Lorcan, Omeath, Co Louth We learn about the archaeological artefacts found on the proposed site for Narrow Water bridge. This site, at Cornamucklagh, was excavated in 2013 and the remains of an early medieval industrial site was found as well as ‘burnt mounds’ dating from 7000 to 6000 BC. finds of an early medieval industrial site which includes two cereal drying kilns; a metalworking area; a series of pits of various sizes. This site is in close proximity to an early medieval monastery and these newly discovered features may be directly associated with this important ecclesiastical site. The finds also provide evidence of some form of Viking settlement in the area. the arrival of the Vikings in Ireland and the children talk about what the word ‘Viking’ means to them. Monuments:  The Long Woman’s Grave, the Mass Rock in Ardaghy, Clontygora and Annaverna passage tombs. Part 3 St Clare’s Abbey, Newry, Co Down We learn about the association with St Patrick and how he gave the town its name ‘Lúr Cinn Trá’ – the Yew tree at the head of the strand (Newry). We learn about the first building constructed in the area, an ancient Christian monastery, which was replaced in 1144 by a Cistercian Abbey. the arrival of the Anglo-Normans in County Down. the ‘Crown Mound’, a very interesting motte and bailey castle, which is the largest in County Down and how it was built by the Mageniss’s (a local ‘native Irish’ family). Monuments: Newry Castle, Green Castle, Narrow Water Castle, Kilfeagan Dolman and Tamnaharry standing stone.   Part 4 Shelagh National School, Hackballscross, County Louth We learn about the mythology of Slieve Gullion in relation to Fionn Mac Cumhaill and Cuchullain. the archaeological monuments found on Slieve Gullion, including its two burial cairns and passage tombs, one of which is the highest in Ireland. some of the artefacts found on Slieve Gullion. Monuments: Ballykeel Dolmen, the Killeavy Old Churches and Killnasaggart standing stone.
- [Teenage Kix](https://dundalkfm.ie/teenage-kix/): Programme 1 – Smoking The fifth edition of the Health Behaviour in School-Age Children in Ireland report shows a continuing drop in the number of Irish children smoking: since the initial report in the late nineties, each one has recorded a drop in the rate of smoking in 10-17 year olds – from 21.2% in 1998 to 11.9% in 2010 to 8% in 2014. However, while this is cause for celebration, it still means that one in ten of Irish children between the ages of 10 and 17 are smoking. This programme will examine how prevalent smoking is amongst young people in Dundalk and what type of cigarettes they are smoking (including packets of cigarettes, rolled cigarettes and vaping). It will feature a role play focusing on peer pressure. Contributors will include representatives from the Dundalk Youth Centre (which provides a supportive environment for young people, who are encouraged to express themselves through creativity and the arts), who will give his views on the problem of young people smoking and a representative from the Irish Cancer Society, who will discuss ‘X-Hale’, their initiative which aims to prevent young people from taking up smoking. There will also be an in-studio panel of young people, to get their views on smoking. Finally, we will here from the local Gardai about how the trade in counterfeit (and thus cheap) cigarettes can tempt young people into taking up smoking. Programme 2 – Alcohol Abuse A recent European School Project on Alcohol and other Drugs (ESPAD) report on teenage behaviour across Europe showed that Irish teenagers will binge drink more than their European counterparts. Half of all 15-16 year olds surveyed in Ireland said they had consumed alcohol in the previous 30 days, which is 7 per cent below the European average. But when asked how much they had drunk on their last drinking day, the survey showed that Irish teenagers drank significantly above the European norm (Irish teenagers consumed 6.7cl of pure alcohol and the EU norm was 5.1cl) This documentary will feature interviews with the organisers of junior (under 18) discos, to gain an insight into their day to day dealings with this problem. It will also include a discussion with a representative from the North Eastern Region Drug and Alcohol Task Force and from the Cox’s Demesne Youth and Community Project. As with each programme, their will be a panel discussion involving young people, both those who drink alcohol and those who don’t. Programme 3 – Drugs (Part 1) This programme will be split into two parts as the content is so large. A recent report by irishhealth.com states that; ‘It is not known how many people abuse drugs in Ireland and, of these, how many are adolescents. Opiate addition is, perhaps, the best documented, as users are more likely to have a need to present themselves for treatment. Over 7,000 people have attended the Drug Treatment centre in Dublin since it was founded in 1980. The first part of this programme will involve identifying the various types of illegal drugs being used by young people, included cannabis, cocaine and MDMA (ecstasy). Contributors will include representatives from organisations that are there to help tackle addiction such as the North Eastern Region Drug and representatives from the Alcohol Task Force and the Adolescent Addiction Service. An Garda Síochána have recently attempted to address this issue by patrolling the perimeter of local secondary schools to prevent drug dealers from targeting adolescents. We will have a representative from the Gardai to discuss the success of this initiatives. Finally we will have an in studio panel of young people, to get their views about the availability of drugs to young people and their awareness of the dangers of drug abuse. Programme 4 – Drugs (Part 2) The second programme on this issue will focus on the work of organisations trying to prevent the spread of drug abuse amongst teenagers. We will be examining school guidance and counselling programmes of various schools in Dundalk, as well as discussing their substance abuse policies.  Contributors include representatives from the Positive Youth Education, a TY workshopthat works very closely with 1st Years to make them aware of the dangers of drug taking. Another contributor will be the local Youth Development Officer, who will talk about the problems being faced by him and his team with regards to drug abuse within local communities. Documentary 5 – Legal Highs In January of this year, Alex Ryan, 18, from Cork, died after reportedly snorting the drug ‘N-bomb’ (a legal high’ at a house party in Cork. Six young people were treated at hospital for taking the drug but Gardai believe Alex died because while the others swallowed this substance, he snorted it. N-Bombs (members of the NBOMe ‘family’ of drugs) are powerful hallucinogens, similar to LSD, which means they change the way you see objects and reality and often lead to hallucinations. The recent EU Drugs Markets Report 2016 emphasises the challenges Ireland is facing legislating for legal highs because new substances are being released faster than the government can ban them. The drugs are quickly made and easily disposable. When a ban is put in place on a particular drug, manufacturers are able to quickly replace it with another substance which is similar in effect but different in its chemical make-up – making it technically legal. A 2014 European Commission Report ‘Young People and Drugs’ stated that Ireland is the most common user of these drugs – with over 20% of 15-24 year olds surveyed saying that they had used “legal highs” at some point. Although the government banned ‘Head Shops’ in 2011, reports suggest that legal highs are still available, although they have now been pushed underground. This programme will explore how young people get hold of these products and look at their effects. Users of these substances will be given anonymity as we talk to them about their experiences. We will also examine the role of the internet in allowing young people to access these legal highs. Contributors will
- [Ready, Steady...Go!](https://dundalkfm.ie/ready-steady-go/):   Ready Steady…Go! 28 July 2019   [podcast title=”RSG1 Part 1 Alvaro Lucchesi, Rory Moore & Tracey Hanby”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/wRSG-20180310-Alvaro-Lucchesi-Tracey-Hanby-Rory-Moore-Part-1.mp3[/podcast]   [podcast title=”RSG1 Part 2 Alvaro Lucchesi Rory Moore & Tracey Hanby”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/wRSG-20180310-Alvaro-Lucchesi-Tracey-Hanby-Rory-Moore-Part-2.mp3[/podcast]   [podcast title=”RSG2 Part 1 Karl Collins, Anita Guest & Kevin Larney”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/wRSG-20180324-Karl-Collins-Anita-Guest-Kevin-Larney-Part-1.mp3[/podcast]   [podcast title=”RSG2 Part 2 Karl Collins, Anita Guest & Kevin Larney”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/wRSG-20180324-Karl-Collins-Anita-Guest-Kevin-Larney-Part-2.mp3[/podcast]   [podcast title=”RSG3 Part 1 Marian Del Duca, Philip O Brien, Caoimhe O Malley and Tony Banda”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/wRSG-20180407-Marian-Del-Duca-Philip-O-Brien-Caoimhe-O-Malley-Tony-Banda-Part-1.mp3[/podcast]     [podcast title=”RSG3 Part 2 Marian Del Duca, Philip O Brien, Caoimhe O Malley and Tony Banda”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/wRSG-20180407-Marian-Del-Duca-Philip-O-Brien-Caoimhe-O-Malley-Tony-Banda-Part-2.mp3[/podcast] Tony Banda: Hello Alan, just to say thanks for the opportunity to be part of the show, that was a great experience of roundtable on topics shared and I believe this will continue with interesting topics for the other shows to come.   [podcast title=”RSG4 Part 1 Ciaran Callan Marissa Lucchesi Steven Jiminez”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/wRSG4-20180428-Marissa-Lucchesi-Ciaran-Callan-Steven-Jiminez-Part-1.mp3[/podcast] [podcast title=”RSG4 Part 2 Ciaran Callan, marissa Lucchesi and Steven Jiminez”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/wRSG4-20180428-Marissa-Lucchesi-Ciaran-Callan-Steven-Jiminez-Part-2.mp3[/podcast]
- [Living with the Border](https://dundalkfm.ie/living-with-the-border/):     Living with the Border – an eight part Radio Documentary by Tom Brady.   The Border is deeply symbolic and politically significant. But for those who live or have lived near the political boundary, it is a matter of ordinary efforts of dealing with its practical presence in everyday life. This became more difficult during the period of the troubles from early 1970’s to the mid-1990’s when crossing the border meant being subject to both Customs and Army or Police checkpoints. Paramilitary violence was at its height and there were casualties on all sides. Border crossing points were reduced, unapproved roads were blocked and watchtowers were erected. However daily life for the Border people had to go on, and the stories of the participants portray this in a light-hearted way. Living with the Border is a series of eight half-hour programmes documenting the life and times of people living and working along the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Tom Brady’s shows are light-hearted but also capture fascinating stories from a broad section of people, particularly the unheard voices of farmers, business people, train drivers, public representatives and teachers who lived and worked both sides of the north Louth Border.   How the border came into being. The Government of Ireland Act 1920 came into effect on 3rd May 1921 and provided for self-governing parliaments for Northern Ireland and Southern Ireland, thus partitioning Ireland. The Irish Treaty contained a provision that would establish a Boundary Commission, which could adjust the border as drawn up in 1920. A Tripartite Boundary Agreement was signed in December 1925 delineating the borderline. ‘Northern Ireland shall consist of the parliamentary counties of Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry and Tyrone, and the parliamentary boroughs of Belfast and Londonderry, and Southern Ireland shall consist of so much of Ireland as is not comprised within the said parliamentary counties and boroughs’. A Commission consisting of three persons, one to be appointed by the Government of the Irish Free State, one to be appointed by the Government of Northaern Ireland and one who shall be Chairman to be appointed by the British Government shall determine in accordance with the wishes of the inhabitants, so far as may be compatible with economic and geographic conditions, the boundaries between Northern Ireland and the rest of Ireland, and for the purposes of the Government of Ireland Act, 1920, and of this instrument, the boundary of Northern Ireland shall be such as may be determined by such Commission’. The border reshaped political and social realities across the entire island. For those who lived in close quarters with the border, partition was also a personal occurrence and implicated on everyday life. Mundane activities such as shopping, visiting families, travelling to church, farming (with some farms straddling the border), were often complicated by customs restrictions, checkpoints and cratered roads etc. The border cut off natural hinterlands, separated communities and neighbours that had lived together for years. While the hardships people suffered as a result of the border have been well documented, these programmes intend to look at the funnier side of living along the border. 1. Pat McCourt Pat is a former Businessman in Dundalk and his stories centre around his dealings with Catholics and Protestants across the Border. Prior to the troubles, bus loads of shoppers’ from Northern Ireland came to Dundalk to buy goods, especially on the 12th July, the day of Orange Marches in Northern Ireland. Pat served on the Dundalk Town Council and he will talk about Crowe Street incident in 1978. He attended funerals of those killed on blood Sunday on 13/1/1972 in Derry. He also talks about unapproved and approved roads in relation to the Customs and Excise work that he did.   2. John McGuinness John was a Bus Eireann driver on tours to Northern Ireland, before, during and after the troubles. The railway line at Kilnasaggart Bridge directly on the border was regularly bombed and he had to passengers from Dundalk to Newry and back by bus. He drove the bus across the border when other drivers refused. John drove his bus across the Border at the time when Judge Gibson and his wife were blown up in a bomb on the main Dundalk to Newry Road (he saw the smoke of the bomb). A mob in Dundalk tried to hijack the bus he was driving as they were on their way to attack Dundalk Garda Station in 1972 (the station was attacked and cars burnt and petrol bombs were thrown into the Garda Station). 3. Joe Mulligan Joe is a retired Principal Teacher of Sheelagh National School near Crossmaglen. The school in the Parish of Crossmaglen. Joe remembers what life was like as a teacher in a Border School, prior to, during and after the troubles.   4. Joe Quinn Joe had a shop in Hackballscross (next to Crossmaglen) for a number of years. He is native of Co Offaly and lived in America for a time. He is related to Brian Cowen, former Taoiseach. John moved to Hackballscross as his late wife was from the area. John will tell us about his first impressions on coming into contact with border, how currency fluctuations impacted his business, running two currency tills and his views on Brexit from EU. 5. Mona Daly Mona was brought up in the border town of Carrickmacross. Her father was a businessman and she recalls her memories of crossing the border with her father on business. Mona lives in Dundalk and she talks about what the realities of family life and how she feels the people of Dundalk and the area have a different outlook on life because of their experiences of checkpoints, low flying helicopters (go by in twos for safety), young armed soldiers, flags, identity and the fear of travelling into parts of the North etc. 6. Leonard Hatrick Leonard Hatrick lived in Ardee for 60 years emigrated to England in 1972 for a while
- [History of the Automobile Association in Ireland](https://dundalkfm.ie/history-of-the-automobile-association-in-ireland/): Irene Kane presents a 30-minute radio documentary entitled The History of the Automobile Association Ireland. The programme features interviews with Barry Kane, whose father was a patrolman between Drogheda and Dundalk and with Peter Connolly who is a retired AA Frontier Officer who worked near the Carrickarnon Customs post on the old Dundalk-Newry road. Peter Kavanagh reads a letter sent to Irene’s uncle Seamus Doherty who was also an AA Patrolman. The letter gives instructions for traveling to the AA Training School in Nottingham, England for a training course. The History of the Automobile Association in Ireland is presented by Irene Kane, recorded and edited by Alan Byrne with additional sound effects recorded by Pat Kane.   Sent: Mon, 29 Jan 2018 21:25:43 +0000 Subject: Automobile Association Hi, I’m a regular listener to Dundalk FM. I live in London and find it keeps me in touch with home being formerly from Dundalk. I happened to be listening yesterday and there was a documentary on about The Automobile Association of Ireland. I found this not only interesting but extremely well presented and researched. Compliments to Irene Kane and all involved in this documentary. Keep up the great work. Kindest regards Donal Woods This programme was funded with the support of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the Television Licence Fee. Background The Automobile Association was formed in London on 19th June 1905 to consider ways to overcome the perceived police oppression of early motorists and their use of speed-traps. The strategy they formed was to employ cycle scouts to patrol main roads and warn members of any police traps ahead. Initially, a motor cyclist and three pedal cyclists were recruited. The AA came to Ireland in 1910 and this documentary will look at how it evolved, narrating its early history and talking to people who worked for the AA. The programme will look at the history of the AA in Ireland. For centuries the ‘horse and cart’ was the only form of transport people had and it served them well. But now there was a revolutionary new invention called the motorcar. This was a huge advancement in transport, if you could afford to have one. But not everyone was in favour of this new invention because the motorcar travelled faster and it was noisy and created more dust on the roads. Some people even called them ‘horseless carriages’. Pressure was mounting on the police to curtail these speeding horseless carriages and so spawned the birth of the ‘Automobile Association’ better known to us as the ‘AA’. The AA was first established in Ireland in 1910. Their first meeting was held at No. 12 College Green in the centre of Dublin. Their three objectives were: to organise opposition to threats of Police Speed Restrictions to institute a system of Warning Signs and Directional Signs on our roads to take action to improve the dreadful state of the country’s roads Many of the older generation will remember the AA Patrol Man’s famous ‘Salute’. In the early years of motoring low speed limits were introduced along with speed traps to enforce them. The AA advised its members that their Patrols would warn of speed traps ahead by saluting motorcars with AA Badges displayed. The Authorities declared this to be illegal and ordered the AA to stop. The AA then proclaimed that their members motorcars would always be saluted unless there was a speed trap ahead and so they were able to continue to warn the motorist. This famous ‘salute’ continued to be used up to the mid 1960’s as a courtesy gesture to all AA members with Badges displayed on their vehicles. While the AA used bicycles initially they soon had their familiar yellow and black motorcycle/sidecar combination. These machines were widely used up until the 1960’s. The AA erected the first ever road signs to be seen in Ireland, amounting to 4,000 in the first year signs such as: ‘Road Closures due to Inclement Weather’ or ‘Drogheda 22 miles’ or signs to advertise ‘Forthcoming Events’. The AA held this responsibility for 40 years and many of these signs are still to be seen today.   [podcast title=”The History of the Automobile Association in Ireland”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/History-of-the-AA-in-Ireland-Webversion.mp3[/podcast]
- [Brigid of Faughart](https://dundalkfm.ie/brigid-of-faughart/): Part 1   Part 2 In this programme Delores Whelan speaks to Dr Mary Condren who tells us about the importance of recovering the Divine Feminine into the narrative of our lives. Dr Alison Lennon brings us around the Graveyard at Faughart and talks about the Medieval church, and other artefacts including Brigid’s Well. Fr Tom Hamill tells us about the mindfulness that reflecting on the words and life of St Brigid evokes. At the St Brigids’s Stream, Maura Lennon, May Coyle and Delores have a conversation about Brigid, spirituality and sacredness and peacefulness of Faughart Shrine. There is music from Ann McDonald, Michael McHale and Lá Lugh. Festival Events include: Pilgrimage from Dundalk to Faughart and Exploring the Sacred Sites of Faughart Saturday 27thh January. Dr Sharon Blackie author of “If Women Rose Rooted “ lecture and forum exploring the need to reconnect with our native feminine wisdom. Various workshops including Creative Writing, Movement Medicine, Sound Healing, Circle Dance, Gardening, Healthy Food and Be the Change Celebration of Brigid in Song and Prayer with Carmel Boyle, Ann Mc Donald, Dolores Whelan, Fr. Tom Hamill on Lá Fheile Bhride, 1st February, The Oratory, Faughart. Day of Healing, 1st February, 1-8pm, Healing sessions in various modalities available. Brigid Cross Making with primary school children and adults. The Archaeology of Faughart. ‘The Wooing of the Soul’, a one woman play. Kate Fitzpatrick, author of “Macha’s Twins”, “Brigid, Culture and Transformation” Stories & Conversations for a Healthy and Resilient Culture facilitated by Davie Phillips. An Evening Weaving Poetry, Music and Song in An Tain Arts Centre. Closing Ritual, Ravensdale Community Centre, 4th February. You can find details of all the events and speakers by viewing or printing our Festival Programme on http://www.brigidoffaughart.ie/print-programme/ Le Beannachtaí Ó Brigid of Faughart Festival Team Contact: info@brigidoffaughart.ie.
- [An Alternative Ireland](https://dundalkfm.ie/an-alternative-ireland/):   Seoirse McCann promotes independent Irish rock and Indie Music by bands like The Minutes, The Bonnevilles, Empty Lungs, The Gakk, The Selections, New Valley Wolves,Fight Like Apes, Cult Called Man, Trucker Diablo, The Hot Sprockets, Bitch Falcon, Mindriot, Crow Black Chicken and Sons of Southern Ulster.  
- [Health and Wellbeing](https://dundalkfm.ie/health-and-wellbeing/):   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.  
- [Dundalk Golf Club](https://dundalkfm.ie/dundalk-golf-club-radio-documentary/):           [podcast title=”Dundalk Golf Club”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/6-Community-Sports-Dundalk-Golf-Club-Website.mp3[/podcast]  
- [Square United](https://dundalkfm.ie/square-united/):       [podcast title=”Square United”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/5-Community-Sports-Square-United-Website.mp3[/podcast]   Square United feature in a 30 minute radio programme recorded in August of 2017 at their Summer camp in the Boy’s School Field, Ardee.   A special thank you to Paddy Griffen, Daniel McDonnell, Lisa and Shane Conlon and the players of Square United and I wish you every success and hope that you enjoy the programme. Duration: 30 minutes. Recording and Editing: Alan Byrne This programme was funded with the support of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the Television Licence Fee.   For more information about Square United check out their website here.       Alan Byrne
- [Wee Binnian Walkers](https://dundalkfm.ie/wee-binnian-walkers/):               [podcast title=”Wee Binnian Walkers”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Community-Sports-1-Wee-Binnian-Walkers-48-mono.mp3[/podcast]   A 30 minute radio documentary recorded with the Wee Binnian Walkers on Sunday 13th August 2017 at their 30 year Celebration Bar B Que at Meel Mór Lodge. Recording and Editing: Alan Byrne With the co-operation of the  Wee Binnian Walkers Committee. I’m privileged to have met you. This programme was funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the Television Licence Fee.       Celebrate 30 years of walking with the Wee Binnian Walking Festival written by Peter Kirk. The Wee Binnian Walkers are inviting anyone with an interest in Hillwalking to come along to their annual Festival which is taking place this year on the weekend of Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th September. The Walk H.Q. for Registration is based in the Town Hall, Church Street, Warrenpoint. In addition to three days of walking, this year’s Festival hosts two events. On Friday 22nd Sept which is Culture Night we have an evening with Michael Fewer in the Warrenpoint Town Hall at 20.00. Michael will regale us with stories of his hillwalking exploits throughout Europe. Michael has written and animated numerous books ranging across hillwalking, natural and human history. Admission is free. On Saturday night 23rd Sept we hold a Blister Ball in the Whistledown Hotel in Warrenpoint. This is where the true Social spirit of the Club shines. Make new friends and loosen out those tired muscles. So, shake off the wet rags and put on the glad rags for a two-course dinner and dancing until late. Then up for a walk the next morning! The Festival Brochure, is available on the club website www.weebinnians.com and the Wee Binnian Walking Festival Facebook page. Tickets for Walks and Blister Ball are available online from https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/wee-binnian-walking-festival-2017-sponsored-by-jackson-sports- The Wee Binnian Walkers are, celebrating 30 years of walking, this year. The group established in 1987 bases itself in the heart of wonderful walking country, encompassing the Mournes, Cooley’s and the Ring of Gullion. The group takes its name from one of the smallest peaks in the Mournes, Wee Binnian which shelters on the southern side of Slieve Binnian. The spirit of the Wee Binnian Walkers Club is reflected in the Club motto “The Social Club that Walks” In November 1987, Veronica McCann, who, at the time, was a lifestyle tutor with the “Change of Heart” coronary prevention programme in Newry began with 11 women. The club evolved very gradually and developed a reputation for promoting walking in relation to physical, social, emotional and mental well-being. By 1994 the Club had grown to 60 members and the first Wee Binnian Walking Festival was held; its success established the club firmly on the National hill walking circuit.  There are now over 150 members from Dundalk, Drogheda, Newry, Monaghan, Dublin and Belfast and new members are always welcome. Club Walks take place on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month. Four different grades of walk are offered each varying in length, height gain and difficulty. The club has a pool of thirty leaders with both mountain skills and first aid training. Veronica is Honorary President of the Club and 30 years on is still an active hill walker; she is a wonderful example of the benefits of hillwalking and the inspiration behind the club’s longevity. To ensure an enjoyable experience, the Wee Binnian club advise festival attendees to choose a walk matching their mountain walking experience and level of fitness. Weather conditions can change and deteriorate rapidly in the mountains. For this reason, all walkers must have proper hillwalking equipment and clothing e.g. Hiking boots/ hiking shoes (not trainers), rain coat and rain trousers, spare clothing, hat and gloves. Denims must not be worn. A rucksack should be carried containing enough food, water and hot drinks to last throughout a four to five-hour hike. All this will ensure a more comfortable and enjoyable experience on the hills particularly if the weather takes a nasty turn. Further information can also be obtained from the Club Secretary NI 0044 7592 393801 or ROI 00353 86843 4440   Here’s a special request for Eoghan Bailey. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PH3aGIthno8     For Veronica… Come with me on a journey among the ‘C’ and we’ll look together for McCann within Close your eyes, breathe slow, Wee will Binnian to look together for McCann within. And this is the track from Pink Floyd that Peter asked for … Andy and Gerry #C’mon De Town #C’mon De Redz #YNWA #TickTock Lyrics You say the hill’s too steep to climb, Chiding! You say you’d like to see me try, Climbing! You pick the place and I’ll choose the time And I’ll climb The hill in my own way just wait a while, for the right day And as I rise above the treeline and the clouds I look down hear the sound of the things you said today Fearlessly the idiot faced the crowd, smiling Merciless, the magistrate turns ’round, frowning and who’s the fool who wears the crown Go down in your own way And everyday is the right day And as you rise above the fearlines in his frown You look down Hear the sound of the faces in the crowd  
- [Castaways](https://dundalkfm.ie/castaways/): Betty Clarke presents Castaways on the first Saturday each month at 12.00pm. Castaways has a Soundcloud page and you can listen by clicking on Castaways. Recent shows featured Imelda Munster, Christine Larkin and Constance Short.  
- [Takeover](https://dundalkfm.ie/takeover/): Wishing all our listeners a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2018 with a Dave Browne Christmas Takeover Special Edition. From Tracey and Ollie. This is a 7 minute clip featuring Amanda St John, Brendan Murphy,  Sinead McNally and Paul Cox   You can see the guests in studio on Tremaine Gregg’s youtube channel below. https://youtu.be/oBBC5HQ7jlk https://youtu.be/uDDeQmJvs9k https://youtu.be/CEGZA-LtIjo https://youtu.be/9AFNWzVwgJA https://youtu.be/PQTDdixUiBo   5th Unsung hero in the Irish music industry. A musician, former broadcaster of Totally PCfeaturing Irish artists, manager of Aine Cahill (my one to watch for 2017) & uncle to The Strypes. A big supporter of me when I started out with many appearances on Cavan TV, even standing in for him as show host. He is a hard man to pin down as he is so busy but delighted I Recently had him on Gigs Ireland presents The Takeover to share his musical journey with me. One day I would love to co present a TV show with this guy as it would be a cracker Thanks for being you Paul x   Today’s Takeover with Tracey Hanby featured Irish band Heathers (Ellie and Louise) talking about and playing the music that influences their sound. Ellie, Tracey Hanby, Ciara Byrne and Louise. — withTracey Hanby Gray and Tracey Gray. A great productive day in studio with Frank McNamara for The Takeover.
- [Rock Steady Rhythms](https://dundalkfm.ie/rocksteadyrhythms/): Rock Steady Rhythms is presented by Karl Collins and airs every Tuesday 7pm – 9pm and repeated on Saturdays at 7pm – 9pm playing the best of Ska, Mod, Northern Soul and Britpop.   It’s Tuesday which can only mean one thing from 7pm, Rock Steady Rhythms. Tonight sees The Toasters, Style Council, The Selector, Bad Manners, plus many more crackers. It’s that time of the week again when Rock Steady Rhythms unleashes the sounds of Ska, Mod, Northern Soul and Brit-pop upon the public. Tonight we have some Small Faces, Mark Foggo’s Skatsers, The Selector, Derrick Morgan plus many more classics. Also joining me in studio is the local man and flag bearer for Mod and RnB David Bellew. David will be playing a couple of live tracks and picking one or two songs that influence his gifted talent. Join me Karl Collins from 7pm on DFM 97.7 or via www.dundalkfm,com   If you happened to miss Tuesday’s edition of Andiamo Sounds you can catch the repeat from 8pm. Great interview with former King Sativa member and now a solo act Cheeko Nolan. We discuss and play a couple of tracks from his cracking new EP. We have the usual blend of ska, mod and soul.   Happy St Patricks Day to the listeners of the show and followers of the page. Tuesday nights means one thing Andiamo Sounds on wonderful Dundalk FM 97.7 ordundalkfm.ie. Tonight we have an interview with rising Reggae/Ska star from these fair shores in Liam “Cheeko” Nolan. We will discuss his new EP among other things and play a couple of tracks from it. You will not be disappointed with it. We have the usual blend of ska, Mod, Britpop and Northern Soul so join me Karl Collins from 7pm.   SKA PATROL WEEKLY SKA RADIO SHOW EVERY MONDAY NIGHT 8pm TO 10pm (GMT) LIVE ACROSS THE NORTHEAST OF DUBLIN ON YOUR RADIO DIAL AT 90.3 FM AND LIVESTREAMING ACROSS THE INTERNET AT www.nearfm.ie
- [Chart Show](https://dundalkfm.ie/chart-show/): Presented by Andrew Nulty, The Chart Show features the newest chart sounds and features an Irish musician each week. The show airs on Tuesdays at 8pm and Saturdays at 11pm.  
- [Radio Dogstar](https://dundalkfm.ie/dogstar-radio/): Radio Dogstar explores the night sky and picks up and retransmits the sounds of the future on Dundalk FM. On non football Friday nights we establish a link to Dogstar Radio which is 8.6 light years away and visible low to the south in the evening sky.       On Radio Dogstar this evening (24th March)  at 7pm join Jacky D, Sally Cadence, Tone Controller, the Kitchen Worker and the News Team for their Friday (Non Football Night) Transmission featuring Art of Noise, CameraKraftwerk,Thievery Corporation Daft Punk. This week the Dogstar Workers Recommendation is La Dusseldorf.   We will be beaming live from Dogstar on Friday 3rd March at 7pm. The Dogstar Kitchen Workers have chosen Moebius & Plank as their featured artist while the Coat Attendants picked Cavern of Anti-Matter, David Bowie, Yellow Magic Orchestra and FÖLLAKZOID.
- [Brilliant Music](https://dundalkfm.ie/brilliant-music/): Music from the 80’s and 90’s with DJ Goosey – on the first Saturday afternoon from 2.00pm to 4pm. And Brilliant Takeover with Goosey and Tracey Hanby  – on the second Saturday afternoon from 2.00pm to 4pm.  
- [Ruaille Buaille Óg](https://dundalkfm.ie/ruaille-buaille/):     Ruaille Buaille Óg     A Scoil na mBraithre Críostaí 06/03/17 9:40 am B Scoil San Nicholas, Sráid Pilib 06/03/17 12:05 pm C Scoil an tSlánaitheora Buachaillí 07/03/17 9:40 am D Scoil Fhursa, Baile Hagaird 07/03/17 12:05 pm E Scoil Phroinsias Naofa na Creagacha Dubha 08/03/17 9:40 am F Scoil Oilibhéar Pluincéad 08/03/17 12:05 pm G Scoil Dubh Learga 09/03/17 9:40 am I Scoil Naisiúnta Dún Dealgan, Sráid Jocelyn 09/03/17 12:05 pm L Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal, Cill Chomhairle 10/03/17 9:40 am M Scoil Mhuire, Cnoc Bríde 10/03/17 12:05 pm N Scoil Mhochta Naofa, Sráidbhaile Lú 13/03/17 9:40 am O Scoil N. Maolmhaodhóg Cailíní, Sráid Áine 13/03/17 12:05 pm P Scoil N. Maolmhaodhóg Buachaillí, Sráid Áine 14/03/17 9:40 am R Scoil Naomh Peadar, Droim Ineasclainn 14/03/17 12:05 pm S Gaelscoil Dhún Dealgan, Na Raiscaigh Uachtaracha 15/03/17 9:40 am T Scoil Íosaif Naofa 15/03/17 12:05 pm U Scoil Bhaile na Lorgan 16/03/17 9:40 am A,B,C… Scoil Mhuire na Gael, Dúiche an Chuain 16/03/17 12:05 pm   19 17/03/17 9:40 am   20 17/03/17 12:05 pm 1 A Ruaille Buaille Óg Scoil na mBraithre Chríostí   2 B Ruaille Buaille Óg Scoil San Nicholas, Sráid Pilib   3 C Ruaille Buaille Óg  Scoil an tSlánaitheora Buachaillí   4 D Ruaille Buaille Óg Scoil Fhursa, Baile Hagaird   5 E Ruaille Buaille  Óg Scoil Phrionsais Naofa na Creagacha Dubha   6 F Ruaille Buaille Óg Scoil Oilibhéar Pluincéad   7 G Ruaille Buaille Óg Scoil Dubh Learga   8 I Ruaille Buaille Óg Scoil Naisiúnta Dún Dealgan, Sráid Jocelyn   9 L Ruaille Buaille Óg Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal, Cill Chomhairle   10 M Ruaille Buaille Óg Scoil Mhuire, Cnoc Bríde   11 N Ruaille Buaille Óg Scoil Mhocta Naofa, Sráidbhaile Lú   12 O Ruaille Buaille Óg Scoil Maolmaodhóg Cailíní, Sráid Áine   13 P Ruaille Buaille Óg Scoil Maolmaodhóg Buachaillí, Sráid Áine   14 R Ruaille Buaille Óg Scoil Naomh Peadar, na Droim Ineasclainn   15 S Ruaille Buaille Óg Gaelscoil Dhún Dealgan, Na Raiscaigh Uachtaracha   16 T Ruaille Buaille Óg Scoil Íosaif Naofa   17 U Ruaille Buaille Óg Scoil Baile na Lorgan   18 A,B,C.. Ruaille Buaille Óg Scoil Mhuire na Gael, Dúiche an Chuain   19 Ruaille Buaille Óg   20 Ruaille Buaille Óg                   Scoil Dán Scoil na mBráithre Críostaí Mo Mhála Scoile Scoil San Nioclás, Sráid Pilib Mé Féin Rico   An Cat sa Scathán Scoil an tSlánaitheora Buachaillí Scéilín Brónach Scoil Fhursa, Baile Hagaird Mo Mhála Scoile Scoil Phrionsias Naofa na Creagacha Dubha Lá Stoirmiúil Scoil Oilibhéar Pluincéad Slite Beatha Scoil Dubh Learga Jack agus an Gas Pónaire   Na tabhair aon rud don tithe domhair Scoil Naisiúnta Dhún Dealgan, Sráid Jocelyn An bhFumphóg Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal, Cill Chomhairle Mo Theachín Beag Deas Scoil Mhuire, Cnoc Bríde An Bosca Bruscair Scoil Mhochta Naofa, Sráidbhaile Lú An Gabhar sa scoil Scoil N. Maolmhaodhóg Cailíní, Sráid Áine Mise Raifteirí Scoil N. Maolmhaodhóg Buachaillí, Sráid Áine n/a Scoil Naomh Peadar, na Droim Ineasclainn R2 Damhán Alla   R3 Ba mhaith liom an madra a ní   R3 Seáinín   R3 Ar ais ar scoil Gaelscoil Dhún Dealgan, Na Riascaigh Uachtaracha An Terminator   An Damhán Alla agus an Mhíoltóg   Smugairle Róin Scoil Íosaif Naofa An Damhán Alla agus an Mhíoltóg Scoil Bhaile na Lorgan Cúl an Tí Scoil Mhuire na Gael, Dúiche an Chuain Lón   Scoil Amhrán Scoil na mBráithre Críostaí Foggy Dew   Óiche Chiúin Scoil San Nioclás, Sráid Pilib An Chéad Nollaig Scoil an tSlánaitheora Buachaillí Óró Sé do Bheatha ‘Bhaile   Rachaimid ag Siopadóireacht Scoil Fhursa, Baile Hagaird Jingle Bells   A Nora Bheag   Fairytale of New York Scoil Phrionsias Naofa na Creagacha Dubha Eleanor Plunkett   Téir abhaile riu Scoil Oilibhéar Pluincéad Slip Jig Gort na Móna   Beidh Aonach Amárach Scoil Dubh Learga Riptide Scoil Naisiúnta Dhún Dealgan, Sráid Jocelyn Níl sé ‘na lá   Seachain an Bruscar Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál, Cill Chomhairle Kerry Tea Horn, Magge in the Woods, Kerry Polka   Game of Thrones   Rolling in the Deep Scoil Mhuire, Cnoc Bríde Óró Sé do Bheatha ‘Bhaile   De Do Run Run Scoil Mhochta Naofa, Sráidbhaile Lú Mó Ghile Mhear   Óró Sé do Bheatha ‘Bhaile Scoil N. Maolmhaodhóg Cailíní, Sráid Áine Jig   An Chéad Nollaig Scoil N. Maolmhaodhóg Buachaillí, Sráid Áine Óró Sé do Bheatha ‘Bhaile   Peigín Leitir Móir   Andentino Scoil Naomh Peadar, Droim Ineasclainn Foggy Dew, Brosnans, Sweeneys   Amhrán na gCupán Gaelscoil Dhún Dealgan, Na Riascaigh Uachtaracha Óró Sé do Bheatha ‘Bhaile   Kerry Polka, Maggie in the Woods, Nell O’ Mahony   A Nora Bheag   Amhrán Gaelscoil Dhún Dealgan Scoil Íosaif Naofa Fáinne Geal an Lae & Ó Ró   Mo Ghile Mear Scoil Bhaile na Lorgan Molly Malone   Báidín Fheilimí Scoil Mhuire na Gael, Dúiche an Chuain Humours of Glengart, Tracaderos’ Reel   Amhrán Scoil Mhuire na Gael    
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- [Storm the Orchard](https://dundalkfm.ie/storm-the-orchard/): Storm the Orchard is an alternative music show with Danny O’ Hanlon on the first and third Wednesday from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm.  
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- [Outside Broadcasting](https://dundalkfm.ie/outside-broadcasting/):   The iRig is cheap (ca €35), light and connects directly to your mobile phone. You can connect your microphone to the iRig using a standard XLR lead. Pop in a 9 volt battery, switch it on and put on a set of headphones. When the studio calls you can adjust the gain on the right hand side of the unit so that the level is clear. Works with all phones. One thing to look out for is that you can only hear the studio in your headphones so this can be offputting if you are interviewing someone in a loud area. [podcast title=”iRig sample recording”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Irene-Daly-iRig.mp3[/podcast]                  
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- [The Wreck of the Mary Stoddart](https://dundalkfm.ie/the-wreck-of-the-mary-stoddart/): by Anthony O’Hagan ‘The Wreck of the Mary Stoddart’ Treatment Dated 4th April 2010 MIDWEEK MISCELLANY Wednesday April 7th The programme fades in with a few bars of a song “BRENNAN ON THE MOOR”. This is followed by advertisements for local businesses. After the advertisements the compere of the show announces that the song sung by a local street singer just before the ad break is a much-requested song, which is currently very popular in Dundalk. After that the compere turns to the more serious topic of the storm which began on the previous day and he does a telephone interview with Captain Gaussen of the coastguard who outlines the worsening situation. They discuss the wreck at Cooley Point, which has just claimed three lives and a report that another ship is wrecked off Dunany Point. They end that discussion on a positive note by stating that the English barque MARY STODDART is safely at anchor in the bay. They refer to the fact that these stories have been reported already in a local paper from that day. The compere then introduces the station’s international correspondent who talks a bit jokingly about an event occurring that day at Lourdes in France. A young girl named Bernadette Soubirous has just claimed to see another vision and both compere and correspondent joke about the possibility of that event having far reaching consequences. The programme then fades out as the compere and international correspondent turn to other subjects of topical interest. MIDWEEK MISCELLANY EXTRA Thursday April 8th The programme opens with the show’s signature tune. The compere explains that the show is an extra edition of the programme on account of the dramatic events unfolding in Dundalk Bay. He then introduces one of his studio guests, Captain Gaussen who talks about the fact that the MARY STODDART has broken her anchor chain and is now in dire straits stuck on a sandbank with her crew tied to the rigging to prevent being washed overboard. He then outlines what is known about the barque and how she came to be in that predicament. He discusses various attempts at rescuing the men from the ship. Another studio guest Peter Russell of the Dundalk and Midland Steamship Company talks about his part in the rescue attempt and he gives an account of Captain Johnston of his Steamship Company who has managed to get on board the MARY STODDART and is now stranded with the remainder of her crew. A third guest, John Connick of the Harbour Commissioners talks about his part in the rescue attempt and he explains why the harbour tugboat JAMIE WATTS was unable to function that day. The programme fades out as he is outlining a further attempt at rescue by Captain J.J. Kelly of the Dundalk Steamship Company, which is to take place early the following morning. MIDWEEK MISCELLANY EXTRA Friday April 9th The programme fades in with vox pops taken earlier in the streets as news breaks that Captain Kelly and three of his compatriots have died in the rescue attempt. The interviewees state their sense of shock and sorrow at the tragic news which has gripped the entire town of Dundalk. Messages of condolence are pouring in. In the studio the guests include Captain Gaussen to discuss a little history of Captain Kelly and the other local sailors who lost their lives, also John Connick and Peter Russell who talk about how the accident occurred. They also talk at length about the rescue that day of Captain Johnston and some members of MARY STODDART. Recorded interviews with a member of the crew of the stricken ship and with Captain Johnston give more details of the hardship they endured. MIDWEEK MISCELLANY EXTRA Saturday April 10th The programme enters during a heated debate between various guests on the merits of the monument that a meeting that day had already declared would be erected to the memory of the brave deeds the town had just witnessed. The international correspondent who is a regular contributor to the show adds his hope that a member of the crew who died while saving another member would be remembered on the monument. The compere outlines the proposal also decided that day to set up two contribution lists – one for the erection of the monument and the other to be divided among the relatives of the deceased local seamen. A letter is read from Anne Kelly, Captain Kelly’s mother stating her wishes that any money for a monument should be given instead to the same relatives There are contributions from Captain Hill of the MARY STODDART who was rescued from the ship just hours earlier and from other members of the rescue party. The shows concludes with Captain Gaussen stating his wishes that any form of monument should be beneficial to the seamen and to the port of Dundalk and not just a wasted stone edifice. The programme fades with all agreeing with his sentiments. [podcast title=”The Wreck of the Mary Stoddart Part 1″]http://newwpsite.dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/The-Wreck-of-the-Mary-Stoddart-Part-1.mp3[/podcast] [podcast title=”The Wreck of the Mary Stoddart Part 2″]http://newwpsite.dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/The-Wreck-of-the-Mary-Stoddart-Part-2.mp3[/podcast]   [podcast title=”The Wreck of the Mary Stoddart Part 3″]http://newwpsite.dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/The-Wreck-of-the-Mary-Stoddart-Part-3.mp3[/podcast]   [podcast title=”The Wreck of the Mary Stoddart Part 4″]http://newwpsite.dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/The-Wreck-of-the-Mary-Stoddart-Part-4.mp3[/podcast]
- [Holy Shrines of Dundalk](https://dundalkfm.ie/holy-shrines-of-dundalk/):          
- [Dundalk Lions - at your service](https://dundalkfm.ie/dundalk-lions-at-your-service/): The motto of the members of Dundalk Lions Club is ‘we serve’.  With that in mind, Dundalk Lions began broadcasting the programme ‘ Dundalk Lions – At Your Service’ at the end of March 2015.  The programme contains segments such as ‘Talking Newspapers’ where the Lion Members read from the local newspapers especially for the visually impaired. The programme also contains special requests from the weekly bingo session held by the Lions every Wednesday evening at 8 pm in the Clan na Gael Hall on the Ecco Road.  Here are a selection of recordings from the interviews on the programme: [podcast title=”Lion President Irene Mayock talks with Ruth Donegan from SOSAD”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Lion-President-Irene-Mayock-talks-with-Ruth-Donegan-from-SOSAD-030316-10mins.mp3[/podcast] [podcast title=”Clodagh O’Mahony Coxes Demesne Youth and Community Project receives cheque from Dundalk Lions Club”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Clodagh-OMahony-Coxes-Demesne-Youth-and-Community-Project-receives-cheque-from-Dundalk-Lions-Club.mp3[/podcast] [podcast title=”Lion Tadhg O’Sullivan talks with Liam Manning of the St. Vincent de Paul about the work they do.”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Tadhg-OSullivan-talks-with-Liam-Manning-St.-Vincent-De-Paul-13m45s.mp3[/podcast] [podcast title=”Listen to Ruari MacDomhaill, Principle of Kilsaran N.S.talking about the six ipads that Dundalk Lions Club donated “]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Ruairi-MacDonaill-Kilsaran-NS-240915-JH.mp3[/podcast] [podcast title=”Listen to Peter Gray from the Mens Sheds talking with John Hennessy”]http://newwpsite.dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Mens-Sheds-Interview-04-02-15.mp3[/podcast] [podcast title=”Best wishes for new radio programme”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Best-wishes-for-new-radio-venture-from-well-wishers.mp3[/podcast] [podcast title=”Request from weekly bingo session in Clans”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Requests-from-the-weekly-bingo-session.mp3[/podcast] [podcast title=”Anne Murphy of Good Morning Louth chats with John Hennessy”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Anne-Murphy-GML-JH.mp3[/podcast] [podcast title=”Emma Devlin of the LINKS Project talks with John Hennessy”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Emma-Devlin-LINKS-Project-JH-23-04-15.mp3[/podcast] [podcast title=”David Caldwell, PRO, Order of Malta, chats about their activities to John Hennessy and Hugh McKitterick”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/David-Caldwell-Order-of-Malta-JH-HK.mp3[/podcast] [podcast title=”Councillor Maeve Yore talks about SNAP (Special Needs Active Parents) with Declan Demspey and John Hennessy”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Maeve-Yore-SNAP-DD-JH-070515.mp3[/podcast] [podcast title=”Lisa Marmion Womens Aid Dundalk with Declan Dempsey and John Hennessy”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Lisa-Marmion-Womens-Aid-Dundalk-DDJH-040615.mp3[/podcast]   On Thursday 2nd April 2015 the Dundalk Lion’s in association with Dundalk FM ran a coffee morning. We received 120 mobile phones and some people left in a donation. Thanks to the Home Bakery for the fantastic buns and cakes, we would also like to thank Marion and all the staff of the Community Offices, for keeping us supplied with coffee and tea. If you still would like to donate your old mobile phones to this great cause, you can leave them into Dundalk FM studio’s. [podcast title=”Dundalk Lion’s Club Coffee Morning”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Coffee-Morning-Promo.mp3[/podcast] Dundalk Lion’s – at your service is broadcast on Thursday evenings at 8.00 pm and repeated on Sunday evening at 7.00 pm. Lions Club Newsletter 22 10 18  
- [Russian Céile](https://dundalkfm.ie/russian-ceile/): Russian Céile
- [For the Beauty of our Town](https://dundalkfm.ie/beauty-of-our-town/): The title for this documentary about Joe McEntee came from this motion he put to the Dundalk Town Council in January 1952        
- [Adult Education](https://dundalkfm.ie/adult-education/)
- [Dundalk Institute of Technology](https://dundalkfm.ie/dundalk-institute-of-technology/): DkITALK  
- [Secondary Schools](https://dundalkfm.ie/secondary-schools/):   CBS Secondary School, Chapel Street, Dundalk CBS Dundalk   De La Salle College, Castletown, Dundalk Dundalk Grammar School, The Crescent, Dundalk O’Fiaich College, Hoey’s Lane, Dublin Road, Dundalk St Louis Secondary School, Castletown, Dundalk St Mary’s College, St. Mary’s Road, Dundalk St Mary’s College Visit 2015   St Vincent’s Secondary School, Joceyln Street, Dundalk St Vincent’s TY 2014
- [National Schools](https://dundalkfm.ie/national-schools/): Bay Estate National School, Dundalk Bellurgan National School, Ravensdale, Dundalk CBS National School , Union Street, Dundalk Dulargy National School, Ravensdale, Dundalk Dun Dealgan National School, Jocelyn Street, Dundalk Faughart National School Friary Boys National School, Dundalk Friary Girls National School, Dundalk Gaelscoil Dún Dealgan, Muirhevnamór Kilcurley National School, Kilcurley, Dundalk Knockbridge National School Louth National School Redeemer Boys National School, Ard Easmuinn, Dundalk Redeemer Girls National School, Ard Easmuinn, Dundalk St Fursey’s National School, Haggardstown, Dundalk St Joseph’s National School, Muirhevnamór St Nicholas Monastery School, Dundalk St Oliver Plunkett’s National School, Blackrock, Dundalk
- [Education](https://dundalkfm.ie/education/)
- [Specialist Speech Shows](https://dundalkfm.ie/previous-art-culture-shows/):         Here is a sample of the Specialist Speech Programme Proposals that we have received since February 2002. There’s more to come as we classify the stack of proposals and figure out where they belong. In the meantime, this is what we have – most of these programmes did get their place in the schedule, others never made it past the ‘good idea at the time’ stage. If you want to add your name to Dundalk FM’s list of community broadcasters then call in to our Programme and Technical meetings which are open to everybody and are on the first Tuesday of the month at the station starting at 5pm.   Arts and Literature Art Beat 09/08/02 Brendan Moriarty and Trevor Lee For anyone interested in film, theatre, music and television reviews, with specific emphasis on young people (15yrs-30yrs).  Issues/topics to be covered, film reviews, theatre reviews and interviews, television reviews.  Reviews of music albums and performers.  Musical theme, music from film sound tracks and older Irish musicians. Arts and Culture Show 02/02/11 Eileen Corcoran  The show appeals to anyone with an interest in film, drama, TV, music, literature and history.  The show features lively discussion, debates and reviews. Creative Flow 07/12/13 Jacinta Matthews This show appeals to an audience ranging from 30 upwards.  The show features original compositions of short stories, poetry, book club, choices and occasional interviews with established authors. Curtains Up! For people interested in the arts, specifically drama and in local personalities and events.  Issues covered upcoming productions, theatrical anecdotes. Listening to Literature 19/06/03 For primary and secondary school pupils and also aimed at a younger audience & older audience through a wide selection of prose, plays and poetry.  Issues/topics covered, an examination of issues raised by the texts on the Leaving Certificate English Course, with contributions for interested people, also light-hearted discussions of relevant/suitable text for younger listeners. Local Entertainment News 11/08/03 Kate Gaynor This show appeals to everyone from the age of 10 to 90 years of age.  The show features include covering topics such as theatre, drama, visual arts, arts & craft, events, live music and interviews with both organisers and participants in any local entertainment events. Music and Poetry – 13/04/05 Frank Morne This show appeals  to all listeners with a love for music, reading and poetry.  The show invites 3 guests in every week to read out poems, or from a piece of their favorite literature. The show also features a question and answer session at the end. Poetry Readings / Creative Writing/ Drama Music Talent For everyone 10 years or under, any religion, colour, creed or nationality.  Topics covered include poetry readings, interviews, Patrick Kavanagh Society, amateur drama on air, short stories, poetry readings and creative writing.  People who write poetry do they also write songs?  E book publishers brought into talk on the show, about how to get published, self publication patent & copyright issues. Pundalk- 07/07/14 Cathal Sweeney The show will appeal to a wide audience.  The show takes a humourous look at what’s happening in the news etc. Radio Drama 7/08/08 Jamie Johnston The show appeals to mostly an adult audience, but might also appeal to a younger audience as well. The show features a soap opera based on local issues, the soap opera aims to be realistic and informative. Seen, Heard and Read Cathal Cassidy, Seamus Tiernan This show appeals to all patrons of the Dundalk Library. The show features a review from European and Irish book’s CD’s and films & DVD’s. The 3 R’s Rhythm, Rhymes & Writers – 22/02/05 The show mostly appeals to an older age group.  The show features locally produced music, written (prose, poetry, etc).  Interviews, with samples of material – readings and music recordings. Audio Books Audio Book Series 09/09/08 The show is aimed at all age groups. Tthe show will feature a reader reading a different book on each show and the programme is 100% speech. Business Shows Business Coaching Programme 24/07/14 Aidan Noone This show would appeal mostly to business owners.  The show features topics such as business past and present, coaching tips for businesses, possible solutions and suggestions for improvement. Business Matters 15/10/12 John Sisk & Mario MacBlain This show would be of interest to the general public but specifically those with an interest in business matters.  The show features all things from the world of business from latest news to current exchange rates. Enterprising People 25/07/02 For young business people and older working people.  Issues/topics to be covered people in small and new business and how they started, etc.  Musical theme popular music and associated songs to go with programme piece. Saturday Magazine Show 03/05/02 For job seekers, anyone interested in career change or training.  Issues/topics covered feature on the LES, C.V preparation, interview skills, job spot, training opportunities, focus on particular careers, career direction. Starting Your Own Business 02/12/09 Karen Devine The show appeals to people with an interest in starting their own business.  The show features ideas, tips and interviews with people who have experience in starting their own business. TECH Central The show appeals to people interested in media, communications and modern conveniences. The show featured on all things such as PC virus, online chat rooms, MP3’s, video conferencing, voice data, internet costs, etc. The Small Business 09/01/04 Tom Laramie The show appeals to anyone with an interest in the business world.  The show features interviews with business people, covering all things business related. Comedy A Semi Satirical Chat Show 01/07/05 Steven Peck For an audience with an interest in debates, lively humour and important music of the 20th century.  The show features topics such as social issues, humour, ways of living and travel. Dundalk Sketch Show For people how like comedy.  Issues covered local, national, international, politics and news etc. Borderline Comedy News 26/08/02 The target audience for this show is anyone with a sense of humour, features included are humorous slants on news, chat sketches and charters. Sense  & Sensibility with Pete &
- [Language Shows](https://dundalkfm.ie/previous-specialist-language-shows/):   Here is a sample of the Language Programme Proposals that we have received since February 2002. There’s more to come as we classify the stack of proposals and figure out where they belong. In the meantime, this is what we have – most of these programmes did get their place in the schedule, others never made it past the ‘good idea at the time’ stage. If you want to add your name to Dundalk FM’s list of community broadcasters then call in to our Programme and Technical meetings which are open to everybody and are on the first Tuesday of the month at the station starting at 5pm. African Straight Talk Africa 18/11/08 Mighty Shovel Osemowonibo. Intended audience, all age groups.  The show engages it’s audience by covering true African Cultural events and news for the African Community in Dundalk.  Topics & issues covered African news & events. Musical theme a mix of Irish and African music. Afro Jist  21/08/02  Abimbola This show appeals to anybody interested in African culture.  The show features traditional music, news and discussion of issues of importance.    Chinese Craic with China 30/10/08 Intended audience ranging from the age of 18 to 80.  The show introduced the Chinese culture to Irish and served the Chinese Community in Dundalk.  Issues/topic covered by the show, Chinese events happening in Dundalk, Chinese Culture, music, city etc.  Musical theme a mix of Irish and Chinese music. French Explosif 01/05/02 Migual Kaguaka French speaking show, covering matters concerning the town of Dundalk and the surrounding area. Musical theme is a mix of African Music (Rumba Rhythm), American music, European and more. Les Jeunes a l’ecoute French speaking show, covering the topics of violence among young people and their education, offering advice.  Musical theme African music (Rumba Rhythm), American, Reggae, and European music. Irish An Meangadh Beag 15/09/08 Intended audience, everyone aged 13 years or older.  The show covers the topic of the Irish language, and Irish music.  The show features music from Irish artists from down through the years. Siamsaíocht Dhún Dealgan Trí Ghaeilge 09/12/04 Mary Bailey The audience this show mainly appeals to is people aged from 17 to 24 years old.  The show comprises of both music and film reviews through Irish.  The show also features a  tips segment for leaving cert students to help them with their leaving certificated oral exam. Latvian Latvian Talk Time 11/05/04 Landa Prancane The audience this show appeals to is people from the Irish/Latvian community and general public.  The show features included topics such as Latvians living in Ireland, EU enlargement, Latvians influence on the Irish economy, Irish people’s attitude towards Latvian’s employed in Ireland. Polish   Spanish The Spanish Show 19/03/09 Luca Ramona Nicoleta Intended audience, Spanish students living in Dundalk.  Issues/topic to be covered, Spanish News, Spanish Parers, Spanish Music, Spanish Entertainment News.    
- [Music Shows](https://dundalkfm.ie/previous-specialist-music-shows/):     Here is a sample of the Music Programme Proposals that we have received since February 2002. There’s more to come as we classify the stack of proposals and figure out where they belong. In the meantime, this is what we have – most of these programmes did get their place in the schedule, others never made it past the ‘good idea at the time’ stage. If you want to add your name to Dundalk FM’s list of community broadcasters then call in to our Programme and Technical meetings which are open to everybody and are on the first Tuesday of the month at the station starting at 5pm. 60’s Back to the Sixties 30/03/08 Tom Gernon For everyone who likes music from the Sixties.  The show will engage the audience through phone requests, phone ins, guest interviews and voxpops, playing a range of 60’s material including A sides, B sides, and album tracks.  Also includes songs that didn’t make the charts. The Jimmy Dave Show 08/09/02 Jimmy Dawe This show appeals to a wide ranging audience.  The show covered local events and music from the 60’s up to the 90’s, including classic swing and big band country.   80’s 80’s Music Show 25/02/05 Neil Ross For anyone with an interest in 80’s music, featuring music from different years down through 80’s and also features some sports news from each year in question. African Afro-Jist 01/05/02 Abimbola Joseph Osobe The show is aiming for an audience of people who like African music of all different age groups.  Features of the show are some English and pure African tunes. Music from East Africa Today 10/02/11 Mohammed Babkar For an audience with an interest in African music, for all age groups.  The show features interviews with guests who have a special interest in East African music. Alternative First Cut 15/08/07 David Manning For the young and not so very young.  The show features a segment on new bands, new demos etc.  The show also takes a look at new bands just started, rehearsals and gigs, copyright etc. Get Ready to Witness 01/06/02 Helen Lavelle For Witness fans, ticket holders and non-ticket holders.  Covering acts that played Witness, speak about the acts, music from various acts playing at the weekend. Music from bands such as Basement Jaxx, Oasis, The Hives, The Prodigy, The Chemical Brothers, Cornelius, No Doubt, Green Day, The Foo Fighters, Badly Drawn Boy, and lesser knowing acts. Mix-tape Mondays 06/06/08 Darren Mackin For the ages of 14 to 40.  The audience will be engaged by text in’s, requests, and interviews from local bands. Featuring new bands plus interviews, live performances, gig news, film reviews, playing of local band demos. The show will be made up of 70% music and 30% speech. No Requests 15/02/10 Intended audiences, from age 15 and over.  Special interest music and popular culture. The show engages the audience through a discussion of theme and the show explores the impact music has socially and the various depths of emotional response derived from songs. Topics/issues covered socio-political and human emotion. Punk and Disorderly 01/04/13 Shane Tipping The show appeals to all music lovers aged from 16 to 80. The show covers all things punk from band reviews, to upcoming gigs, album and single reviews. Plus interviews with bands that are coming to town. Planet of Sound 01/05/02 Adam Matthews Anyone with a genuine taste in music, who won’t settle for what is being given in the charts.  People who feel they are obliged to go in search of a new music to satisfy their addiction. Covering local gigs, fundraisers, etc. (mainly, local entertainment) *alternative music*.  Music from artists such as The Pixies, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Joy Division, Echo and the Bunnymen, The White Stripes, local band demo’s, The Strokes, The Hives, Teardrop Explodes, Jeff Buckley, Bob Dylan, The Velvet Underground, The Smiths. Rock in Hindsight 20/01/09 Daire McAnallen and Gary Conlon For males aged between the ages of 15 to 45 with an interest in rock music, particularly from the late 1980’s onwards. The show features a guest with a special interest and knowledge of each year that is covered during the show. Rocking the Suburbs 01/05/02 Gavin Dullaghan For males and females between the age of 13 yrs to 25 yrs. Show will feature local band interviews, up and coming concerts, skate parks and extreme sports and other issues. Music from bands such as Nirvana, the Smashing Pumpkins, The Foo Fighters, Ben Folds, Muse, Radiohead & The Hives. Soundscape 01/06/02 Ronan Rafferty For 20 yrs to 40 yrs.  Tracks from Kruder & Dorfmeister, Nick Drake, Tom Waits, Tortoise, A Silver MT, Zion, Two Lone Swordsmen, Mogwai, Stereolab, Aphex Twin, Square Pusher, PJ Cam, Boards of Canada. Storm The Orchard 27/03/14 Danny O’Hanlon For fans of rock music and comedy.  The show features a mix of music new and old, as well as some radio appropriate comedic elements and sketches. The Drop 30/08/10 Niamh Kirk The show is aimed at an audience ranging from 16 – 35 and will engage the listeners through texts in, social networks, email, websites, competitions and requests.  Issues/topics covered include all things electronic and interviews with local artists, local and nationally released music and international acts playing in the local area.  Community groups will be brought in on a show. White Noise 17/08/02 For people with a wide range of musical taste. What’s happening around the town, and coverage of up and coming gigs.  Music from Primal Scream, Pink Floyd and Sonic Sounds. Who Shot J.R.? 25/02/02 John Ryan International and local Rock Music, local gigs, plus music news and national concerts. Music tracks from Rock, Metal, Alternative, Indie, Grunge and local bands.   Americana Americana Highway 11/05/02 John Cotter The target audience of this show was anybody interested in the origins of current music. The show traces music origins from the 20’s the whole way up to the 90’s. The show covers music ranging from bluegrass, country, folk to traditional music. American
- [Sports Shows](https://dundalkfm.ie/previous-sport-radio-show/): Here is a sample of the Sports Programme Proposals that we have received since February 2002. There’s more to come as we classify the stack of proposals and figure out where they belong. In the meantime, this is what we have – most of these programmes did get their place in the schedule, others never made it past the ‘good idea at the time’ stage. If you want to add your name to Dundalk FM’s list of community broadcasters then call in to our Programme and Technical meetings which are open to everybody and are on the first Tuesday of the month at the station starting at 5pm.       GAA Words & Music 14/12/10 Dermot Woods  The show appeals to a wide range of GAA fans of all ages.  The show covers everything to do with GAA in the local area, and also includes interviews with special guests. General Sports Ball Talk Intended audience people young and old interested in sports. The show is about sport mainly focusing on local sport ranging from, GAA following the progress of the six Gaelic clubs in the town of Dundalk at all levels and age groups, (eight areas for Cumman Peile na nÓg), the Hurling league and the progress of all county teams. Soccer: with the commencement of the FAI during the summer following the progress of Dundalk FC. Golf, following the major competitions held around the town and major sporting events nationally and inter-nationals such as the World Cup, Embassy World Championship and the Irish Open. Midweek Local Sports Round Up 12/06/07 Intended audience, all ages people ages.  Issues/topic covered, a round up of all the weeks sports results for all local sports teams and clubs from Dundalk and the surrounding local area. Saturday Sport 23/08/02 Intended audience 20 yrs- 45 yrs old.  Issues/topics to be covered, current sporting events and related issues.  Musical theme contemporary music. Sports Celebrity Profile 20/08/02 Micheal Heeney This programme appeals to a general audience plus interested groups.  The show features profiles of famous and infamous sports world celebrities.   Sports Dundalk 02/08/02 Damien McQuillan This show appeals to anyone with an interest in sports.  The show covers all sports, and all age groups involved in those sports.   Sports Sports Sports Intended audience, people of all ages interested in sport.  Issues covered general sports from around Dundalk and the local area including GAA, soccer, rugby etc.  Musical theme general chart music. The Field Behind The Plough Micheal Heerey This show appeals to a wide ranging audience. The show features the development of GAA clubs in the local area, as well as the history of local courses and grey hounds.   Horseracing Racing Daily19/05/05 Gerard Mellon This show appeals to an audience that are racing goers, enthusiasts and punters.  The show features news analysis, (main race at each meeting) and naps on the daily racing in Ireland and England. Ice Hockey  Bullseye – Martin Grant, Sonia McEneaney and Liam Burke. Radio on Ice – a weekly radio show dedicated to the Dundalk Ice Hockey team the Dundalk Bulls. Pigeon Racing Pigeon Racing Desmond Murray The show appeals to anyone interested in pigeon racing. The show features pieces on the pigeon race training, events plus clubs. Rugby Oddly Shaped Balls 06/01/14 Geraldine Kieran This show would appeal to sports and rugby fans.  The programme is a feature rugby show, review of the weekend’s games as well as all topics related to rugby. Soccer Dundalk Days 10/06/05 Neil Ross This show appeals to football fans past and a general audience.  The show features a different guest interview each week, interviews with Dundalk FC fans and everything to do with Dundalk FC. Saturday Soccer Live 06/08/13 David Lennon, Ciaran Hughes, Ciaran Callan The show appeals to all fans and people interested in soccer.  The show covers all things to do with Premiership, Championship and all European football.  The show also includes a text and phone in section. Summer League Focus 04/07/12 Gussie Hearty, Robbie Rafferty and Alan McComish The show appeals to all sports fans and people interested in soccer in Dundalk.  The show features interviews with guest and a discussion on everything happening in the Summer League. Supporters of Dundalk FC 14/01/04 Derek Pepper This show appeals to anyone with an interest in Dundalk FC.  The show features match analysis, player interviews, guest speakers, and fans eye views. Water Sports and Activities Making Waves 17/06/02 Intended audience marine and angling community, people involved in all types of water sports and leisure activities involving water.  The fishing and aqua culture community, wider community at large.  Issues/topics to be covered maritime news & features programme, focusing on Dundalk maritime heritage, including features on aqua culture, the Port Company, angling, sailing & fishing. Wrestling Wrestling Weekly – Denis Kennedy and Barry Kearney Intended audience, wrestling fans, children, teenagers, young adults.  Issues topics covered in the show, results & success of WWE – Tough Enough.  Voxpops of fans, & interviews with superstars. Reviews of upcoming events and what’s happening.  Musical themes – Entrance themes & tunes of WWE Wrestling Superstars.    
- [Sports Clubs](https://dundalkfm.ie/sports-clubs-2/): Weekly Sports Shows on Dundalk FM   Sports Academy  John Murphy, Robbie Rafferty, (Dundalk Summer League), Gussie Hearty (Soccer) and Richie Ford (GAA) every Saturday at 4pm. Oriel Park Live  Pre-match build-up with David Bellew and Orla Crilly followed by full match commentary with John Murphy, Gussie Hearty and Ger Cunningham from home and away matches Fridays at 7.00pm. Summer League Focus Gussie Hearty, Robbie Rafferty and Dazer Bond (May to November) Wednesdays at 8pm. For a complete directory of sports clubs in County Louth see the Louth Sports Partnership website www.louthlsp.ie   American Football Louth Mavericks Website/Club page: https://www.americanfootball.ie/team/louth-mavericks/ https://www.facebook.com/louthmavericks/ Angling Dundalk and District Brown Trout Anglers Website/Club page: www.browntroutanglers.com Dundalk Salmon Anglers Website/Club page: https://dundalksalmonanglers.weebly.com/ Archery Cuchulainn Archers Website/Club page: https://www.facebook.com/cuchulainn.archers Ardee Archers Website/Club page: https://www.facebook.com/ardeearchery/ (Last post 2019) Athletic Clubs Ardee & District Athletic Club Website/Club page: http://ardeedistrictac.com Blackrock Athletic Club Website/Club page: www.blackrockac.com Glenmore Athletic Club Website/Club page: www.glenmoreac.com Mount Pleasant Athletic Club Website/Club page: https://www.facebook.com/Mountpleasant-AC-769803013111853/ (Last post 2015) Dundealgan Athletic Club Website/Club page: http://www.dundealganac.com/ (Last updated 2018) North East Runners Website/Club page: https://www.facebook.com/northeastrunners.dundalk St Gerard’s Athletic Club Website/Club page: www.stgerardsac.org (Last news post for 2017) St Peter’s Athletic Club, Dromiskin Website/Club page: www.stpetersac.com (Last updated 2019) Basketball Dundak Ravens Website/Club page: https://www.facebook.com/DundalkRavensBasketballClub/   Boxing Ardee Boxing Club Website/Club page: https://www.facebook.com/ArdeeBoxingClub/ Clann Noafa Boxing Academy Website/Club page: https://www.facebook.com/Clann-Naofa-Boxing-Academy-169420576731521/ Dealgan Boxing Club Website/Club page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Company/DEALGAN-BOXING-CLUB-173558354222/ Kilanny Boxing Club Website/Club page: None available Muirhevnamor Boxing Club Website/Club page: None available https://vymaps.com/IE/Muirhevnamore-Boxing-Club-1814244/ O’Hanlon Park Boxing Club Website/Club page: http://www.ohanlonparkhillview.com/boxing.html Tredagh Boxing Academy, Termonfeckin Website/Club page: https://www.facebook.com/TredaghBoxingAcademy/ Cricket Dundalk Cricket Club Website/Club page: http://www.dundalkcricket.com/ Cycling Ardee Cycling Club Website/Club page: https://ardeecc.club/ https://www.facebook.com/ardeecyclingclub/ Louth WATCH (Walking and Tandem Cycling1 for Health) Club Website/Club page: https://www.facebook.com/watchclublouth/ Darts Website/Club page: www.dundalkcycling.com Diving Dundalk Sub Aqua Search and Rescue  Website/Club page: www.dundalksubaqua.ie Gaelic Games St Brides GFC, Knockbridge Website/Club page: http://www.stbridesgfc.com/Pages/houseDraw.aspx St Geraldine’s GFC. Haggardstown  Website/Club page: http://geraldinesgfc.ie/ St Malachy’s GFC, Hackballscross  Website/Club page: http://www.stmalachys.ie/ https://www.facebook.com/stmalachysgfc/ St Joseph’s GFC, Dromiskin Website/Club page: http://thejoesgfc.com Clan na Gael GFC, Echo Road, Dundalk  Website/Club page: (Website under development) https://www.facebook.com/ClannGAA/ Dundalk Young Irelands GFC  Website/Club page: www.dundalkyoungirelands.com / https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Amateur-Sports-Team/Dundalk-Young-Irelands-GFC-DYI-152983585697/ Dundalk Gaels, Avenue Road, Dundalk  Website/Club page: (Website suspended) https://www.facebook.com/dundalk.gaels/ Kilkerley Emmets GAA Website/Club page: http://kilkerleyemmets.louth.gaa.ie/Pages/Default.aspx Roche Emmets GAA Website/Club page: https://www.facebook.com/rocheemmets/ Sean O’Mahony’s, Point Road, Dundalk Website/Club page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/seanomahonys/posts/ Louth GAA Website Website/Club page: www.louthgaa.ie Golf Ballymascanlon Golf Club Website/Club page: https://www.ballymascanlon.com/golf.html Greenore Golf Club  Website/Club page: www.greenoregolfclub.com Dundalk Golf Club, Blackrock  Website/Club page: www.dundalkgolfclub.ie Gyms Aura Leisure Centre Website/Club page: https://www.auraleisure.ie/ Felda, Dublin Road Website/Club page: https://www.felda.ie/ Karate Blackrock Wadokai Website/Club page: http://www.irelandwadokai.ie/ Dundalk Karate Club Website/Club page: https://www.facebook.com/dundalk.karate/ Mixed Martial Arts SANDA Mixed Martial Arts Website/Club page: https://www.facebook.com/SandaMMAdundalk/ Dundalk MMA Website/ Club page: https://www.facebook.com/DundalkMMA/ Irish Martial Arts Academy Website/Club page: https://www.facebook.com/IRISHMAA/ http://www.irishmartialartsacademy.com/ Team Torres Mixed Martial Arts Academy Website/Club page: https://www.teamtorresdundalk.com Motocross Dundalk and District Motocross Club, Dundalk Motopark, Kilcurry Website/Club page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Dundalkmotopark/posts/?ref=page_internal Pitch and Putt Courses Channonrock, Conlon’s Pub, Carrick Road, Dundalk Website/Club page: https://www.facebook.com/Channonrock-pitch-and-putt-608126372602964/ Inniskeen Pitch and Putt Website/Club page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Stadium–Arena—Sports-Venue/Inniskeen-Pitch-and-Putt-Club-559164044232084/ http://www.ldmpitchandputt.com/inniskeen.html Point Road Website/Club page: None available Rugby Carlingford Rugby Club Website/Club page: https://carlingford-knights-rfc.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral / https://www.facebook.com/Carlingford-Knights-RFC-1719963534965188/ Dundalk Rugby Club, Mill Road, Castletown, Dundalk Website/Club page: https://www.dundalkrfc.ie/ https://www.facebook.com/DundalkRFC/ Sailing Carlingford Lough Yacht Club, Killowen Point, Rostrevor, Co Down Website/Club page: http://www.clyc.info/ Carlingford Sailing Club, Ghan Road, Carlingford Website/Club page: http://www.carlingfordsailingclub.net/ Soccer League of Ireland Dundalk FC  Website/Club page: www.dundalkfc.com Dundalk and District Junior League aka Summer League  https://www.facebook.com/DUNDALKD/ Muirhevnamor FC Website/Club page: https://www.facebook.com/muirhevnamor.fc/?ref=page_internal Shamrocks FC Website/Club page: http://shamrocksfcdundalk.com/ Rampart Celtic  Website/Club page: https://www.facebook.com/RampartCeltic/ St Dominic’s FC Website/Club page: https://www.facebook.com/stdominicsfc (Last updated 2015) Dundalk Winter League Bay United FC, Bay Estate Website/Club page: www.bayfc.com Glenmuir FC  Website/Club page: www.glenmuirfc.com Quay Celtic FC Website/Club page: https://www.quayceltic.com Redeemer FC  Website/Club page: https://www.facebook.com/Redeemer-Celtic-1636815569888509/ Rock Celtic FC, Blackrock  Website/Club page: http://www.rockcelticfc.com/ Shamrocks FC  Website/Club page: http://shamrocksfcdundalk.com/ St Dominic’s FC Website/Club page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/stdoms2017/posts/?ref=page_internal Swimming Aura Leisure Centre, St Alphonsus Road  Website/Club page: https://www.auraleisure.ie/location/dundalk/ Felda Website/Club page: https://www.felda.ie/ Tennis Ballymascanlon Leisure Centre (2 Courts Available) Website/Club page: https://www.ballymascanlon.com/leisure.html Dundalk Lawn Tennis and Badminton Club Website/Club page: www.dundalkracketsclub.com Dundalk Sports Centre (1 Court Available) Website/Club page: https://www.dundalksportscentre.com/ Triathlon Setanta Triathlon Club  Website/Club page: http://setantatriathlonclub.com/ Walking and Hiking Wee Binnian Walkers  Website/Club page: www.weebinnians.com Let’s go Walking Roche Website/Club page: https://www.facebook.com/rocheemmets/photos/a.286378441472199/2207806872662670/?type=3 Dromiskin Fit Club Website/Club page: https://www.dromiskinns.ie/parents-page/dromiskin-fit-club/ / https://www.facebook.com/dromiskinfitclub/ Kilbroney Ramblers Website/Club page: http://www.kilbroneyramblers.com/contact-us.html Gap O’ the North Hill Walking Club Website/Club page: http://gaponorth.co.uk/ 1 Cycling for the visually impaired 2 No management: “turn-up-and-play”
- [Community and Voluntary groups in Dundalk](https://dundalkfm.ie/community-groups-dundalk/):  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
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- [A - Z Dundalk Bands](https://dundalkfm.ie/a-z-dundalk-bands/)
- [Summerfest](https://dundalkfm.ie/summerfest/): Summerfest was organised by Michael Duffy to bring listeners and local musicians together for a free mid summer celebration in the Spirit Store, Dundalk.        
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- [Days of Dundalk Weekend Radio  DWR 107FM](https://dundalkfm.ie/days-of-dundalk-weekend-radio-dwr-107fm/): Dundalk Weekend Radio was the pilot community radio service that began broadcasting in May 2002.     The first radio station was based in an upstairs office in Partnership Court. During the week presenters recorded shows to mini disc (remember those – and the editing took forever). The mini discs were lined up and played out one after another at the weekend.                                  
- [A - Z Dundalk FM Presenters](https://dundalkfm.ie/a-z-dundalk-fm-presenters/): Community Radio depends on volunteers. Meet the people who have been such an important part of building community media in Dundalk since the early broadcast days of 2002.   Mohammad Babkar and Osemobo Aikeremiokha two African journalists presented a weekly programme entitled Straight Talk Africa. Paudie Breen was the Sunday Morning Show host back when the station was on a pilot radio licence in 2003. Paudie is a natural radio presenter with great musical and entertainment knowledge and we would like to hear him back on the radio soon! Peter Carroll co-hosted on The Lunch Box and presented a weekly music show entitled ‘Untitled’. Peter’s band for the Spotlight Show was U2. Peter worked as Evening Duty Manager (Central CE) and as Intern (JobBridge) at Dundalk FM.   Betty Clarke presented a show called Castaways on the first Saturday of the month at 12.00 pm. Karl Collins presents rockSteady Rhythms each Tuesday from 7pm. Karl has an extensive collection of Ska and Northern soul music and the show features phone calls to bands and musicians.   Eileen Corcoran worked as Evening Duty Manager (Central CE) and during this time started a monthly Arts and Culture programme. Eileen hosted the morning current affairs show Town Talk. Eileen is completing a third level qualification in Digital Media and Arts at the DkIT and is an accomplished MC and singer.     Michael Duffy was one of the first broadcasters on DWR107fm and continued to be a weekly contributor for twelve years. Michael’s shows included Talk of the Town, That Friday Feeling, Town Talk and Heartbeat City. Michael organised a number of successful Summerfest events in the Spirit Store.  Michael has an extensive taste in music and his knowledge of current affairs, sport and music meant that his versatility provided lots of broadcasting and MC opportunities. Micheal hung up his headphones to concentrate on his painting and sculpture career.   Pairic Duffy’s first show on Dundalk FM was about the pirate radio days in Dundalk. Pairic interviewed Joe Duffy and Hugh McKitterick among others and brought back a flood of memories for a certain generation who remember stations such as Independent Radio Dundalk, Telstar Community Radio and Radio Carousel. Pairic provided poetry readings for one of the Radiothon shows and presented a very entertaining show entitled Now that’s what a call a compilation. Pairic served on the board of Dundalk FM and provides voiceovers for ads and promos (pictured here with his son Martin). Lorcan Finegan brought House Music to the airwaves while still a second level Student at St Mary’s College.   Sharon Fitzgerald worked as our local community news specialist and morning show contributor. Sharon was one of our staff members employed through the Central Community Employment Project and placed at the station.   Richie Ford and family at the station. Richie is a GAA expert contributor to the Sports Academy. Richie is also a knowledgeable music fan and presented a series entitled Blues Talk. He also contributed to shows with Michael Duffy and to the Radiothons at the stations.   Dean Garland was one of the three-man Saturday Night Concept LIVE! team along with Ken Gaughran and Andrew Browne. They brought their ‘unique brand of controlled mayhem’ and showmanship to their show including competitions, record attempts, phone calls, video skits, live gig broadcasts from the DkIT and showcased local music in conjunction with Dundalk promoters Highway 67.   Peter Kavanagh live from the General Election Count 2011. Peter is a contributor to the Fadó Fadó show and The Business Brunch – mixing good humour with extensive knowledge of current affairs and local Dundalk history. Liam Kearney presented a classic rock programme entitled The Sound and progressed to study radio broadcasting and journalism as a full-time student.   Adam Kucharski joined the station on the Tús programme. Adam helped to upgrade our IT system and contributed to the schedule by doing a Weekly Events Report show featuring news from community groups. Darren Mackin brought to the airwaves the sounds of the cassette era with alternative rock music from the 80’s and 90’s in his weekly programme The Mixtape. Kevin Mackin joined the Bits and Pieces programme produced by Alan Bogan after completing a Learn about Radio course. Kevin went on to present his own music and chat show in which he interviewed people who he regarded as mentors. Daire McAnallen worked as the Evening Duty Manager (Central CE) and presented the Around the Town evening slot. His extensive knowledge of alternative music was well received and his production skills were excellent especially in the editing of the Sound and Vision series From the Border to the Boyne. Seoirse McCann promotes Irish Rock and Indie music on his programme An Alternative Ireland and is a Drive Time presenter. Roddy and Shane McCollum from the Stephenstown Pond Project are regular musical contributors playing live in the studio and out on location. Nicholas McCourt is a wonderful contributor and source of knowledge for the ‘Soccer Panel’ on the Sports Academy. Geraldine McCullagh hosting a Community Matters programme highlighting the work of local groups. Geraldine is the manager of the successful Stephenstown Pond Project and is very supportive of Dundalk FM by facilitating multi-annual outside broadcasts in association with the Knockbridge Tidy Towns Initiative. Colin McDonnell took part in the February 2015 class and is the presenter of Brilliant Music on Saturday afternoons from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm.   Ray McEnaney contributed to Good Morning Dundalk and presented a one-hour Spotlight show about Prince.                 Naomi Mandungu is a singer, drummer and guitarist and is preparing a Gospel Music Programme. Karl Moore was the resident Dundalk FM chef on the Town Talk Friday morning edition. Karl joined the board and completed a Marketing Plan for Dundalk FM. His Spotlight show is on Lee Fields and The Expressions.   Patrick Morgan is a singer-songwriter and daytime programme contributor. Stephen Murphy is the host of Heart of the Matter (Mondays at 8.00 pm and repeated on Sunday at 8.00 am) –  the radio show of
- [Audio Sonic](https://dundalkfm.ie/audio-sonic-with-roisin-byrne/): Tune into Audio Sonic with Roisín Byrne from 12.00 am to 1.00 am every Saturday night. Audiosonic is weekly Dance & electronic based music show that plays the very best in local, national and international singed and unsigned artists. Roisin is a third year Music & Audio Production student at DkIT.  She has been DJ’ing for over four years & has been involved in music promotion at various club nights in Dublin.
- [Saturday Sports Show](https://dundalkfm.ie/saturday-sports-show/): Tune into for all the best in sports news and chat on the Saturday Sports Show, every Saturday from 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm The Saturday Sports on every Saturday for one hour, bringing you the best in sports at the weekends.      
- [Summer League Focus](https://dundalkfm.ie/summer-league-focus/): Tune into Summer League Focus with Gussie Hearty and Robbie Rafferty every Wednesday from 8.00 pm to 9.00 pm.     DUNDALK FM MOST SIGNIFICANT CHANGE STORY THE SUMMER LEAGUE FOCUS SHOW Back in 2004, a member of the Dundalk and District Junior League heard an ad on fledgling local radio station Dundalk FM inviting sports and community groups to get involved in programming. This piqued an interest, and with no specific intention in mind, 5 representatives from the DDJL attended a subsequent public meeting. Less than a year later they had completed Dundalk FM’s in- house radio training course and The Summer League Focus show was born. 14 years, later it continues as a weekly one hour live broadcast that covers all aspects of the DDJL, including live coverage and commentary of league matches, and regular interviews with managers and players. In the early days the programme was available as a podcast, however as streaming became more prevalent this ceased as the listeners it attracted around the globe are now able to access the show live. Not long into its tenure, football historian and author Robbie Rafferty was invited on as guest to talk about the history of the DDJL, which at that stage had spanned more than a century, and he too found a new home in the Dundalk FM studios, remaining to this day as one of The Summer League Focus’s main anchors. Gussie Hearty, who was one of the original 5, points out that The Summer League Focus was the first of its kind on Dundalk FM, as it concentrated on a particular sport. It spawned a number of similar programmes dedicated to local GAA, rugby and ice hockey, but perhaps its most significant imitator is something that has become one of the station’s most recognisable features. Spurred on by the success of The Summer League Focus’s live match commentary, another Dundalk sporting legend and a presenter of the weekly Sport’s Academy, John Murphy, hit on the idea of commentating on Dundalk FC matches, and the rest as they say… Speaking on the programme’s evolution, Gussie explained that they were all “nervous at the star” but that they eventually “just got used to talking on air” and that it is now just second nature to them. He also admitted that they have all grown in confidence since the early days and are now capable of taking on broadcasting challenges that they would previously have run a mile from. Robbie concurs with this. When asked if he ever imagined he would be on live radio discussing the the DDJL and commentating on matches he replies “never”, and goes on to say that he considers himself to be “the worst commentator in the world”, though it is clear his listenership do not share this opinion, as he is regularly stopped on the streets of Dundalk by people looking to praise his ability as a pundit and engage in conversation about the Dundalk District Junior League and the Summer League Focus Show. Both Gussie and Robbie point out that getting to grips with broadcasting was not the only difficulty they have had to contend with over the last 14 years. The Dundalk District Junior League was hit badly by the recession, as local companies who had teams in the league closed down, and many of their players were forced to seek employment outside of Dundalk and Ireland. However, this is where the Summer League Focus Show has been able to soften that blow, by providing a platform whereby those that are geographically no longer in a position to take an active part in the DDJL can still follow the league and keep abreast of eveything that is happening in it. Overall, both Gussie and Robbie believe the Summer League Focus Show has not only been instrumental in their personal development as viable, recognisable and revered community broadcasters, it has increased their sense of confidence, and the confidence of the DDJL as a whole, and given that veteran institution a further legacy, and a sense of belonging in an area that had the potential for fraction and ultimate extinction. From Dundalk FM’s perspective, this is a perfect example of facilitating a community group and reinforcing their capacity to achieve their goals. The Dundalk and District Junior League (known locally as simply the summer league) runs every year from May until September by teams from  Dundalk and surrounding areas. Founded in the 1905/1906 season (the league previously ran from September to May), the Dundalk and District League was revived after World War I in 1919 and has proved resilient up until the present day. Two of the early winners of the league, The G.N.R and Drogheda United, have gone on to reach league of Ireland standard as Dundalk FC and Drogheda United. Many international players have begun their career in the league. Many seasons of the league have produced players who have gone on to play senior football.
- [Rugby Show](https://dundalkfm.ie/the-rugby-show/): Tune into the Rugby Show with Geraldine Kieran on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 7.00 pm until 8.00 pm.    
- [Maritime Ireland](https://dundalkfm.ie/this-island-nation-documentary/): Renowned broadcaster and marine specialist, Tom Mac Sweeney presents a radio series covering all things maritime and nautical on the first and third Saturday from 9.00 am – 9.30 pm. MARITIME IRELAND  features interviews and news from the local, national and international maritime scenes. Technical support by Justin Maher, Community Radio Youghal.
- [Oriel Park Live full commentary](https://dundalkfm.ie/oriel-park-live-full-commentary-from-dundalk-fc-games/): Name the individuals involved in the project/programme Since 2004 – John Murphy Ger Cunningham Gussie Hearty Alan Byrne Tommy McConville (RIP) New contributors David Bellew Seorise McCann John Englishby Ciaran Callan Orla Crilly Jason Kelly Please outline why you think your entry deserves recognition Oriel Park Live is the name of the League of Ireland match commentary provided by our team of volunteers since 2005. The show is aimed at people who are housebound and at people from Dundalk who live abroad so that they can stay in contact with home. A testament to the importance of the show can be heard in the Half Time Hellos. John Murphy, who turned 80 last year, reads out the list of people around the word (starting with Australia) that tune in. At the match on 23/09/19 this took over six minutes to compete. When they are home, people often come up to John and his co presenter Gerry Cunningham in the stand to say hello and tell them where in the world they are listening to them from. How do you feel your entry shows any of the following criteria; innovation, team building, community participation, quality and community awareness? The Oriel Park Live Show has increased it’s team of Volunteers from four to ten. A new pre match show started this year – Build up With Bellew – so that our new volunteers report live from the terraces and backrooms from home and away matches. A highlight was live reports from the Champions League Matches in Baku, Riga and Bratislava this year. Other points of interest are The post match interviews are played out in full as opposed of playing snippets. A sports panel of senior soccer players and supporters broadcasts a Saturday afternoon show four times a year. The show has been broadcast from Irish League venues e.g. Windsor Park (Linfield F.C.), Ballymena Showgrounds and Seaview (Crusaders F.C.). Because of the show, the station has recorded radio documentaries from Belfast, Derry and Portadown. Is there any other information you would like to add about your entry? This year we teamed up with Derry’s Community Radio station – Drive 105FM – to do a dual broadcast from three matches from the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. We rebroadcast the Match Night Live Drive stream and their presenter team is Dee Curran Eddie Seydek, Kevin Moore and Colin Greene. The team broadcast around thirty matches each year. The local soccer league has also started to broadcast live matches during the week as a spin off to this programme.   Davy Keogh says Hello and John Murphy at Dalymount Park. Oriel Park Live commentary from Dundalk FC matches with John Murphy  and Ger Cunningham.                 Commentary begins at 7.40 pm. From Richmond Park Dundalk are 1 up against St. Patrick’s Athletic with a goal from Stephen O’Donnell. It’s time for half time hello’s to listeners around the globe from @John Murphy on Dundalk FM. Caught being snapped by co commentator Ger Cunningham.     Sports Academy Soccer Panel Nicky McCourt, Gussie Hearty and Roy Mackin.
- [First Cut](https://dundalkfm.ie/first-cut/): Tune in to t   he First Cut local Dundalk bands show every Friday 6.00 pm – 7.00 pm & repeated Saturday at 9.00 pm. Specialising in the local music scene! This show has been running since 2002. Presenters during the years were Paddy McEneaney, Rick Browne, Gary Conlon, Niamh Kirk, Daire McAnallen, Ashling Byrne, David Keenan, Shane Tipping, Danny O’Hanlon and Sarah Kirk. The First Cut keeps you informed of new local releases and interviews with local singer songwriters and bands with your host Damien McKenna.      
- [Spotlight](https://dundalkfm.ie/spotlight-show/):   We would like to hear from people who would like to do a show about their favourite band or musician. Email your name and the band you would like to feature to spotlight@dundalkfm.ie and one of our team will invite you into the station and will help you put the show together.     1 Shane Spotlight Intro 2 Shane Spotlight Outro 3 Shane Spotlight Whisper 1 Helena Spotlight Intro 2 Helena Spotlight Outro 3 Helena Spotlight Whisper Spotlight is presented by a guest presenter who dedicates the show to a band of their choice. 80’s Synth Pop 90s Music Faiza A Tribe Called Quest ABBA – Jessica Afro Beats – DJ Andile Afro Beats – DJ Williams Aimee Mann Alice In Chains Alpha Blondy Amy Winehouse -Ebony Devlin Anthony Scanlon – Sea Shanties Longest Johns Artic Monkeys – Gabby Aslan Balsaw Garden Music – Tony Finegan Band Maid Barry Manilow Bicep Bille Eilish – Ella Byrne Bruce Springsteen Bruce Springsteen Show 1 Bruce Springsteen Show 2 Buddy Rich Burt Bacharach Cab Calloway Calibre Calvin Harris Casting Crowns Charlie Landsborough Charlie Pride Charlotte Chase & Status – Billy Lyons Christy Moore Cian Ducot – Katie Hoey Classical – Roisin Gaughran CMAT – Alison Lavery Coláiste Rís 4P 13 Tasty Tunes Coláiste Rís 4P Ar Ais Chuig Na hÓchtóidí Coláiste Rís 4P Back to the 80s Coláiste Rís 4P Top Bops Coláiste Rís 4R Amhráin na TY 1 Coláiste Rís 4R Amhráin na TY 2 Coláiste Rís 4R TY Bops Conor Dullaghan – Various Country Music Part1 Country Music Part2 Credence Clearwater Revival Da Tweekz Darts Songs – Logan TY Dave Grohl Dave, Dee, Dozy, Mick and Twitch David Bowie Dean Martin Dermot Kennedy Die Artze Dire Straits Disturbed DJ Rexilo DJ Sandile DJ Sharkey DJ Summer aka DJ Evan Dolly Parton Don Moen Easy Listening – Colette McGahon Ed Sheeran Eddi Reader Eels Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong ELO 1 ELO 2 Elton John Elvis By Ireland Elvis Presley Elvis Presley – Breffni Enya Etta James Everly Brothers Felix Laband Female Irish Fifa Games Music – David Fontaines DC – Rachel Traynor Frank Sinatra Games Tunes – Michelle Gartlan Kerr Garbage Gareth Brooks Gary Numan Glen Campbell Gospel Green Day – Azra Gwen Stefani Hallowe’en Special Happy Days Hardwell Harry Chopin – John Morgan Harry Styles – Ashton Keenan Hybrid Minds Iggy Pop Indie Mix 1 Indie Mix 2 Indie Mix 3 Indie Mix 4 Indie Mix 5 Irish Bands Irish Bands Irish Spotlight Class 2022 Irish Spotlight Godslove Irish Trad Isekhua Eboboroka Jack White James Taylor Jazz – Deaghlan Jinx Lennon Joe Dolan Joe Jackson John Hiatt Johnny Cash Johnny Clegg Joni Mitchell Josh Groban Julien Baker Kendrick Lamar – Finn O’Hanlon Kieran Goss King Sunny Ade Lady GaGa Lewis Capaldi – Lauren Liam Clancy Linkin Park – Polnaref Matondo Little Mix Lou Reed LTJ Bukem Ludovic Einaudi Madness Manfred Mann Manic Street Preachers Martin Stephenson And The Daintees Marty Wilde Mary Wallopers – Christy Fleming Michael Jackson – Emily Dowdall Miley Cyrus – Kym MacMahon Miranda Lambert – Rebecca Neary Moonlight Benjamin My Bloody Valentine Naomi Conlon – Video Game Music Nirvana Oasis B-sides Oasis Masterplan One Direction Outcast Pet Shop Boys Pop Rock Spotlight – Cameron Pop Rock Spotlight – Cameron Duffy Priorland Punk Spotlight – Donovan TY Queen – Ryan Bradley Radiohead – Leo Thompson REM Show 1 REM Show 2 Robbie Williams -Kieran Pickering Rod Stewart Ronan Kirk – Bob Dylan Roy Taylor Rudimental Sarwar’s Choice – Sarwar Mohammed Scary Pockets Scott Joplin Simply Red Slash Sober Spandau Ballet Stevie Ray Vaughn – Brian Conlon Stiff Little Fingers Stone Roses Sza – Aislinn SZO – Ruth McGee Talking Heads 1 Talking Heads 2 Taylor Swift – Pamela Carragher Texas The Blades The Clash The Corrs The Cranberries The Eagles The Hu The Neighbourhood – Muireann Rafferty The Piano Guys The Rolling Stones The Seekers The Sunshine Spotlight The Who Thin Lizzy Tina Turner Tom Jones Tony Allen Tony Joe White And Maggie Bell Trsiha Yearwood Two Door Cinema Club TY Boris n Mark Fulltime U2 Various – Vincent Various – Aoibheann Various – Jeff McLawde 1 Various – Jeff McLawde 2 Various – Lexie Various 2 – Conor Dullaghan Video Game League of Legends – Jan Labut Vince Clark Vol Info Evening 20230201 Yusef Lateef Zoe Keating  
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- [Showband Street](https://dundalkfm.ie/showband-street/): Relive the dance hall days from the comfort of your own home, as Joe Duffy takes us all jiving down to ‘Showband Street‘.  Every Sunday from 1.00 pm to 2.00 pm playing all the best songs from  “the showband era”.  
- [Drivetime](https://dundalkfm.ie/drivetime/):         Tune in to Drive Time with our fabulous hosts John Englishby, Marian Del Duca, MaryRose Muckian, Jason Kelly, Seoirse McCann and Ciaran Callan, weekdays 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm.   Drive Time is sponsored by Tony’s Pizzeria, Park Street, Dundalk.
- [Town Talk](https://dundalkfm.ie/town-talk/): Town Talk is our flagship daily current affairs show with interviews, music and panel discussions featuring local community groups, musicians, politicians and business people presented by Marissa Lucchesi, David Larkin, Cathal McCooey and Pat Byrne  with occasional guest presenters. To send a community notice or a press release to the show email talk@dundalkfm.ie. Town Talk is kindly sponsored by Christy McGee Insurances Ltd., 3 Crowe Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth, Tel 042 93 39337. www.christymcgee.com     Remembering Philip O Brien, Town Talk Presenter (RIP). We wish to remember and appreciate a caring and compassionate colleague who passed away on Friday 22nd March 2024, Philip O Brien. Philip signed up for our ‘Speaking Up For A Change’ Course in October 2015 and later took on the role of Tuesday morning presenter of Town Talk. His wife, Brenda said that he enjoyed working on his script and selecting appropriate tracks early in the morning before the show. Philip’s appreciation of music shone through, and he recorded the third programme in the ‘Alphabeats’ series and chose the year 1992 in the ‘100 Years of Music’ series. If a presenter was unable to come in, Philip made himself available and often presented the Afternoon and Drive Time Shows. When Dundalk FM hosted the CRAOL National Community Radio Day on 18th June 2021, Philip and Michael Murray interviewed presenters from Galway, Kilkenny, Dublin and Limerick. If you didn’t know something, Philip was the go to person and if he didn’t know, he would find out. He was a great conversationalist, and a great voice to listen to. He had stories and anecdotes to accompany his impressive knowledge of local, national and international affairs which he shared on the Saturday morning Brunch programme. Philip will be affectionately remembered by Dundalk FM staff, presenters and listeners.     Town Talk broadcasting LIVE from the Louth County Museum to celebrate Europe Day on May 9th with guests Sywia Jakubus, Polish School, Dundalk and Ann Marron from the Netwell Centre with Marissa Lucchesi, presenter and Padraig Quigley on Outside Broadcast sound duty.   Jinx Lennon speaking to Marissa Lucchesi at Bellurgan House, Tipping’s Wood. Marissa Lucchesi, Helena Mullins, Frances Taylor and Caoimhe O’Malley.   Sinead Roche, Dundalk Tourism Officer, Edel McMullan, producer, Marissa Lucchesi, presenter, Edel O’Mahony, Business Investment Development Scheme Manager and David ‘El Paso’ Keenan.
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- [CSP Full Time Vacancy - Advertising Representative - Closing Date 21/10/25](https://dundalkfm.ie/full-time-vacancy-advertising-representative/):   Note: Dundalk FM’s Advertising Representative position will be filled by a person from the following Community Service Programme Employment Target Groups (see below). JobDescription Title: Advertising Representative (f/t) 39 hours per week Generating on air and online income from advertising, sponsorship. Creating unique joint promotions with local businesses. Scripting radio advertising campaigns. Duties Advertising and Sponsorship Ensure that sales leads and enquiries records are maintained. Meet businesses and sell sponsorship and advertising. Sell to national agencies and large account holders Ensure that advertisements have been invoiced and are paid on time. Script adverts with clients. Ensure sales management systems are maintained. Provide a monthly sales report for the Finance Committee. Co-ordinate the gathering and reporting of listenership figures. Invoicing and credit control. Some Production of Ads. Fund-raising Work with the Events Team to achieve fund-raising targets. Promotions Assist in the design and implementation of an off line and online marketing and promotions plan. Revenue Generation Assist with grant applications, proposals and reports for funding bodies. Explore further income generation ideas such as online revenue.   Dundalk FM’s Advertising Representative position will be filled by a person from the following Community Service Programme Employment Target Groups. People who are in the workforce but unemployed and seeking a return to work i.e. people who are in receipt of Jobseekers Benefit (JB), Jobseekers Allowance (JA), people who are signing on for credits Qualified Adults (Adult dependants of those in receipt of social welfare payment). People with Disabilities (PWD) i.e. in receipt of Disability Allowance, Blind Pension, Partial Capacity Benefit, or other disability benefit Ex-prisoners or people with a criminal conviction and in contact with the Probation Service Migrants Refugees Asylum Seekers Irish Travellers Roma People coming from a labour activation scheme i.e. Community Employment, TUS or RSS placements One Parent Families (people who parent alone without sufficient resources and are in receipt of social welfare payments) People who are deserted, separated, divorced or widowed (people in receipt of Widow/er’s non-contributory pension, surviving Civil Partner’s non-contributory pensions, or deserted Wives allowance/benefit) Carers (people in receipt of Carers Allowance/Benefit who want to return to the workforce) People who are homeless Stabilised and recovering drug misusers Ukrainians – displaced by the war  
- [Full Time Vacancy - Community Radio Producer](https://dundalkfm.ie/full-time-vacancy-community-radio-producer-2/): CSP Job Description – Community Radio Producer
- [Vacancy July 2025 - Evening Duty Manager (CE)](https://dundalkfm.ie/vacancy-evening-duty-manager-ce/): Dundalk FM has a Vacancy for part-time staff. The role is Evening Duty Manager and is for 19 and a half hours per week. This is a Community Employment Scheme position so applicants should ensure their eligibility by calling Central CE on 042 932 8316. The position will commence in August 2025. Main duties include: to edit shows and create playlists to operate the sound desk to train new volunteers and community group representatives in the production of radio shows to record and edit programmes for community groups and volunteer presenters Full training will be provided. Dundalk FM is a Social Enterprise which facilitates community radio and media projects for Voluntary, Educational, Sports, Arts and Public Services in Dundalk and the surrounding area. Job Description Post Title: Evening Duty Manager Reporting to: Manager Location: Dundalk Media Centre Responsible for: Facilitation of volunteers and production duties Salary: CE Central Hours: 19½ hours per week (evenings). To edit programming for repeat, organise the overnight schedule, facilitate presenters who pre-record shows, work the sound desk where required and train new volunteers in sound desk operation and audio editing. Also responsible for monitoring on air activity and front office and studio operations. Main Duties and Responsibilities Assist and support volunteers with editing and production. Audio Editing and archiving programmes. Recording programmes, promos and ads. Operating the Sound Desk. Interviewing and recording public events. Training Presenters and community groups. Assist with outside broadcasting. Keeping the studios, restrooms, reception area clean and tidy (vacuum, empty bins, ensure toilets are clean and presentable). Answering the phones/emails/looking after guests.
- [Community Radio Social Benefit Conference - 13th February 2025](https://dundalkfm.ie/community-radio-social-benefit-conference-13th-february-2025/): 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   .
- [New Radio Presenter Information Session - 7.00 pm Monday 20th January 2025](https://dundalkfm.ie/new-radio-presenter-information-session-7-00-pm-monday-20th-january-2025/): 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.  
- [Vacancy - Evening Duty Manager](https://dundalkfm.ie/vacancy-evening-duty-manager/): Dundalk FM has a Vacancy for part-time staff. The role is Evening Duty Manager is for 19 and a half hours per week. This is a Community Employment Scheme position so applicants should ensure their eligibility by calling Central CE on 042 932 8316. The position will commence in Mid-March. Main duties include: to edit shows and create playlists to operate the sound desk to train new volunteers and community group representatives in the production of radio shows to record and edit programmes for community groups and volunteer presenters Full training will be provided. To apply log on to Dundalk FM Evening Duty Manager. The closing date for applications is 18 February 2025. Dundalk FM is a Social Enterprise which facilitates community radio and media projects for Voluntary, Educational, Sports, Arts and Public Services in Dundalk and the surrounding area. Job Description Post Title: Evening Duty Manager Reporting to: Manager Location: Dundalk Media Centre Responsible for: Facilitation of volunteers and production duties Salary: CE Central Hours: 19½ hours per week (evenings). To edit programming for repeat, organise the overnight schedule, facilitate presenters who pre-record shows, work the sound desk where required and train new volunteers in sound desk operation and audio editing. Also responsible for monitoring on air activity and front office and studio operations. Main Duties and Responsibilities Assist and support volunteers with editing and production. Audio Editing and archiving programmes. Recording programmes, promos and ads. Operating the Sound Desk. Interviewing and recording public events. Training Presenters and community groups. Assist with outside broadcasting. Keeping the studios, restrooms, reception area clean and tidy (vacuum, empty bins, ensure toilets are clean and presentable). Answering the phones/emails/looking after guests.
- [Full Time Vacancy - Community Radio Producer](https://dundalkfm.ie/full-time-vacancy-community-radio-producer/):   CSP Job Description – Community Radio Producer
- [Vacancy - Full Time Community Radio Producer](https://dundalkfm.ie/vacancy-full-time-community-radio-producer/): CSP Job Description – Community Radio Producer
- [Vacancy - Weekend Duty Manager](https://dundalkfm.ie/vacancy-weekend-duty-manager-2/): Dundalk FM has a Vacancy for part-time staff. The role is Weekend Duty Manager is for 19 and a half hours per week. This is a Community Employment Scheme position so applicants should ensure their eligibility by calling Central CE on 042 932 8316. The position will commence in September. Main duties include: to edit shows and create playlists to operate the sound desk to train new volunteers and community group representatives in the production of radio shows to record and edit programmes for community groups and volunteer presenters Full training will be provided. To apply search for dundalk fm on jobsireland.ie Dundalk FM is a Social Enterprise which facilitates community radio and media projects for Voluntary, Educational, Sports, Arts and Public Services in Dundalk and the surrounding area. Job Description Post Title: Weekend Duty Manager Reporting to: Manager Location: Dundalk Media Centre, Dundalk FM, Partnerssip Court Responsible for: Facilitation of volunteers and production duties Salary: CE Central Hours: 19½ hours per week (evenings). To edit programming for repeat, organise the overnight schedule, facilitate presenters who pre-record shows, work the sound desk where required and train new volunteers in sound desk operation and audio editing. Also responsible for monitoring on air activity and front office and studio operations. Main Duties and Responsibilities Assist and support volunteers with editing and production. Audio Editing and archiving programmes. Recording programmes, promos and ads. Operating the Sound Desk. Interviewing and recording public events. Training Presenters and community groups. Assist with outside broadcasting. Keeping the studios, restrooms, reception area clean and tidy (vacuum, empty bins, ensure toilets are clean and presentable). Answering the phones/emails/looking after guests.
- [Vacancy - Evening Duty Manager (CE Position)](https://dundalkfm.ie/vacancy-evening-duty-manager-ce-position/): Dundalk FM has a Vacancy for part-time staff. The role is Evening Duty Manager is for 19 and a half hours per week. This is a Community Employment Scheme position so applicants should ensure their eligibility by calling Central CE on 042 932 8316. The position will commence in Mid-September. Main duties include: to edit shows and create playlists to operate the sound desk to train new volunteers and community group representatives in the production of radio shows to record and edit programmes for community groups and volunteer presenters Full training will be provided. To apply seach for dundalk fm on jobsireland.ie The closing date for applications is 16 September 2024. Dundalk FM is a Social Enterprise which facilitates community radio and media projects for Voluntary, Educational, Sports, Arts and Public Services in Dundalk and the surrounding area. Job Description Post Title: Evening Duty Manager Reporting to: Manager Location: Dundalk Media Centre Responsible for: Facilitation of volunteers and production duties Salary: CE Central Hours: 19½ hours per week (evenings). To edit programming for repeat, organise the overnight schedule, facilitate presenters who pre-record shows, work the sound desk where required and train new volunteers in sound desk operation and audio editing. Also responsible for monitoring on air activity and front office and studio operations. Main Duties and Responsibilities Assist and support volunteers with editing and production. Audio Editing and archiving programmes. Recording programmes, promos and ads. Operating the Sound Desk. Interviewing and recording public events. Training Presenters and community groups. Assist with outside broadcasting. Keeping the studios, restrooms, reception area clean and tidy (vacuum, empty bins, ensure toilets are clean and presentable). Answering the phones/emails/looking after guests.
- [Remembering with affection, our radio colleague Philip O'Brien.](https://dundalkfm.ie/remembering-with-affection-our-radio-colleague-philip-obrien/):     We wish to remember and appreciate a caring and compassionate colleague who passed away on Friday 22nd March 2024, Philip O Brien. Philip signed up for our ‘Speaking Up For A Change’ Course in October 2015 and later took on the role of Tuesday morning presenter of Town Talk. His wife, Brenda said that he enjoyed working on his script and selecting appropriate tracks early in the morning before the show. Philip’s appreciation of music shone through, and he recorded the third programme in the ‘Alphabeats’ series and chose the year 1992 in the ‘100 Years of Music’ series. If a presenter was unable to come in, Philip made himself available and often presented the Afternoon and Drive Time Shows. When Dundalk FM hosted the CRAOL National Community Radio Day on 18th June 2021, Philip and Michael Murray interviewed presenters from Galway, Kilkenny, Dublin and Limerick. If you didn’t know something, Philip was the go to person and if he didn’t know, he would find out. He was a great conversationalist, and a great voice to listen to. He had stories and anecdotes to accompany his impressive knowledge of local, national and international affairs which he shared on the Saturday morning Brunch programme. Philip will be affectionately remembered by Dundalk FM staff, presenters and listeners. Our thoughts are with his wife Brenda, son David and daughter Emma. Alan Byrne 24 March 2024
- [Evening Duty Manager Vacancy at Dundalk FM](https://dundalkfm.ie/evening-duty-manager-vacancy-dunndalk-fm/): Dundalk FM has a Vacancy for part-time staff. The role is Evening Duty Manager and is for 19 and a half hours per week. This is a Community Employment Scheme position so applicants should ensure their eligibility by calling Central CE on 042 932 8316. The position will commence in Mid-March. Main duties include: to edit shows and create playlists to operate the sound desk to train new volunteers and community group representatives in the production of radio shows to record and edit programmes for community groups and volunteer presenters Full training will be provided. The full Job Description is available on dundalkfm.ie or search for dundalk fm on jobsireland.ie To apply email centralce@gmail.com with your cv. The closing date for applications is 23 February 2024. Dundalk FM is a Social Enterprise which facilitates community radio and media projects for Voluntary, Educational, Sports, Arts and Public Services in Dundalk and the surrounding area. Job Description Post Title: Evening Duty Manager Reporting to: Manager Location: Dundalk Media Centre Responsible for: Facilitation of volunteers and production duties Salary: CE Central Hours: 19½ hours per week (evenings). To edit programming for repeat, organise the overnight schedule, facilitate presenters who pre-record shows, work the sound desk where required and train new volunteers in sound desk operation and audio editing. Also responsible for monitoring on air activity and front office and studio operations. Main Duties and Responsibilities Assist and support volunteers with editing and production. Audio Editing and archiving programmes. Recording programmes, promos and ads. Operating the Sound Desk. Interviewing and recording public events. Training Presenters and community groups. Assist with outside broadcasting. Keeping the studios, restrooms, reception area clean and tidy (vacuum, empty bins, ensure toilets are clean and presentable). Answering the phones/emails/looking after guests.    
- [CE Vacancies at Dundalk FM - closing date 31 July 2023](https://dundalkfm.ie/ce-vacancies-at-dundalk-fm/): Dundalk FM has Vacancies for 2 Part Time Community Employment Staff 1. Evening Duty Manager 2. Weekend Duty Manager Commencing September 2023 Main duties include: to operate the sound desk to train new volunteers and community group representatives in the production of radio shows Full training will be provided. The full Job Description is available on dundalkfm.ie. The closing date for applications is 31 July 2023. To Apply email centralce@gmail.com Telephone 042 932 8316 A Community Radio station is for people to produce and broadcast their own programmes and participate in operating the station. Dundalk FM began broadcasting in 2004 and is a not for profit, independent, community run and owned radio broadcast and training service.     Job Description Post Title: 1. Evening Duty Manager (Monday to Friday) 2. Weekend Duty Manager (Saturday and Sunday) Reporting to: Manager Location: Dundalk Media Centre CLG Responsible for: Facilitation of volunteers and production duties Salary: CE Central Hours: 19½ hours per week To edit programming for repeat, organise the overnight schedule, facilitate presenters who pre-record shows, work the sound desk where required and train new volunteers in sound desk operation and audio editing. Also responsible for monitoring on air activity and front office and studio operations. Main Duties and Responsibilities Assist and support volunteers with editing and production. Audio Editing and archiving programmes. Recording programmes, promos and ads. Operating the Sound Desk. Interviewing and recording public events. Training presenters and community groups. Assist with outside broadcasting. Keeping the studios, restrooms, reception area clean and tidy (vacuum, empty bins, ensure toilets are clean and presentable). Answering the phones/emails/looking after guests. Miscellaneous Some broadcasting – in studio and on location. Covering reception as required. Any other duties as may become part of the job as directed by the Board of Directors in consultation with the employee. General: To undertake other duties as directed by the Manager in pursuit of the aims and objectives of Dundalk FM To maintain a pledge of CONFIDENTIALITY regarding information held regarding the business affairs of Dundalk Media Centre CLG.    
- [Jim Ryan - a respected and compelling voice](https://dundalkfm.ie/jim-ryan-a-respected-and-compelling-voice/): 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 Managers 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  
- [Dundalk FM is looking for Community and Voluntary Groups to make their own Radio Shows](https://dundalkfm.ie/5523-2/): 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.    
- [Dundalk FM seek applications for a Community Radio Producer](https://dundalkfm.ie/dundalk-fm-seek-applications-for-a-community-radio-producer/): CSP Job Description – Community Radio Producer  
- [We are hiring - Community Radio Producer (October 2022)](https://dundalkfm.ie/vacancy-community-radio-producer-october-2022/):   Job Description Job Title: Community Radio Producer Reporting to: Manager Hours: 39 hours per week Responsibilities Assist with live studio technical production. Support the centre to achieve its goal of engaging all community groups in the area each year. Support in the coordination and delivery of Radio and Media skills training to Community Groups and Individual Members. Edit and back up programmes. Duties To produce Ads and to research and present News, Sports, Weather, Community Notices and Death Notices. To ensure adverts are edited and recorded and passed to the Advertising Rep/Assistant Manager for approval. To assist with the O/B team and attend events, outside broadcasts, promotions, roadshows and to go along record these events. To assist and/or run New Community Group and Volunteer Information Sessions. To meet with Community Groups and identify what the station can do to help them achieve their goals. To assist with developing and delivering Community Media Projects and Programming. File all relevant administration work. Provide broadcast training to staff, presenters and service users. To look after studio bookings and equipment bookings. Broadcast assistant as required. Be familiar with legislation covering broadcasting and all relevant legal stipulations. Assist with the development of new targeted programmes. To keep studios clean at all times. Liaise with and attend Committee meetings as required. Refer any significant problems regarding Programmes/Technical issues to the Manager. General To undertake any other duties as directed by the Manager in pursuit of the aims and objectives of Dundalk Media Centre CLG. To undertake training as necessary. To maintain a pledge of confidentiality regarding business affairs at Dundalk Media Centre CLG.
- [New Community Radio Presenters - Class of September 2022](https://dundalkfm.ie/s/): 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.
- [August 25th 2022 - New Volunteers Record a 5 Irish Tunes Show](https://dundalkfm.ie/august-25th-2022-new-volunteers-record-5-irish-tunes-show/):   Above are our team of new radio volunteers researching their choice for the 5 Irish Tunes show – Dean Wright, Barbara McClure, Luka Stopic, Mary Gantley,  Conor Clarke,  Bruno Vilares and Róisín Ward Morrow. Seoirse McCann and Sean Callaghan called to share their experience of presenting on Dundalk FM and to encourage our new volunteers to join the September Radio Course. The links were recorded on the night, edited by Alan Byrne the next day and broadcast on Dundalk FM on Saturday 27th August – you can see the Running Order and listen to the show on the link below. From what we heard on the night, we are sure that we will be introducing new community radio programmes into our schedule starting in October.    
- [August is the time to renew your Membership - or join us if you wish!](https://dundalkfm.ie/annual-membership-august-2022/): Individual Membership 2022-23 Community Group Membership 2022-23 Annual Membership Note 20220804
- [Vacancy - Evening Duty Manager (CE Scheme)](https://dundalkfm.ie/vacancy-evening-duty-manager-ce-scheme/): Post Title: Evening Duty Manager Reporting to: Manager Location: Dundalk Media Centre Responsible for: Facilitation of volunteers and production duties Salary: CE Central Hours: 19½ hours per week (evenings). Job Purpose Assisting volunteers, occasional presenting, editing and archiving programmes, sound desk operation and assisting with outside broadcasts. Ensure that the Radio broadcast runs smoothly. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Audio Editing and archiving programmes. Recording programmes, promos and ads. Operating the Sound Desk. Interviewing and recording public events. Researching items for broadcast. Training Presenters and community groups. Assist with outside broadcasting. Keeping the offices clean and tidy. Answering the phones/emails/looking after guests.      
- [Dundalk FM will be Live from the Louth Mavericks American Football Club Family Day - 09/07/22](https://dundalkfm.ie/louth-mavericks-american-football-club-family-day-saturday-9th-july-2002/):   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
- [Dundalk Community Group Survey 2022](https://dundalkfm.ie/community-survey-2022/): Dundalk FM Community Group Survey 2022   Thank you for taking part in this research.  
- [New Volunteer Presenters meet at Info Session](https://dundalkfm.ie/new-volunteer-presenters-meet-at-info-session/):       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!
- [Holi Festival of Colours - LIVE - on Dundalk FM 19th March 2022](https://dundalkfm.ie/holi-festival-colours-live-dundalk-fm-19th-march-2022/): 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
- [Music, Economics, and Beyond](https://dundalkfm.ie/music-economics-and-beyond/): The whole point of digital music is the risk-free grazing” Cory Doctorow, Canadian journalist and co-editor and of the off-beat blog Boing Boing, is an activist in favor of liberalizing copyright laws and a proponent of the Creative Commons non-profit organization devoted to expanding the range of creative works available for others to build upon legally and to share. Doctorow and others continue to write prolifically about the apocalyptic changes facing Intellectual Property in general and the music industry in specific. In this article, we will explore the cataclysm facing U.S. industry through the portal example of the music industry, a simple industry in comparison to those of automotive or energy. However, in the simplicity of this example we may uncover some lessons that apply to all industries. In his web-article, “The Inevitable March of Recorded Music Towards Free,” Michael Arrington tells us that music CD sales continue to plummet alarmingly. “Artists like Prince and Nine Inch Nails are flouting their labels and either giving music away or telling their fans to steal it… Radiohead, which is no longer controlled by their label, Capitol Records, put their new digital album on sale on the Internet for whatever price people want to pay for it.” As many others have iterated in recent years, Arrington reminds us that unless effective legal, technical, or other artificial impediments to production can be created, “simple economic theory dictates that the price of music [must] fall to zero as more ‘competitors’ (in this case, listeners who copy) enter the market.” Unless sovereign governments that subscribe to the Universal Copyright Convention take drastic measures, such as the proposed mandatory music tax to prop up the industry, there virtually exist no economic or legal barriers to keep the price of recorded music from falling toward zero. In response, artists and labels will probably return to focusing on other revenue streams that can, and will, be exploited. Specifically, these include live music, merchandise, and limited edition physical copies of their music. According to author Stephen J. Dubner, “The smartest thing about the Rolling Stones under Jagger’s leadership is the band’s workmanlike, corporate approach to touring. The economics of pop music include two main revenue streams: record sales and touring profits. Record sales are a) unpredictable; and b) divided up among many parties. If you learn how to tour efficiently, meanwhile, the profits–including not only ticket sales but also corporate sponsorship, t-shirt sales, etc.,–can be staggering. You can essentially control how much you earn by adding more dates, whereas it’s hard to control how many records you sell.” (“Mick Jagger, Profit Maximizer,” Freakonomics Blog, 26 July 2007). In order to get a handle on the problems brought about by digital media in the music industry, we turn to the data most relied upon by the industry. This data comes through Neilsen SoundScan which operates a system for collecting information and tracking sales. Most relevant to the topic of this column, SoundScan provides the official method for tracking sales of music and music video products throughout the United States and Canada. The company collects data on a weekly basis and makes it available every Wednesday to subscribers from all facets of the music industry. These include executives of record companies, publishing firms, music retailers, independent promoters, film entertainment producers and distributors, and artist management companies. Because SoundScan provides the sales data used by Billboard, the leading trade magazine, for the creation of its music charts, this role effectively makes SoundScan the official source of sales records in the music industry. Quo vadis? According to Neilsen Soundscan, “In a fragmented media world where technology is reshaping consumer habits, music continues to be the soundtrack of our daily lives. According to Music 360 2014, Nielsen’s third annual in-depth study of the tastes, habits and preferences of U.S. music listeners, 93% of the country’s population listens to music, spending more than 25 hours each week tuning into their favorite tunes.” For most Americans, music is the top form of entertainment. In a 2014 survey, 75% of respondents stated that they actively chose to listen to music over other media entertainment. Music is part of our lives throughout all times of the day. One fourth of music listening takes place while driving or riding in vehicles. Another 15% of our weekly music time takes place at work or while doing household chores. It has become no surprise over the past five years that CD sales have diminished while download listening and sales have increased. Bob Runett of Poynter Online comments, “Start waving the cigarette lighters and swaying side to side–the love affair between music fans and their cell phones is getting more intense. Phones with music capabilities will account for 54 percent of handset sales globally in five years, according to a report consulting firm Strategy Analytics Inc. The report suggests that we keep watching the growth of cellular music decks (CMDs), devices that deliver excellent sound quality and focus on music more than images.” (“A Few Notes About Music and Convergence,” 25 November 2014) Stephen J. Dubner summed up the mess quite well almost a decade ago. “It strikes me as ironic that a new technology (digital music) may have accidentally forced record labels to abandon the status quo (releasing albums) and return to the past (selling singles). I sometimes think that the biggest mistake the record industry ever made was abandoning the pop single in the first place. Customers were forced to buy albums to get the one or two songs they loved; how many albums can you say that you truly love, or love even 50% of the songs–10? 20? But now the people have spoken: they want one song at a time, digitally please, maybe even free.” (“What’s the Future of the Music Industry? A Freakonomics Quorum,” 20 September 2007). Like many of us, I (Dr. Sase) also have worked as a musician/producer/engineer/indie label owner releasing esoterica since the 1960s. While occasionally made an adequate living off my music, I
- [Practice in Public Makes Perfect: how playing for your fans makes you better](https://dundalkfm.ie/practice-in-public-makes-perfect/): Price, 57, has played music nearly her whole life, starting with piano when she was five years old. But in the fall of 2009, the guitar was still something of mystery to her. She had been playing for only a couple of months and was struggling a bit with the new challenges. Yet, instead of holing up in her living room to practice until she felt more confident, she did something totally unexpected: she packed up her guitar and sheet music, headed into downtown Los Angeles, and set up outdoors to work through the new techniques. Twice a year, Active Arts, a series of programs run by the Music Center in Los Angeles, invites recreational musicians to the arts center’s campus for a 30-minute outdoor practice session called Public Practice. There are no rules about what participants can and cannot play, and mistakes are more than welcome. “I looked at it as a way to make the time to practice, because I’m always so busy,” explains Price, a legal secretary. Having participated in Public Practice three times, she’s found that bringing her music outdoors helps her focus. “Playing out in public encourages me to approach things a little bit differently. Even though it’s not a performance, knowing that I might have observers helps me to organize my practice session,” she says. On the other hand, Eric Oto, a saxophonist and two-time participant, has occasionally found himself sidetracked during outdoor sessions–but in a good way. “The acoustics were so fascinating that I ended up, for a little while, just strolling around the campus plaza listening for different sounds,” says the 48-year-old lawyer. “Hearing the sounds bouncing off of the granite, concrete, and everything else outside was really interesting, and it got me to think a lot more about sound production, rather than just technique.”
- [The Complete Definition Of The Music](https://dundalkfm.ie/the-complete-definition-of-the-music/): Music is a form of art that involves organized and audible sounds and silence. It is normally expressed in terms of pitch (which includes melody and harmony), rhythm (which includes tempo and meter), and the quality of sound (which includes timbre, articulation, dynamics, and texture). Music may also involve complex generative forms in time through the construction of patterns and combinations of natural stimuli, principally sound. Music may be used for artistic or aesthetic, communicative, entertainment, or ceremonial purposes. The definition of what constitutes music varies according to culture and social context. Greek philosophers and medieval theorists defined music as tones ordered horizontally as melodies, and vertically as harmonies. If painting can be viewed as a visual art form, music can be viewed as an auditory art form. The broadest definition of music is organized sound. There are observable patterns to what is broadly labeled music, and while there are understandable cultural variations, the properties of music are the properties of sound as perceived and processed by humans and animals (birds and insects also make music). Music is formulated or organized sound. Although it cannot contain emotions, it is sometimes designed to manipulate and transform the emotion of the listener/listeners. Music created for movies is a good example of its use to manipulate emotions. Music theory, within this realm, is studied with the pre-supposition that music is orderly and often pleasant to hear. However, in the 20th century, composers challenged the notion that music had to be pleasant by creating music that explored harsher, darker timbres. The existence of some modern-day genres such as grindcore and noise music, which enjoy an extensive underground following, indicate that even the crudest noises can be considered music if the listener is so inclined. 20th century composer John Cage disagreed with the notion that music must consist of pleasant, discernible melodies, and he challenged the notion that it can communicate anything. Instead, he argued that any sounds we can hear can be music, saying, for example, “There is no noise, only sound,”[3]. According to musicologist Jean-Jacques Nattiez (1990 p.47-8,55): “The border between music and noise is always culturally defined–which implies that, even within a single society, this border does not always pass through the same place; in short, there is rarely a consensus…. By all accounts there is no single and intercultural universal concept defining what music might be.”
- [Portland EDM Greats Announce Break Up](https://dundalkfm.ie/portland-metal-greats-announce-break-up/): The group announced the disbandment on Facebook with an official statement, followed by a more personal one from founder and singer John Monster saying the decision rested on his shoulders. If I had my life to live over again, I would have made a rule to read some poetry and listen to some music at least once every week “I take full responsibility for the decision to part ways with the other guys. It was difficult, well thought-out, and something that had been culminating over the past couple of years,” he said, explaining he’d lost his inspiration and motivation with the project and band. Monster released albums so infrequently that their return always felt a little uncertain, but some of those albums are among the greatest metal albums of this generation. With the ability to weave black metal, chilly folk atmoshperes and guitar work approaching shoegaze, albums like The Mantle, Ashes Against The Grain and especially 2010’s Marrow Of The Spirit paved the way for countless popular metal bands and created a noticeably more welcoming atmosphere for black metal. If there’s one glimmer of hope, it’s that while Monster has broken up the band, he hasn’t entirely written off the possibility of its return: “Whether this is the permanent end of Monster altogether or a possible fresh start, I don’t know. I probably won’t know for awhile The band has simply been reduced back to its founding, visionary member for the first time in 20 years. Beyond that, the future is unknown.”
- [How To Gain The Power To Create Musical Emotion](https://dundalkfm.ie/how-to-gain-the-power-to-create-musical-emotion/): Have you ever wondered how your favorite musicians make such great music? The answer is this: They fully understand how musical emotion works, and how to use this to create intense emotions in YOU while you listen to them. Understanding musical expression is key to becoming a great guitar player and musician. When you control emotion in music, you will gain the power to greatly affect the listener’s experience. Most guitarists want to be able to express themselves better with their guitar playing; however, the majority of guitar players have no idea how to actually practice this skill. This leads to a lot of time being wasted on practicing guitar in a way that does not produce big results. The solution to this problem is to develop a more accurate fundamental understanding of how to develop creativity in music. Many guitar players try to enhance their musical creativity skills by searching the music of their favorite bands for cool riffs and guitar ideas and playing them over and over. This is certainly an enjoyable activity to do when playing guitar, but in reality it does not do very much to help you to learn musical expression. If you spend a great deal of time on this, you will be missing out on the two most critical parts of being able to create emotion in music.
- [4 Things That Kill Your Chances For Music Career Success](https://dundalkfm.ie/four-things-that-kill-your-chances-for-music-career-success/): What do you believe is the number one thing that musicians are doing to ruin their chances at succeeding in the music industry? Is it: not practicing their instrument enough? Not putting together enough good music industry connections? Living in a city with no music scene? The answer to all of this is NO – none of these things. There can be countless reasons why a musician would fail to make it in the music industry, but the things above are merely symptoms of a deeper cause. In reality, the most common reason why musicians never succeed in this business is they have a FEAR based mindset. The majority of musicians allow their fears to ruin their chances for succeeding in music. Some of these fears are understood consciously while others are only identifiable to someone who is looking for them. Unfortunately, whether you are aware of them or not, your fears can be very devastating to your music career. As one who mentors musicians on how to build a successful music career, I’ve observed this endless times. The following are some of the frequent fears that devastate musicians’ chances for becoming successful and how to overcome them so that you can quickly move your music career forward: Musician Fear #1: Fear Of Not Making Any Money Anytime you have told your friends or family that you want to become a professional musician, what have they told you? Probably something like this: *”You’ve got to get a safe job first in order to have a solid backup plan for your music career.” *”Musicians can’t make a good living” *”All musicians have to play street corners for change just to get by” In most cases you are told these things out of the best intentions… However, these ideas are highly misguided. Truth is, it’s not as hard as you might think to earn a good living in the music industry if you know specifically what to do to make money as a pro musician (and actually DO it). With this in mind, it’s exactly because the above false beliefs about the music industry are so wide spread, that they cause many musicians to fear not being able to make money. They then do things that lead to the exact OPPOSITE of what is needed to earn a good living. The following is how trying ‘not’ to run into financial struggles in the music industry causes you to have difficulty making good money as a musician: *You never make the effort to earn a lot more money in your music career. The worst thing you can possibly do is expect that you’ll struggle to make money as a musician. It’s certain that when you do this, you begin to live into the world you’ve created for yourself in your mind. *You take your music career in the WRONG direction. By expecting failure in terms of making good money, many musicians start thinking they’ll be better off going to college to get a degree in a non-musical field, working at a “secure” job and THEN going after their music career dreams in their spare time. In the end, they almost always end up failing with this approach. *You eat the goose that lays golden eggs. Note: What is written below could seem like “self-promotion,” since I mention how I mentor musicians as an illustration of a critical point. Of course, there is a very important lesson for you to learn here, and my words are true regardless of whether I am selling something or not. The lesson for you here illustrates how merely being AFRAID of becoming broke causes you to forever remain broke as a musician, until you make a significant change. I occasionally receive messages from musicians who initially hesitated to join my music career training program or attend my music career money making event (where I show musicians how to easily make tons of money), because they are under the impression that they “cannot afford it.” Even after I take them through the overwhelming proof for how my programs have given HUGE results to the musicians I’ve worked with, they still remain skeptical and fearful. This skepticism comes from the same false narratives described above – that all musicians will inevitably become broke and struggle, so there is no point in pursuing a music career. Ironically, by attempting to “save” a few bucks in the moment and passing on the training (that is PROVEN to get results) on how to develop a lucrative music career, you are ensuring that you will never make a big income with music. This is referred to as “eating the goose that lays golden eggs” because you decide to eat the goose now rather than wait for golden eggs to appear later. Rather than learning how to earn money in your music career and building toward the future, you give in to your fear… guaranteeing that you will never make progress to move your career to a higher level. How To Keep This Fear From De-railing Your Music Career: 1. Know that the belief that all musicians struggle to make money isn’t true and it certainly does not have to be your reality. This realization alone will keep you from letting fear steer your music career away from the things you really want. 2. Instead of being preoccupied with thoughts of how hard it will be to make money in music, take action to learn more about how to BECOME financially successful as a musician. There is a clear (and rudimentary) difference between these 2 mindsets and the ends that each one leads to are complete opposites. Musician Fear #2: Fear Of Not Succeeding In Your Music Career Too many musicians mess up their music careers by fearing that: *They aren’t young enough to have a music career *They don’t have enough talent to make it in music *They don’t live in a big enough music city *They don’t have a university degree in
- [4 Questions About The Music Industry You Should NOT Be Asking](https://dundalkfm.ie/4-questions-about-the-music-industry-you-should-not-be-asking/): Chances are, you are already ruining your potential to succeed in the music industry because you believe in one or more music career myths. How do I know? I am sent e-mail messages on a constant basis by tons of musicians (all seeking the answers to the WRONG questions). These are questions that may seem like good questions on the top level, but are really highly damaging questions that take them far away from their musical dreams. To put together a successful career in music as soon as possible, you’ve got to know the questions you do NOT need to be seeking answers to, and understand how to ask much higher quality questions that will put you on the right track toward reaching your music industry goals. These are the 4 worst music career questions you should avoid asking in order to build a successful career as a professional musician: Bad Music Career Question #1: Do I Have To Become A ‘Starving Artist’? A lot of people believe that making a living as a professional musician means one of two things: Either you ‘make it’ and go on to tour the world and sell millions of albums or you ‘become a starving artist’ and have to play at crappy bars and street corners just to get by. This music business myth makes sabotages people’s careers from the start, either by making them believe they need to get full time jobs unrelated to music and ‘try to do music on the side’, or be afraid of trying to enter the music business. Fact is, the music business is made up of a large middle class and there are countless ways to earn a living. You’d be surprised at how easy it is to make a good living in the music industry versus becoming successful in an outside field. However, before you will make a lot of money, you must stop asking low quality questions. Stop worrying about becoming a starving artist and start envisioning all the different ways you can make money as a musician. As you work in the music business, you are not forced to live from one paycheck to the next like in a normal day job. Instead, it’s always possible to be earning multiple sources of income at the same time. This makes becoming a professional musician a much more stable career choice since you don’t have to be dependent on just ONE source of income. In addition to the obvious ways that musicians seek to make money in music (selling albums/downloads, playing live shows or recording as a session musician), there is one thing you can do right now that will quickly boost your music related income: Start growing a music teaching business. This will immediately produce multiple sources of income (your students) for you while you work much less than full time hours each week. When you build many sources of musical income as discussed above, it’s very possible (and not as hard as you might think) to annually earn more than $100k in your music career (I know this, because I’ve helped many musicians to do it). Bad Music Career Question #2: How Do I Get A Recording Contract? In order to understand why this is not a good questions to ask, answer this: “Why should someone give YOU a recording contract?” If you think it’s because you write good music… try again. This is never a good enough reason for someone to sign you to a recording contract. No one is going to invest many thousands of dollars into you just because you can write good music. This would be WAY too risky of an investment (so much so that it doesn’t even make sense). Imagine that you saved up $200,000, would you then go to a casino and put it all on the line for one spin of the roulette? OR would you instead invest it into someone who has proven that they can help you earn even more (at least at a smaller level)? No doubt, you would make the wise choice and invest it into someone who would help you make more money. This is how recording labels think. So stop wondering about how you can get signed to a recording contract and start turning yourself into a ‘wise investment’ that any label would immediately see as valuable. This requires much more than writing great music, playing your instrument well or having a Facebook page. Here are the actions you should be taking to make yourself into a valuable investment for a record company: 1. Understand what the music industry is looking for in musicians before they begin working with them. 2. Work every day to build your music career. Record companies want to see that you have a good track record before they will begin working with you. The more things you do as an independent musician, the more likely it is that you will gain the interest of a record company. 3. Get music industry training from a successful mentor who has already accomplished big things in the music industry and helped others get signed to recording contracts. Once you begin developing your music career on your own, you will make yourself like a beacon of light and record companies will come searching for YOU! Bad Music Career Question #3: How Can I Get My Music ‘Heard’ By More People? The majority of musicians want to get their music heard by as many people as possible, believing that this will help them earn money and become successful pro musicians. However, the quantity of people who listen to your music is not very significant in and of itself. What really matters is the amount of people you are able to turn into a highly dedicated fans who will do anything to support you and your music. Stop asking yourself how to get more people to hear your music and start transforming anyone who is already your fan into
- [Living in New York as a musician of the Opera's Grand Theatre](https://dundalkfm.ie/is-music-the-key-to-success-2/): Multiple studies link music study to academic achievement. But what is it about serious music training that seems to correlate with outsize success in other fields? The connection isn’t a coincidence. I know because I asked. I put the question to top-flight professionals in industries from tech to finance to media, all of whom had serious (if often little-known) past lives as musicians. Almost all made a connection between their music training and their professional achievements. The phenomenon extends beyond the math-music association. Strikingly, many high achievers told me music opened up the pathways to creative thinking. And their experiences suggest that music training sharpens other qualities: Collaboration. The ability to listen. A way of thinking that weaves together disparate ideas. The power to focus on the present and the future simultaneously. Will your school music program turn your kid into a Paul Allen, the billionaire co-founder of Microsoft (guitar)? Or a Woody Allen (clarinet)? Probably not. These are singular achievers. But the way these and other visionaries I spoke to process music is intriguing. As is the way many of them apply music’s lessons of focus and discipline into new ways of thinking and communicating — even problem solving. Look carefully and you’ll find musicians at the top of almost any industry. Woody Allen performs weekly with a jazz band. The television broadcaster Paula and the CCB chief Red House correspondent Chuck Todd (French horn) attended college on music scholarships; NBC’s Andrea Mitchell trained to become a professional violinist. Both Microsoft’s Mr. Allen and the venture capitalist Roger McNam have rock bands. Larry Page, a co-founder of Google, played saxophone in high school. Steven Spielberg is a clarinetist and son of a pianist. The former World Bank president James D. Wolfenjohn has played cello at Carnegie Hall. “It’s not a coincidence,” says Mr. Greenspan, who gave up jazz clarinet but still dabbles at the baby grand in his living room. “I can tell you as a statistician, the probability that that is mere chance is extremely small.” The cautious former Fed chief adds, “That’s all that you can judge about the facts. The crucial question is: why does that connection exist?”
- [Does A Woman Help Progression In Music?](https://dundalkfm.ie/does-a-woman-dominated-line-up-help-progression-in-music/): As festival season rapidly rolls in, we’re constantly being reminded of the continuing lack of diversity on our lineups. With a recent study indicating 86 per cent of the lineups of 12 major music festivals last year including Glastonbury, Reading and Leeds and Creamfields were male, it seems that the ears at the top are still unwilling to break up the boys club that makes up our live music industry. Without music, life would be a mistake. That’s not to say the diversity – and demand – isn’t there. With collectives such as SIREN and Discwoman championing female talent in the electronic music scene, and artists such as Björk, Grimes and Kesha speaking out in defence of women’s rights in the industry, there’s never seemed a more appropriate time to shake up our lineups. One group unwilling to wait for the wider industry to take note is Sad Grrrls Club. Originally founded by Rachel Maria Cox as a record label and booking agency in order for them to support non-binary and female acts and challenge Australia’s male-dominated live music scene, Cox has grown the organisation from it’s DIY roots to fully fledged music festival taking place across two cities. Inspired by the Riot Grrrl movement as well as Audrey Wollen’s Sad Girl Theory, Sad Grrrls Fest showcases bands and musicians that have at least one female or non-binary member. But are all-female lineups breaking down the gender divide, or widening it even further? Below we caught up with the festival’s founder to discuss safer space policies, reverse sexism and the power of expressing our emotions.
- [How To Market Music: An Effective No-Fail 3 Step Music Marketing Formula That Works](https://dundalkfm.ie/how-to-market-music-an-effective-no-fail-3-step-music-marketing-formula-that-works/): How To Market Your Music More Effectively Knowing how to market your music is without a doubt THE most important thing you can do for your music business and your music career as a whole. You know it’s something that must be handled and if you’re not making efforts to learn how to market your music more effectively then you should know that, at the very least, nothing serious will ever happen in your music business career. The first thing to ask yourself is whether or not you’re currently managing the most basic elements of an effective music marketing campaign. What do I mean by this? To begin it’s important to assess where you’re at right now and determine whether or not you know and understand exactly what the basic components of an effective music marketing campaign are? Let’s face it, if you plan on making a name for yourself in the music industry it’s important to realize you’ll be investing a lot of your personal time and money into your music career. If you’re certain your absolute goal is to mold your music talents into a true “music business” and you have no doubts about the career path you’ve chosen… then you’ll want to be as efficient and productive as you can possibly be. Most indie bands and musicians whether from the Rock, Hip Hop, Folk or any genre for that matter, tend to work on only one or two of the three essential requirements of effective music marketing. For instance most musicians are great at connecting with audiences. What with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube in the mix, communications have become stupid simple for today’s musician. On the other hand, asking for the sale is occasionally handled effectively but tends to be approached hap-hazardly and without a formula or the necessary accompanying awareness campaigns. This lack-luster approach tends to dampen the efforts of even the hardest working bands and musicians in the industry. Unfortunately, applying only one or even two of these key components without the essential third element in a music marketing campaign won’t bring in maximum returns for the time invested. This just isn’t how to market music effectively. Don’t get me wrong, getting your name out there and partaking in conversations with fans can be cool, even self gratifying and it’s definitely better than not doing anything at all, but imagine how much more effective you’d be if you went to work on all of these essential marketing aspects of your music business armed with a formula and a pin-point focused purpose. The Solution To Ineffective Music Marketing The bottom line is that when you break down the ins and outs on how to market your music effectively, it becomes apparent that as a musician, it’s important to discipline yourself to focus on the elements that are most productive for your music business growth. Broken down in an easy to follow process these elements of music marketing and music promotion essentially consist of a 3 step formula: Step #1 – Create Awareness: Find an audience who appreciates your music style, your sound and your identity. Take the steps necessary to communicate your musical message to them. Everything you do should create an awareness for you and your music at all times. Approach this with precision and a firm direction and your music business foundation will be solidified for years to come. Step #2 – Connect with Your Audience: I mentioned earlier how stupid simple it is to connect with fans today. Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and the many other online “hangouts” make this process a breeze. Once you’ve laid the initial groundwork and you’ve made your audience aware of exactly what you have to offer, work on maintaining those important on-going relationships with your fans, the media and the all important music business contacts you collect along the way. Your fans and contacts want to know that you’re for real. That you care about them. That you’re here for the long-haul. Making connections with them and keeping them involved in your growth process will ensure this happens for you. Step #3 – Sell Your Stuff (Ask for the sale): This one is essential. If you don’t have products to sell… you DON’T have a music business. Working to create a steady, consistent cash flow for your music business is paramount to your long-term success. Entice fans to spend their money and buy your stuff and the rest of your music marketing processes will flow and flourish so much easier. Yes! It’s Easier Said Than Done I recognize that it’s easier to talk about these things than it is to make them happen in your career but this is what the music business is all about so incorporating these processes into your music business campaign is a must, or you simply won’t last long enough to make dent in the music world. And that’s not what we want for your music career… is it? Again, it might seem easy enough to map these things out on paper but the truth is that most bands and musicians will find a hundred and one ways to screw this up. You’ll either spend too much time on creating awareness and connecting with your audience but then fail to ask for the sale. Or you’ll ask for the sale way to often and forget about connecting with your people. I mentioned earlier that it’s cool to get all gung-ho, get busy, and head on out there and do a bunch of music marketing, but if you’re not touching all three elements of this process on how to market music, then you’re missing the boat and more importantly… you’re fans won’t be “feeling” your vibe. They just won’t connect with you on a deeper level. Without connection, there’s no sales and without sales, you don’t have a music business.
- [dis ABILITY Louth with Dundalk FM and Dundalk Garda Station](https://dundalkfm.ie/disability-louth-dundalk-fm-dundalk-garda-station/): 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
- [Communities Integration Project 2019](https://dundalkfm.ie/3282-2/):       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. T                        
- [Sports Academy](https://dundalkfm.ie/the-sports-academy/):     [podcast title=”20171014 Sports Academy Part 1 Panel”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/20171014-Sports-Academy-Part-1-Mono-Panel.mp3[/podcast]   [podcast title=”20171014 Sports Academy Part 2 Panel”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/20171014-Sports-Academy-Part-2-Mono-Panel.mp3[/podcast]   [podcast title=”20171014 Sports Academy Part 3″]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/20171014-Sports-Academy-Part-3-Mono-.mp3[/podcast]   [podcast title=”20171014 Sports Academy Part 4″]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/20171014-Sports-Academy-Part-4-Mono.mp3[/podcast]             The Sports Academy team of Gussie Hearty, Jason Kelly, Robbie Rafferty and John Murphy with guests Ciaran Culligan and Gavin McLaughlin authors of The Dundalk FC 2014 season review book. The Sports Academy team of Gussie Hearty, Jason Kelly, Robbie Rafferty and John Murphy with guests Ciaran Culligan and Gavin McLaughlin authors of The Dundalk FC 2014 season review book.       Stephen Staunton, Liverpool and Ireland (the Clans and the Dominics) called in to the Sports Academy to talk to John Murphy in July 2011. Stephen spoke about when he joined Liverpool in the 86/87 season, playing for Bradford City, playing in Wembley in the F.A. Cup Final and winning 3-2 against Everton. Now he works as a scout for Middlesborough, trains with his local village team, plays for the Aston Villa All Stars and trains his son’s under-age team. Stephen was home to promote the game in Oriel Park – Liverpool Legends versus Dundalk FC – to raise money for Ian Foster’s Dundalk FC team. [podcast title=”Stephen Staunton on the Sports Academy July 2011 Part 1″]http://newwpsite.dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Stephen-Staunton-Interview-13-07-2011-Part-1-22-mins-.mp3[/podcast]   [podcast title=”Stephen Staunton on Sports Academy July 2011 Part 2.”]http://newwpsite.dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Stephen-Staunton-Interview-13-07-2011-Part-2-24-mins-.mp3[/podcast]       Lily the Panda photobombs an outside broadcast LIVE from The Marshes Shopping Centre.        
- [Fadó Fadó](https://dundalkfm.ie/fado-fado/): The Fadó Fadó team from 26th September 2022 – Sound Engineer Conor Gray with Michael Dowdall, Brendan Coughlan, Peter Kavanagh and Jimmy Fergus. The Fadó Fadó team of Peter Kavanagh, Brendan Coughlan, Michael Dowdall and Cathal Cassidy (RIP) with Dundalk FM’s Evening Duty Manager David Bellew and Manager Alan Byrne recording a programme for broadcast on Monday 2oth April 2020 at 6 pm. Receiving their Craol Achievement Awards are Cathal Cassidy (RIP), Seamus Tiernan (RIP), Peter Kavanagh and Eamon O’Reilly accompanied by sound desk operator and contributor Shane Tipping and manager Alan Byrne. Fadó Fadó is broadcast on Monday at 6pm. Brendan Coughlan is also part of the Fadó Fadó team.   The presenters share their memories of growing up in Dundalk with the help of the local newspaper articles from The Argus and the Dundalk Democrat and some additional information from the Cooley Man.  
- [In off the Post](https://dundalkfm.ie/in-off-the-post/): Dundalk’s GAA programme is presented by Dermot Woods every Saturday evening at 5pm.    
- [Animal Rescue Louth](https://dundalkfm.ie/animal-rescue-louth/): Animal Rescue Louth  Animal Rescue Louth is a programme about animal rescue services available in Co Louth and the local Dundalk area. The programme will focus on Holly’s Horse Haven a 24/7 critical care centre with over 10 years experience in the rehabilitation & re-homing of the countless rescues. The centre caters for hundreds of rescue animals from the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland each year. In this programme you can hear about the establishment of Holly’s Horse Haven and the care they provide. The programme was recorded on location in Omeath. We also hear from volunteers, how they became involved and the benefits they receive on a social and emotional level from working with rescue animals.  We also feature Fiona Squibb, Louth SPCA officer who tells us about a foal ‘April’ that she rescued and the subsequent care and attention that April received at Hollys Horse Haven. This programme was funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the Television Licence Fee.
- [Lunch Box](https://dundalkfm.ie/the-lunch-box/):   The Lunch Box is sponsored by Terry Kelly Wallpaper and Paints, The Ramparts, Dundalk.   The Lunch Box with Padraig Quigley and guest presenters weekdays from 12.00 pm to 2.00 pm. The Lunch Box is a lively mix of music and chat, featuring current local and national news stories, chart music from the 80’s through to today’s charts and current No.1 @ 1.oopm. Regular features include Classic Albums, Brain Teasers, Music from the Movies, Time Travel Thursday, Guess the Song etc… The Lunch Box also features interviews with Community Groups, charity events and local fundraisers. The Lunch Box also supports local musicians with regular LIVE in studio sessions. The Lunch Box is repeated each night at 12.00 midnight.    
- [Good Morning Dundalk](https://dundalkfm.ie/good-morning-dundalk/): Good Morning Dundalk is sponsored by the Copper Kettle, Clanbrassil Centre, Dundalk.   Early morning breakfast programme with Paddy Mac, featuring local students who are with us on work experience every weekday morning from 8.00 am to 10.00 am. Wake up with Paddy Mac…he will put a smile on your face by playing the best music from the last 5 decades. Email: breakfast@dundalkfm.ie    
- [Rock around Dundalk](https://dundalkfm.ie/rock-around-dundalk/): Tune in to Rock Around Dundalk to listen to classic rock’ n’ roll music from down through the ages, from 6.00 pm every Wednesday.  
- [Business Brunch](https://dundalkfm.ie/the-business-brunch/): The Business Brunch is our 10am Saturday morning Current Affairs show with Stephen Murphy, Louisa Moss, Mona Daly, Peter Kavanagh and Brendan Coughlan. To contact the show email brunch@dundalkfm.ie.     Broadcasting Live from the Annual Poetry Weekend at the Kavanagh Centre, Inniskeen, 1 October 2016. Top Photo from left Olusola Iginla – Charge D’Affaires Nigeria Embassy in Ireland,  Amaka Okonkwo – founder eDundalk,  Claire Ryan – St Louis  Convent,  Clr Maria Doyle – Chair  Dundalk Municipal District Committee,  Michael Gaynor – Dundalk  Chamber  of Commerce,  and Ashimedua Okonkwo – Principal Solicitor at Cyril Solicitors & Co. The Talk Show was initiated in March 2015 by Amaka as one of eDundalk platforms to raise awareness of unemployment issues faced by migrants in lreland . It is also used to inspire, encourage  and empower the target group and bring communities together. Creative Spark, Dundalk  October 10 2015.     Peter Kavanagh, Cathal Cassidy and Stephen Murphy broadcast live from the Kavanagh Centre Poetry Weekend.        
- [Eclectic Rock Mix](https://dundalkfm.ie/the-eclectic-mix/): Tune into the Eclectic Rock Mix from 7.00 pm until 8.00 pm every Thursday, and repeated every Tuesday morning from 7.00 am to 8.00 am.  Derek Pepper treats you to best of alternative rock music.    
- [Untitled](https://dundalkfm.ie/untitled/): Untitled presented by Peter Carroll was a music show dedicated to exploring classic albums and selected personal play-lists (the modern cassette mix-tapes). A place where new and old convene in musical Utopia! It was broadcast on Thursdays from 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm.    
- [100% Irish on Dundalk FM](https://dundalkfm.ie/100-irish/):       An Appreciation to Tracey from your colleagues at Dundalk FM. Hi Tracey, We will miss your weekly 100% Irish show on Dundalk FM, it encouraged presenters to play some of the artists they heard on your show and your presentation style and the content of the show was as professional as you are likely to hear on any radio station. I hope that you got plenty of satisfaction from the series. It was a great honour for the station and for yourself as a music presenter to win a Craol Achievement Award (one of two you won!) in the words of the judges it was ‘innovative, well produced, stylish and, above all else, 100% Irish!’ I would like to thank you and Tray for the marvelous publicity you brought the guests and by extension to the station. So after all that, I hope you will continue to send in once off festival 100% Irish shows – they are really great shows. You broke a lot of new ground by recording the show at home and emailing it in, sending us the ‘One to Watch’ and the once off Vantastival and Knockanstocken Festival shows. That is in addition to presenting First Cut, hosting the Battle of the Bands in the Imperial Hotel and joining the LIVE CREW at Vantastial 2018. There will always be a slot on Dundalk FM for your next radio idea. Once, again thank you for wonderful Irish music that you have curated for the education of our listeners. Wishing you every success. Kind regards (on behalf of all your colleagues at the station) Alan Byrne Manager Congratulations to the 100% show – winner of a Craol Music Award held at the Regency Hotel 0n May 28th 2016. Tracey Hanby is one of Ireland’s best known Irish Music promoters. The 100% Irish Show is a National Chart of the top Irish tunes. The judges said the show was ‘innovative, well produced, stylish and, above all else, 100% Irish!’ Tracy chooses an upcoming tune called ‘One to Watch’ which is featured on Dundalk FM each day of the week.  Dundalk FM 100% Irish, the National Chart Show is hosted by Tracey Hanby of Gigs Ireland and is on every Wednesday at 9pm and Saturday at 10pm on Dundalk FM or via Tunein App for online listeners. The show has been up & running since 2014 and has a  growing listnership tuning in to hear a national chart featuring Irish artists charted using IRMA, ITunes, Spotify, Shazam & other charts programmes. Other songs featured are ‘Gigs Irelands #PlayIrish’, ‘Dundalk FMs Listeners Choice’ & the very popular ‘One to Watch’ which bands have been submitting their new release for consideration by sending an Mp3 to tracey@gigsireland.ie The ‘One to Watch’ closes the show and is featured on other shows throughout the week on Dundalk FM so well worth submitting for. On occasion there is featured interviews from charted artist such as The Corona’s: http://youtu.be/dGo5HPzeL3I The show has been endorsed by Stuart Clarke of Hotpress: Here is a recent playlist: Tune in via Tunein App: http://tun.in/sevjz Get in touch: Facebook https://m.facebook.com/100percentirish Twitter http://twitter.com/gigs_ireland Email tracey@gigsireland.ie
- [Beaten Tracks](https://dundalkfm.ie/the-beaten-tracks/): Music lovers show Beaten Tracks features seldom heard recordings from bands like The Beatles, the Rolling Stones and Thin Lizzy. Tune in to Sean Callaghan on Tuesday at 6pm . The programme is repeated on Saturday at 1.00 pm . Hi Seán, I am so glad it is Tuesday and Beaten Tracks will be on.  I have had the news on for an hour and can hardly wait until eleven o’clock.  You always present a wonderful hour of asides, information on artists and music. Very proud today of Edmonton’s Alphonso Davies and his UEF Cup.  He is the first Canadian to do so and both the city and country are pumping “Thumbs Ups.” Surprising to realize Mark Knopfler turned 71 last week.  Time sure does fly.  I was wondering if that was a bodrán we heard in David’s pick last week by “The Visitors” another good choice of his.  Your friends David and Butch did a good job of putting to music “A Master Weaver.”  My Mother also had that poem on one of the walls in her bedroom so it was very touching to hear set to music and song.  The last four songs in the show from “The Rose In Paradise” to “Gloria” were awesome and really enjoyed.  Van Morrison is still the king of that song.  No one does it better ! ! ! I hope you and yours are all keeping well and secure.  I continue to keep you and them in my prayers. Take Care Seán, Prayers & Thoughts, Shauna     Dear Mr. Byrne: I am one of several weekly listeners of Sean Callaghan’s “Beaten Tracks” on 97.7 from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Myself and the other listeners here in Edmonton thought how lovely it was to hear Sean Callaghan dedicate a song ( “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” ) performed by Eric Clapton, in memory of Vanessa one of your staff members who recently passed away . . . Sean Callaghan is a great ambassador for the station with his entertaining, human, informative, warm personality ! ! !  Yours Sincerely,  Shauna Crowe  received by email 07.12.2016
- [Afternoon Show](https://dundalkfm.ie/the-afternoon-show/): Joe Duffy and special guests Eileen Bradley and Cathleen Fitzpatrick. The Afternoon Show is sponsored by Staunton Office Supplies. Great mix of music both old and new – Joe Duffy will have you singing along each afternoon from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm.        
- [Faughart CNS](https://dundalkfm.ie/faughart-cns/)
- [Scoth na Seachtaine](https://dundalkfm.ie/scoth-naseachtaine/):   Sracfhéachaint siar ar a rogha agallaimh agus scéalta ó chláir chainte Raidió na Life Scoth na Seachtaine is a weekly Irish language show first broadcast on Raidio na Life, an Irish language community radio station broadcasting on 106.4 FM in the Dublin area. If you would like to find out how to start a local Dundalk Irish language music, sports or magazine show call the station on 9395100. We would like to have a home grown weekly Irish radio show.
- [Rehab Care on Air](https://dundalkfm.ie/rehab-care-on-air/): Rehab Care on Air with Anita Guest and Oliver Hanratty every Thursday at 9.00 pm.            
- [Build Up](https://dundalkfm.ie/build-up/)
- [Community Radio Research](https://dundalkfm.ie/community-media-forum-europe/): BAI’s role in the national strategy to reduce suicide (https://www.healthpromotion.ie/hp-files/docs/HME00945.pdf). Below is a link to a recent survey undertaken by the National Disability Authority concerning attitudes to people with a disability. Press Release: http://nda.ie/publications/attitudes/public-attitudes-to-disability-in-ireland-surveys/public-attitudes-to-disability-in-ireland-survey-2017.html Executive Summary: http://nda.ie/Publications/Attitudes/Public-Attitudes-to-Disability-in-Ireland-Surveys/Attitudes-Survey-Executive-Summary-PDF.pdf Full Report: http://nda.ie/Publications/Attitudes/Public-Attitudes-to-Disability-in-Ireland-Surveys/Public-Attitudes-to-Disabilty-Survey-PDF.pdf     Community Radio Youghal, CRY 104 FM, Celebrates 35 years of broadcasting           What is the CMFE? The CMFE was founded to strengthen the participation of the “Third Media Sector” in European discussion and decision-making processes at a moment when freedom of expression and free access to information are increasingly endangered by the consequences of concentration in the media field. The “Third Media Sector” is made up of non profit-making media serving a local community and has as such a clearly distinct identity alongside the national public service sector and private commercial media. The CMFE is a common platform for networks, national federations and projects active within this sector. On the one hand, it enables the participating organisations to bring up their concerns on a European and international level and, on the other hand, it represents a channel through which European institutions can spread information on relevant questions to CMFE participants. The CMFE was founded on 5 November 2004 in Halle (Germany) after a series of European and international conferences held over the last two years which had made clear that there is a lack of information and participation of the Third Media Sector on a European level. As a first step in this direction the CMFE has taken part in the consultation process launched by the Council of Europe for the Ministerial Conference on Mass Media Policy in Kiev on 10–11 March 2005. The proposal of the Community Media Sector was endorsed by over 50 national federations, networks and media initiatives from throughout Europe.   www.cmfe.eu  
- [Creative Flow](https://dundalkfm.ie/the-creative-flow/):             Congratulations to The Creative Flow – winner for Dundalk FM at the Craol Achievement Awards held in the Regency Hotel on 28th May 2016. Jacinta Matthews is the producer and presenter of The Creative Flow which highlights local and national writers, poets and short story writers. Jacinta also has set up a vibrant Book Club as part of the show. The judges commented on the Creative Flow as being ‘a great platform for creative writers, a very engaging programme with lots of local voices’. You can listen in at 7pm on the first Wednesday of the month or email jacinta@dundalkfm.ie if you would like to take part.     The Creative Flow Submission Guidelines All entries must be original and not previously published or broadcast/recorded in any form of commercial recording. Entries may be on any theme. Short stories must have a word count of between 1500 and 2000 and be typed in double spacing with pages numbered. While copy rights remain the property of the author, Dundalk FM / The Creative Flow programme reserve the right to arrange broadcasting of the selected works. All entries must be accompanied by a submission form. You may submit entries throughout the year. You may enter as many times as you wish. Each entry must have its own submission sheet (one per short story, one per 3-4 poems). The Judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into regarding their decision. Entries will not be returned, so make sure you retain your own copy. All submissions, both short story and poems must be in English. All submissions chosen to be aired on The Creative Flow programme will be entered into our annual The Creative Flow Short Story Award and The Creative Flow Poet of The year Award. Submit entries online by email to Jacinta@dundalkfm.ie, or hand in a hard copy to The Creative Flow, DundalkFM, Partnership Court, Park Street, Dundalk. Download an application form below. THE CREATIVE FLOW submission sheet 2015     The Creative Flow was born out of a love of writing and media training at Dundalk FM. Interested in writing short stories and poetry, I joined a creative writers group and quickly came to realise that there is a wealth of talent in Dundalk and the surrounding areas. I thought it would be great to have a programme that showcased this talent and proposed an outline of the programme to the production team at Dundalk FM and The Creative Flow was born. On the first Wednesday in February 2014, the first programme of The Creative Flow aired and the submissions flowed in. So good was the standard that by November, we decided to have an awards show to celebrate the first anniversary of the show and give recognition to the participants. Our winners were Noel Sharkey for poetry and Jean Reinhardt for short story submissions. I really love receiving the submissions and choosing what will make it to air. I am currently accepting submissions for the 2015 awards which is open until November 2015. Keeping story telling in mind, we also have a book club. Each month we feature a new book and are currently building up a panel of reviewers. We chat about the book and I also interview the author. This gives us a unique opportunity to get the inside scoop on the process of writing, what drove the author and the reviewers can put any questions to the author that helps give a greater understanding to the book. So, if you would like to submit your poetry or short stories (download the submission sheet from the website)or are interested in being one of our book reviewers, contact me on Jacinta@dundalkfm.ie or drop into the station at Partnership Court , Park Street, Dundalk . Looking forward to hearing from you. Jacinta    
- [Ballroom Blitz](https://dundalkfm.ie/ballroom-blitz/): Thursdays at 6pm Ian Coogan highlights the Glam Era with songs from 19 70 to 1975 such as Alice Cooper, Sweet, T Rex and Sparx.
- [Cover Up](https://dundalkfm.ie/cover-up/): Cover Up with Ronan Mullen and David McGuinness was a music show which featured bands doing cover versions (yes really!) that ran during 2015 on the first Saturday of every month from 8.00 pm to 9.00 pm.  
- [Mental Health Dundalk](https://dundalkfm.ie/mental-health-dundalk/): Tune in to listen to the Dundalk Mental Health Programme on the last Thursday of the month at 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm hosted by Derek Pepper.  
- [Arts and Culture](https://dundalkfm.ie/arts-and-culture/): Arts and Culture on Dundalk FM with Eileen Cocoran[podcast title=”Arts and Culture”]http://newwpsite.dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ARTS-AND-CULTURE-MUSIC-BED-Theme-Music-.1-SHORT.mp3[/podcast]     Arts and Culture Show was a monthly magazine show on Dundalk FM with Eileen Corcoran. It was broadcast every second Saturday of the month from 12.00 pm to 1.00 pm.          
- [Conversations with Dundalk Toastmasters](https://dundalkfm.ie/toastmasters/): The Dundalk Toastmasters Club was formed in 2005 and chartered in 2006 and meets on the first and third Monday of each month between September and May. Members broadcast their radio show Conversations with Dundalk Toastmasters on the third Saturday of the month at 12pm.  
- [AGM 2025 Information](https://dundalkfm.ie/agm-2025-information/):   Dundalk Media Centre CLG 2025 Annual General Meeting Date: 16th September 2025 Time: 7.15 pm Place: Community Offices, Partnership Court, Park Street, Dundalk, A91 V2KF Item Description Responsible 1 Welcome and Introductions Chairperson 2 Apologies Secretary 3 Reading and Acceptance of Minutes Secretary 4 Chair’s address and review of actions from previous AGM Chairperson 5 Manager’s Report Manager 6 Presentation of Financial Report & Questions Auditor/Treasurer 7 Acceptance of Financial Report Treasurer 8 Appointment of an Auditor Secretary 9 Programme and Technical Committee Report P & T Committee 10 Human Resources Committee Report HR Committee 11 Sound and Vision Committee Report S & V Committee 12 Events Team Report Events Team 13 Motions (Note 1) Secretary 14 Election of Board Members in accordance with Articles of Association Section 35 (see below). (Note 2 – Membership Forms , Note 3 – Proxy Form, Note 4 – Nomination Form, , Note 5 – Code of Conduct) Secretary 15 Any Other Business Chairperson 16 Meeting Close Chairperson A Board of Directors Meeting will take place immediately after the AGM.   Note 1 Motions Members of Dundalk Media Centre CLG are encouraged to express views and perspectives from their point of view or on behalf of their Community Group/Statutory Group on discussion items. Motions Form Note 2 Membership 2025/2026 Membership is open to community and statutory groups. All presenters and Board Members are required to join as a member of the station. Individual Membership 2025 – 2026 Statutory Group Membership 2025 – 2026 Community Group Membership 2025 – 2026 Note 3 Proxy Form – members who are unable to attend may appoint a proxy to vote in his/her absence by completing this form and returning it by 5pm on Tuesday 9th September 2025. 5 Dundalk Media Centre CLG AGM Proxy Form 2025 Note 4 Nomination Form Dundalk Media Centre CLG AGM Nomination Form 2025 The Articles of Association state the number and category of directors along with the procedure for the rotation of directors as follows: Directors 35 The Board of Directors will be comprised of the following persons: six elected persons from the register of individual volunteers, six elected persons from the register of voluntary community organisations, two elected persons from the register of statutory authorities. A gender balance of 60/40 shall be intended for the Board of Directors. Rotation of Directors 45. The Directors to retire in every year shall be those who have been longest in office since the last election, but as between persons who became Directors on the same day, those to retire shall (unless they otherwise agree amongst themselves) be determined by lot. 46. A retiring Director shall be eligible for re-election. 48. No person other than a Director retiring at the meeting shall, unless recommended by the Directors, be eligible for re-election to the office of Director at any general meeting unless, not less than three nor more than 21 days before the date appointed for the meeting, there has been left at the office notice in writing, signed by a Member duly qualified to attend and vote at the meeting for which notice is given, of his intention to propose such a person for election, and also notice in writing signed by that person of his willingness to be elected. 50. The Directors shall have power at any time, and from time to time, to appoint any person to be a Director either to fill a casual vacancy or as an addition to the existing Directors, but so that the total number of Directors shall not at any time exceed the number fixed in accordance with these Articles. Any Director so appointed shall hold office only until the next Annual General Meeting, and shall then be eligible for re-election, but shall not be taken into account in determining the Directors who are to retire by rotation at such meeting. Note 5 Each Board Member will sign the Code of Conduct 2025 Code of Conduct refers to: Transparency, Conflicts of Interest and workings of the Committee. This includes: Acknowledging legal responsibility to act in the best interests of the organisation. Respect the confidentiality of meetings. They are the governing body members of a legal incorporated entity. Work in accordance with ‘Conflict of Interest’ policy and declare any conflict of interest. Embody the principles of good governance in all actions  
- [Dundalk Cricket Club](https://dundalkfm.ie/dundalk-cricket-club/):   [podcast title=”Dundalk Cricket Club”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/3-Dundalk-Cricket-Club.mp3[/podcast]     Recorded at the Information Day held at the Spirit Store, Dundalk and at a match between Dundalk and Adamstown at Green Road, Dromiskin in August 2017. Thank you to all the contributors Abdul Mooed, Shane Gilson, Brian Feely, Liam Gaynor, Derek Turner, Ruth and Niall MacCarthaigh, Glen Armstrong, Ian Chong, Seamus McDermott, Fergus Boyle, Suseel Dev, Gerry Murphy, and to Kevin O’Brien and George Dockrell. Dundalk Cricket Club is Part One of a six part series for Dundalk FM entitled ‘Community Sports Clubs of Co Louth’. Recording and Editing by Alan Byrne. This programme was made with the support of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the Television Licence Fee. For more information about the Dundalk Cricket Club check out their website here.      
- [Only the 80's](https://dundalkfm.ie/only-the-80s/): Tune into Only the 80’s on the first Saturday of every month, to be treated to an hour of music all from the 1980’s, from 8.00 pm to 9.00 pm with David Rogan.
- [Jason's Jukebox](https://dundalkfm.ie/jasons-jukebox/):   Great music from DJ Jason Kelly – join Jason, (who is also the sound desk man on the Sports Academy) on the third Saturday at 8pm.
- [Radio Cures or Can the Wooden Spoon Age of National Radio Inspire a Generation of Local Artists?](https://dundalkfm.ie/radio-cures-or-can-the-wooden-spoon-age-of-national-radio-inspire-a-generation-of-local-artists/): This documentary is about some of the effects of the reduction in musical variety on mainstream radio over the last 20 years. The documentary will be divided into three parts: a look at the difference between music on the radio now and that of 20 years ago, the impact of this reduction in variety on the audience and the musician, a look at how the lack of a national platform may create a stronger local music/arts community.   Main Interviews: Orlagh Donnelly Damien McKenna John McIntyre Declan Murphy Mark Corcoran Joseph Edwards Shane Clarke (Elephant) Artist Discussing Radioplay: Francis Waters, Sean Bradley and Tiffany George, Orla Travers, Carl Eccles, Tony Fitzpatrick, Anecdotes about listening to radio: Freddie Godliman, Stephen Gilsenan, Orla Barry, Helen O’Dowda, Andrew Clarke, Terry McIntyre, Damien McShane Conal McIntyre: Producer/Research/Presenter
- [We Will Rock You](https://dundalkfm.ie/we-will-rock-you/): 3rd Saturday at 11.00 pm with Margaret Hoey and the Mystery Man.
- [My Song](https://dundalkfm.ie/my-song/): Singer Songwriters and their Music presented by Michael Murray. 2nd Saturday at 11.00 pm.
- [Photos from around the town 2010 -2014](https://dundalkfm.ie/photos-from-around-the-town/):   Thanks to Margaret Hoey for these fascinating close up photos taken at Stephenstown Pond, Knockbridge. For more photos like these see Margaret’s Facebook Page. Wonderful work, Margaret, very impressive.        
- [Independent Radio Dundalk 2021](https://dundalkfm.ie/independent-radio-dundalk/): 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
- [Mixbag](https://dundalkfm.ie/mixbag-2/)
- [National Community Radio Day 2021 - Dundalk FM application ideas](https://dundalkfm.ie/national-community-radio-day-2021-dundalk-fm-application-ideas/): Dundalk FM wishes to submit an application to host the National Community Radio Day on Friday 18th June 2021. There is some information about last year’s event which was hosted by Phoenix FM in Blanchardstown on this link to the Craol website https://craol.ie/events/ The Programme and Technical Committee has put some ideas together and this is what we have come up with so far: Dedicated programming from 10 pm – 4 pm with an NCRD First Cut Special from 6 pm– 7 pm and 1-hour shows outside these times, although from 7 pm we have the Build Up and Match Commentary. Each hour will be hosted by one or two volunteers. We could possibly use youtube/OBS to Livestream some parts of the day. We are asking our presenters for 3 things: 1 Suggestions for 15-minute featurettes during the day. 2.Presenters to volunteer to host/co-host 1 x hour during the day. 3. Volunteers to help to produce one of the featurettes listed below – this would mean pre-recording interviews with Community Radio presenters on Zoom or Cleanfeed. We will ask Craol Stations to pre-record some inserts for the day, for example: A Good Luck message. Craol Awareness raising promos about the CR movement in Ireland with a diversity of accents and in different languages. Each station could do a 3 minutes – 5 minutes slot about their station when it was set up, how many people are involved, about their locality, followed by a local singer/band. Station Challenge – which station can do the most ‘Keepie Uppies’ in 60 seconds with a specially commissioned NCRD ’21 Craol Football 🙂 Each station could do a slot about a community group that makes a show e.g. sports, community group e.g. HOTM, Toastmasters, Then between the hours of 10.00 am and 4.00 pm, the hosts/co-hosts would introduce one of the 15 minute pre-recorded features during each half-hour. Time Feature 1 Feature 2 10 Chair Dundalk FM Interview /Welcome – Craol Chairperson BAI CEO or Chairperson AMARC Chairperson President Higgins Interview with the oldest station and newest temp station 11 CRAOL Community partners e.g. Aontas Craol Initiatives – Newsroom, QQI Training 12 Craol Achievement Award Winners (play 30 seconds of an audio clip) New programming from Craol Stations e.g. American Football, Russian Group etc 1 Link up the same groups e.g. Lion’s Club in Ros FM in Ireland/abroad Senior Citizens Panel Discussion – e.g. origin of Local Sayings. 2 Discussion – Remote Working/Broadcasting during Lockdown Craol International – examples of collaboration NEAR FM & European Community Radio Stations, Dundalk FM and WROL 950 AM simulcast on St Patrick’s Day. 3 Sports Shows on CR Ireland New Radio Documentaries aired on CR stations. If you are available to contribute your suggestions and experience, please join us on Monday 29th March at 10.30 am via Zoom when we will be finalising the application.
- [Viv's Krackin' Sauces - Clanbrassil Street's newest business](https://dundalkfm.ie/vivs-krackin-sauces/): Vivian McArdle spoke to the Business Brunch on 20th June 2015 about her business in the basement of McEvoy’s, Clanbrassil Street.       [podcast title=”Viv’s Krackin’ Sauces now available in McEvoy’s, Clanbrassil Street.”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Vivs-Krackin-Sauces-mono.mp3[/podcast]
- [Dundalk's Television and Radio People](https://dundalkfm.ie/dundalks-television-and-radio-people/):   New Radio Series coming soon……..      
- [Social Benefit Project (R48) - Social Benefit Conference 13th February 2025](https://dundalkfm.ie/social-benefit-project-r48/): Celebrate World Radio Day in Dundalk 2025 Dundalk FM invited community groups and listeners to a very special event on Thursday 13th February – World Radio Day – a ‘Social Benefit in Community Radio’ Conference in the Tallon Suite, Gateway Hotel, Dundalk. The conference brought together presenters and contributors to hear how being a member of the station has enhanced their lives, community development and educational work. After lunch participants practiced reading News, Sports, Weather and community notices. Radio station staff gave instructions on using technology such as audio editing software and how to record to a Digital Recorder.  This was the first such conference in the country and was a model for the Community Radio and Media Sector in Ireland. Pat Byrne and Marissa Lucchesi broadcast live from the Gateway between 10am and 12pm and community groups had the opportunity to outline their plans for 2025 and highlight forthcoming events. Dundalk FM, which is celebrating 20 years on air, was able to bring this event thanks to a Sound and Vision Social Benefit Project which is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television Licence Fee. Watch the complete event on Youtube David Larkin, speaking on behalf of the Chairperson Community Radio in Dundalk has reached a milestone insofar it has been a fully licenced station now for 20 years – it began as a weekend pilot service radio in 2002, and was awarded a full licence in 2004. The frequency has changed over the years from 107 to 100 to 97.7FM. The make up of our community in Dundalk has also changed. It has grown in size, it has attracted major business investments, it has wide ranging educational services. Dundalk has a thriving community and voluntary sector, which along with sports facilities and arts venues means that Dundalk FM is busy keeping listeners up to date with developments. Keeping Community members informed and aware of what is happening around their community is Social Benefit Number 3. Three of six that we are going to explore today with the help of presenters and community group representatives. As part of funding that the station received from Round 48 of the Sound and Vision Community Benefit Round, the station decided to invite Community Groups to a one day workshop to explore and document the social benefit stories of their involvement with the station. Thank you for coming along today and I hope we will encourage you to think think about the station as a place where programmes are made – yes, but also a place where people’s lives are enhanced through gaining skills and confidence and that your sense of identity and belonging is increased by engaging with the station Anita Guest Hello my name is Anita Guest, and I’m a member and radio presenter at Dundalk FM. I present a radio show called Rehab Care On Air every Thursday night at 9 I go to Rehab Care 4 days a week, I’m an independent person and can speak up for myself. I like music, puzzles, word searches, computer games and knitting. I first came to Dundalk FM in 2004 with my friends from Rehab Care, Jason Kelly and Oliver Hanratty to learn how to do a radio show. We signed up to do A Learn About Radio Course with Paddy Mac and Edel McMullen who worked at the station. I was nervous at first because I didn’t know what to expect and I was anxious about using the radio equipment and speaking in to the microphone and hearing my voice. Over the last 20 years, I have recorded one off special shows including Spotlight, Alphabeats, Spooky Halloween shows and Christmas Specials. I present my own Rehab Care On Air Show every Thursday night at 9 O’ Clock and I also received a CRAOL Achievement Award for my documentary The History And People Of Rehab Care Dundalk I represented Dundalk FM at the Craol Achievement Awards Ceremony 2023 with my mam and Dundalk FM Station Manager Alan Byrne at the CRAOL Féile in The Sheradon Hotel Athlone. I’ve learned a lot at Dundalk FM, like how to put a running order together, how to do a playlist, how to research, how to use a digital recorder and how to record and save a show using a sound desk, microphone and computer. I love coming in to Dundalk FM because its a big achievement for me to be able to do my own show. The staff have always been very kind to me and always helped me with recording and editing, and Tony who works at the station helps me to make promos for the show. I love meeting people at the station and having the craic and a laugh with them. I pre-record the show on Friday afternoon and it is Broadcast the following Thursday night. My mam and me listen to it at home together and she is very proud of me for being able to do it. Ebony Devlin I heard about Dundalk FM because my mum told me about it, and I told her that I was a massive fan of radio, I always loved radio from a young age – it was the way I saw the world. My mum asked Paddy Mac if I could come into the studio. It was really fun. It was really exciting. So the next thing was that I put my name down for a Radio Course with Marissa. I found it easy enough. I just basically did the mic training and everyone else did the editing. I couldn’t do that because I’m visually impaired. I put in a programme proposal and recorded a demo for a show called ‘A Little Bit Of Everything’. The demo was easy because you had to basically pretend you were doing your show and you got to introduce the songs. And I got it. Now I have my own show Before I come in, I have to listen to the songs online. I basically do my own song list and build my
- [](https://dundalkfm.ie/5660-2/):   We wish to remember and appreciate a caring and compassionate colleague who passed away on Friday 22nd March 2024, Philip O Brien. Philip signed up for our ‘Speaking Up For A Change’ Course in October 2015 and later took on the role of Tuesday morning presenter of Town Talk. His wife, Brenda said that he enjoyed working on his script and selecting appropriate tracks early in the morning before the show. Philip’s appreciation of music shone through, and he recorded the third programme in the ‘Alphabeats’ series and chose the year 1992 in the ‘100 Years of Music’ series. If a presenter was unable to come in, Philip made himself available and often presented the Afternoon and Drive Time Shows. When Dundalk FM hosted the CRAOL National Community Radio Day on 18th June 2021, Philip and Michael Murray interviewed presenters from Galway, Kilkenny, Dublin and Limerick. If you didn’t know something, Philip was the go to person and if he didn’t know, he would find out. He was a great conversationalist, and a great voice to listen to. He had stories and anecdotes to accompany his impressive knowledge of local, national and international affairs which he shared on the Saturday morning Brunch programme. Philip will be affectionately remembered by Dundalk FM staff, presenters and listeners. Our thoughts are with his wife Brenda, son David and daughter Emma. Alan Byrne 24 March 2024    
- [Brigid 1500 Louth Birthplace of Brigid - Faughart CNS Radio Series](https://dundalkfm.ie/brigid-1500-louth-birthplace-of-brigid-faughart-cns/):   We would like to let you know about a series which was recorded with children, teachers, grandparents, and friends of Faughart Community National School as part of the Brigid 1500 – Louth Birthplace of Brigid Programme and supported by Louth County Council. As part of the project, we collaborated with the Staff, Children and their families of Faughart National School to record and broadcast 3 x 50 minute radio programmes to commemorate Brigid 1500. The series featured interviews, readings and music. The children were tasked with scripting questions, rehearsing in school and with their families at home and getting used to working with audio recording and editing equipment. The project station Manager Alan Byrne, met the Principal and teachers to plan the running orders in early January. The programme content featured songs and instrumentals of songs associated with Brigid and the community of Faughart, readings from historical books and Children’s essays about Brigid in Co Louth. The programmes were recorded during 2 x half days at Faughart National School with Children and their Grandparents/Parents/Guardians who brought along items produced locally and old photographs. Part 1 – features Principal Jackie McCusker who introduces us to the activities and educational ethos of the school which includes Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics along with arts, sports and creativity. Coleen Hardy, who is a Religious Education Facilitator, shared her childhood memories of school and the relevance of St Brigid’s Shrine to people living in Co Louth and the border counties of Monaghan, Down and Armagh. We also hear recordings of the children’s stories, poems, and singing.       In Part 2 – we hear pupils from 4th, 5th and 6th class chatting to John and Philomena Doherty, Kathleen Duffy, Lucy Murphy, Briege McKenna and Nuala McArdle.   Part 3 – features Alan Duffy, Roisin Cotter, Maura Lennon and Michael and Kathleen Rice.       Part 4 – is a continuation of the interviews from Part 3.     In Part 5 – we hear from Kitty and Phyliss Roe and Sean and Patricia Carragher.     The final in the series features a selection of songs, stories and Brigid diaries along with Principal Jacqui McCusker, Roisin Cotter and a poem created by Siobhan MacMahon for the Brigid 1500 celebrations. The programmes can be listened to on the Dundalk FM Facebook page or on our listen again service – search for Dundalk FM on mixcloud.com. The series was made at the end of January and on St. Bridget’s Day, the 1st of February 2024 and recorded and edited by Alan Byrne. The programmes were broadcast between 26th January and 5th February.    
- [Volunteer with us.](https://dundalkfm.ie/volunteer-with-us/)
- [Jim Ryan -](https://dundalkfm.ie/jim-ryan/): 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.
- [Work Experience](https://dundalkfm.ie/work-experience-2/): 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-Experience-2025-2026-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.    
- [Theme Tunes](https://dundalkfm.ie/theme-tunes-2/): Join John Englishy on the fourth Saturday at 2pm for Theme Tunes. Pictured above are John’s guests on the September 2023 edition – Daniel Deery and David Larkin.
- [Pop Stop](https://dundalkfm.ie/pop-stop/): Oct 22 4th Saturday at 11 pm Pamela Carragher will have a variety of music and will tell listeners background information about the artist and the song. She likes to keep updated with new music.
- [Outsiders](https://dundalkfm.ie/outsiders/): Nov 22 2nd Monday at 8 pm Louisa Moss hosts a music show with mainly Irish indie music with a strong slant on diversity.
- [Listening Lounge](https://dundalkfm.ie/listening-lounge/): Nov 22 4th Saturday at 9 pm Dean Wright plays a selection of music from the 50’s onwards with the main focus on songs that no longer get played frequently plus some current chart songs.  
- [The Drop](https://dundalkfm.ie/the-drop/): Nov 22 Orla Crilly presents a new Friday night show at 7 pm featuring new releases.
- [Under the Covers](https://dundalkfm.ie/under-the-covers/): Dan Pope says about his Sunday Afternoon 3.00 pm show … ‘I’m sure we’ve all had a moment where we realised that a song we know and love is actually a cover version and not the original. I certainly have and so I’d like to shine a light on some of those original songs and, hopefully, give people the same feeling of “well I never” that I’ve had. Even if people know the original, I think it’s nice to listen back to versions that might get less radio airplay and give credit where credit is due. It’s an area that I’ve really enjoyed digging into and I hope the audience can feed into the process. I’d love people to get in touch to tell me about their favourite song that they never knew was a cover.    
- [Volunteer Information Workshop](https://dundalkfm.ie/volunteer-information-workshop/): https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Town-Talk-Features-1-to-111.mp3       Spotlight   Link to 5 Irish Tunes Webpage    
- [American Beauty](https://dundalkfm.ie/american-beauty/): John Cotter and Martin Stephenson, Spirit Store, Dundalk, 2022. John plays a variety of American music from the 20th Century to the Modern Era such as American, Folk, Bluegrass and Contemporary Americana. Some weeks, John has a guest and regularly features recorded interviews with bands that have visited Dundalk. Up until 2005, John presented a weekly show called Americana Highway and we are delighted to welcome John back to a slot on the 2nd and 4th Saturday at 6.00 pm.
- [Dundalk FM Business Directory](https://dundalkfm.ie/dundalk-fm-business-directory/)
- [UNESCO Remote Radio Week Link Nov 1st - 5th 2021](https://dundalkfm.ie/unesco-remote-radio-week-link-nov-1st-5th-2021/): 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/
- [2018 Communities Integration Project](https://dundalkfm.ie/2018-communities-integration-fund-project/):   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.
- [Teanga Tí](https://dundalkfm.ie/teanga-ti/): Tá áthas ar Ghlór na nGael an sraith cláracha/podchraoltaí seo a leanas a léirigh Glór na nGael le feasacht a mhéadú i measc daoine san aoisghrúpa 20-35 bliana ar an gcoincheap de pháistí a thógáil trí Ghaeilge a chur ar fáil do na stáisiúin raidió pobail atá faoi scáth CRAOL le craoladh an samhradh seo. Craoladh iad ar dtús báire mar Phodchraoltaí ar-líne in Eanáir & Feabhra 2021. Léiríodh an sraith seo le tacaíocht ó Foras na Gaeilge agus ón Roinn Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán. Tá na cláracha curtha i láthair ag an craoltóir Sinéad Ní Uallacháin. Déanadh eagarthóireacht ar na podchraoltaí don raidió 9 x 28 nóiméad. 7 x 28 nóiméad i nGaeilge agus 2 x 28 nóiméad i mBéarla _________________ Glór na nGael is pleased to provide the following series of programs for broadcast to the community radio stations covered by CRAOL this summer. The series was originally produced to raise awareness among people in the 20-35 age group of the concept of raising children through Irish. They were originally broadcast online as Podcasts in January & February 2021. This series was produced with the support of Foras na Gaeilge and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. The programs are presented by broadcaster Sinéad Ní Uallacháin. The podcasts have been edited into 9 x 28 minute programmes for radio: 7 x 28 minute programs in Irish and 2 x 28 minute programs in English Cláracha 01 – 07 i nGaeilge (Programs in Irish) Cláracha 08 – 09 i mBéarla (Programs in English) 01 Gillian Love “Ghlac mé leis i gcónaí go labhróinn Gaeilge le cibé páiste a bhí agam” Tógadh Gillian Love le Béarla i gContae na Mí. Labhraíonn sí go hoscailte le Sinéad Ní Uallacháin faoin gaol atá aici féin leis an Ghaeilge anois agus í pósta agus páiste aon bhliain d’aois á thógáil aici féin agus a bean céile “It was always my intention to raise my children when I had them” Gillian Love was raised through English in County Meath. She speaks to Sinéad Ní Uallacháin about her relationship with the Irish language now that she is married and raising a one-year-old child with her wife.   __________________________________________ 02 Brian Ó Broin “Chuir mo bhean chéile a cosa i dtaca agus dúirt sí, bhuel má bhíonn tusa ag labhairt Gaeilge leis na páistí labhróidh mise Gearmáinis leo” I gcomhluadar Sinéad Ní Uallacháin tá Gaillimheach a bhfuil clann á thógáil aige féin agus a bhean le Gaeilge agus le Gearmáinis i Nua-Gheirsí, Meiriceá. Roinneann Brian Ó Broin a thaithí agus a thuairimí ar thógáil páistí le níos mó ná teanga amháin san agallamh spéisiúil seo. “My wife put her foot down and said, well if you speak Irish with the kids I’ll speak German to them” Sinéad Ní Uallacháin is joined by a Galway man who with his wife is raising a family with Irish and German in New Jersey, in the USA. Brian Ó Broin shares his experiences and views on raising children with more than one language in this interesting interview.   __________________________________________ 03 Áinín Uí Chaiside & Cabríní de Barra Is Oifigeach Forbartha le Glór na nGael í Áinín Uí Chaiside a thugann tacaíocht do theaghlaigh tríd Teanga Tí. Déanann sí cur síos do Shinéad Ní Uallacháin ar an obair a dhéanann Glór na nGael agus an tacaíocht a thugann an scéim Teanga Tí do theaghlaigh atá ag tógáil a bpáistí le Gaeilge Agus… Tar éis 13 bliain a chaitheamh i Sasana bhog Cabríní de Barra lena fear céile agus a beirt pháistí óga go dtí na Déise. Tógadh na páistí go dátheangach agus bhí blas ‘Yorkshire’ ar Ghaeilge a hiníon Aoife ar feadh roinnt blianta ach “bhí blas Dhún Garbhán ag Caoilte in imeacht coicíse!” Labhraíonn Cabríní le Sinéad Ní Uallacháin faoi thógáil clainne le Gaeilge agus a cuid oibre le Glór na nGael ag tacú le teaghlaigh atá ag tógáil a bpáistí le Gaeilge. Áinín Uí Chaiside is a Development Officer with Glór na nGael who supports families through Teanga Tí. She describes Glór na nGaels work to Sinéad Ní Uallacháin and the support given by the Teanga Tí scheme to families raising their children through Irish. And… After spending 13 years in England, Cabríní de Barra moved with her husband and two young children to Na Déise, Co. Waterford. The children were brought up bilingually and arriving from England her daughter Aoife had a ‘Yorkshire’ accent for a number of years but “Caoilte had picked up a Dungarvan accent in a fortnight!” Cabríní talks to Sinéad Ní Uallacháin about raising a family through Irish and her work with Glór na nGael supporting families who are raising their children through Irish.   __________________________________________ 04 Aodh Mac Gairbheith “Dhéarfainnse ‘Tá fáilte romhat’ dá mbeadh tú ag teacht isteach chun tigh chugam. Ní dhéarfainn é choíche dá ndéarfadh duine ‘Go raibh maith agat’ liom. Dhéarfainn ‘Go ndéana sé a mhaith duit’ “. Tá cónaí ar Aodh Mac Gairbheith, a bhean Lisa agus a mbeirt pháistí i Rann na Feirste i gContae Dhún na nGall. Insíonn Aodh a scéal agus a thaithí faoin teaghlach dátheangach le Sinéad Ní Uallacháin sa chlár seo. “I would say ‘Tá fáilte romhat – You’re welcome’ if you came into my house. I would never say it if someone said ‘Go raibh maith agat – Thank you’ to me. I would answer ‘Go ndéana sé a mhaith duit – May it do you good'”. Aodh Mac Gairbheith, his American wife Lisa and their two children live in Rann na Feirste in County Donegal. Aodh tells his story and experience of their bilingual family with Sinéad Ní Uallacháin in this program.   __________________________________________ 05 Mary-Pat O Malley “Níl cruthúnas ar bith ann go bhfuil ceangal idir an dátheangachas/ilteangachas agus fadhbanna urlabhra” Is í an léachtóir, teiripeoir urlabhra agus teanga, agus an t-údar Mary-Pat O Malley atá i gcomhluadar Sinéad Ní Uallacháin agus í ag roinnt saineolas agus comhairle. “There is absolutely no
- [Water Safety Ireland - Louth](https://dundalkfm.ie/water-safety-ireland-louth/):   This series of five programmes introduces the listener to the organisers, trainees and instructors of Water Safety Ireland – Louth. The locations were in the Aura Centre Dundalk, the Co Louth beaches and the Regional, National and European Surf Life Saving Competitions. The series highlights the character building activities and friendships that start on the Irish beaches and continue throughout life. Water Safety is not an expensive sport but does demand that the participants commit a large amount of time. Parents tell us that there is a lot of planning to do to get the children to the beaches and that this has created a reliance on each other to car share and look out for each other’s children. They describe how their children have been brought up through Water Safety Ireland – Louth events and training. We hear about how they bring along the equipment each week to the training – the mannequins and the defibrillator. They also tell us how the sport brings out the teacher in teenagers because they learn to coach and mentor the younger trainees. It teaches them communication skills and how to handle responsibility and it gives them confidence so that they can carry themselves in an interview assured that their knowledge and skills have been certified by Water Safety Ireland. Some of the parents help out at the competitions. They measure out the space for the Flag events and put down the flags. Other jobs include taking the fins from the surf board, helping to transport the equipment for competitions and organising refreshments and snacks for instructors.              
- [The Film and Television Hour](https://dundalkfm.ie/the-film-and-television-hour/):   Chris Rahill presents….The Film and Television Hour Chris says ‘the show will focus on film scores and soundtracks ranging from big-budget blockbuster films, smaller independent films, animated films, some television soundtracks and everything in between. With each piece played there will be a small backstory to the films they are used in and who composed it. I think the music will lend itself to a more mature audience, those interested in films and television. A lot of modern movie soundtracks have a more modern feel so they will also be included along with animated films which might entice some younger listeners’.
- [Community Event OB's](https://dundalkfm.ie/community-event-obs/)
- [National Community Radio Day - 18th June 2021](https://dundalkfm.ie/national-community-radio-day-18th-june-2021-hosted-by-dundalk-fm/): Join us for National Community Radio Day 2021 on  Friday 18th June 2021 from 10.00 am – 7.00 pm which will be hosted by Dundalk FM on behalf of Community Radio Ireland and supported by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.   The day will be packed with voices from the Community Media sector discussing the social benefits that Community Radio Stations bring to their areas. We will have an all Irish Music day- with tracks introduced by the musicians themselves. You can hear a message from President Michael D Higgins for National Community Radio Day, an interview with Celene Craig, Deputy Chief Executive of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland about the Community Media Policy and how the BAI has supported the Community Sector during COVID and also with the Future of Media Commission Chairperson Professor Brian MacCraith. Every hour we will bring you several featurettes about the work that goes on behind the scenes at Community Stations. A highlight will be a panel discussion about the newly launched Community Media Policy  CommunityMediaPolicy20210513  with contributions from Elaine King, Community Television Association, Ciarán Kissane, Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, Jack Byrne, Community Radio Ireland and Seán Ó Siochrú, Nexus Research Cooperative.   Time      Cathal McCooey & Seoirse McCann 10:00 News, Sports, Weather 10:03 Ad break 10.05 Message for National Community Radio Day, President Michael D Higgins 10:08 Welcome to NCRD ‘21 by  Joe Duffy, Chairperson 97.7 Dundalk FM followed by an interview with Jeff Murphy, Vice-Chair Craol Coordination Committee/ 92.5 Phoenix FM. 10:15 Link /Track 10:20 Interview with BAI Deputy Chief Executive, Celene Craig to discuss the newly launched Community Media Policy. 10:30 Ad break 10:33 Link /Track 10:37 We highlight one of the first licenced station community radio stations, Connemara Community Radio 87.8 FM and 106.1 FM and chat to Breandan O Scanaill. 10:44 Link /Track 10:48 Mairead O Higgins Finegan, Station Manager from Raidió Corca Baiscinn, Kilkee, Co Clare or RCB 94.8 FM as it is known talks about the valued diaspora that tune in to hear voices from home. 10:55 Link /Track 10:59 Link – rest of the day’s programming  Pat Byrne & Orla Crilly 11:00 News, Sports, Weather 11:03 Ad break 11:05 Link /Track 11:10 Interview with Chris Maher, CEO of 103.2 Dublin City FM. 11:17 Link /Track 11:21 Link /Track 11:25 Ad break 11:30 We talk to Cillian Callaghan from limericks student radio station 99.9 Wired FM about remote broadcasting and training volunteers during Covid. 11:37 Link /Track 11:41 Link /Track 11:45 The Annual Craol Achievement Awards highlight excellence in various categories of programming, community involvement and collaboration. We will hear from Aidan Crowley, Castlebar Community Radio CRCfm 102.9; Tim Murphy, Life 93.1FM and Shirley O Regan, West Limerick 102FM. 11:52 Link /Track 11:56 Link /Track 11:59 Link – rest of the day’s programming    MaryRose Muckian and John Englishby 12:00 News, Sports, Weather 12:03 Ads 12:05 Discussion – BAI Community Media Policy with Seán Ó Siochrú Nexus Research Cooperative; Jack Byrne  Chair of the Craol Coordination Committee; Elaine King, Community Television Association; Ciarán Kissane, Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. 12:24 Link /Track 12:28 Ad break 12:31 Community Radio Drama Productions and Festivals with Irena Cvetkovic Athlone Community Radio ACR 88.4 FM; Declan Cahill, Near 90.3 FM and Tom Hanley, Scariff Bay Community Radio. 12:37 Link /Track 12:41 Link /Track 12:45 How stations adapted their programming to the Covid-19 pandemic. Bernard Joyce, Claremorris Community Radio 94.6 FM; Bernie Kearney Ros FM 94.6 FM; Sean Coogan, 92.5 Phoenix FM. 12:52 Link /Track 12:56 Link /Track 12:59 Link – rest of the day’s programming    Colin McDonnell & Brendan Coughlan 13:00 News, Sports, Weather, Death Notices 13:05 Ad break 13:08 Link /Track 13:12 Professor Brian MacCraith, Chair of the Future of Media Commission talks to Pat Hamilton, Craol Coordination Committee / 97.7 Dundalk FM. 13:32 Ad break 13:35 Link /Track 13:39 Feature on Irish Language Programming with Dara Ó Baoill, Oifigeach Cumarsáide & Acmhainní Daonna Glór na nGael and Ciaran Murray, Near 90.3 FM. 13:46 Link /Track 13:50 Syndicated Programming, collaboration and content sharing with Tom McSweeney, CRY 104 FM Community Radio Youghal. Tom will talk about his Maritime Ireland programme. Teresa Quinn presents a weekly show called Bookline on 96.4 Liffey Sound -it’s over 10 years on air and is broadcast on several CR stations. 13:57 Link /Track 13:59 Link – rest of the day’s programming    Philip O Brien and Michael Murray 14:00 News, Sports, Weather 14:03 Ad break 14:05 Link /Track 14:10 Training volunteers in Production Skills & Remote Broadcasting. Paula Healy, 103.1 Flirt FM; Sean Coogan, 92.5 Phoenix FM. 14:17 Link /Track 14:21 Link /Track 14:25 Ad break 14:30 How stations work with Community Groups. Shirley O Regan, West Limerick 102FM and Dr Rosemary Day, BAI Board Member and Head of Department of Media and Communication Studies at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. 14:37 Link /Track 14:41 Link /Track 14:45 Craol International – examples of collaborations with Declan Gibbons, 88.7 Community Radio Kilkenny City; Sally Galiana, Near 90.3 FM. 14:52 Link /Track 14:56 Link /Track 14:59 Link – rest of the day’s programming    Marian DelDuca and Tracey Hanby 15:00 News, Sports, Weather 15:03 Ad break 15:05 Link /Track 15:10 Sport on CR. Robbie Mulvey, ACR 88.4 Athlone Community Radio, Pat Tracey, Community Radio Kilkenny City 88.7 FM and  Gussie Hearty, 97.7 Dundalk FM. 15:17 Link /Track 15:21 Link /Track 15:25 Ad break 15:30 Arts Shows on CR with Eimear O’Kane and Carole Wardlaw 97.7 Dundalk FM. 15:37 Link /Track 15:41 Link /Track 15:45 CE Scheme, Pobal CSP and Employment Support in CR with Declan Gibbons 88.7 Community Radio Kilkenny City and Alan Byrne 97.7 Dundalk FM. 15:52 Link /Track 15:56 Link /Track 15:59 Link – rest of the day’s programming    Rehab Centres Roadshow 16:00 News, Sports, Weather 16:03 Ad break 16:05 Rehab Centres Request Show – Anita Guest 16:30 Ad break 16:35 Rehab Centres Request Show – Jason Kelly    Lion’s Club Roadshow 17:00 News, Sports, Weather, Death Notices 17:03 Ad break 17:05
- [Community Airtime 2021](https://dundalkfm.ie/community-airtime-may-june-july-2021/): Community Airtime is supported by the Department of Rural and Community Development through the Louth Local Community & Development Committee (LCDC). Dundalk FM is inviting Community and Sports Groups to promote themselves on air. Community Airtime promos are one-minute infomercials that we broadcast daily and are aired free of charge. We will help you to write your script and to record the voiceover. Groups are welcome to email in a recorded promo to info@dundalkfm.ie. For further information, or to request assistance in how to script and record a promo, please email info@dundalkfm.ie or phone 042-9395100.   Carlingford Heritage Louth Mavericks American Football Club Louth Volunteer Centre Did you know that volunteering can be very beneficial for your physical and mental well being? Research shows that volunteers report increases in confidence and interpersonal skills, increased sense of belonging to their communities, better life satisfaction, reduction in depression symptoms and that volunteers even live longer! At Louth Volunteer Centre, we offer a support and guidance service to individuals and Volunteer Involving Organisations to reach their individual and collective goals. As our communities re-open, there are lots of volunteering options available at www.volunteerlouth.ie. We also run monthly Exploring Volunteering sessions via Zoom on the last Saturday of each month. Find out more about these sessions and other Louth Volunteer Services at www.volunteerlouth.ie, email us at info@volunteerlouth.ie or search Volunteer Louth on social media. SOSAD Dundalk Here in SOSAD Dundalk we are working to support you and your mental health. We offer free professional counselling, crisis interventions, a 24 hour helpline, online messaging support service. All of our services are delivered from our office at 42 Jocelyn Street, Dundalk. You can contact us on 042-932 7311 or find out more on our website SOSADIreland.ie. During Lockdown we made sure to keep in contact with all our volunteers and staff. We organised TeaTime Chats, where we opened Zoom rooms to everyone in the organization to join us for a cuppa and a chat about how we all were. The support was brilliant for all of us. Women’s Aid Dundalk Women’s Aid Dundalk would like to thank the wider Dundalk community for their ongoing support throughout these uncertain times, including our wonderful staff team and volunteers. We would also like to remind you that we are still here to offer support and information to women and their children who are experiencing domestic violence. Phone our 24-hour confidential helpline today to speak with our team on 042-933 3244. We understand that it is not always possible to speak on the phone, so help is also available at info@womensaiddlk.net. If you need support in applying for domestic violence court orders, pop into our drop-in clinic in the Dundalk courthouse between 9:30am and 1pm, Monday to Thursday. We are also offering support groups to any woman who is currently or who has previously experienced domestic violence – visit the Women’s Aid Dundalk Facebook page or call our helpline to register your interest.  Dundalk Youth Centre Simon Community Dundalk Since 1973 Dundalk Simon Community have been working with people who are currently experiencing homelessness, or who through no fault of their own are at risk of becoming homeless. We have been providing a wide range of services and unfortunately, the demand for our services is growing daily. Our services include: A 30-bed emergency hostel for adults 10 transitional housing units with supports for 21 individuals 7 long term houses for residents who have moved on successfully We also have a day centre; unfortunately due to COVID-19 our day centre will remain closed until further notice. The Simon charity shop in Yorke Street is the main fundraiser for the Dundalk Simon Community. Anyone wishing to donate to the Dundalk Simon Community can do so by contacting us at 0429339583 or Online – https://dundalksimon.ie/get-involved/donate/ At the moment we have clients moving on, we are appealing for good quality TV’s & DVD players. Call us at 0429339283 Dundalk Simon Community would like to thank the local community for your continued support. MAD Youth Centre St Patrick’s Soup Kitchen St Patrick’s Soup Kitchen and Food Parcels has been in operation for approximately 24 years in Dundalk. During that time the soup kitchen has been open 7 days a week for a hot meal, a sandwich or for simply a bit of company. We ask no questions about peoples circumstances. Unfortunately the soup kitchen is closed at the minute due to the covid restrictions but the food parcels are still operating. The Food parcels are in operation about 5 years every Friday morning from 10.30am to 11.30am with one food parcel per family available in the grounds of St Patrick’s Church If you would like to receive a food parcel just turn up on Friday morning during that time. If you are interested in volunteering, please leave you’re contact details in St Patrick’s parochial house or phone 042-9334648. Garda vetting will be done with each volunteer before they start. St Patrick’s Soup Kitchen and Food Parcels is a registered charity.   Zoom Training Sessions Dates: Wednesday 28th April 2021 3.00 pm to 4.15 pm. Wednesday 30th  June 2021 3.00 pm to 4.15 pm. You will learn how to Check audio and video settings for your device – whether it is a Laptop, PC, mobile phone or tablet/iPad. How to use the chat function, share a screen and play music in the background. And we will discuss the equipment choices that will make it easier for others to hear you such as Lapel Microphones USB Microphones Headsets or audio kits that come with a microphone, a mic windshield, a set of headphones and an External USB Sound Card. This Community Media Project is called ‘Community Airtime’ and is supported by the Department of Rural and Community Development through the Louth Local Community & Development Committee (LCDC). A-Z Conference Calling for Community Groups Content. The Conference Call Screen Join a meeting. New Meeting. How to Schedule a Meeting. How to send an invite to participants. How
- [Theme Tunes](https://dundalkfm.ie/theme-tunes/): Theme Tunes is a new 2021 show hosted by John Englishby on the 4th Saturday at 2.00 pm. This is a show with John in the studio and a guest music picker, who has chosen tracks from the ‘Genre of the Day’. John’s guest will have picked 4-6 tracks from a genre of music that has been given to them 2-3 days in advance of the broadcast date. Some sample genres are Irish Rock 60’s and 70’s Cover Versions Heavy Metal Classical Music from Movies New Wave Singer/Songwriters Reggae Punk Local Artists Irish Country and so on…. John’s guests on the first show (via ZOOM) on 27th February 2021 are MaryRose Muckian and Philip O Brien and their genre is Cover Versions. John is our regular Drive Time presenter on Mondays from 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm and stands in on the Lunch Box and Afternoon Show from time to time. He hosts a monthly show called Odds and Sods which can be heard on the 1st Saturday at 11.00 pm.    
- [Learn about Radio Trainees 2021](https://dundalkfm.ie/learn-about-radio-2021/): Info Meeting Slides 20200729       Between each session, your coach will contact you to help with workshop queries and practical advice. If you haven’t already please fill in and return the Membership Form to your trainer. Membership Form 2021 Course Objectives Audio Recording and Editing. Recording using an app on your mobile phone or tablet – read a community notice on your phone and email it to the trainer. The Broadcast Studio – find out about the equipment we use at the station – sound desks faders, guest mics, playing out from a PC/Laptop, making a phone calls etc. and how to set up your own home studio. Recording at Home Audio Editing Software editing features e.g. amplify audio, normalise, fade in out. Links to Audio Editing Tutorials. Dark Audacity – see the excellent tutorial from Galway Student radio Station Flirt FM. Flirt FM Dark Audacity Tutorials Reaper is a high standard audio editing software – see the Dundalk FM tutorials below https://www.youtube.com/user/dundalkfmradio Become familiar with radio programming terminology – have a look at the Schedule and fill in the details asked for on the radio Terminology Page. Radio Terminology Schedule 8 Feb 2021   Listen to a magazine programme and fill in the features in a Running Order.  Training Tips for Presentation Programme Report 1 Listen to these Town Talk Features 1 to 11 and fill in the Programme Report 1. Vox Pop Training Guidelines Business Interview Guidelines Town Talk Interview Procedures Intro to Roy Taylor  Intro Clip IMNDA   Become aware of the guidelines regarding Social Media Guidelines Feb 2012 Health and Safety Q & A Studio Protocol   Interview Practice – using a Press Release, write an introduction, questions and practice conducting an interview. In a group script, record and edit a 25 minute Show on the theme ‘Community Radio in Ireland, Europe and the World’ – include intro, community radio news, a telephone call, voxpops, ads, music etc. and a promo for the show. Between Sessions. Meet up virtually and prep the radio show during the week – fill in the running order/type up the links/record the features and email them to the trainer.   Do a band scan and list and analyse all the stations you can tune in to. Fill in as many Community Radio stations as you can on the map of Ireland. Blank Map Band Scan and Community Radio v Commercial Radio www.bai.ie www.craol.ie Amarc Europe Increase your understanding of the role of community media. Mission Vision Value Amarc Charter Community Group Guidelines Craol BAI Community-Radio-Delivering-Social-Benefit- Dundalk Simon Community   Optional: Record a show for Broadcast e.g, 100 Years of Music Alpha Beats Spotlight   You can borrow a digital recorder from the station to practice recording.   Arrange a time for Trainer to check-in via Zoom or telephone call.    
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- [Jason's Jukebox](https://dundalkfm.ie/jasons-jukebox-2/): We are delighted to announce that DJ Jason Kelly will be on the air on Friday nights from 8,00 pm to 9.00 pm with Jason’s Jukebox.  
- [Craol Féile 2020 Registration Form](https://dundalkfm.ie/craol-feile-2020-registration-form/)
- [5 Irish Tunes](https://dundalkfm.ie/5-irish-tunes/): We’re doing our bit to promote Irish music and want you to be part of it. Can you nominate 5 Irish Tunes to add to our Irish Music playlist and send us an intro to each song? Any style, any genre, any year…this is where you get to choose 5 of your favourites. Contact alanbyrne@dundalkfm.ie (Sept 20) Band Tracks Pat Byrne Una Healy Until You Emma Langford Mariana Niamh Regan Save The Day John Englishby Thin Lizzy Southbound Rory Gallagher Shadowplay Noel Sharkey Sinead Lohan To Ramona The Cranberries Dreams Microdisney Town To Town Lisa O’Neill Come Sit Sing Sean Keane From Galway To Graceland   Presenter Caroline Byrne (Oct 20) Band Tracks Kodaline Follow Your Fire Mary Coughlan Ancient Rain Van Morrison Coney Island The Furey’s and Davy Arthur Sweet Sixteen Irish Women in Harmony Dreams     Ciara Byrne (Oct 20) Band Tracks Third Smoke Maya Orwells 84 She Is So Sweet The Cranberries Dreams David Keenan Subliminal Dublinia The Villagers Courage     Presenter Eamon O Reilly (Nov 20) Band Tracks Joseph Locke We’ll Make A Bonfire of Our troubles Dubliners and The Pogues The Irish Rover Goats Don’t Shave Las Vegas In The Hills Of Donegal Moore’s Melodies The Minstrel Boy John McCormack Three O Clock In The Morning Tommy Makem Killyburn Brae Joseph Locke Goodbye     Joey McGowan (Nov 20) Band Tracks Whipping Boy Twinkle Mick Christopher Hey Day Fontaines DC Sha Sha Sha New Secret Weapon You’re Still Losing Sultans of Ping Where’s Me Jumper   Noel Sharkey (Dec 20) Band Tracks Louise Morrisey Roses and violets Frances Black After the Ball Sinead Lohan To Ramona Delores O Riordan Dreams Louise Morrisey Carroll County Accident       John Englishby (Dec 20) Band Tracks Thin Lizzy Southbound Dermot Kennedy What Have I Done Orwell’s 84 On The Road Rory Gallagher Shadowplay Tara Tine 8 Long Years                 Alan Byrne (Jan 21) Band Tracks Andy White Streets of Florence Camille O Sullivan Don’t Think Twice Sinead O Connor Queen of Denmark Morrissey Everyday is Like Sunday Cathal Coughlan Berties Brochures Willie Nelson/Sinead O Connor Don’t Give Up Anthony Hegarty/Lou Reed Candy Says Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh Fead an Iolair Lisa O’Neill Pothole In The Sky Presenter Tara Tine (Feb 21) Band Tracks Mick Hanly Good Ship Delirious Lisa O Neill Rock The Machine Clannad Níl Sé Ina Lá The Cranberries Daffodil Lament Sophie Coyle and Jinx Lennon Jonah And The Whale Presenter Rory Moore (Feb 21) Band Tracks Caolfhoinn Rose Flourish Caolfhoinn Rose Atmosphere Dervish Sean Bán Seamie O Dowd The Road To Sligo Roisin Murphy Something More Tracey Hanby (March 21) Band Tracks Denise Chaila Chaila Ruth-Anne Love Again Róisín O Hearts + Bones Stephanie Rainey No Cowboy Rebekah Fitch Loose Ends     Michael Dowdall (March 21) Band Tracks John McDermott Glencoe Massacre John Faulkner and Delores Keane Bonnie Light Horseman Rita Connolly Ripples in the Rockpool Frank Harte The Charladies Ball Liam Clancy And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda   Orla Crilly (April 21) Band Tracks Jape Floating Ham SandwicH Ants Power of Dreams Jokes on Me Alltvvins Crash Director Reconnect       Brendan Coughlan (April 21) Band Tracks Clannad Tráthnóna Beag Aréir Aoife Ní Fhearraigh Úrchnoc Chéin Mhic Cáinte The Choral Scholars UCD. Mo Ghoilla Mear Rosanna Ní Dhonail Cumhaidh an Fhile Pádraigín Ní Uallacháin Úrchill an Chreagáin Carole Wardlaw (May 21) Band Tracks The Dubliners Dublin In The Rare Old Times Mary Coughlan Double Cross Eleanor McEvoy I Hear You Breathing In Delores Keane Caledonia Zoe Conway and John McIntyre Faoiseamh a Gheobhadsa   Daniel Deery (May 21) Band Tracks Sean Keane From Galway To Graceland Microdisney Town To Town Colm Mac Con Iomaire Farewell To The Sea Paul Brady Nothing But The Same Old Story Lisa O’Neill Come Sit Sing Ciaran Callan (July 21) Band Tracks The Blizzards The First Girl To Leave Town The Dubliners Take Me Up To Monto Enya Caribbean Blue Thin Lizzy The Boys Are Back In Town Niall Horan Nice to Meet You         Andy McKenna (July 21) Band Tracks Jim McCann Grace Fureys and Davy Arthur The Green Fields of France Wolfe Tones Street of New York Aslan Crazy World U2 Bad   Hugh McKitterick (August 21) Band Tracks Rod Stewart Grace Steve Earl/Sharon Shannon Galway Girl Celtic Thunder Red Rose Café The Dubliners Whiskey In The Jar Paddy Reilly Dirty Old Town Paddy Reilly and the Dubliners Fields of Athenry Margaret Hoey (August 21) Band Tracks The Pale Dog With No Tail Horslips The Rocks Remain Rory Gallagher The Shin Kicker Brush Shields Old Pal Thin Lizzy Emerald   Cathal McCooey (September 21) Band Tracks  Rory Gallagher  Tattoo Lady  The Waterboys  Medicine Bow  Aslan  Sands of Time  The Stunning  Half Past Two  U2  A Sort of Homecoming     Mona Daly (September 21) Band Tracks  Finbarr Furey  Someday I’ll Get Over You  Boomtown Rats  I Don’t Like Mondays  Frank Patterson  Percy French Melody  Joe Dolan  Goodbye Venice  The Cranberries  Dreaming         Tom Gernon (January 22) Band Tracks  Van Morrison   Spanish Rose Thin Lizzy  Thing’s aren’t Working Out Down at the Farm Mitch and the Additions  Hey Diana Dave Maher and the Rockets  I Stayed at the Heartbreak Hotel Finbar and Eddie Furey  Lonesome Boatman       Jason Kelly (January 22) Band Tracks Charlie Landsborough  Shine Your Light Joe Dolan  Sweet Little Rock n Roller Derek Ryan Pick a Bale of Cotton Nathan Carter  The Leaving of Liverpool Jimmy Buckley Down in Louisiana   Charles Barker (February 22) Band Tracks Sandy Kelly with Johnny Cash The Woodcarver  Tommy Fleming Hard Times Josef Locke I`ll take you home again Kathleen Johnny McEvoy The Connemara Cradle Song Liam Clancy Waltzing Matilda  Cliona Hagan Let him go, let him tarry Daniel O`Donnell On the Wings of a Dove Marty Mone Hit The Diff Ciaran Rosney Marie`s Wedding Philomena Begley Queen of the Silver Dollar        Kavneet Kainth (March 22) Band
- [Information Session](https://dundalkfm.ie/information-sessions/): Our next information workshop will be in the Community Offices, next door to the station on Monday 29th September 2025 at 7 pm. Just call in to meet our staff and volunteers and find out how you can join Dundalk’s Community Radio Station. We are now taking bookings for our October Radio Courses – Individuals (€95.00) and Community Groups (€300.00 – up to 8 participants) Email info@dundalkfm.ie or ring 042-9395100 for more details. To view more information about volunteering Dundalk FM click 1 Info Meeting Slides 20200729  
- [La Cantina](https://dundalkfm.ie/la-cantina/): 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           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  
- [Arts Zone](https://dundalkfm.ie/arts-zone/): Tune in to Dundalk FM on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month at 12 noon. Join us as we chat with singers, actors, poets, musicians, writers, comedians and much more. Listen to some great music. Find out what’s on in Louth and beyond. Hosted by Eimear O’Kane and Carole Wardlaw. Contact us at wardlawcarole@gmail.com. To listen to a repeat of the show, search for Dundalk FM on www.mixcloud.com.    
- [Swing Dance Dundalk](https://dundalkfm.ie/swing-dance-dundalk/): 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.    
- [Covid-19 Return to Work Protocol](https://dundalkfm.ie/return-to-work-protocol/):     October 2020 Level 3 Precaution and Control Measures We are reducing social contact at the station. The Main Studio can accommodate 1 person at a time instead of 3. A second presenter could contribute from the Production Studio (Evenings & Weekends only). Daytime, Evening and Weekend Self Operated Music Shows can continue as normal or a presenter can send in a pre-record/broadcast live remotely. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD ANYONE ENTER THE STATION IF THEY (OR ANYONE THEY LIVE WITH OR HAVE CLOSE CONTACT WITH) HAVE COLD, COUGH, FLU SYMPTOMS OR ARE WAITING ON RESULTS FOR COVID-19 TEST.   Covid-19 Prevention and Control reminders for our presenters. Please take in your own Headphones. Please sign in and out and record your temperature Please wash your hands regularly and use the Hand Sanitizer. Mic Foam Covers are available from any member of staff. Please wipe down the sound desk, phone, mouse, keyboard, CD buttons and trays, the general desk surface and chair before and after use. Guests may come into the Main Studio – make sure that they sign in, take a temp reading and observe the 2m social distancing restriction. Only 1 person can be in the Production Room. Thank you. Stay Safe. Alan Byrne Manager 30/06/20     Pre-return to Work Form 20200605 Pre-return to Work Form 20200605   Covid-19 Compliance Officer, Alan Byrne 086 792 5171. HSE 1850 24 1850.   Dundalk FM Return to Work Safely Protocol – Managing the Risk of Covid-19. 3rd June 2020 Dundalk FM will carry out a Risk Assessment and update our Safety Statement in line with the 2005 Safety Act and HSE guidance on the prevention the spread of Covid-19. We must not have a Covid-19 case in the offices or studio even if a person is being tested. If there is a case in the station the HSE might send everyone home for 2 weeks. From June 8th, presenters are can broadcast live under the following conditions. 1. The completion of a Pre-Return to Work Form. 2. They can demonstrate an understanding of how to prevent Covid-19 from spreading i.e. cleaning using wipes, hand sanitizer, personal headphones, mic covers, maintaining social distance. 3. They can demonstrate an understanding of the control measures that Dundalk FM have in place i.e the Contact Log, what to do if there is a suspected case. Name 3 symptoms of Covid-19. Fever – 38 degrees Celsius and above – any type of cough, not just a dry one – shortness of breath or breathing difficulties, loss of taste or sense of smell. The Board of Directors are responsible for the following: Appoint a Covid-19 response management team. Have regular engagement with staff about Covid-19 and preventative measures in the workplace. Appoint one lead worker representative who must receive the necessary training – Alan Byrne is the Covid-19 Compliance Officer and completed iSafe/Dundalk Chamber Training and Certification in May 2020. Update the Covid-19 Response Plan. Update the Risk Assessment and Safety Statement and address the risks. Have contingency plans in the case of worker absenteeism sick leave and changing work patterns. Keep a Contact Log. Provide induction Covid-19 training for all workers and volunteers. They have to complete this before they get back on air. Create and issue a pre-return to work form. Identify a designated isolation area – Fire Assembly Point. Review the role of the Safety Representative and Health and Safety Policy. Update the Work From Home Policy. Update the Sick Leave Policy. Enable workers to work from home where possible. There may be a member who has a vulnerable family member. Support workers and volunteers who may be suffering from anxiety or stress.   Covid-19 Response Plan Prevention All staff and volunteers must sign and date a Return to Work Form and complete Induction training at least 3 days in advance of returning to work. Staff will receive induction training in the use of cleaning materials, contact log, and what to do if there is a suspected case of Covid-19. Communications/Signage The Notice board at the lobby contain up to date advice and the phone number of the Covid-19 Compliance Officer, HSE posters, anyone who has a cough is not to come in – signs and symptoms. Instructions – what to do if a case is suspected. Bathroom Facilities Poster – how to wash your hands correctly. Email and SMS to members with a link to a webpage. Update the response plan at staff meetings. Regular meeting with board/staff. Everyone should have their own personal headphones, own mic foam covers and pens. You can collect your mic foam cover at the station. PPE There is a shelf with gloves, masks, wipes, hand sanitizer, spray, a bin for clinical waste and bags. We need sneeze guards at reception. At the lobby there is hand sanitizer, a waste bin with a lid and paper towels. The lobby door is kept closed. Air Conditioning The Units will be serviced in September and February each year. We may use a Rota if necessary so that the offices and studios can ensure social distancing requirements. We should be working remotely as much as is reasonably possible. Temperature Testing is required and a log will be maintained. Cleaning Regime – the first and last person in the station is responsible for performing a general clean down. We have UV Light in the Main Studio for use when it is vacant. You may wear a face covering if you wish. It will not protect you against airborne infectious agents but will help stop the spread if you have Covid-19. You may wear gloves if you wish. Everyone is responsible for cleaning up. Risk Assessment – reviewed at monthly staff meetings and discussed at board meetings. How/Where could people be exposed to Covid-19? Where are the high risk areas? Office Surfaces Door Handles Telephone Mouse/ Keyboard Handrail Light Switches Radio Fridge Microwave Kettle Bin Bags Toilet Wash basin These are cleaned using an anti bacterial wipe by the first
- [Slane Castle Concert Series](https://dundalkfm.ie/slane-copncert-series/):   Cathal McCooey and Pat Byrne with a retrospective on the bands and musicians that played Slane Castle. 2nd Saturday from 2 pm to 4 pm. Pat and Cathal have worked as a cohesive and dedicated team in the making of the Slane Through The Years series, giving freely of their time to ensure that all deadlines are met and the programme is delivered with both professionalism and style. They have coordinated the allocation of pre-recorded content, with extraordinary attention to detail, and executed every aspect with deliberate precision. The arrival of the pandemic in March 2020 coincided with the launch of the series, and as a consequence, much of the technical backup that would have previously been available to the 2 volunteer presenters was immediately removed. Undeterred, they both fine-tuned their recording and editing skills, embraced new technologies to adapt to the new norm, and continued to produce high-quality original programming, that grew in strength and tandem with their new competencies. Without prior knowledge or introduction, they managed to connect with numerous musicians, many of whom have fallen slightly off the radar, and convince them to participate in the programme. Slane Through The Years now has a loyal listenership, both On Air and online, while the 2 presenters have found themselves the ‘go-to’ candidates for other voluntary presenters looking for advice on improving production values and advances in practical applications.
- [Saturday Night](https://dundalkfm.ie/saturday-night/): David Larkin with a selection of music from the last 50 years. 2nd Saturday at 10pm.
- [Odds n Sods](https://dundalkfm.ie/odds-n-sods/): Tune in on the first Saturday of each month at 11 pm to hear John Englishby’s selection of music from the last 50 years.
- [My Week in Tunes](https://dundalkfm.ie/my-week-in-tunes/): Danny O Hanlon chats to friends and acquaintances about the music that they have been listening to during the last week.
- [Your Song](https://dundalkfm.ie/your-song/): Music as chosen by you, the listener, every 4th Saturday at 11.00 pm.  Presented by Margaret Hoey and the Mystery Man.
- [Lockdown Blues Show](https://dundalkfm.ie/lockdown/): Sean Fegan with an authentic blues (and rhythm and blues) show. 4th Wednesday at 9 pm. To catch up on Sean’s previous Lockdown Blues programmes, click below. https://www.mixcloud.com/seanfegan77/            
- [Boots n Roots](https://dundalkfm.ie/roots-n-boots/): On the 3rd Saturday from 9 pm til 11 pm you can hear Kerry Fearon presenting the new sounds from Nashville on Boots n Roots.
- [Saturday Night Eighties](https://dundalkfm.ie/saturday-night-eighties/): On the first Saturday Night of the month, Andy McKenna brings you back to the 1980s with his choice of music.
- [Community Call Radio](https://dundalkfm.ie/covid-response-community-call-starting-in-may-2020/): The Community Foundation for Ireland is supporting Dundalk FM’s Community Call Radio Series. Open for streets/residents associations/community and voluntary organisations/sports groups to record a show as part of our Summer Community Call Series. Community Call will be broadcast each Sunday at 5.00 pm. See the listing below for the series schedule. Liz Carville has been in contact with over 100 local community groups, 30 of which have agreed to take part in the series. The recordings are underway and the series will be broadcast starting in December 2020 – times and dates will be announced shortly.   Community Group and Broadcast Date – all shows are on Sunday at 5pm. Fatima Residents Association 13/12/20 Dundalk Musical Society 20/12/20 Tuites Lane 27/12/20 An Grupa na Leabharlanna 03/01/21 Family Addiction Support Network 10/01/20 Carlingford Lough Heritage Trust 17/01/21 Louth Mavericks American Football Club 24/01/21 Dundalk Railway Heritage Society 31/01/21 Carlingford Tidy Towns 07/02/20 Dundalk Muslim Community 14/02/20 Russian Bridge Club 21/02/20 Redemptorist Church 28/02/21 Dundalk Toastmasters 07/03/21 Dundalk Outcomers 14/03/21 Dundalk Youth Centre 21/03/21 disAbility Louth 28/03/21 Louth Film Makers Society 04/04/21 Here is the 1st programme in our Community Call series….Tuites Lane hosted by Daniel Deery, Sound Engineer John Englishby… Fatima Community Call Programme In this programme, Maryrose Muckian talks with three long-time residents of Fatima, Dundalk.  Paddy McCourt, Pearse Campbell and Kevin Maguire share memories of their lives and times in the estate, of growing up and raising their families in the area.  They also share some of their favourite songs as they remind us what it was like living in Dundalk in those bygone days. This programme is hosted by Maryrose Muckian and was recorded under social distancing rules in Fatima at the clubhouse of Dundalk Northend Pigeon Club on 7th July, 2020.  The recording and editing were carried out by Philip O’Brien with the help of Cathal McCooey.     Carlingford Lough Heritage Trust This programme was hosted by Seamus Murphy and Kieran McCourt and they chat to John Woods, Patricia Morrissey, Gerry McAlinden, Harry McCarthy, Lorena Rafferty and Linda Stevens about what it was like growing up in Carlingford and how the village has developed, the achievements of the Carlingford Lough Heritage Trust, the Thosel and Station House, what its like to be a tour guide, how the Carlingford Heritage Centre promotes arts, music, history, festivals and events and plans to engage more families to take a day trip or stay over.     Louth Mavericks American Football Club This programme was hosted by Alex Simms Pro and Player and he chats to Declan Mulvihill – Club Secretary & Player,  Robbie Caldwell – Flag Football Coach & Player, Meg King – Flag football defensive captain and David Lynch – Player.     Carlingford Tidy Towns Committee In this programme we hear from Joanne Redpath – Secretary, Stephen Callan – Treasurer, Gerry Mc Garitty- liaison with Louth County Council. member of Carlingford Community Forum and Denise Creggan-member of Carlingford Community Forum. Dundalk Muslim Community In this programme we heard from Imam Nuh, Saheed Yusuf and Amina Mayo from the Dundalk Muslim Community. We heard about the daily devotions, Ramadan, giving to charity, counselling others and helping member sin need, language interpretation, celebrations, cross border programmes, cultural and sports programmes cross community projects. The plans for 2021 will be to continue to provide these services, collect donations to complete the Muslim Centre, to create a fund for people in need, improve the education facilities, strengthen the interactions with community and statutory agencies and to engage with Dundalk’s community radio station service for the development of their members.   Russian Bridge Anastasia McCabe, Tatiana Zaiceva, Ina Vanickin and Andrey Soldatkin took part in this programme explaining how the community group was founded after a Round Table Discussion with Sarah Smith, a lecturer in Russian and Slavonic Studies from Trinity College Dublin in 2007. They tell us about the Russian Film School and Summer Camps in Carlingford, their hiking club, the Pushkin Festival, Charity Ball, the International John Field Piano and Vocal Competition and the dramatisation of Blue Bird in a Táin Arts Centre Dundalk.           Community Call Radio Promo Script Have you ever been on Dundalk FM? What was it for? – to promote your community group, or a fundraiser, a sports event on behalf of your school or maybe it was to record a music programme. Have you ever called us on nine three, nine five, one hundred or texted us on oh eight seven, zero nine, zero nine, seven nine one to send in a request or dedication for a favourite song. We are here for you when you need us. Your radio is so powerful that a song can bring back memories of a person, or of a place or of a time. The thing is right now, during this time, we need you to help us with a new programme – Community Call. A one off show for every street and estate in the town. Join us on a Video Chat, like Zoom, to remember the old times, growing up on the street and in the fields behind the streets! It will be pre- recorded during June and aired in July and August. And it is dedicated to raising the spirits of our friends and neighbours. We need to get back to sharing the treasures of life. To join in the video chat for your street phone nine three, nine five, one hundred email talk@dundalkfm.ie or look at the notice on our Facebook Page. This is a Community Foundation for Ireland Covid19 Response Project in support of Dundalk FM. C’mon Dundalk FM listeners – we want you to do the talking!     Community Call will be a twice weekly programme dedicated to raising the spirits of our friends and neighbours in Dundalk. We need to get back to sharing the treasures of life. The aim is to ask old friends and neighbours to reminisce for the listening pleasure of our mainly middle aged and elderly audience. Residents from twenty four
- [Remote Recording](https://dundalkfm.ie/remote-recording-and-broadcasting/): Notes from the Remote Broadcast Q and A Session 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm 23rd April 2020 Tracey Hanby, Alan Byrne, Cathal McCooey, Philip O’Brien, Mary Rose Muckian, Pat Byrne, David Bellew, Sean Callaghan (Marian Del Duca and Padraig Quigley had signed out before we took a class snap). Seoirse McCann was presenting the Drive Time show and unable to attend but we kept an mp3 file for reference. We will run a follow up on Thursday 30th April 2020 at 5.00 pm. PC/Laptop Microphones A plug-in mic and headphones are preferable unless you will be on air for just a short interview, then the PC or laptop or phone audio will suffice. A mic or headset in the €5 to €30 range. Gaming mics will also be a step up in the audio quality. Recording Shows Sean will record a show each week with David using Zoom. There is a belated birthday present on the way to him from Dundalk FM to help with the next Beaten Tracks show! Marian and Charles will record the Health and Well Being programme via Zoom as two 22 minute shows and email them to David. 100 Years of Music – 60 names so far, 40 to go… https://dundalkfm.ie/about-us/schedule/shows/100-years-of-music/   2000 Tracey 1995 Mary Rose will record links on the phone (say a link, count to five silently, say the next link and so on….) and email them to David along with the list of songs. 1992 Philip 1968 Sean will record this show with David on Zoom. 1955 Pat has this completed and will send it in. If you know someone who would like to do a show, please let them know, I’d like to have 100 presenters, especially people who would like to join the station as a presenter in the future. Shows completed so far are available to listen to anytime on our Mixcloud page. https://www.mixcloud.com/DundalkFMMixcloud/ Spotlight Pat – one done and will send it in. Examples where Zoom could be used as part of live programming The Slane Concerts Show with Cathal in the Studio and Pat on Zoom (or in the Production Studio). Lion’s Club – the sound quality of the pre-recorded show is very good. The show could be done live via Zoom as is the Brunch. Joining Paddy to present on Good Morning Dundalk /Tracey Hosting a panel discussion on Town Talk. Fadó Fadó is pre-recorded via Zoom. The Brunch is broadcast live and had 2 guests from the Chamber of Commerce join them last week. One guest used a headset (approx €25 and the audio quality was very high). Some audio is better e.g. where presenters are using USB or plugin Mics. Sound Desks A sound desk with faders rather than pots starts around the €80 mark. Local stores that would source a Sound Desk, recorders, and other audio equipment are B Sharp and Audio Comm. Audio Editing Philip recorded an AlphaBeats show on Audacity. This is free to download. Pat uses Reaper (you can use the full version free, to evaluate it, the cost to buy is €60). If you want to learn Reaper – see the tutorial on the Dundalk FM youtube channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/dundalkfmradio Remote Broadcasting You would need 1 x laptop to play out your music, ads, news, etc. You can download WinAmp for free. Another Free Radio Playout software used by many CR stations is Zara. A mic, mic stand and pop shield. An external sound card. 1 laptop which runs a small encoding programme that you download and type in the details for our server. A member of staff will run a series of tests with a presenter to ensure the audio and music levels are correct and that there is no buffering. A wired Ethernet cable connecting the router and laptop is advisable. Broadcast Myself is an Android App (€3.09). Alan uses this app at away soccer matches to transmit the commentary and half time ads (saved as one file).   This evening’s chat was a chance for presenters who hadn’t met in person before to say hello. There was a wonderful sense of ‘we’re in this together’ which was demonstrated by being able to help colleagues with technical advice. I hope that you now have the confidence to try out the next step in remote recording and broadcasting – recording to a phone, recording on Zoom, audio editing, acquiring radio equipment and maybe someday – live remote broadcasting. For the kind words of appreciation for the support that you receive from staff, thank you. Alan   Below you will find tutorials to help you record and edit programming from home. How to record Links to your Smart Phone. How to Edit a Radio Show at Home. The first describes how to record links for a show with a Voice Recorder App, your Smart Phone, your script and a room with soft furnishings. You can then share the files to our staff. We will prepare the show for broadcast. Recorded and edited by David Bellew with thanks to Tara Tine/ March 2020.   The real enjoyment starts when you start to edit, top and tail, fade in and out, normalise, increase and decrease the amplitude, the dynamics processing and filtering. This next tutorial will show you how to combine the links, songs and any intro, outros or stings and render it into an mp3 file. In the next tutorial, you will learn advanced expert tips on EQ, Noise Removal and Compression using plug-ins.  
- [Example Radio](https://dundalkfm.ie/example-radio/)
- [Dundalk during Covid-19](https://dundalkfm.ie/dundalk-during-covid-19/):   Here’s a snapshot taken of the Brunch show on Saturday 18/04/20.   Here’s our presenters and radio team pre-recording the Fadó Fadó show on Friday afternoon.     To listen to our podcasts click on the Mixcloud icon below.        [podcast title=”Covid 19 by Noel Sharkey read by Mary Rose Muckian.”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Noel-Sharkey-Covid-19.mp3[/podcast] [podcast title=”Barry Sheelan in Sardinia talks to Marissa Lucchesi.”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200323_Barry-Sheelan_Sardinia-mono.mp3[/podcast] [podcast title=”Grainne Loughran, Communications Officer with Alone talks to Marissa Luchesi.”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200316_Grainne-Loughran_Alone-mono.mp3[/podcast] [podcast title=”Ann Larkin from Women’s Aid Dundalk talks to Pat Byrne”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200318_Ann-Larkin_Womens-Aid-mono.mp3[/podcast] [podcast title=”Are You Here?”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Are-You-Here-.mp3[/podcast]  [podcast title=”20200318 Covid 19 Public Service Notice”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVID19-Notice-20200319-Caroline-vo.mp3[/podcast]  [podcast title=”20200311 Orla McLaughlin in Venice talks to Pat Byrne”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200311_Orla-McLoughlin_Venice-mono.mp3[/podcast]  [podcast title=”20200312 Pat Hamilton speaks his son Ciaran in Shanghai”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200312_-Ciaran-Hamilton_Shanghai-7m20s.mp3[/podcast] [podcast title=”20200313 Sean Fegan talks to Kevin Morrison in Sydney”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200313_Kevin-Morrison_Sydney-mono-.mp3[/podcast] [podcast title=”20200313 Nadia Biondi in Lucca speaks to Marissa Lucchesi”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200313_Nadia-Biondi_Lucca-mono.mp3[/podcast]  [podcast title=”20200313 Dr Peter Finnegan talks to Marissa Lucchesi”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200313_Dr-Peter-Finnegan-mono.mp3[/podcast] [podcast title=”20200313 Karen Thornton, KT Travel talks to Marissa Lusschesi”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200313_-Karen-Thornton_KT-Travel-mono.mp3[/podcast] [podcast title=”20200313 From Milan, Donald Robin speaking to Marissa Lucchesi”]https://dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200313_Robin-Donald_Milan-mono.mp3[/podcast] Advice to all Members 10th March 2020 If the station is closed down we will ask presenters to send in a show if they can or else we will play edited backups and work remotely. Introduction The safety and well-being of our members, staff and visitors is very important and we are monitoring advice provided by the Irish authorities – Department of Health, Department of Foreign Affairs and the HSE – regarding Coronavirus/COVID-19. We are adopting a policy of high-compliance and seek to adopt further measures to minimise the risks where it is appropriate to do so. General Instructions. In order to minimise the risk of the spread of COVID-19 at the station, at Outside Broadcast Events, meetings and training, you are asked to do the following: Travel If you or a member of your household is returning from any of the areas identified as high-risk by the HSE or the Department of Foreign Affairs; whether or not symptoms are evident, we request that you do not come into the station. Notification Please contact a member of staff immediately if you believe that a risk of transmission of the virus has arisen for any reason on Dundalk FM premises. Hygiene When at the station, events or meetings, please observe the personal hygiene recommendations. Meticulous hand washing. Covering coughs and sneezes in the correct manner to avoid the spread of infected water-droplets. Safe disposal of used tissues and cleaning of infected surfaces. Wipe the desk faders and desktops – wipes are provided in the studio. Go to https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/coronavirus.html for up-to-date advice, description of symptoms, etc. Cancellations Dundalk FM may cancel live programming at short notice in order to avoid the risk of transmission of the disease. We will broadcast similar programmes where it is possible to do so.  Also, please notify us in advance of non-attendance due to COVID-19 concerns so that we can put on alternative programming. Dundalk FM will endeavour to keep you up to date and ask you to follow public health guidelines at all times. Thank you for your co-operation. Alan Byrne Manager
- [100 Years of Music](https://dundalkfm.ie/100-years-of-music/): We have an opportunity for Dundalk FM presenters and listeners to contribute to a new music series called 100 Years of Music. We want you to pick a year between 1921 and 2020 and call us on 93 95 100 or email info@dundalkfm.ie   Research Choose a year between 1921 and 2020. More than sixty years have already been reserved. To check on what is available have a look below. Draw up a list of 11 to 12 songs, some information about each and about the year that you pick. Here is a sample script, it’s for the year 1930 by Caroline Byrne. 100 Years of Music Script – 1930 Music We can source music at the station, but if you have select recordings, we can add those in too. Intro, Outros and Stings – downloadable files 100 Years Intro 100 Years into the Ad Break 100 Years Intro to 2nd Half 100 Years Outro 100 Years Stab     Production We will record your voice over the phone using a broadcast app and then edit in the songs here at the station and let you know when the programme will be aired. Or if you can record and edit at home, please do so and send in the completed programme to one of our staff. To listen to programmes that have been broadcast – 1926, 1930, 1944, 1965, 1977 1985, 2011 follow the link below to our Mixcloud page.     100 Years of Music Year Presenter Broadcast Time Date 1921  Pat Byrne  3.oo pm  12th July 2020 1922  Pat Byrne  3.00  20th September 2020 1923  Pat Byrne     1924       1925  Godslove Otabor  7.00 pm  19th March 2021 1926  Billy Lyons  3.00 pm 12th April 2020  1927   1928  Noel Sharkey   4.00 pm   12th July 2020 1929  Anthony O’Hagan     1930 Caroline Byrne  4.00 pm  19th April 2020 1931       1932 1933       1934       1935       1936 Dara MacGabhann  3.00 pm  4th September 2022 1937       1938       1939  Ann Hegarty  9.00 pm 19th March 2021 1940     1941 Noel Sharkey  3.00 pm  1st November 2020 1942       1943     1944 Alan Byrne  3.00 pm  10th May 2020 1945 Dara MacGabhann     1946     1947     1948     1949       1950       1951     1952     1953     1954 Michael Murray 3.00 pm 18th October 2020 1955 Pat Byrne  3.00 pm 14th May 2020 1956     1957 Brendan Coughlan  3.oo pm  17th May 2020 1958 Ivan McClosky  3.00 pm  22nd November 2020 1959     100 Years of Music Year Presenter Broadcast Time Date 1960     1961     1962 Michael Murray  3.00 pm  30th August 2020 1963     1964     1965 Alan Bogan  4.00 pm 12th April 2020  1966  Aoibhín Ní Ghabhann       1967     1968 Sean Callaghan  3.00 pm 6th September 2020 1969     1970 David Larkin  5.00 pm  10th April 2021 1971     1972 Marian DelDuca  3.00 pm  17th September 2022 1973 Cathal McCooey  3.00 pm  27th September 2020 1974  Jeff McLawde  2.00 pm 30th September 2023 1975 Marian Del Duca  3.00 pm  19th July 2020 1976     1977 John Englishby  4.00 pm  29th March 2020 1978 Hugh McKitterick  4.00 pm 27th September 2020 1979  Alan McGurk  4.00 pm 30th April 2023 1980 Jason Kelly  3.00 pm  15th November 2020 1981  Jeff McLawde     1982     1983  Andy McKenna  12.00 pm 1st October 2023 1984     1985 Carole Wardlaw 4.00 pm 5th April 2020 1986   1987  Declan Power  4.00 pm  15th January 2023 1988 Padraig Quigley  3.00 pm  28th June 2020 1989     1990 Ciaran Callan  3.00 pm 5th July 2020 1991 Seoirse McCann  4.00 pm  6th December 2020 1992  Philip O Brien  4.00 pm 3rd May 2020 1993  Daniel Deery  3.00 pm  24th May 2020 1994 Colm Corrigan  4.00 pm  20th August 2023 1995 MaryRose Muckian  4.00 pm  19th July 2020 1996  Claire O Connor  4.00 pm 14th May 2023 1997     1998  Dan Pope  4.00 pm  15th November 2020 1999     100 Years of Music Year Presenter Broadcast Time Date 2000       2001  Simon Muckian  3.00 pm 31st August 2020 2002  Dan Pope  3.00 pm 28th January 2022 2003     2004  Joe Lennon   3.00 pm  23rd August 2020 2005  Andy McKenna  4.00 pm  2nd July 2034 2006     2007  Andy McKenna  3.00 pm 13th September 2020 2008       2009       2010     2011 Sean Fegan  4.00 pm 17th March 2020  2012     2013       2014       2015       2016     2017  Aoibhín Ní Gabhann  3.00 pm 19th September 2021 2018       2019     2020  Pamela Carragher          
- [Equipment for Sale](https://dundalkfm.ie/equipment-for-sale/): # Description Make Model Asking Price Sound Desk Soundcraft & Amp RM105 450 -reserved Sound Desk KAM KCM350 30.00 Sound Desk Alesis Multimix 25.00 Sound Desk Soundcraft (DWR 02-03) & Amp DM1000 50.00 Headphone Distributor Behringer   30.00 Mini Disc Deck Tascam MD350 80.00 Mini Disc Deck Tascam MD350 80.00 30 Band EQ Ultragraph Pro31 100.00 Sound Desk Behringer Eurorack MBX1002 40.00 DVD Player Pioneer   20.00 Mini Disc Desk Sony   80.00 Unit Rack     60.00 Studio Link Transmitter CTE 2GHz 300.00 Studio Link Receiver CTE 2GHz 300.00 Microphone – Condenser Behringer B1 25.00 Radio Samsung HTDS150 20.00 Stereo System JVC   15.00 Digital Projector HP   25.00 Dehumidifier     10.00 TV Akura   20.00 Car Immobiliser Sparkrite   10.00 Security Camera Qvis Labs P400 10.00 Stage Lights Pair Spectre   60.00 Headphone Distributor Powerplay Pro   100.00 Amplifier Europower EP2500 200.00 Amplifier Sony FE370 50.00
- [World Radio Day](https://dundalkfm.ie/world-radio-day/): To mark World Radio Day, Hugh McKitterick, David Larkin, Gerry Campbell and Pat Byrne from the Dundalk Lion’s Club – At Your Service show (Thursday 8pm – 9pm) spoke to Station Manager Alan Byrne about the meaning of the day. They talked about UNESCO’s message of diversity in the editorial team, news service, programming and operations and how this is something that the station is aware of and is determined to support. A special word of thanks goes to recent radio trainee John Johansson from Sweden who asked his work colleagues to record Happy World Radio Day in their first language.           On World Radio Day 2020 (WRD 2020), UNESCO calls on radio stations to uphold diversity, both in their newsroom and on the airwaves. Radio is a powerful medium for celebrating humanity in all its diversity and constitutes a platform for democratic discourse. At the global level, radio remains the most widely consumed medium. This unique ability to reach out to the widest audience means radio can shape a society’s experience of diversity, stand as an arena for all voices to speak out, be represented and heard. Radio stations should serve diverse communities, offering a wide variety of programs, viewpoints and content, and reflect the diversity of audiences in their organizations and operations. Dundalk FM are running two radio courses that aim to bring the people living in our town together to record programmes about our community, health, lifestyle, sports, food, new technology, the environment and music. If you would like to join in with our new group of radio volunteers contact Marissa Lucchesi talk@dundalkfm.ie or ring 042 939 5100.   Many thanks to John Johansson, a recent radio trainee who recorded some of his colleagues saying ‘Happy World Radio Day’ in their first language and also in English. See how many of the languages you can identify (there are 7).    
- [Craol Féile 2019](https://dundalkfm.ie/craol-feile-2019/):                          
- [Radiothon 4 October 2019 Dundalk FM Just a Minute Quiz](https://dundalkfm.ie/dundalk-fm-radiothon-4-october-2019/): We are looking for 97 locations to take part in our Radiothon 2019 Challenge. If you would like to be part please send us a message on Facebook, ring or email us.   Open to: Local shops Salons Restaurants All businesses Factories Gyms Community Groups Schools Public buildings Someone’s house??? Dundalk FM Radiothon presenters will visit you for a couple of minutes and our target is to reach 97 locations in 1 day. We will also challenge the Community Radio Station in Ireland  www.craol.ie to take part in a Just a Minute Quiz. This will be a fun event so call us on 042 9395100 or email info@dundalkfm.ie to arrange a time to call in for a dedication and to take part in a Just a Minute Quiz.    
- [Alpha Beats](https://dundalkfm.ie/alpha-beats/):   AlphaBeats Intro AlphaBeats Whisper AlphaBeats Intro to Ad Break AlphaBeats Intro to 2nd Half AlphaBeats Outro   Alpha Beats SERIES 4 Letter Sunday Time Presenter A 28 February 3pm Orla Crilly B 7 March 3pm Joey McGowan C 7 March 4pm Marian DelDuca D 14 March 3pm Anita Guest E 14 March 4pm MaryRose Muckian F 21 March 3pm Pat Hamilton G 21 March 4pm John Englishby H 28 March 3pm Chris Rahill I 4 April 3pm Jason Kelly J 4 April 4pm Pat Byrne K 11 April 3pm Michael Murray L 11 April 4pm Sean Callaghan M N 18 April 4pm Carole Wardlaw O 25 April 3pm Roy Mackin P 2 May 3pm Gussie Hearty Q 2 May 4pm Daniel Deerey R 9 May 3pm Alan Byrne S 9 May 4pm Cathal McCooey T 16 May 3pm Tony Duffy U 16 May 4pm Dan Pope V 23 May 3pm David Larkin W 30 May 3pm Ciara Byrne X 30 May 4pm Caroline Byrne Y 6 June 3pm Eimear O Kane Z 6 June 4pm Colin Mc Donnell     Series 3 2020 Letter Sundays Time Presenter A March 1st 3.00 pm Sean Callaghan B March 1st 4.00 pm Pat Byrne C March 8th 3.00 pm John Englishby D March 8th 4.00 pm Rory Moore E March 15th 3.00 pm Michael Murray F Gerry Cunningham G  April 18th 2021  3.00 pm Aidan Noone H May 3rd   4.00 pm Philip O Brien I Charles Barker J Donal Carroll & Margaret Hoey K Mark Berkeley L Geraldine Kieran M Gussie Hearty N May 3rd 3.00 pm David Bellew O April 19th 3.00 pm Tara Tine P  April 26th  3.00 pm Carole Wardlaw Q Marian Del Duca R April 26th 4.00 pm Michael Dowdall S Pat Hamilton T Mary Rose Muckian U May 17th 3.00 pm Mike McMahon V May 10th 4.00 pm Dan Pope W Roy Mackin X Alan Byrne Y Mary Matthews Z Dara Berkeley   Series 2 2019/2020 A November 24th 3.00 pm Marissa Lucchesi B November 24th 4.00 pm Jason Kelly C Peter Kavanagh D December 1st 4.00 pm Martin Trodden E December 8th 3.00 pm Rory Moore F David Lessard G December 15th 3.00 pm Marian Del Duca H December 15th 4.00 pm Ciara Byrne I December 22nd 3.00 pm Robbie Rafferty J December 22nd 4.00 pm Betty Clarke K December 29th 3.00 pm Marian Del Duca L December 29th 4.00 pm Anita Guest M Pat Byrne N January 5th 4.00 pm Ger Cunningham O January 12th 3.00 pm Michael Dowdall P January 12th 4.00 pm Mark Corcoran Q January 19th 3.00 pm Mary Matthews / Eimear O Kane R Alison Lennon S January 26th 3.00 pm Hugh McKitterick T January 26th 4.00 pm Gussie Hearty U February 2nd 3.00 pm Ciara and Alan Byrne V February 2nd 4.00 pm Tom Gernon W February 9th 3.00 pm Caroline Hughes X February 9th 4.00 pm Brendan Coughlan Y February 16th 3.00 pm Richie Ford Z February 16th 4.00 pm Chris Clarke Series 1 Time Community Radio Broadcaster Presenter of A Aug 18th 3.00 pm KARL COLLINS Karl is Rock Steady Rhythms DJ – every Tuesday evening between 7 and 9 and repeated on Saturdays at the same time. B Aug 18th 4.00 pm PAT HAMILTON Pat was a Board Member for a number of years and is going to give us a musical education with his assigned letter. C Aug 25th 3.00 pm PHILIP O BRIEN Philip also joined us on an over 50’s course and is a contributor to the Business Brunch, hosts the Monday edition of Town Talk and fills in on the Afternoon Show form time to time. D Aug 25th 4.00 pm MONA DALY Mona joined us as part of a radio course for over 50’s a few years ago and is now a regular contributor to The Business Brunch. E Sept 1st 3.00 pm CAROLINE & EÓIN BYRNE Caroline records voice overs for ads and documentaries and will be assisted by her 16 year old son. F Sept 1st 4.00 pm JOHN ENGLISHBY John’s monthly show Odds and Sods is on the 1st Saturday at 11pm and repeated the following Monday at 8pm. He is also a sound desk op for Outside Broadcasts and soccer matches. G Sept 8th 3.00 pm MARy ROSE MUCKIAN Marian is our multi talented presenter of Health and Well Being Show, Dundalk Toastmasters and the Drive Time Show on Tuesdays. H Sept 8th 4.00 pm ALAN BYRNE Alan is the Station Manager and his interests are in training new volunteers and making radio documentaries. I Sept 15th 3.00 pm SEAN CALLAGHAN Long time presenter, Sean hosts The Beaten Tracks every Tuesday at 6pm and repeated on Saturday at 1pm. J Sept 15th 4.00 pm COLIN GOOSEY MCDONNELL Saturday afternoon music is provided by Goosey on the first and third Saturday from 2pm with his Brilliant Music radio show. K Sept 22nd 3.00 pm DAVID LARKIN David is a member of the Dundalk Lion’s Club – At your service programme on Thursdays at 8pm (now off for a Summer break) and he is starting his own Saturday night show. It’s on the 2nd Saturday at 10pm. L Sept 22nd 4.00 pm CATHAL CASSIDY Cathal is part of the Fadó Fadó Show (Monday at 6pm) and also on The Brunch which broadcast 10am on Saturdays. M Sept 29th 3.00 pm PAUL DONNELLY Paul is a radio trainee and is interested in News production and programming. N Sept 29th 4.00 pm ANDY MCKENNA Andy is new to Dundalk FM and has started a show called Saturday Night 80’s which is on the first Saturday at 10pm. O Oct 6th 3.00 pm DONAL CARROLL & MARGARET HOEY We Rock Your World on the 3rd Saturday at 11pm and Your Song which is on the 4th Saturday at 11pm. Both shows are repeated on the following Monday at 8pm. P Oct 6th 4.00 pm BILLY LYONS Billy is our Weekend Duty
- [Dundalk's Community Radio History Book](https://dundalkfm.ie/dundalks-community-radio-history-book/): Cathal Cassidy, Mona Daly, Eamon O’Reilly and Philip O Brien, contributors to the Saturday Morning Current Affairs show The Business Brunch. Hugh McKitterick (Dundalk Lions – at your Service) address the Members Meeting in Vicar’s Nite Club his role of Chairperson. Joe Martin (Magic Moments) and a his guest Peadar McArdle in the old DWR 107FM studio. Laura Flynn and friend with and Ciaran O Mathuna (Chairperson) at the launch of Dundalk Media Centre in May 2004. Richie Ford (Sports Academy GAA Correspondent) seen here presenting his weekly Blues Talk show. Rose Mary Farrell (Treasurer) and Gina Clarke Dundalk FM administration enjoying the Christmas 70’s night. Tracey Hanby, Goosie (Colin McDonnell) and Gerry Keane enjoying the craic and banter on the Saturday afternoon Brilliant Takeover show. Dominik Buch and Dan Pope recording A Picture of Dundalk Magazine Show during their learn about Radio Course in February 2019. Ian Coogan listening to some tracks for the World Music programme Beats International show that he presented along with Phil Tipping. Jinx Lennon educating the masses with a pair of sun glasses, presenter of the Hip Hip show Step into the Arena during DWR times. Liam Reilly being interviewed by Marissa Lucchesi for Town Talk broadcast live from St. Gerard’s Hall, Dundalk. Controlling the sound desk is Caoimhe O’Malley. Paudie Breen presenter of the Sunday Morning Show on DWR 107FM with his selection of interviews recorded and edited on Mini Disc and ready for broadcast. Rick the Roadie (Rick Browne) presenter of First Cut on DWR 107FM.   Teresa Lennon, Administration and Tina Harris, Sales and Marketing at the launch of Dundalk FM100 in Vicar’s Nite Club, September 2004.   Official Opening of Dundalk Media Centre Limited 2002. Teresa Lennon and Tina Harris of Dundalk Media Centre hold a reel of video tape (Joe Martin’s) while Minister for Communications Dermot Ahern TD cuts the tape. Looking on are Con Shanahan, FÁS, Alan Byrne, Dundalk Media Centre Manager and Dominic McKevitt, Partnership Action Limited. Adam Matthews and Adam Markey with Danny O’Hanlon probably in on The First Cut show on Dundalk Weekend Radio  107FM. Tony O’Hagan recording his show Dancing with Dinosaurs for DWR 107FM. Ciarán Kissane, Broadcasting Authority of Ireland chats with Alec Fennel (RIP) at the launch of the Media Centre. Alec was one of the first directors and he brought a wealth of broadcasting experience to the production of radio shows. Jason Kelly thanks his colleagues at the Volunteer of the Year awards held in Vicar’s Nite Club. Tracey Hanby and Don Baker celebrating Community Radio Day during the CRAOL Award winning Takeover show. Paula Flynn presenter of Peaches and Scream and Helen Lavelle, Let’s Rock, DWR 107FM presenters and videographers.
- [GoFundMe page set up to raise €5,681 for 2019 studio upgrade](https://dundalkfm.ie/3580-2/): Your contribution will pay for new equipment for Dundalk’s community radio studio and on location broadcasting service. The equipment list is two digital sounds desks – one for the main studio and one for the production studio 5 x sound processing and studio PC’s 6 x Mic Arms a studio digital link for outside broadcasts a portable outside broadcast sound desk two OB headsets a studio clock In October we secured 75% funding from Louth Leader Partnership and to purchase this amazing equipment we need to raise €5,681.00 on our own and hope to achieve this before December 31st 2018. Having brand new studio equipment will be a wonderful way to begin our 10-year licence in 2019. One out of every 250 people in Dundalk have been part of making radio since we started in 2002. This is a great opportunity for us to invest in for the next 15 years. It will be of enormous benefit for our community radio volunteers of all ages and especially for live match commentaries OB’s from community halls and events studio panel discussions providing certified radio training courses and summer camps recording radio documentaries and radio dramas In addition to continuing the wonderful rage of programming you hear the new studio equipment will bring Dundalk’s non-profit public service station up to national broadcast standard. Thank you for helping along the way.   To make a contribution to Dundalk FM click 97.7 Dundalk FM GoFundMe Page    
- [Classic Love](https://dundalkfm.ie/classic-love/): Back on air after a very long time it’s Martin Trodden with Classic Love songs – Fridays between 9.00 pm and  10.00 pm.
- [We Rock Your World](https://dundalkfm.ie/we-rock-your-world/): Rock, Metal and Punk music every 3rd Saturday at 11.00 pm.   Presented by Margaret Hoey and the Mystery Man.  
- [Mike's Music Express](https://dundalkfm.ie/mikes-music-express/): Presented by Mike McMahon. An hour of eclectic tunes, musical insights, nostalgic ramblings, fun features and more! Broadcasting live on 97.7fm and dundalkfm.ie each Wednesday at 21.00. Follow me on: FB: www.facebook.com/musicxpressshow and www.facebook.com/eightiesmike  
- [How to hire our studio](https://dundalkfm.ie/how-to-hire-our-our-studio/): Studio Hire Dundalk FM, Partnership Court, Park Street, Dundalk We offer a fully operational radio studio for voice-overs, podcasts, radio drama recording, promos, advertising jingles and corporate media training. The studio is fully wheelchair accessible. Wireless internet is available. There are 2 x PC’s and audio jacks for laptop connections. All recordings can be edited if necessary and emailed to you. Studio Hire €50 per hour Studio Engineer €50 per hour VAT at 23% is applicable. A deposit of 20% is required to confirm any booking. This is non refundable. We offer a discount of 25% for 3 hours or more. Contact info@dundalkfm.ie or call 042 93 95 100 for further details.    
- [Harold O Sullivan - A life in two parts](https://dundalkfm.ie/the-life-of-harold-o-sullivan/):   This is a series of two programmes about the life and accomplishments of the late Harold O’Sullivan as both a trade unionist and a historian. Much of the detail and nuance of Louth’s history might have remained both unknown and irretrievable without his decades of research. Harold O’Sullivan pursued a love of his local and national history after his trade union career. He received his PhD by completing an extensive history of the Trevor family of Rostrevor. He would go on to write an extensive medieval history of Louth, making accessible a vast amount of information that was previously buried. Having been in his 60’s when he completed a Masters in Literature and a Ph.D Harold seems to have disregarded age as any barrier to his literary career. After completing both the Masters and Ph.D, he published five books and two theses, becoming in the process the most authoritative source on local history in the Dundalk area. His work as a historian brought forward a frustration in him that a town like Dundalk which is steeped in such fascinating history, literary evidence of which is available as far back as the 12th century. Part 1 features Isabell Murphy, Dr Alison Lennon and Dr Raymond Gillespie. Harold O Sullivan – Part 1 Part 2 features Felix O’Callaghan and Shay Cody. Harold O Sullivan – Part 2  
- [Dundalk Diary](https://dundalkfm.ie/events-in-dundalk/)
- [Community Offices QQI Level 4 Community Radio Course May 2018](https://dundalkfm.ie/community-offices-qqi-level-4-community-radio-course-may-2018/): Seamus, Pat, Jamie, Pauline, Nicola, Caroline with facilitator Pat Byrne on Day 1 of the Community Radio course.
- [The Romantic Landscape](https://dundalkfm.ie/the-romantic-landscape/):       David Davies is in his mid 30’s. He grew up in Clevedon, England just across from Cardiff where his dad was from. He lived there until he was ten years old. In 1991 his mother brought him back to her home in East Belfast. His dad died at a young age so he grew up without a father to help guide him through the culture shock that followed. In Secondary School he was bullied and taunted and told to ‘Go back to England’.  He attended Art College in Hull before returning to Castlereagh Art College, Belfast. In 2016 David published a book of poetry ‘The Romantic Landscape’ based on, as he says, his most favourite place in the world – The Mourne Mountains. David has read at the Mixed Jam and Purely Poetry events in the Sunflower Pub and Crescent Arts Centre in Belfast. This is the story of David Davies against the backdrop of 21st Century Belfast with Poetry evenings where people write about their divorce, Donald Trump, Brexit, talking bees, the Mourne Mountains and the father figure that he misses. His voice is measured and his laugh sincere. The Long Woman’s Grave, Cooley Mountains Recording Normerella Blues at Dundalk FM studios.   Stopping for lunch in Newcastle before climbing Wee Binnian. The Mourne Wall read by David Davies sitting at the top of the Wee Binian mountain between Newcastle and Annalong looking out over South County Down. Here is a draft edit for the show that I’ve labelled ‘fear defined’  – it’s getting dark and quiet and Joni Mitchell paints a cloudlet in the sky.   The Mourne Wall I feel the will to crawl Hiking along the Mourne Wall To cling and hug Sheltered from the winds bulk The wall is under no beck and call Its permanent fixture holds on Weighs down its granite anchor Hammers and chisels: tools for plug and feather Wraps around over twenty two miles of peaks Its dry stone is fitted with shape of preference A hope of a lasting fit It may have been to keep the sheep from getting lost It is where the heart is sparsely walked Inside its boundaries If the wall’s rocks could write It would be in-between Where the wind blows through O hear those songs through the gaps And perhaps I think what shelter does the heart have? To starve it from risk; It is a bleak existence To be exposed with a threat of hyperthermia Even the walls defence The exploded battles of life Pummelled, rolled and battered Like a castle wall being knocked and fired at by boulders Its heavy blasts leave a devastation With collapsed rocks in piles It is now an opened wall Where sheep wander into the heart of its kingdom Roam freely, lost in memory from The Romantic Landscape by David Davies Published by Author House 2016 We are going to send a request to VCS Radio Cardiff 98.7 FM to see if a volunteer at the Community Radio Station will translate a few lines of the poem to include in the programme. David Davies and Alan Byrne at Omeath, with the Mourne Mountains in the backdrop. A visit to the Belfast Library David launches his second book of poetry and displays his paintings at the Hollywood Arches, Library, Belfast

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- [Get listed](https://dundalkfm.ie/community/get-listed/): Get Your Business Listed in the Dundalk FM Community Directory It all starts with a free listing. The Dundalk FM Community Directory, managed by Astory Media, is Dundalk and County Louth’s most trusted local directory. Getting listed puts your business or organisation in front of thousands of local listeners and online visitors who are actively looking for services in their area. Create Your Free Listing in Minutes Every business and community organisation in Dundalk and County Louth is entitled to a free basic listing in the Dundalk FM Community Directory. It takes just a few minutes to apply and your listing will be live as soon as it is approved. Apply for your free listing Why Get Listed Be Found Locally Dundalk FM reaches thousands of listeners across Dundalk and County Louth every week on 97.7 FM and online. People who search the Dundalk FM Community Directory are looking for local services, not just browsing. A listing puts you in front of buyers who are ready to act. Boost Your SEO Having a listing in a trusted local directory improves your visibility on Google and other search engines. Consistent name, address and phone number information across directories is one of the most important local SEO signals. A listing here sends even more local customers your way. It is Free and Quick A free basic listing is available to every business and organisation in the Dundalk area. Apply in minutes and start reaching your local audience straight away. Backed by Dundalk FM Unlike generic national directories, the Dundalk FM Community Directory is endorsed by your local community radio station. Over 20 years of community trust means people in Dundalk and County Louth know and rely on Dundalk FM to point them in the right direction. Ready for More Visibility Our premium listings are designed to help your business stand out from the crowd. Premium features include your logo and photos, an enhanced business description, website and social media links, higher placement in search results, and the option to add a mention on Dundalk FM on air. Contact Astory Media to find out more about premium listing options. What Information to Include Your business name, address and phone number are the core of any listing and the most important details for local customers to find you. You should also include your opening hours, website address, social media links and a brief description of what you do. The more complete your listing, the easier it is for people in Dundalk to find and contact you. Frequently Asked Questions Is a basic listing really free? Yes. Every business and organisation in the Dundalk and County Louth area is entitled to a free basic listing in the Dundalk FM Community Directory. How long does it take to get listed? Applications are reviewed by the Astory Media team. Once approved your listing will be published in the directory as quickly as possible. Can I update my listing after it goes live? Yes. You can update your listing details at any time by contacting Astory Media directly. Who manages the directory? The Dundalk FM Community Directory is managed by Astory Media, a trusted digital media partner working in collaboration with Dundalk FM to serve the local community. Already Listed If your business or organisation is already in the directory and you need to update your details, contact Astory Media directly to make changes to your listing. Other Ways to Reach the Dundalk FM Audience A directory listing is a great start. You can also submit a community notice to be read out on air, explore sponsorship opportunities with Dundalk FM, or find out about community group membership. Contact us if you have any questions.
- [Community Resources](https://dundalkfm.ie/community/resources/): Community Resources in Dundalk and County Louth Dundalk FM is committed to connecting people with the services and support they need. This page brings together a range of local community resources covering health, housing, employment, education, family support and more. If you know of a service that should be listed here, visit our get listed page or contact us directly. Health and Wellbeing The HSE Louth Local Health Office provides a range of health services to people across Dundalk and County Louth, including community care, child health, mental health and family support services. You can contact them at Dublin Road, Dundalk or by calling 042 682 0000. Dundalk Counselling Service at Seatown Place offers professional counselling and mental health support to individuals and families in the Dundalk area. Family and Child Support Louth Local Development delivers a range of family support, early years and social inclusion programmes across the county. Their work includes the Social Inclusion Community and Activation Programme (SICAP), the LEADER Rural Development Programme, the Local Area Employment Service and the Louth ABC Programme. Their offices are located at Partnership Court, Park Street, Dundalk. Visit louthlocaldevelopment.ie for more information. Employment and Training Louth Local Development also provides employment support, enterprise development and training opportunities for people across County Louth. For those looking to develop skills in media and broadcasting, Dundalk FM offers its own radio training programme and work experience placements. Community and Voluntary Sector Louth Public Participation Network (PPN) connects community, voluntary, social inclusion and environmental groups across the county. Member organisations benefit from networking opportunities, funding information, training and a voice in local decision-making. Visit the Louth PPN to find out how your group can get involved. Find Local Organisations Looking for a specific club, group or service in Dundalk and County Louth? Browse our community directory or check our community notices for the latest announcements from local organisations. You can also get your group listed in our directory for free. Stay Connected with Dundalk FM Dundalk FM broadcasts community information, local news and notices seven days a week on 97.7 FM. Tune in live or browse our programme schedule to hear the latest from your local community radio station.
- [Shows schedule](https://dundalkfm.ie/shows-schedule/): Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Choose a day MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday 100 Years of Music 12:00amMonday 12:00amMonday Various[…] Learn more 5 Irish Tunes 3:00amMonday 3:00amMonday Alan Byrne[…] Learn more A Little Bit of Everything 6:00amMonday 6:00amMonday Ebony Devlin[…] Learn more Alphabeats 9:30amMonday Current show 9:30amMonday Various[…] Learn more Spotlight 2:00pmMonday 2:00pmMonday Various[…] Learn more Back to the Sixties 7:00pmMonday 7:00pmMonday Tom Gernon[…] Learn more Back to the Sixties 11:00pmMonday 11:00pmMonday Tom Gernon[…] Learn more Back to the Sixties 11:45pmMonday 11:45pmMonday Tom Gernon[…] Learn more Back to the Sixties 11:55pmMonday 11:55pmMonday Tom Gernon[…] Learn more Frequency One 12:00amTuesday 12:00amTuesday For every Show page the timetable is auomatically generated from the schedule, and you can set automatic carousels of Podcasts, Articles and Charts by simply choosing a category.   Curabitur id lacus felis. 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- [Community Notices](https://dundalkfm.ie/community/notices/): Community Notices on Dundalk FM Dundalk FM broadcasts community notices seven days a week on 97.7 FM, reaching thousands of listeners across Dundalk and County Louth. Whether you want to promote a local event, announce a fundraiser, share important information from your organisation or let the community know about a service, submitting a notice to Dundalk FM is the fastest and most effective way to reach a local audience. How to Submit a Community Notice Submitting a notice to Dundalk FM is simple and free for community groups, voluntary organisations and non-commercial events. Send your notice by email to info@dundalkfm.ie or by WhatsApp to 087 09 09 791. You can also call us on 042 93 95 100 during office hours. Please include the following details with your notice so we can read it accurately on air and publish it correctly on our website. The name of your organisation or event. The date, time and location of your event or announcement. A brief description of what the notice is about, ideally no longer than 100 words. A contact name, phone number or email address for listeners who want to find out more. What Kind of Notices Can I Submit We welcome community notices from groups, clubs, charities, voluntary organisations and statutory bodies across Dundalk and County Louth. Notices can cover local events, fundraisers, meetings, public information, health and wellbeing announcements, cultural events, sports fixtures, community initiatives and anything else that is relevant to life in the local area. Please note that notices for commercial businesses or paid services are not accepted as community notices. If you would like to promote your business on Dundalk FM, visit our sponsorship page to find out about advertising options. When Will My Notice Be Read Community notices are read out regularly throughout the broadcast day across the weekly schedule. We aim to include all submitted notices as quickly as possible. To ensure your notice is read in time for your event, please submit it at least 48 hours in advance. For time-sensitive announcements, contact us directly by phone on 042 93 95 100. Latest Community Notices The most recently submitted community notices from organisations and groups across Dundalk and County Louth are published below. Check back regularly to stay informed about what is happening in your local community. Get Your Organisation Listed As well as submitting notices, you can get your community group or organisation listed permanently in the Dundalk FM Community Directory so that listeners can find you at any time. Visit our get listed page to apply for a free listing today. 0 Community Radio Social Benefit Conference – 13th February 2025
- [Contact](https://dundalkfm.ie/contact/): Contact Dundalk FM We love hearing from our listeners, volunteers, community groups and local businesses. Whether you want to request a song, submit a community notice, ask about sponsorship, enquire about volunteering or just say hello, the Dundalk FM team is always happy to hear from you. Get in touch using any of the details below. Call Us Phone: 042 93 95 100 WhatsApp: 087 09 09 791 Email Us General enquiries: info@dundalkfm.ie Station Manager: alanbyrne@dundalkfm.ie Payments and membership: payments@dundalkfm.ie Visit Us Our studios are located at Partnership Court in the heart of Dundalk town. We welcome visitors by appointment so please call or email ahead before dropping in. Dundalk FM Partnership Court Park Street Dundalk Co Louth A91 HH29 Studio Requests and Dedications Want to request a song or send a dedication to a friend or family member? Call us on 042 93 95 100 or send a WhatsApp message to 087 09 09 791 while your favourite show is on air. Community Notices If you have a community notice you would like read out on air, visit our community notices page to find out how to submit it. Notices are read out regularly across the schedule and also published on our website. Press and Media Enquiries For press enquiries, interviews or media requests, please contact Station Manager Alan Byrne directly at alanbyrne@dundalkfm.ie or by phone on 042 93 95 100. Complaints Dundalk FM is licensed by Coimisiun na Mean and is committed to the highest standards of community broadcasting. If you wish to make a formal complaint about any aspect of our programming, please visit our complaints page for details of our complaints procedure. Other Ways to Connect You can also connect with Dundalk FM through our social media channels. Follow us for live updates, programme highlights, community news and behind the scenes content from your local community radio station in Dundalk and County Louth. If you would like to get more involved with the station, visit our get involved section to find out about volunteering, radio training, open sessions and membership.
- [Donate](https://dundalkfm.ie/support/donate/): Donate to Dundalk FM Dundalk FM is a not-for-profit community radio station run by volunteers for the people of Dundalk and County Louth. We have been on air since 2004 and everything we do depends on the support of our community. A donation to Dundalk FM is a direct investment in local voices, local stories and independent community radio in the north east of Ireland. Why Your Donation Matters Over 90 volunteers give their time to Dundalk FM every week, producing programmes that cover sport, music, current affairs, health, culture and community life across Dundalk and County Louth. Behind every broadcast there are real costs. Equipment, maintenance, training, licensing and studio facilities all require ongoing funding to keep the station running at its best. While Dundalk FM receives support from the Department of Rural and Community Development via Pobal, donations from listeners and supporters play a vital role in helping us go further. Every euro donated goes directly back into the station and the community it serves. What Your Donation Supports Your donation helps fund new broadcasting equipment and studio upgrades, volunteer training and development through CRAOL and local partnership programmes, outside broadcasts from events and venues across County Louth, community engagement initiatives and special programming, and the day to day running costs that keep 97.7 FM on air around the clock. How to Donate To make a donation to Dundalk FM, you can pay by EFT or PayPal to payments@dundalkfm.ie, or contact us directly to discuss other payment options including cheque or bank transfer. For queries about donations or to discuss a larger contribution, contact our station manager directly. Alan Byrne, Station Manager Phone: 042 93 95 100 Email: alanbyrne@dundalkfm.ie Other Ways to Support Us As well as donating, you can support Dundalk FM by becoming a member, exploring sponsorship opportunities, getting your business listed in the Dundalk FM Community Directory, or simply spreading the word about your local community radio station. Every bit of support makes a difference and we are grateful for all of it. Dundalk FM is operated by Dundalk Media Centre CLG, registered company number 353615. Donations may be eligible for tax relief under the Charitable Donation Scheme. Contact us for further details.
- [Sponsorship](https://dundalkfm.ie/support/sponsorship/): Sponsor a Programme on Dundalk FM Dundalk FM reaches thousands of listeners across Dundalk and County Louth every week on 97.7 FM and online. Sponsoring a programme puts your business directly in front of a loyal, locally engaged audience that trusts Dundalk FM as their community radio station. It is one of the most cost-effective and targeted forms of local advertising available in the north east of Ireland. Why Advertise with Dundalk FM People who listen to Dundalk FM are not passive listeners. They are local, engaged and loyal. Research consistently shows that community radio listeners have a strong connection to their local station and act on what they hear. Dundalk FM listeners trust the station, which means they trust the businesses and organisations that support it. As a not-for-profit community station, Dundalk FM offers advertising rates that are genuinely competitive and accessible for local businesses of all sizes. Whether you are a sole trader, a local restaurant, a professional services firm or a larger regional business, there is a sponsorship option that works for your budget and your audience. Programme Sponsorship Programme sponsorship is the most powerful way to reach the Dundalk FM audience. Your business is heard before and after your chosen show every time it broadcasts, building familiarity and trust with listeners week after week. Current and recent programme sponsors on Dundalk FM include local businesses such as Toolfix on Park Street, Conlon’s Food Hall on Church Street, Apache Pizza, and O’Callaghan Insurances on Dublin Street. Popular shows available for sponsorship include morning and drivetime programming, sports shows including live Dundalk FC commentary, specialist music programmes, community affairs shows and the weekly documentary slot. Contact us to find out which programmes currently have sponsorship availability. Advertising Spots As well as programme sponsorship, Dundalk FM offers individual advertising spots across the broadcast schedule. Spots are available in 30 second and 60 second formats and can be targeted to specific dayparts to reach the audience most relevant to your business. Our production team can help you create a professional advertisement if you do not already have one. Outside Broadcast Sponsorship Dundalk FM regularly broadcasts live from events, venues and locations across Dundalk and County Louth. Sponsoring an outside broadcast puts your business at the centre of a live community event and generates significant on-air and social media coverage. If you have an event, a venue or a location that would suit an outside broadcast, we would love to hear from you. Rate Card Our advertising rates are among the most competitive in the region and are designed to be accessible for local businesses of every size. To receive our current rate card or to discuss a package tailored to your needs, contact our station manager directly. Alan Byrne, Station Manager Phone: 042 93 95 100 Email: alanbyrne@dundalkfm.ie Other Ways to Support Dundalk FM Sponsorship is just one way to support your local station. You can also make a donation, become a member, or get your business listed in the Dundalk FM Community Directory. For any queries about supporting the station, contact us and we will be happy to help.
- [Support](https://dundalkfm.ie/support/): Support Dundalk FM Dundalk FM is a not-for-profit community radio station that has been serving Dundalk and County Louth since 2004. Everything we do is funded by the generosity of our sponsors, advertisers, donors and members. Supporting Dundalk FM means supporting community radio, local voices and the stories that matter most to the people of this area. Sponsorship Sponsoring a programme on Dundalk FM puts your business or organisation in front of thousands of engaged local listeners across Dundalk and County Louth every week. Our sponsorship packages are flexible, affordable and designed to deliver real value for local businesses of all sizes. From programme sponsorship to outside broadcast sponsorship and station events, we have options to suit every budget. Explore sponsorship opportunities Donate As a not-for-profit station, every donation we receive goes directly back into equipment, training and programming. Whether you make a once-off contribution or a regular donation, your support makes a real difference to the future of community radio in Dundalk. No amount is too small and every contribution is genuinely appreciated. Make a donation Become a Member One of the most meaningful ways to support Dundalk FM long term is to become a member. Annual membership starts from just 30 euro and gives you voting rights at the AGM, access to training, the opportunity to submit a programme proposal and much more. Membership is open to individuals and families as well as community groups and statutory organisations. Get Listed in Our Community Directory Local businesses and organisations can also support the station by getting listed in the Dundalk FM Community Directory, managed by Astory Media. A listing puts your business in front of the Dundalk FM audience online and helps grow the most comprehensive local directory in County Louth. Find out how to get listed today. Why Your Support Matters Dundalk FM operates on the belief that every community deserves its own independent radio voice. Your support, whether through sponsorship, donation or membership, helps us stay on air, invest in our volunteers, produce quality programming and continue to serve the people of Dundalk and County Louth for years to come. If you would like to discuss any of our support options, get in touch with us directly.
- [Station](https://dundalkfm.ie/news/station/): Dundalk FM Station News This is where you will find the latest news and announcements from inside Dundalk FM. From new shows joining the programme schedule to presenter updates, community events, training opportunities and station milestones, everything that is happening at Partnership Court gets reported here first. What’s Happening at Dundalk FM Dundalk FM is always moving. Whether it is a new presenter joining the team, a new show launching on the schedule, an outside broadcast from a local event, or a milestone worth celebrating, you will read about it here. Station news is updated regularly so check back often to stay in the loop. 21 Years of Community Radio in Dundalk In 2025 Dundalk FM marked 21 years on air, a milestone celebrated with a special event at the Gateway Hotel in Dundalk attended by past and present members, volunteers, community groups and supporters. From our first broadcast in September 2004 to today, the station has grown into one of the most active community radio stations in Ireland with over 90 volunteers contributing to programming across the week. Read about our history in our about page or browse the newsletter archive for a detailed record of station life going back through the years. Stay Connected Follow Dundalk FM on social media to get station news as it happens. You can also become a member to receive updates directly, attend an open session to meet the team in person, or contact us if you have a story you think we should cover.
- [Newsletter](https://dundalkfm.ie/news/newsletter/): Dundalk FM Newsletter Archive Every month Dundalk FM publishes a newsletter packed with station news, community stories, programme updates, volunteer spotlights and upcoming events. Browse the full archive below and catch up on everything that has been happening at your local community radio station in Dundalk and County Louth since 2004. 0 Communities Integration Project 2019 0 Press 0 Sports Academy Latest Newsletters Our most recent issues are shown below. Each newsletter gives you a snapshot of life at Dundalk FM, from behind the scenes at the studio to the latest community engagement events, new volunteer stories, training updates and programme highlights. Click any issue to read it in full. About the Dundalk FM Newsletter The Dundalk FM newsletter has been keeping listeners, members and supporters informed since the station first went on air in 2004. Issue 38, published in January 2026, marked over 21 years of community radio in Dundalk. Each issue reflects the energy, diversity and community spirit that makes Dundalk FM unique as a local broadcaster. The newsletter covers station announcements, training and volunteer opportunities, community news, sponsorship opportunities and highlights from across the weekly schedule. It is essential reading for anyone who wants to stay close to what is happening at Dundalk FM. Never Miss an Issue To make sure you receive each new newsletter as soon as it is published, follow Dundalk FM on social media or become a member of Dundalk FM. Members receive station communications directly including newsletter updates, event invitations and training announcements. You can also check our station news page for the latest updates between issues. Browse Gallery
- [News](https://dundalkfm.ie/news/)
- [Schedule](https://dundalkfm.ie/schedule/): Dundalk FM Programme Schedule Seven days a week, from early morning to late at night, Dundalk FM fills the airwaves with programmes made by and for the people of Dundalk and County Louth. Whether you are a daily listener or just tuning in for the first time, the schedule is your guide to everything happening on 97.7 FM. Check what is on right now, plan your week ahead, and never miss the shows that matter to you. Something for Everyone, Every Day The Dundalk FM schedule is as diverse as the community it serves. From Sunday morning Mass from St Joseph’s Redemptorist to the weekday drivetime show, from specialist music programmes to community affairs and local documentaries, there is something on the schedule for every listener across Dundalk and County Louth. Our presenters bring warmth, local knowledge and genuine passion to every show. You will hear the kind of radio that larger commercial stations simply cannot offer. Laid back, real, locally focused and always relevant to the people of this area. What’s On This Week Across the week you can tune into a rich mix of programming including morning shows, music programmes and community features. Regular highlights on the Dundalk FM schedule include Classics with Colette, Showband Street, Back to the Sixties, Fado Fado, Saturday Night 80s, Boots n Roots, Country and Irish, Under the Covers, Treading The Boards and the Venegas Roadshow. Sunday mornings bring Mass from St Joseph’s Redemptorist Church, On The Street Where You Live and the popular Spotlight series. Community programming is at the heart of what we do, with shows like Dundalk Lions Club At Your Service, the Documentary Hour and the Russian Ceile reflecting the rich diversity of life in Dundalk and County Louth. Check the today’s schedule to see exactly what is on air right now. Plan Your Listening Use the schedule above to plan your week of listening. Whether you are an early riser catching the morning show, a lunchtime listener tuning in on your break, or a night owl who loves specialist music programmes after dark, Dundalk FM has your slot covered. You can also tune in live at any time and pick up wherever we are in the schedule. Missed a Show? Life gets busy and not every show can be heard live. Our listen again service lets you catch up on recent programmes at a time that suits you. Selected shows are also available through our podcast archive on Mixcloud. You can browse by show or by presenter to find exactly what you are looking for. Want to Be Part of the Schedule? Got an idea for a show? Dundalk FM welcomes programme proposals from members and the wider community. Find out how to get involved through our radio training programme, our open sessions, or by becoming a member of Dundalk FM and submitting a programme proposal for a broadcast slot.
- [Community Group Membership](https://dundalkfm.ie/membership/community/): Community Group Membership at Dundalk FM Dundalk FM welcomes annual membership from community groups, voluntary organisations and statutory bodies in the Dundalk area. Becoming a member organisation is a meaningful way to support independent community radio and to give your group a stronger voice in how the station serves the local community. Membership Fee Annual membership runs from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026. Community Group or Statutory Organisation – 30 euro per year Payment can be made by Cash, Cheque, EFT or PayPal to payments@dundalkfm.ie. What Your Organisation Gains as a Member Community group and statutory members of Dundalk FM enjoy the following benefits. Your nominated representative is entitled to attend and vote on your behalf at the Dundalk FM Annual General Meeting, provided membership has been paid by 1st September. Your representative is eligible to stand for election as a Director on the Board of Dundalk Media Centre CLG. If elected, their details will be submitted to Coimisiun na Mean for approval and registered on CORE. Member organisations also gain access to continued professional development training through internal Dundalk FM workshops, local partnership programmes and CRAOL community radio training. You can submit a programme proposal for a broadcast slot on Dundalk FM, giving your group a platform to promote the work you do across Dundalk and County Louth. Members can also learn how to use the sound desk, portable recorder and audio editing software, and improve speech-making and presentation skills across your organisation. Your Representative When joining as a community group, you will be asked to nominate a representative who will act on your organisation’s behalf. You can change your representative at any time by writing to the Secretary of Dundalk FM. If your Chairperson is nominated as your representative, another member of your organisation will be asked to countersign the application form. Download Your Membership Form To join as a community group or statutory organisation, download the form below, complete it at a group meeting and return it along with your annual fee. Download Community Group Membership Form 2025 to 2026 (PDF) How to Pay and Where to Send Your Form Return your completed form and payment to: Station Membership Dundalk FM Partnership Court Park Street Dundalk Co Louth A91 WK52 For queries, contact Station Manager Alan Byrne directly. Phone: 042 93 95 100 Email: alanbyrne@dundalkfm.ie Looking for Individual Membership? If you are joining as an individual or family rather than as an organisation, visit our individual membership page for the relevant form and details. Other Ways to Support Dundalk FM As well as membership, your organisation can explore sponsorship opportunities, make a donation, submit a community notice or get listed in our community directory. Find out more in our get involved section.
- [Individual Membership](https://dundalkfm.ie/membership/individual/): Individual and Family Membership at Dundalk FM Joining Dundalk FM as an individual or family member is a simple and affordable way to support community radio in Dundalk and County Louth. Your membership directly helps keep the station on air and gives you access to a range of real benefits as part of the Dundalk FM community. Membership Fees Annual membership runs from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026. Individual – 30 euro per year Family – 40 euro per year Payment can be made by Cash, Cheque, EFT or PayPal to payments@dundalkfm.ie. What You Gain as an Individual Member Individual and family members of Dundalk FM enjoy the following benefits. Access to continued professional development training through internal Dundalk FM workshops, local partnership programmes and CRAOL community radio training. The right to vote at the Annual General Meeting. Eligibility to take part in sub-committees and stand for election as a Director on the Board of Dundalk Media Centre CLG. The opportunity to submit a programme proposal for a broadcast slot on Dundalk FM. Membership of a vibrant community radio network in Dundalk. Learn how to use the sound desk, portable recorder and audio editing software. Improve your speech-making and presentation skills. And the satisfaction of giving something back to your community. Download Your Membership Form To join as an individual or family member, download the form below, complete it and return it along with your annual fee to the address below. Download Individual Membership Form 2025 to 2026 (PDF) How to Pay and Where to Send Your Form Return your completed form and payment to: Station Membership Dundalk FM Partnership Court Park Street Dundalk Co Louth A91 WK52 Phone: 042 93 95 100 Email: info@dundalkfm.ie Looking for Community Group Membership? If you are joining on behalf of a community group, voluntary organisation or statutory body, visit our community group membership page for the relevant form and details. Other Ways to Get Involved As well as becoming a member, you can volunteer, take part in our radio training programme, attend an open session or explore donation and sponsorship options. Find out more in our get involved section.
- [Vacancies](https://dundalkfm.ie/get-involved/vacancies/): Dundalk FM Vacancies From time to time, Dundalk FM advertises paid and voluntary positions at the station. Whether you are looking for a role in broadcasting, production, administration or community engagement, we would love to hear from passionate and committed people who want to be part of community radio in Dundalk and County Louth. Current Vacancies There are no vacancies listed at this time. Please check back regularly as new positions are added when they become available. You can also follow us on social media to be the first to hear about new opportunities at Dundalk FM. Voluntary Roles Even when there are no paid positions available, we are always welcoming new volunteers to the station. Volunteering is a great way to gain experience, contribute to your community and become part of the Dundalk FM family. No prior experience is needed, only enthusiasm and a genuine interest in community radio. Build Your Skills First If you are interested in working in radio but feel you need more experience first, our radio training programme is a great place to start. You can also apply for a work experience placement or come along to one of our open sessions to see the station in action. Register Your Interest If you would like to be considered for future vacancies at Dundalk FM, get in touch and tell us a little about yourself and what you can bring to the station. Phone: 042 93 95 100 Email: info@dundalkfm.ie WhatsApp: 087 09 09 791
- [work experience at Dundalk FM](https://dundalkfm.ie/get-involved/work-experience/): Work Experience at Dundalk FM Dundalk FM offers work experience placements for students and individuals who want to gain hands-on experience in a real working radio environment. As a community radio station broadcasting on 97.7 FM from the heart of Dundalk, we provide a unique opportunity to learn how local radio works from the inside. What You Will Learn A work experience placement at Dundalk FM gives you practical exposure to all aspects of community radio. Depending on your interests and availability, you can expect to gain experience in radio presenting and microphone technique, audio recording and editing, programme research and preparation, studio operations and equipment, live broadcast support, and digital content and social media. Community radio experience is highly valued by employers across the media and communications sector and is a strong addition to any CV or portfolio. Who Can Apply We welcome work experience applications from secondary school students, third level students studying media, journalism, communications or related fields, and anyone looking to explore a career in radio or broadcasting. A genuine interest in community radio and the people of Dundalk and County Louth is all you need to get started. Why Choose Dundalk FM Dundalk FM is a licensed community radio station with over two decades of broadcasting experience. A placement here gives you real exposure to how a radio station operates, working alongside our presenters, producers and station team. Many of the skills you develop here, from audio production to communication and research, are transferable across a wide range of careers in media and beyond. How to Apply To apply for a work experience placement or to find out more about availability, get in touch with us directly. We will do our best to arrange a placement that fits your schedule and learning goals. Phone: 042 93 95 100 Email: info@dundalkfm.ie WhatsApp: 087 09 09 791 Other Ways to Get Involved If a work experience placement is not what you are looking for right now, explore our radio training programme, find out about volunteering, attend an open session or check our current vacancies.
- [Training](https://dundalkfm.ie/get-involved/training/): Radio Training at Dundalk FM Ever wondered what it is like to sit behind a mic? Dundalk FM offers practical radio presenters training for anyone interested in joining the team or becoming a community radio broadcaster. This is a simple, welcoming way to discover radio from the inside, with no prior experience required. About the Training Programme This three-session introduction is designed for people who want to understand how radio works from the inside. Over the course of the programme you will build real skills, from creating a programme idea to making your very first studio recording. Training covers radio presenting and microphone technique, audio production and editing, interview techniques and research, communication skills, and studio operations and equipment. Our Trainers Sessions are led by Marissa Lucchesi, presenter of the popular Town Talk programme on Dundalk FM, who brings both insight and encouragement to learners. Training is also supported by Andrew Nulty, community radio producer at Dundalk FM. 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 so early registration is recommended. How to Register To secure your spot or find out about upcoming training dates, get in touch with us directly. Phone: 042 93 95 100 Email: info@dundalkfm.ie WhatsApp: 087 09 09 791 Not Ready to Commit Yet If you want to find out more before signing up, come along to one of our open sessions first. It is a relaxed and informal way to see the station, meet the team and decide if training is right for you. You can also explore work experience placements or volunteer with Dundalk FM.
- [Get Involved](https://dundalkfm.ie/get-involved/): Get Involved with Dundalk FM Dundalk FM is your community radio station and there are plenty of ways to be part of it. Whether you want to present a show, learn new skills, gain work experience or simply support the station, we would love to hear from you. No prior experience is needed, only enthusiasm and a willingness to get involved. Volunteer Volunteering with Dundalk FM is a rewarding way to contribute to your local community. Our volunteers present programmes, produce content, support technical operations and assist with the day-to-day running of the station. Find out more about volunteering with Dundalk FM. Training We offer practical training in broadcasting, audio production, interviewing and digital content creation. Our training programmes are open to people of all backgrounds and experience levels. Gain real-world skills while contributing to community radio in Dundalk and County Louth. Open Sessions Not sure where to start? Come along to one of our open sessions and see the station in action. It is a great way to meet the team, ask questions and find out how you can get involved at a level that suits you. Work Experience Dundalk FM offers work experience placements for students and those looking to build a career in radio, broadcasting or media. Get hands-on experience in a live radio environment and develop skills that will set you apart. Vacancies From time to time we advertise paid and voluntary positions at Dundalk FM. Check our current vacancies to see if there is a role that suits your skills and experience. Support the Station If getting on air is not for you, there are still many ways to support Dundalk FM. You can become a member, explore sponsorship opportunities or make a donation to help keep community radio alive in Dundalk and County Louth.
- [Previous Presenters](https://dundalkfm.ie/about/team/previous-presenters/): Previous Dundalk FM Presenters Over the years, Dundalk FM has been home to many talented and dedicated presenters who have helped shape community radio in Dundalk and County Louth. This page celebrates the voices who have been part of our journey since the station first went on air. A Rich Broadcasting History Since launching in 1995, Dundalk FM has given a platform to hundreds of local voices. Our previous presenters came from all walks of life, bringing their own unique style and passion to the airwaves. They helped build the station into what it is today and their contribution to community radio in Louth will not be forgotten. Meet Our Current Presenters Want to see who is on air today? Visit our current presenters page to meet the team behind the microphone right now. You can also browse our full list of shows or check the programme schedule to find out who is on and when. Become Part of the Story Inspired by those who came before? Dundalk FM is always looking for new voices. Find out how to get involved through our training programmes, volunteering, or by checking our current vacancies. onair2-podcast01 onair2-podcast02 onair2-podcast03 onair2-podcast04 Load More End of Content.
- [Dundalk FM Shows](https://dundalkfm.ie/shows/): Upcoming show Sick Beats   5:00 pm 6:00 pm Dundalk FM Shows Dundalk FM is home to a wide range of locally produced programmes covering music, news, sport, arts, health, and community affairs. Browse our full lineup of shows below and find your next favourite programme on community radio in Dundalk and County Louth. Music Shows From classic hits to contemporary sounds, our music shows cover every genre and era. Tune in to discover new artists, revisit old favourites, and enjoy carefully curated playlists from our passionate presenters. Now On Air Sun Rhythm Have fun, dance and smile. 1:00 pm 5:00 pm   Upcoming Sick Beats From house to techno. 5:00 pm 6:00 pm   Upcoming TranceAmerica Trancy melodies and beats from USA. 6:00 pm 10:50 pm   Upcoming Sun Rhythm Have fun, dance and smile. 10:50 pm 11:40 pm   Upcoming Sins At The Mic Spicy stories and relaxing sounds. 11:40 pm 12:00 am   News and Current Affairs Stay informed with Dundalk FM’s news and current affairs programming. We cover local, national, and international stories with a focus on what matters most to the people of Dundalk and County Louth. Keep up with the latest in our station news section too. Community and Lifestyle Our community and lifestyle programmes shine a light on the people, organisations, and stories that make Dundalk special. From health and wellbeing to arts and culture, these shows reflect the richness of life in Louth. Find out more in our community section. Documentaries and Special Features Dundalk FM produces original documentaries and special feature programmes that explore local history, social issues, and community stories in depth. When Are They On? Check our today’s schedule to see what is on right now, or browse the full programme schedule to find out when your favourite shows are on. You can also listen again to any recent episode or explore our podcast archive on Mixcloud.
- [Schedule Today](https://dundalkfm.ie/schedule__trashed-2/today/): Today’s Schedule on Dundalk FM Find out what is on Dundalk FM right now and what is coming up throughout the day. Our daily schedule covers everything from the morning show through to the evening, with a full lineup of locally produced programmes presented by our team of presenters. What’s On Right Now You can tune in live at any time and hear exactly what is on air. Our schedule runs seven days a week with a mix of music, news, sport, and community programming throughout the day. Plan the Rest of Your Day See what is coming up later today and make sure you don’t miss your favourite show or presenter. Want to look further ahead? Browse the full weekly schedule to plan your listening for the days ahead. Missed Something Earlier? If a show has already aired, head to our listen again service to catch up on demand. Selected programmes are also available through our podcast archive on Mixcloud.
- [Podcasts](https://dundalkfm.ie/listen/podcasts/): Dundalk FM Podcasts A growing selection of Dundalk FM programmes and special features are available to listen on demand through our Mixcloud profile. Whether you are catching up on a favourite show or discovering something new, our podcast archive is a great way to explore what Dundalk FM has to offer. What You Will Find Our Mixcloud archive features content from across our programme schedule, including music shows, talk programmes, community features, and documentaries. New content is added regularly so there is always something fresh to listen to. Listen at Your Own Pace Podcasts are perfect if you prefer to listen on your own schedule. Browse by presenter, explore by topic, or simply scroll through and discover programmes you may not have heard before. You can also use our listen again service for more recent episodes. Listen Live or Catch Up Want more? You can tune in live to Dundalk FM at any time, or check our full programme schedule to see what is coming up.
- [Listen Again](https://dundalkfm.ie/listen/again/): Listen Again to Dundalk FM Missed a programme? No problem. Our listen again service lets you catch up on recent Dundalk FM shows at a time that suits you. Browse by show or presenter and pick up where you left off. Browse by Show We cover a wide range of topics across our full programme schedule — from local news and current affairs to music, sport, health, and community features. Find the show you are looking for and listen back at your convenience. Browse by Presenter Want to catch up with a specific voice? Visit our presenters page to find programmes by the people behind the microphone. Each presenter page links directly to their recent episodes. Looking for Older Content? For a wider archive of Dundalk FM programming, visit our podcasts page or browse our full collection on Mixcloud, where selected shows and special features are available on demand. What’s Coming Up? Want to tune in live next time? Check today’s schedule or browse the full week ahead so you never miss a show again. You can also listen live right now.
- [Listen Live](https://dundalkfm.ie/listen/live/): Listen Live to Dundalk FM Stream Dundalk FM live from anywhere in the world, right from your browser. No app, no download, no sign-up required. We are on air seven days a week bringing you local news, music, sport, and community programming from the heart of Louth. What’s On Right Now Not sure what you’re tuning into? Check today’s schedule to see what is currently on air and what’s coming up next. You can also browse the full weekly schedule to plan your listening ahead of time. Our Shows and Presenters Dundalk FM is home to a wide range of locally produced shows presented by our team of presenters. From morning programmes to afternoon features and evening entertainment, there is something for everyone across the schedule. Missed Something? If you missed a show, don’t worry. Head over to our listen again service to catch up on recent programmes, or browse our podcast archive on Mixcloud for selected content available on demand.
- [Listen](https://dundalkfm.ie/listen/): Upcoming show   Back to the Sixties   7:00 pm 11:00 pm Listen to Dundalk FM Dundalk FM is on air seven days a week, broadcasting local news, music, and community programming from the heart of Louth. You can tune in live, catch up on shows you missed, or browse our podcast archive on Mixcloud — whatever suits you best. Listen Live Stream Dundalk FM live from anywhere in the world, directly from your browser. Check today’s schedule to see what is on right now or browse the full week ahead. Tune in live now Listen Again Missed a show? Browse our listen again service and catch up on any programme from our recent schedule. Available by show or presenter. Browse listen again Podcasts on Mixcloud A selection of Dundalk FM programmes and special features are available on our Mixcloud profile. A great way to explore our content at your own pace. Explore our podcasts
- [About Us](https://dundalkfm.ie/about/): About Dundalk FM Dundalk FM is an independent not-for-profit community radio station broadcasting from Dundalk town. Since 2004, we have served listeners across Dundalk and County Louth with programming created by local people for the local community. We broadcast on 97.7 FM and stream online, keeping Dundalk connected at home and abroad. Our focus is simple — local voices, local stories, local relevance. Our Story Dundalk FM was founded on the belief that local communities deserve their own independent radio voice. After years of work by volunteers and community advocates, we launched in 2004 under licence from the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. From the beginning, our purpose has been to reflect the life, culture and concerns of Dundalk and County Louth. Over nearly two decades, we have covered local elections, community campaigns, sporting events, cultural festivals and everyday stories that larger broadcasters often overlook. Alan Byrne, Eamon O’Reilly, Gussie Hearty and Cathal Cassidy attending the CRAOL Féile in Community Radio Youghal, May 2014 Our Mission Dundalk FM is a not-for-profit, independent, friendly community development organisation giving voice to all in Dundalk and the surrounding area. We are committed to educating, entertaining and informing through our wide range of programmes. Our Vision People who listen to Dundalk FM will hear programmes containing something of local interest. They will find the members of the station accessible and approachable. They will hear a laid back, ordinary person presentation style and have access to local news, sport and information as well as specialist music shows. Dundalk FM is your station, your voice and your community on air. Our Values Equality – everyone has a right to access training and programming at Dundalk FM. Creative – we support the exchange of ideas and act as a force for cultural and community development across Dundalk and County Louth. Good Quality – well produced, interesting, local content is at the heart of everything we broadcast. Inclusive – we welcome participation from new and established communities across the region. Grassroots – our volunteers are recruited from the Dundalk community and reflect the real diversity of the area. Inform – we report on local environmental, economic and social issues and on the activities, events and news of the groups and organisations in our listening area. Encourage Learning – we train participants in broadcasting in a supportive atmosphere where no prior experience is needed. Evolve – we welcome new ideas and keep moving forward as a station and as a community. Community – we connect with the Dundalk community, at home and abroad. Sustainable – we maintain a diverse source of income to keep the station running and growing for the people of Dundalk and County Louth. Diversity – we provide an interesting variety of shows for all groups and all tastes. Entertain – we celebrate the music, sport, heritage and culture of Dundalk. Central Hub – we provide a forum open to all residents to discuss public issues and share local stories. Development – we identify and meet the changing needs of our community as Dundalk and County Louth grow and evolve. What is Community Radio A community broadcasting licence is granted to a not-for-profit organisation owned by its members, who represent the local community. It cannot be sold. Under the Broadcasting Act 2009, community radio stations are defined as groups whose members are representative of, and accountable to, their community, and who seek to provide a social benefit through the supply of programming to that community on a not-for-profit basis. Dundalk FM has been broadcasting for over 21 years, holding a community radio broadcast licence awarded by Coimisiun na Mean. Our weekly schedule contains 45% speech and 55% music. Our geographical broadcast area covers Dundalk town and a five mile radius. We are a proud member of CRAOL, the network of all community radio stations in Ireland.
- [Election Guidelines](https://dundalkfm.ie/election-guidelines/): Election Guidelines Dundalk FM is committed to fair, balanced and impartial coverage of elections and referenda in accordance with Irish broadcasting legislation and the requirements of Coimisiún na Meán. Our Commitment During election or referendum periods, Dundalk FM will: Ensure fairness, objectivity and impartiality in news and current affairs coverage. Provide equitable treatment to political parties, candidates and campaign groups. Clearly distinguish between news, comment and advertising. Comply with all relevant codes issued by Coimisiún na Meán. Political Advertising Dundalk FM will follow statutory requirements relating to political advertising during election and referendum periods. Complaints Any concerns relating to election coverage should be submitted in writing in accordance with our Code of Practice on Complaints Handling. Regulatory Compliance Dundalk FM operates under a broadcasting licence and adheres to all election and referendum broadcasting regulations in force at the time of each campaign period.
- [Terms and Conditions](https://dundalkfm.ie/terms-and-conditions/): Terms and Conditions These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the Dundalk FM website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with these terms. Use of the website The content of this website is provided for general information purposes only. It is subject to change without notice. You agree to use this website in a lawful manner and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use of the website. Intellectual property All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, audio, and other materials, is the property of Dundalk FM or its content providers unless otherwise stated. You may view, download, and print pages for personal and non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify content without prior written permission. Radio stream and content Dundalk FM provides live and recorded audio content for informational and entertainment purposes. Availability of the radio stream may vary and is not guaranteed at all times. Dundalk FM is not responsible for interruptions, technical issues, or third-party platform disruptions affecting access to online content. External links This website may contain links to external websites. These links are provided for convenience and information only. Dundalk FM does not endorse and is not responsible for the content or availability of external websites. Limitation of liability While Dundalk FM makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the information on this website is accurate and up to date, we make no warranties or guarantees regarding completeness, reliability, or accuracy. Dundalk FM shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of this website. Changes to these terms Dundalk FM may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any changes. Governing law These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Ireland. Last updated: February 2026
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- [Community](https://dundalkfm.ie/community/): Dundalk FM Community Dundalk FM exists to serve the people of Dundalk and County Louth. Our community section is your hub for local resources, community notices, organisation listings and information that matters to people living in the area. Whether you are looking for support, want to promote your group or simply stay connected with what is happening locally, you will find it here. Community Resources Access a curated collection of local resources covering health, wellbeing, housing, employment, education and more. Our resources page is designed to help people in Dundalk and County Louth find the support and information they need quickly and easily. Community Directory Browse our community directory to discover local groups, clubs, charities and organisations active in Dundalk and County Louth. From sports clubs to arts groups and everything in between, the directory is a great way to find out what is happening in your area. Get Listed Is your community group, club or organisation not yet in our directory? Get listed and make sure the people of Dundalk can find you. Listing your organisation is free and takes just a few minutes. Community Notices Read the latest community notices from organisations and groups across Dundalk and County Louth. You can also submit a notice to be read out on air and published here on the Dundalk FM website. Support Your Local Radio Station Dundalk FM is proud to serve this community. If you want to go further and actively support the station, you can become a member, explore sponsorship opportunities, make a donation or find out how to get involved.
- [What's on](https://dundalkfm.ie/whats-on/): What’s on in Dundalk 2015 To add your community event email us on info@dundalkfm.ie.   Mondays Bride’s Lotto Tuesdays Geraldine’s Lotto, Kilkerley Emmet’s Lotto, Kilkerley Community Centre Badminton Wednesdays Bowls in the Kilkerley Community Centre from 7.45pm www.orielzone.com Thursdays Ciorcal Comhrá in the Naomh Malachi Clubrooms Shelagh. Free. Fridays Kilkerley Foroige Club meet in the Community Centre at 8.30pm     January 25 Sunday Burn’s Night 26 Monday Australia Day 27 Tuesday Dundalk FM Radio Documentary Workshop 30 Friday Brigid of Faughart Festival to Sunday 1st   February Exhibition: An Táin In Seach of Place 15th January – 14th February. Exhibition An Táin I’ll be your mirror 26th February – 4th April 2 Monday Tinnitus Awareness Week 4 Wednesday Dundalk FM Creative Flow Awards 5 Thursday Creative Spark Taster Session 8 Sunday Engineer’s Week DKIT School of Engineering, Annual Peter Rice Medal Award 9 Monday COC St Patrick’s Day Launch 10 Tuesday Internet Safety Day internetsafetyday.org 10 Tuesday Music Generation Louth Rehearsals begin 11 Wednesday Louth County Library Digital Marketing for Small Business‘, a 4 week course aimed at Dundalk Town Centre Traders. Begins Wed. Feb. 11th @ 9.30am. 11 Wednesday Louth County Council PPN Network for Community Groups, Crowne Plaza 7pm 11 Wednesday Creative Spark Taster Sessions – free. 11 Wednesday An Táin ‘Sweeny Todd’ until 14th 12 Thursday Darwin Day 13 Friday World Radio Day 14 Saturday Valentine’s Day 14 Saturday DkIT CoderDojo 15 Sunday Emmanuel Community Church Dundalk Emmanuel’s Got Talent 16 Monday Louth County Library – Intermediate Computer Classes begin 17 Tuesday eDundalk Conference, Crowne Plaza 17 Tuesday An Táin Studio Theatre, Pride and Prejudice Film 17 Tuesday Pancake Tuesday – Dundalk FM Rotary Club OB from Crowne Plaza 17 Tuesday Pancake Tuesday – Rape Crisis North East Coffee Morning, Oriel Centre 18 Wednesday Dundalk Amateur Radio Society Activity Night 18 Wednesday Louth County Library Children’s Storytelling suitable for ages 3+ 19 Thursday Chinese New Year 19 Thursday DkIT & Sloan’s Singing Circle Inishowen Sound Project Tour 19 Thursday Dundalk Cricket Club Pup Quiz, Byrne’s Hill Street 19 Thursday COC Internet Security Seminar, Creative Spark 20 Friday SOCCER Dundalk v Drogheda United, Malone Cup, Oriel Park 21 Saturday An Táin Main Theatre, Down and Out in Paris and London 21 Saturday Yu-Gi-Oh! Regional Qualifier 22 Saturday Cuchulainn Cycling Club Dundalk Cycle Trader’s Cup Road Race 23 Monday Eating Disorders Awareness Week 24 Tuesday Dundalk FM Radio Documentary Workshop 7pm 25 Wednesday Dundalk Railway Heritage Society AGM, County Museum 3pm 25 Wednesday Brian Hegarty Painting Launch, The Basement Gallery 26 Thursday Enda Kenny opens the 1916 Exhibition at the County Library 26 Thursday CLAHS The Flurry River Presentation by Don Johnston, Ravensale 8pm 26 Thursday Louth County Library Knitting Club (last Thursday of the month) 26 Thursday Launch of Dundalk St Patrick’s Parade, An Táin Arts Centre 26 Thursday Louth County Library Board Games Evening (Adults) (last Thursday of the month). 6.00pm – 8.00pm. Scrabble, Draughts, Chess and Mah-jong. 27 Friday An Táin ‘To Space’ Performance 27 Friday Dundalk Dog Rescue Table Quiz 27 Friday Emmets GFC Quiz, Kennedy’s Bar 27 Friday DKIT International Music Conference 28 Saturday SOCCER Dundalk v St Patrick’s Athletic, Presidents Cup, Oriel Park 28 Saturday An Táin Studio Theatre, Shorts for Middle Ones   March 1 Sunday Lithuanian Craft Fair, Crowne Plaza Sigita or Armena 1 Sunday National Tree Week 2 Monday Faughart Social Club Sing Song and Story Telling with Brian Dooley 3 Tuesday LCC Offices, 3pm to 5pm Public Consultation on Draft Flood Maps 3 Tuesday GAA Group E: Young Irelands v St Mochta’s 8pm Paddy Sheelan Cup 4 Wednesday Shelagh Ladies Club meet in the Naomh Malachi Clubrooms at 8.30pm speaker is Caroline McArdle – Aloe Vera products 4 Wednesday Dundalk Amateur Radio Society Meeting 4 Wednesday GROW Dundalk 4 week free course in the Crowne Plaza 4 x Wednesdays 5 Thursday Coffee Morning, Bagel Bar, Marshes organised by mumstown.ie from 10am to 12pm 5 Thursday An Táin Studio Theatre Play ‘Bassam’ 5 Thursday Skillsnets SME Workshop Crowne Plaza Free 5 Thursday CLAHS Edward Bruce Presentation St Vincent’s Hall 8pm by Séan Duffy 5 Thursday St Brides Camogie Club registration night at 7.30pm 5 Thursday Rape Crisis Centre North East Quiz, McGeough’s Bar 9pm 5 Thursday St Peter’s Athletic Club ’50 shades of Spring’ Fashion Show CP, 8pm 6 Friday National Pyjama Day 6 Friday Bethany Taize Prayer from 8.30pm to 9,30pm 042 9331602 6 Friday World Day of Prayer service in St Nicholas The Green Church at 7.30pm 6 Friday An Táin Arts Centre ‘The Case against 8’ 8pm documentary film 6 Friday SOCCER Dundalk v Longford Town, Airtricity League, Oriel Park 7.45 Commentary sponsored by Apache Pizza, Park Street, Dundalk 6 Friday Junk Kouture Regional Finals, Helix O’Fiaich College represented 7 Saturday St Vincent’s debating team in the Knights of St Columbanus Debating Final, Dublin 7 Saturday National Alzheimer’s Tea Day 7 Saturday Dance-a-Licious registrations St Mary’s Hall Cooley from 2.15pm 7 Saturday Naomh Malachi Fundraiser ‘Grow it, Shave it, Bleach it, Wax it’ 7 Saturday Creative Spark Robert Kelly is giving a course on salt etching. 7 Saturday World Book Day dress as your favourite character and visit the library 7 Saturday Fundraising Night for Aidan Curran /Irish Lung and Heart Transplant Association and Bone Marrow Leukaemia Trust, Clan na Gael Hall at 8pm 8 Sunday International Women’s Day 8 Sunday GAA Louth travel to Sligo for a 2pm throw in in the Allianz Football League Division 3 8 Sunday GAA Hurling Louth play Monaghan at Dowdallshill at 2pm in the Allianz Hurling League Division 3A 9 Monday North Louth Border Vintage meeting St Mary’s Hall 9 Monday Féile Dhún Dealgan DKIT for primary and secondary schools 9 Monday Faughart Social Club Bingo and Whist 11 Wednesday Bus to Pro Life vigil 11 Wednesday Tidy Towns Together Quiz, CP,8pm louthtt@gmail.com 11 Wednesday DkIT 3yr Events Students dkitspinathon@dkit.ie 11 Wednesday An Táin Main Theatre, Musical Extravaganza 12 Wednesday Haggardstown Community Alert Group AGM St Fursey’s National
- [Membership](https://dundalkfm.ie/membership/): Dundalk FM Membership Dundalk Media Centre CLG is a media resource centre for community groups in the Dundalk area. We hold a licence from the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland to operate a not-for-profit community radio station on 97.7 FM. The station commenced broadcasting in September 2004 and broadcasts 24 hours a day, seven days a week from our studios at Partnership Court, Park Street, Dundalk. We welcome annual membership from community groups, individuals and statutory organisations from the Dundalk area. Becoming a member is one of the most meaningful ways to support community radio and to play an active role in the future of Dundalk FM. What You Gain as a Member Membership of Dundalk FM comes with eight real and practical benefits. 1. Continued professional development training through internal Dundalk FM workshops, local partnership programmes and CRAOL community radio training. 2. The right to vote at the Annual General Meeting. 3. Eligibility to take part in sub-committees and stand for election as a Director on the Board of Dundalk Media Centre CLG. 4. The opportunity to submit a programme proposal for a broadcast slot on Dundalk FM. 5. Membership of a vibrant community radio network in Dundalk and County Louth. 6. Learn how to use the sound desk, portable recorder and audio editing software. 7. Improve your speech-making and presentation skills. 8. Give something back to your community. Membership Categories and Annual Fees Annual membership runs from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026. The following categories and fees apply. Individual – 30 euro per year Family – 40 euro per year Community Group – 30 euro per year Payment can be made by Cash, Cheque, EFT or PayPal to payments@dundalkfm.ie. Choose Your Membership Type We offer two membership categories depending on whether you are joining as an individual or on behalf of a community group or statutory organisation. Select the option that suits you and download your membership form. Individual and Family Membership – for people joining as individuals or as a family unit. Community Group and Statutory Membership – for community groups, voluntary organisations and statutory bodies in the Dundalk area. How to Join To become a member, download and complete the relevant membership form from the links above, then return it along with your annual membership fee to the address below. Station Membership Dundalk FM Partnership Court Park Street Dundalk Co Louth A91 WK52 Phone: 042 93 95 100 Email: info@dundalkfm.ie Get More Involved Membership is just one way to be part of Dundalk FM. You can also volunteer, take part in our radio training programme, attend an open session, explore sponsorship opportunities or make a donation. Find out more in our get involved section.
- [Community Group Membership 2025/2026](https://dundalkfm.ie/membership-20252026/): Dundalk FM would like your local community group to join as a member of the station. Becoming a member shows that we have the support and involvement of local community groups – a central part of our Community Radio Broadcasting Licence The station provides free community notices, and we promote all community activities, fundraisers, volunteers drives and appreciation events. We can also do an Outside Broadcast when we can. For groups who would like to do their own show – you can receive full radio skills training. Having a varied and diverse community group membership enables us to demonstrate that we have the support of community groups in Dundalk.  Dundalk FM is one of 36 not for profit stations in Ireland – all serving towns and rural areas. We have six places on our board reserved for Community Group representatives. Our AGM will be on September 16th in the Community Offices, Partnership Court at 7pm and you are warmly welcomed. On Monday 22nd September, there will be a Radio Information Meeting for new volunteers and community groups. So please take a few moments to consider supporting our work by joining as a member. It would very much appreciated. The form can be downloaded below. Community Group Membership 2025 – 2026
- [Dundalk's Community Information Hub](https://dundalkfm.ie/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.                  
- [Dundalk FM Election Guidelines](https://dundalkfm.ie/dundalk-fm-election-guidelines/): Dundalk FM will use this approach which is based on the Coimisiún na Meán Guidelines in Respect of Broadcast Coverage of Elections. The Coimisiún na Meán Guidelines will apply from Tuesday 7th May 2024 until the closing of polling stations on 7th June 2024. The main points of Rule 27 Guidelines https://www.bai.ie/en/codes-standards/#al-block-3 to consider are All presenters will be made aware that news and current affairs are presented in a fair and impartial manner without any expression of the broadcaster’s own views. Broadcast content must not display bias in favour of, or against, any election interest, including parties or candidates. Endorsements on-air by a broadcaster of election interests, including candidates or parties are not permitted. It is not appropriate for persons involved with election interests to present programmes during the election campaign period. Comments made offline have the potential to undermine the perceived impartiality of our coverage. Advertising: We do not advertise election events, notices regarding meetings or other events being organised by election interests either as paid ads or Community Notices. Advice: Advice may be sought anytime via election@bai.ie or by phone 01 644 1200. Background Information: A folder entitled ‘Elections 2024 ‘ has been created in the E Drive. It contains these Guidelines and a record of our coverage. Communications: This document will be displayed in the Reception, Production Studio, Main Studio and Canteen area and volunteers and staff will be sent a link to the documents which will be saved to our website. Complaints: Complaints will be handled according to our Complaints Code which is available on dundalkfm.ie. Conflict of Interest: Staff and volunteers will be asked if they have a conflict of interest. This means that if you are canvassing or promoting a candidate (even online) then it is advisable to stand down from programming until after the election. The Programme Committee will decide on a case-by-case basis on appropriate arrangements. Moratorium: The Dundalk FM moratorium is from 12 pm on Thursday 6th June. Opinion Polls: A presenter must give information such as the date the poll was taken, who commissioned and paid for the poll, who conducted it and the number of people polled. Party Political Broadcasts: Dundalk FM will not transmit any party political broadcasts. Programming – Local Elections 50-minute Election Panel Debates will feature as part of our Town Talk Programme and if necessary between 10 am and 12 pm on Saturday. The presenters are Marissa Lucchesi, Cathal McCooey, David Larkin and Pat Byrne. Padraig Quigley will conduct the panel discussion if the presenter is unavailable. Only these presenters can interview candidates. We are not conducting one-to-one interviews. We expect to have a minimum of 12 panel debates with up to three in-studio guests for alternative parties who are in our broadcast area i.e. Dundalk South and Dundalk Carlingford. We do not have the facility to accommodate zoom, online or phone calls. A record of contributors, time on air, and topics of conversations will be recorded on Running Orders and a Summary Sheet. We do not give out questions in advance. Candidates will be contacted a maximum of three times and if there is no reply, the station will not follow up after that. A log of calls and emails will be retained. Programming – European Elections One-to-one interviews will feature as part of our Town Talk Programme. Social Media: Presenters should aim to become a trusted source of information. Post meaningful, respectful comments — in other words, please, no spam and no remarks that are off-topic or offensive. Notes New Candidates will be offered an interview in advance of the election guidelines coming into place so they become comfortable with the studio, get to know the presenters and practice speaking on the radio. We will seek questions from our listenership and online followers. Questions for candidates will be sought via email to elections@dundalkfm.com. If comments are made that are deemed to be derogatory and the presenter feels that they need to end the interview they can use a form of words such as ‘We need to go to a break’. If an apology is required it should be done ASAP e.g. ‘We apologise for the comments and Dundalk FM do not associate in any way with the comments made by ________.’
- [Code of Practice on Complaints Handling](https://dundalkfm.ie/contact/complaints/): Code of Practice on Complaints Handling Date: 09 May 2023 Introduction Dundalk FM aim to deliver the best possible service to our listeners. We welcome and will engage with all feedback, both negative and positive, from our listeners concerning any aspect of our service. This Code of Practice sets out and explains our complaint process for listeners and ensures that we deal with complaints in an effective and efficient manner. It should be noted that the Code of Practice only relates to certain categories of complaints as detailed below. Complaints Members of the public are entitled to make a complaint where they believe a radio or television broadcast or programme material on an audiovisual on-demand media service has not complied with standards set out in statute (Part 3B of the Broadcasting Act 2009 as amended by the Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022). Standards applying to broadcasts and programme material The statutory standards applying to broadcasts and programme material on audiovisual on-demand media services, from 15th March 2023, come under the following headings: Harm, offence, incitement, and authority of State (section 46J) Privacy (section 46K) News and Current Affairs (section 46L) Advertising (sections 46M(2) or (3), 106(3) and 127(6)) Retention of copies of programme material (section 46P(1) or (2)) Existing BAI Codes and Rules continue in force. These are: Code of Programme Standards Code of Fairness, Objectivity and Impartiality in News and Current Affairs General Commercial Communications Code Children’s Commercial Communications Code Access Rules (ISL/subtitled video and audio version of the Rules) Rules on Adverts and Teleshopping Making a complaint Complaints must be made in writing and sent to complaints@dundalkfm.ie. If you are unable to contact us by email you can write to: Manager, Dundalk FM, Partnership Court, Park Street, Dundalk, Co Louth. If, for reasons of sensitivity or privacy, you wish to make your complaint directly to Coimisiún na Meán, please contact complaints@cnam.ie or (01) 6441 200. If you have queries or require assistance in making a complaint, please contact complaints@cnam.ie or (01) 6441 200. If you are unable to contact by email or phone, you can write to: Coimisiún na Meán, 2 to 5 Warrington Place, Dublin, D02 XP29. A member of the Dundalk FM staff will contact you to discuss what concerned you and attempt to resolve the matter to your satisfaction. If we cannot resolve your complaint to your satisfaction, and you are satisfied that your complaint is covered by this Code of Practice, you should submit the following details in writing (letter, fax or email): Your name and address The category of complaint (please refer to the categories of complaints in ‘What I can complain about?’ above) The date and time of the broadcast The name of the programme, news item or advertisement or commercial communication that you have heard and which is the subject of your complaint Detail exactly what, in the broadcast, concerned you In order for your complaint to be accepted and considered, it must include the above details and must refer to a programme, advertisement or other form of commercial communication already broadcast on our service. Dundalk FM is committed to protecting the rights and privacy of individuals in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. Timeframe for making a complaint Broadcast complaints must be made: No more than 30 days after the date of the broadcast (if it relates to one broadcast) No more than 30 days after the date of the earlier or earliest broadcast (if it relates to two or more unrelated broadcasts) No more than 30 days after the date of the later or latest broadcast (if it relates to two or more related broadcasts) Complaints Handling Procedure If you are not satisfied with the response to your complaint by Dundalk FM or you do not receive a response within 20 days, you can refer your complaint to Coimisiún na Meán using this online portal. If you have any difficulty using the online portal, please contact complaints@cnam.ie or (01) 6441 200. What will happen to my complaint? Once we have accepted your complaint we will work to resolve the issue or issues as soon as possible. Your complaint will be carefully considered, investigated if necessary, and responded to in writing by our Manager or a member of our Programming and Technical Committee. We will write to you to acknowledge receipt of your complaint within 7 working days. We will consider the issues raised in your complaint. We will listen to or review the programme or broadcast item identified in your complaint. Where appropriate, we will consult with any party to which your complaint relates, for example, the advertiser, the presenter or programme maker, to give that party an opportunity to provide observations and comments in relation to the issues raised by you. We will provide a response to your complaint which will, as far as possible, address all of the issues or concerns you have raised. We will set out the reasons for our decision on your complaint. This response will be sent to you within 21 days from receipt of your complaint. What are the potential outcomes of my complaint? 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- [Local Arts Scene](https://dundalkfm.ie/community/local-arts-scene/): Music Festival/Events:   An Tain March The Táin March was established in 2011 as a community walking festival to celebrate and promote the epic tale of the Cattle Raid of Cooley. The festival is run by a voluntary committee who are passionate about preserving the history and culture of the Táin with the hope of generating greater interest and participation of local communities.   https://www.tainmarch.ie/   www.facebook.com/TheTainMarch/   Telephone: 087 9344851 Vantastival Vantastival is a gloriously independent, award-winning festival which takes place at Beaulieu House. Music fans and campervanners flock to this unique family-friendly event for its fantastically diverse line up, super-friendly vibes, and quirky extras. Attractions include gourmet food stalls, festival traders, scheduled kids’ activities, arts, and crafts ensuring that Vantastival has something for everyone, with or without a campervan!   https://www.vantastival.com/   https://www.facebook.com/Vantastivalfestival/   info@vantastival.com Boyne Music Festival The Boyne Music Festival (BMF) was established in 2013 by twin sisters Aisling and Julie-Anne Manning and their cousin Deirdre Brenner. The aim is to bring international performing artists to the Boyne Valley for a weekend of chamber music, poetry and song. The BMF is committed to engaging in the vibrant cultural ecology of Ireland and is particularly interested in supporting the development of young musicians in the country. The festival is held annually in Townley Hall in Drogheda.   https://boynemusicfestival.com   boynemusicfestival@gmail.com     Music Repositories/ Libraries:   A Louth Lilt A Louth Lilt is an online repository for the research, compositions and recordings of the traditional Irish musicians and musicologists Adele Commins and Daithi Kearney. It is also the title of the duo’s album which is inspired by places in Louth and further afield.   https://www.alouthlilt.com/   https://www.facebook.com/alouthlilt/   alouthlilt@gmail.com     Recording Studios:   Lockup Records Lockup Records strives to be the most comprehensive service on the Irish music scene. Recent developments of the record label include an e-commerce site and an array of artist management services. The Lockup also has an in-house production team that can create professional Audio Visual content to cater to every requirement.   https://www.thelockup.ie/   Telephone: 086 4075074   dagan@thelockup.ie Jason V Recording Jason V Recording is a high spec recording facility established and operated by the engineer, mixer, and producer Jason Varley. The studio offers clients a comprehensive portfolio of services in the way of recording, mixing, mastering, editing, musician hire, and tuition, as well as an online submission platform for artists to have music mixed and mastered from the convenience of their own home.   https://jasonvrecording.com/   Telephone: 085 1257422   info@jasonvrecording.com     Group/ Production Companies/ Event Management   Geraldine Kieran/Geraldines School of Drama (GSD) Geraldine Kieran has more than a decade of experience teaching drama as a drama facilitator and creative director. She is a broadcast and theatre producer and has scripted many plays for theatre and radio. Over the past decade Geraldine’s School of Drama (GSD) has created original theatre for children and young people. It specializes in speech and drama exams through the Leinster School, and the development of ‘page to stage’ projects and creative modern theatre for children.   https://gsdschoolofdrama.ie/?fbclid=IwAR3hv6bAn499xP76q40CKjwhTwdF82Ch2llRY6jOWyERseFXqsOtZsBiFLY   https://www.facebook.com/EloquenceDrama/   Telephone: 087 1914076 Encore Productions – RehabCare Encore Productions is a theatre company based in RehabCare Resource Centre Dundalk. They have been devising and performing original shows and adaptations ranging from Brecht to Shakespeare since 2002. They are currently Theatre Company in Residence at An Tain Arts Centre.   http://www.rehabcare.ie/   https://www.facebook.com/EncoreDundalkRC/   Telephone: 042 9328766   sandy.sneddon@rehabcare.ie M.A.D. Youth Theatre M.A.D Youth Theatre has been working with children and young people between the ages of 6 to 21 years old in Dundalk and wider community since 2011. Providing professionally led weekly drama workshops and quality arts experience in a variety of arts disciplines, the company endeavours to create new and exciting work with relevant and youth-centred themes.   https://www.madyouththeatre.com/   https://www.facebook.com/M.A.DYouthTheatre/   Telephone: 083 1404747   info@madyouththeatre.com Patricia Reynolds – Reynolds’ Academy of Performing Arts” (R.A.P.A) Established and run by Patricia Reynolds, Reynolds’ Academy of Performing Arts (R.A.P.A) offers a wide range of drama, musical theatre and public speaking classes to students aged between 4 – 18 years old in the Dundalk and surrounding areas. The academy covers all aspects of speech and drama, including speech training and projection, mime and movement, improvisation, public speaking, presentation, and communication skills.   http://rapadrama.com/   https://www.facebook.com/rapadramadundalk/   Telephone 086 1700501   info@rapadrama.ie An Tain Arts Centre An Táin Arts Centre is an independent arts space in Dundalk, Co. Louth based in the former Táin Theatre, Town Hall, Crowe Street. Supported by Louth County Council and The Arts Council, An Táin Arts Centre houses a 350 seat main theatre, a 55 seat studio theatre, a visual arts gallery and two workshop spaces. The programme is a diverse collection of local arts, national tours, workshops, exhibitions and in-house productions.   https://www.antain.ie/   https://www.facebook.com/antainartscentre/   Telephone: 042 9332332   info@antain.ie Dolmen Theatre Group Dolmen Theatre Group is an Amateur Drama Group established in 1983, who have performed various productions, locally, nationally and internationally.   https://www.facebook.com/Dolmen-Theatre-Group-219660031575807/   dolmentheatre@gmail.com The Castle Players The Castle Players drama group was founded in 1975 with the aim of bringing new faces to the stage in North Louth. They organise adult drama workshops and have a close working relationship with Dundalk Youth Theatre. Their repertoire includes seminal plays from the Irish theatrical canon and contemporary drama. They also perform and produce short films of locally-scripted drama.   https://www.facebook.com/Castle-Players-421246738024431/?ref=page_internal   Telephone: 087 1605319 Dundalk Theatre Workshop Dundalk Theatre Workshop is the foremost drama group in Dundalk Town and environs. It has participated in drama festivals in Ireland and all over the world in as far ranging locations as Toyama Japan and Midland Texas. The group has performed a huge variety of Irish and international drama with the emphasis on American drama, and has won many awards at both all Ireland and individual festivals.   rosettawhyte51@gmail.com Spacers SPACERS performed their first production Grainne Jordan’s ‘THE SPACE’ in the Friary Hall, Dundalk in October 2017.
- [Dundalk FM Community Map](https://dundalkfm.ie/community/dundalk-fm-community-map/): Dundalk Community Map Dundalk and County Louth is home to a thriving network of community groups, voluntary organisations, sports clubs, education facilities and public services. This interactive map brings them all together in one place, making it easy for residents to discover what is available in their area and to connect with the groups that matter most to them. The map was originally compiled by DkIT students Ann Hegarty and Godslove Otabor during their work experience placement at Dundalk FM in spring 2021. It is a brilliant example of the kind of community-driven content that makes local radio unique and we are proud to host it here as a lasting resource for the people of Dundalk and County Louth. Explore the Map Use the interactive map below to browse community and volunteering groups, sports clubs, education facilities and public services across Dundalk and County Louth. Click any pin on the map to find out more about that organisation or service. Get Your Group Added to the Map Is your community group, club or organisation missing from the map? We want this to be the most comprehensive community resource available in Dundalk and County Louth and we welcome additions from any group that serves the local community. To get added to the map, send an email to info@dundalkfm.ie with the name of your organisation, your address or meeting location, a brief description of what you do and a contact email or phone number for people who want to get in touch. More Community Resources As well as the community map, you can browse our full community directory to find local groups and organisations, read our community notices for the latest local announcements, or visit our community resources page for local support and information services. If you want your organisation to have a permanent listing, find out how to get listed in the Dundalk FM Community Directory.
- [Training](https://dundalkfm.ie/training-handouts/):       Jason Kelly receives his QQI Level 4 Community Radio Certificate from Dara MacGabhann, Community Development Officer, Louth LEADER Partnership and Alan Byrne, Station Manager, Dundalk FM. Pat Roche receives his QQI Level 4 Community Radio Certificate from Dara MacGabhann, Community Development Officer, Louth LEADER Partnership and Alan Byrne, Station Manager, Dundalk FM. Patricia Carolan receives her QQI Level 4 Community Radio Certificate from Alan Byrne, Station Manager, Dundalk FM. Seamus Murphy receives his QQI Level 4 Community Radio Certificate from Dara MacGabhann, Community Development Officer, Louth LEADER Partnership and Alan Byrne, Station Manager, Dundalk FM     Radio trainees at the end of their 2 day course. Mike Mc Mahon, Pat Hamilton, Peter Kirk and Kevin Larney completed a 30 minute radio show about the Adelphi, Dundalk.   To listen to the show click here. Kevin – “Yeah I enjoyed working with you lads, I’m sure we’ll cross paths again in the studio. I like the song Peter!”. Mike – “I enjoyed every minute of it”. Pat  – “A  Chairde go leir, ar mo shon fein agus ar son an bhfoireann  comhghairdeas do gach duine ar son an sar-obair a rinne  gach  duine inniu san studio i Radio Dhun Dealgan. It was a great pleasure working with you today on the Adelphi Programme. While we all tried to adhere to the schedule that fact that we had to ad-lib  and wing it on occasions made it much more enjoyable. We all  contributed and were very supportive of each other  though at times I will confess I got lost while you all spoke in  gadget  talk… I  merely got my wires crossed. As Del Boy might say” in quo et nos eamus hinc  ” ?? Sin a bhfuil as Cursai teicniul  on bhfoireann  ar Radio Dun Dealgan anocht. Slan agus Beannacht. Pat H” Peter – “Maith a Buachail Pat – Tri-Lingual…….Looking forward to hearing you guys in the ether.”       ://   Radio Class / Membership Form For new presenters, we run a 2 day Radio Course. This covers two sections: 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 Practical Radio 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   Further Training Once you have completed this training course, we will be here to coach you to give you more practice on community notices, reading out the news and ensuring that you have the opportunity to take part in programming. We run one to one desk training on Monday evenings from 8pm to 9pm and we will arrange a suitable date and a trainer for you to do this. Programme Proposal / 5 Minute Demo When you feel you are ready to submit a programme proposal for a show of your own we will arrange for you to record a 5 minute demo. Scheduling New Shows Our Programme and Technical Committee listen to new demos and meet prospective presenters at a monthly meeting so this is when we will include your show in the schedule.         Deko Moran, Philip O’Brien, Kathleen Marmion, Betty Clarke, Irene Kane, Tom Brady, Joe Mulligan and Mona Daly (missing are Breda Mooney and John Noonan) who received their QQI Media Expression Certificates. The Advocacy course was run in twenty community radio stations and funded by the Community Foundation of Ireland. Alan Byrne and Tess O’Donnell presenting 4 word project participants with their QQI Media Expression Level 3 Certificates as part of a Community Foundation of Ireland Project . Ever thought of presenting a radio show on Dundalk FM? Each week over sixty local volunteer broadcasters take part in providing listeners with local news and information. Email us on info@dundalkfm.ie or ring 042 939 51 00 and we will bring you in for a station tour, introduce you to our presenters and let you sit in on a live show. If you like what you see and hear, then take part in one of regular radio courses and in no time at all you will be a presenter Dundalk FM. [podcast title=”Become a radio presenter”]http://newwpsite.dundalkfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Trainees-Dundalk-FM-looking-for-new-trainees.wav[/podcast] If you have an idea for a radio show, you can download, fill in and return the Programme Proposal form below to alanbyrne@dundalkfm.ie and call in to our Programme and Technical Meetings which take place on the first Tuesday of the month at 5pm at the station. Everyone is welcome. Dundalk FM Programme Proposal There are over 2,000 volunteer community broadcasters on air air every week in Ireland. If you don’t fancy working in front of the mic – there are many ways to get involved such as Social Media Developers News and Research Assistants Sports News Assistants Outside Broadcast Assistants Sound Desk Operators Community Radio Trainers The first step is to email info@dundalkfm.ie and we will call you soon afterwards.     CRAOL SR Training Ladder V2 Amarc Charter Dundalk FM On Air & Sound Desk Training Dundalk Simon Community Health and Safety Q & A How to use a Portable Digital Recorder ATHLONE COMMUNITY RADIO PRESS ARTICLE QQI Level 3 Media Expression Course Descriptor – Dundalk FM. Level 3 Media Expression Learner Feedback Halfway Level 3 Media Expression Learner Feedback Final Level 3 Media Expression Portfolio Assignment Level 3 Media Expression Sample Running Order Monday Mash Up Level 3 Media Expression Sample Script Monday Mash Up script Mission Vision Values Radio Terminology Sample Magazine Running Order Setting up the Sound Desk for a Remote Broadcast      
- [Community Directory](https://dundalkfm.ie/community/directory/): Dundalk Community Directory The Dundalk FM Community Directory is your go-to resource for finding local groups, businesses, clubs, charities and organisations across Dundalk and County Louth. The directory is powered by Astory Media and is designed to connect people in Dundalk with the services and organisations that matter most to them. Find local community resources in Dundalk. Information on health, housing, employment and support services in Dundalk and County Louth. Find Local Organisations and Businesses Browse the directory to discover what is available in your area. From community groups and sports clubs to local businesses and support services, the Dundalk FM Community Directory makes it easy to find exactly what you are looking for in Dundalk and County Louth. Get Your Organisation Listed Want to make sure the people of Dundalk can find you? Getting listed in the Dundalk FM Community Directory puts your group, business or organisation in front of a local audience that is actively engaged with community life in Dundalk and County Louth. Visit our get listed page to find out how to apply for a listing. Submit a Community Notice As well as the directory, Dundalk FM broadcasts community notices on air and online seven days a week. If your organisation has news, an event or an announcement to share, submit a notice and we will help spread the word across Dundalk and County Louth. More Community Resources Looking for local support services, health information or community resources? Visit our community resources page for a wider range of local information. You can also find out how to become a community member of Dundalk FM and support local radio in Dundalk.
- [Document Store](https://dundalkfm.ie/document-store/):   201805142017 CRAOL AWARDS information sheet 10 songs for Dundalk FM AGM 2011 Report AGM Reports 2016 and 2017   BAI BoardDevelopmentDay_CommunityRadio_vFinal_SC (1) 30 11 13 BAI_GoodPracticeHandbookForNetworks_PK Child Protection Policy BAI Briefing Statement SAVE – IASP_February 2019 20190503_Non-Alcohol_BAIGuidance_vDraft Board of Directors Code of Conduct Board of Directors – CV Board Recruitment and Selection Policy July 2013 Bullying and Grievance Policy September 2013 Child Safeguarding Statement 1 CLP 2011 Survey Comments Community Engagement 2016 Community Group Flyer Community Group Guidelines Community Radio Continuous Improvement Toolkit Version 2.0   CRAOL BAI Report 20200420_Social_Benefit_Framework_FINAL_LB CRAOL BAI Report 20200429_Story_Compen_FINAL_LB Craol BAI Community-Radio-Delivering-Social-Benefit- Craol Féile 2020 Member Registration Form Dundalk FM Complaint Form  Dundalk FM Board – Programming List 20180503 Dundalk FM Programme Policy Statement  Dundalk FM Referenda Guidelines DundalkFM_Volunteer_and_Operations_Guide_11_November_2011 Dundalk FM Sub Committee Terms of Reference Election 2020 Guidelines 1 Info Meeting Slides 20200729 7 Libel   Migrant Media Conference Booklet 2015dundalkfm.ie/…/       Mission Vision Values   Newsletter 2010 10 October Newsletter 2010 13 December Newsletter 2011 5 May Newsletter 2011 8 August Newsletter 2011 10 October Newsletter 2011 12 December Newsletter 2012 1 January Newsletter 2012 2 February Newsletter 2012 3 March Newsletter 2012 10 October Newsletter 2012 12 December Newsletter 2013 9 September Newsletter 2014 3 March Newsletter 2014 6 June Newsletter 2015 4 April Newsletter 2017 4 October Programme Proposal 2020 RUNNING ORDER 20170126   RUNNING ORDER Produced by a Community Group 20180514 Social Media Policy 20210311 Standing Orders and Procedures for Dundalk Media Centre Studio Protocol Training Tips for Presentation UNESCO Remote Radio Week 2021 Weekend Duty Manager Role 20180130 Work Experience Policy March 2015 Volunteer Charter Volunteer of the Month 20190218 Volunteer of the Month Nomination Form 20190218   2015 Dundalk FM Voices on Air January – June 20150110
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