RTÉ Community Radio West was based in Castlebar (pictured), Mayo, with subsidiary studios in Knock, Claremorris, Ballina and Foxford. The Mayo station was set up as part of a campaign to show the type of radio service which could be provided on a regional basis. At the time RTÉ aspired to be the main provider of local radio services throughout the country with plans for a network of voluntarily staffed community local stations.