RTÉ’s attempts to show the viability of a local radio network in Ireland continues with the launch of RTÉ Community Radio West in Ballina, Co Mayo.
1916-2000
ABC Radio is on air in Waterford
ABC Radio launched at 12 noon today in Waterford.
Glasnevin Community Radio Launch
RTÉ today launched Glasnevin Community Radio on 202m MW.
Annabel Close Temporarily
Radio Annabel close for scheduled engineering work to make technical adjustments to their FM and AM signals. Their planned return was Monday August 6th at 7am.
Radio Annabel cease broadcasting
Dublin’s Radio Annabel ceased broadcasting on this day.
WABC testing
Test transmissions appeared in Dublin from a station calling itself WABC. They emanate from the studios of Radio Annabel, which closed down yesterday.
WABC tests cease
WABC tests, on air in Dublin since October 29th, have ceased. The station was set to be a possible revamp of Radio Annabel but when station personnel met yesterday, they contacted management with a view to a relaunch. Management agreed.
The ‘New’ Annabel tests in Dublin
Tests for the’new’ Radio Annabel launch on 1323kHz with promotional materials airing on a loop.
The All New Radio Annabel is on air
Dublin’s Radio Annabel returned to air under new management on 88.0MHz and 1323kHz. Al Dunne opened the new era at 6pm from newly-refurbished studios.
Cavan Community Radio off air
Storm damage knocked Cavan Community Radio off the air overnight.
Raidió Luimní Has Ceased
Raidió Luimni closed this evening to comply with new legislation. Alf de Lacy said a heartfelt goodbye to the station’s listeners.
ABC Radio in Waterford is Gone
ABC The Hot FM is off air in Waterford. It fell silent at 3pm to comply with new legislation.
Century Radio Launches
Ireland’s first national licensed commercial station arrived on air at 8am on this day. The station was officially launched by the Minister for Communications and Justice, Ray Burke, and the first voice heard was Terry Wogan, who is also an investor.
ABC FM Launches to Dublin
A new station is on in Dublin. Broadcasting automated output from the city centre, ABC FM is on both 88FM and 94.2FM