The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has received 17 expressions of interest for the 12 local sound broadcasting services across the country.
One expression of interest was received for each of the following services:
Cork City and County: Music-driven radio service; Target Audience 15–34 year olds
Cork City and County: Two services to be operated under a single contract, as follows:
Broad-format, local radio service
Music-driven, local radio service
County Kerry: Broad-format, local radio service
Counties Carlow and Kilkenny: Broad-format, local radio service
County Kildare: Broad-format, local radio service
Dublin City and County: Music-driven service with a focus on new music; Target Audience 15-34 year olds
Two expressions of interest were received for each of the following services:
South East Region – Waterford City and County, South Tipperary, Counties Wexford, Carlow and Kilkenny: Regional, Music-driven radio service; Target Audience 15 – 34 year olds
North Donegal: Broad-format, local radio service
County Sligo, North Leitrim and South Donegal: Broad-format, local radio service
Counties Laois, Offaly and Westmeath: Broad-format, local radio service
Dublin City and County: Niche music driven service
The Contract Awards Committee of the BAI will meet on 1st May next to consider the expressions of interest received and determine the next stage in the licensing process for each franchise area.
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