Radio online only pending licence

SCARIFF BAY COMMUNITY RADIO (SBCR) will be online only until it secures another licence from the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI).
The highly popular weekend station, run by volunteers, had been operating under a 100-day licence which expired on Saturday, May 29.
A statement from the board said: “As before, we now have to stop FM transmissions until, hopefully, we receive our ten-year FM licence, which we have applied for.”
In the meantime, SBCR said it is to continue its normal schedule and produce shows, making them available online, on mobile players and as podcasts on Scariffbayradio.com.
Eoin O’Hagan, PRO for the station, said the long-term plan is to operate under a 10-year licence, which could be secured by the autumn. The 100-day licence is due to be granted in advance of that.
“We’re delighted that our roster of presenters has grown through the Covid lockdown,” Mr O’Hagan said.
“We’ve increased the number of shows broadcast, including broadcasting Mass, our innovative Radio Play Drama Festival, our coverage of the club and county championships in both Hurling and Camogie.
“All the things and places that people couldn’t go or attend during lockdown Scariff Bay Community Radio brought the listeners there on FM and online.”