Clare FM

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Clare FM
CLare FM logo.png
Broadcast area County Clare, Ireland
Frequency 95.2 MHz - 96.6 MHz, DAB
Programming
Format Adult Oriented Pop Music with local news, sports and specialist programmes
Ownership
Owner Clare Community Radio Holdings
History
First air date
10 September 1989
Links
Website http://www.clare.fm/

Clare FM is an Irish radio station which broadcasts to County Clare and the surrounding areas.

Contents

The station has won many Irish radio awards. Clare FM broadcasts on frequencies 95 - 96FM including 95.2, 95.5, 95.9, 96.4 & 96.6. In the past, it also provided an opt-out service.[ citation needed ]

In January 2019, it was announced that the station was sold to Radio Kerry Holdings. [1] [2] In July 2019, the proposed sale fell through following a breakdown during the negotiations. [3]

A history on the beginning of the commercial radio station was released in 2019. 'Launching Clare FM' was written by Ger Sweeney, the first presenter to speak on the Clare FM airwaves. [4]

Frequencies

Frequency (MHz)TransmitterService area
95.2 Ennistymon Ennistymon, Lahinch
95.5Burren Hillsouthwest County Clare
95.9Woodcock Hillsoutheast County Clare
96.4Maghera County Clare
96.6 Killaloe Killaloe and Ballina

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References

  1. Dundon, Noel (9 January 2019). "Tipp FM is sold to Radio Kerry Holdings". Tipperary Live.
  2. Flynn, Pat (8 January 2019). "Radio Kerry buys Clare FM and Tipp FM" . The Irish Times .
  3. "Proposed Acquisition Of Clare FM And 70% Stake In Tipp FM Will Not Go Ahead". Clare FM. 22 July 2019.
  4. "Launch of 'Launching Clare FM'". Clare FM. 12 November 2019.

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