iRadio officially renewed its licence to broadcast this week following the recent decision by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland to grant it another ten year license.
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iRadio is Ireland’s third-biggest commercial franchise and it has 368,000 weekly listeners across Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Roscommon, Longford, Leitrim, Donegal, Cavan, Monaghan, Kildare, Louth, Meath, Westmeath, Laois & Offaly.
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“It’s been a wild ride from our launch in 2008 to today, but today’s a huge day. Today we signed a new ten-year license which means tomorrow is the start of a brand new chapter for iRadio. I genuinely believe we are one of Ireland’s most relevant, fun and engaging media brands. With our new ten-year license in our hands, we can continue to evolve the iRadio brand..it’s time we had some fun,” says CEO Mark Canning.
iRadio Chairman Willie O’Reilly adds: “Today’s a wonderful day for staff and listeners at iRadio. Winning this license is a great vote of confidence in what we’ve done over the years. We’re really excited now for the future.”
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Speaking at the contract signing, chief executive of the BAI, Michael O’Keeffe, said: “We are very pleased to sign a new ten-year contract with iRadio. Regional music-driven youth services add to the range of choices available to audiences and help foster a media landscape that reflects the diversity of Irish society.”
