Review 1992 IRTC local stations
STATION: FM104
FRANCHISE AREA: Dublin City & County
ADDRESS: O’Connell Bridge, Dublin 2
PHONE/FAX: (01) 6797104 (station), 6777111 (admin) / (01) 6711797, (01) 6772286
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Dermot Hanrahan
SALES DIRECTOR: Margaret nelson
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMES: Scott Williams
HEAD OF NEWS: Donal O’Reilly
CHIEF ENGINEER: Joe King
PROMOTIONS MANAGER: Kieran Philips
PRODUCTION MANAGER: Bobby O’Reilly
ADVERTISING TRAFFIC: Fionnula Lawton
FREQUENCY (IES): 104.4MHz
TARGET AUDIENCE: 20-44 year olds.
PROGRAMME FORMAT/STYLE: Adult contemporary music format, with hourly news bulletins
NEWS SERVICE: Own newsroom
JNLR: Listened Yesterday 22%, Market share 11%
NUMBERS EMPLOYED: 36 (full-time, 8 (part-time)
DEVELOPMENTS DURING PERIOD: During 1992 the station changed name from Rock 104 to FM 104 and adopted a more aggressive marketing strategy resulting in an impressive audience growth during the year.
Review 1992 IRTC local stations
STATION: Classic Hits 98FM
FRANCHISE AREA: Dublin city and County
ADDRESS: 8 Upper Mount Street, Dublin 2
PHONE/FAX: (01) 6616981 / (01) 6616536
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Denis O’Brien
PROGRAMME DIRECTOR: Jeff O’Brien
SALES MANAGER: Lucy Gaffney
HEAD OF NEWS: Andrew Hanlon
CHIEF ENGINEER: Peter Gibney
PROMOTIONS MANAGER: Adrienne Moore
PRODUCTION MANAGER: Dara O’Byrne
ADVERTISING TRAFFIC: Rita O’Neill
FREQUENCY (IES): 98.1MHz
TARGET AUDIENCE: 25-44 yr. olds
PROGRAMME FORMAT/STYLE: Classic hits music from the 60s, 70s, 80s and today
NEWS SERVICE: Own in-house service
JNLR: Listened yesterday 32%, Market Share 24%
NUMBERS EMPLOYED: 50 (full time), 33 (part- time)
DEVELOPMENTS DURING PERIOD: The station commenced providing the national News Service – IRN- to most of the provincial stations.
Review 1992 IRTC local stations
STATION: Anna Livia FM
FRANCHISE AREA: Dublin City & County
ADDRESS: 3 Grafton Street, Dublin 2
PHONE/FAX: (01) 6778103 / (01) 6778150
CHAIRMAN: Tom Walsh
SECRETARY: Donal Ó hUallacháin
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMES: Fergus Lynch
STATION MANAGER: Steven Walker
HEAD OF NEWS: Brendan Clare
CHIEF ENGINEER: James Goulding
SPONSORED PROGRAMMES: Robbie Cousins
HEAD OF PRESENTATION: Robbert Fogarty
FREQUENCY (IES): 103.8 MHz
TARGET AUDIENCE: Broadly based
PROGRAMME FORMAT/STYLE: Talk based programmes and specialist music
NEWS SERVICE: IRN/Own news service
Review 1992 IRTC local stations
STATION: Clare FM
FRANCHISE AREA: County Clare
ADDRESS: The Abbeyfield Centre, Francis Street, Ennis, County Clare
PHONE/FAX: (065) 28888 / (065) 29392
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Caimin Jones
STATION MANAGER: John O’Flaherty
SALES MANAGER: Dominic Considine
HEAD OF PROGRAMMES: Caimin Jones
CHIEF ENGINEER: Cathal McLysaght
PROMOTIONS MANAGER: Dominic Considine
ADVERTISING TRAFFIC: Fiona Buckley Kitt
FREQUENCY (IES): 96.4MHz, 95.5 MHz
TARGET AUDIENCE: 25 – 45+ year olds
PROGRAMME FORMAT/STYLE: Clare FM provides a 65/35 music/talk mix. Music policy is wide ranging to cover most tastes. Especially strong commitment to traditional Irish music. News/Current Affairs is a key aspect of the service.
NEWS SERVICE: IRN/Local news team
JNLR: Listened yesterday 61%, Market Share 62%
NUMBERS EMPLOYED: 18 (full-time), 9 (part-time)
DEVELOPMENTS DURING PERIOD: Ireland for Somalia Day raised £95,000; Station became a Public Limited Company; Improved outside broadcast facilities including enhanced public affairs coverage; Exceptional coverage of successful Clare football team.
Review 1992 IRTC local stations
STATION: Galway Bay FM
FRANCHISE AREA: Galway City and County
ADDRESS: Sandy Road, Galway
PHONE/FAX: (091) 770000, (091) 752689
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Keith Finnegan
SALES MANAGER: Paddy Madden
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMES: Jon Richards
HEAD OF NEWS: Bernadette Prendergast
PRODUCTION MANAGER: Sean Cooney
ADVERTISING TRAFFIC: Margaret Murray
FREQUENCY (IES): 95.8 MHz (City), 96.8 MHz (County), 96.0 MHz (Connemara)
TARGET AUDIENCE: 15-45 year olds.
PROGRAMME FORMAT/STYLE: Middle of the road. Classic Hits.
NEWS SERVICE: Local and IRN
JNLR: Listened yesterday 38%, Market Share 33%
NUMBERS EMPLOYED: 16 (full-time), 5 (part-time)
DEVELOPMENTS DURING PERIOD: New outside broadcast unit. Increased listenership.
Review 1992 IRTC local stations
STATION: LM/FM
FRANCHISE AREA: Counties Louth and Meath
ADDRESS: Boyne Shopping Centre, Drogheda, County Louth
PHONE/FAX: (041) 32000 / (041) 32957
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Michael Crawley
SALES MANAGER: Eileen Duggan
HEAD OF PROGRAMMES: Ciaran Kissane
HEAD OF NEWS: Brian Daly
CHIEF ENGINEER: Eddie Caffery
PROMOTIONS MANAGER: Eileen Duggan
PRODUCTION MANAGER: Martin Maguire
FREQUENCY (IES): 95.8MHz , 104.9MHz
TARGET AUDIENCE: 25 + year olds
PROGRAMME FORMAT/STYLE: Local interest/Middle of the road music/Quality News/Sports Programme format combines informative speech with a music mix aimed at over 25s. Programming attempts to encourage and facilitate audience participation in the station.
NEWS SERVICE: IRN/Local News
JNLR: Listened yesterday 35%, Market Share 37%
NUMBERS EMPLOYED: 26 (full-time), 15 (part-time)
DEVELOPMENTS DURING PERIOD: The station adjusted its programme format in 1992 resulting in higher JNLR figures. The addition of the IRN News Service meant that additional resources were allocated to local information services. As a result news and current affairs coverage reached a high of 50% at the end of the year. Increased commitment to sports coverage at weekends.
Review 1992 IRTC local stations
STATION: Mid West Radio FM
FRANCHISE AREA: County Mayo
ADDRESS: Abbey Street, Ballyhaunis, County Mayo
PHONE/FAX: (0907) 30553 / (0907) 30285
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Paul Claffey
STATION MANAGER: Chris Carroll
SALES MANAGER: Henry McGowan
HEAD OF PROGRAMMES: Paul Claffey
HEAD OF NEWS: Tom Sheils
CHIEF ENGINEER: Michael Neary
PROMOTIONS MANAGER: Margaret Jennings
PRODUCTION MANAGER: Padraic Walsh
ADVERTISING TRAFFIC: Bernie Jordan/ Mary Raftery
FREQUENCY (IES): 96.1 MHz, 97.1 MHz, 97.3 MHz, 95.4 MHz
TARGET AUDIENCE: Broadly Based
PROGRAMME FORMAT/STYLE: Middle of the road format with a strong emphasis on what’s local and Irish.
NEWS SERVICE: IRN/Local News
JNLR: Listened yesterday 52%, Market Share 54%
NUMBERS EMPLOYED: 20 (full time)
DEVELOPMENTS DURING PERIOD: Introduction of two hour "Irish Show" on Quality Europe FM. Broadcasting on the Astra Satellite to Europe each night of the week. Continuation of live link-up with WNWK in New York each week.
Review 1992 IRTC local stations
STATION: North West Radio
FRANCHISE AREA: Sligo, Leitrim (North), Donegal (South)
ADDRESS: Market Yard, Sligo
PHONE/FAX: (071) 60108, 61555 . (071) 60889
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Paul Claffey
STATION MANAGER: Tommy Marren
SALES MANAGER: Michael Gillan
HEAD OF PROGRAMMES: Paul Claffey
HEAD OF NEWS: Neil Delaney
CHIEF ENGINEER: Andy Matthews
PROMOTIONS MANAGER: Mary Daly
PRODUCTION MANAGER: Andy Matthews
ADVERTISING TRAFFIC: Helen Farleigh
FREQUENCY (IES): 102.5MHz (Sligo), 96.3 MHz (Donegal)
TARGET AUDIENCE: 25 + year olds
PROGRAMME FORMAT/STYLE: News/Current Affairs/Music. Music content – Irish and American country, middle of the road and oldies.
NEWS SERVICE: IRN/Local
JNLR: Listened yesterday 61%, Market Share 54%
NUMBERS EMPLOYED: 10 (full-time), 2 (part-time)
DEVELOPMENTS DURING PERIOD: The relationship with "sister" station continues to operate satisfactorily.
Review 1992 IRTC local stations
STATION: 96FM/County Sound
FRANCHISE AREA: Cork City & County
ADDRESS: Whites Cross, Cork.
County Sound Studios , Gouldshill, Mallow, County Cork.
County Sound Studios, Bandon, County Cork.
PHONE/FAX: (021) 302330, 393083 / (021) 397814
Mallow: (022) 42430 / (022) 42488
Bandon: (023) 44144 / (023) 44294
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Colm O’Conaill
SALES MANAGER – NATIONAL: Terri O’Hara
LOCAL: Eleanor O’Kelly - Lynch
HEAD OF PROGRAMMES: Neil Prendeville
HEAD OF NEWS: Barry O’Mahoney
CHIEF ENGINEER: John Cahill
PROMOTIONS MANAGER: Mary Buckley
PRODUCTION MANAGER: Pat Regan
ADVERTISING TRAFFIC: Laura Holland
FREQUENCY (IES): 96.4 MHz (Cork City), 103.7 MHz (North Cork), 103.3 MHz (West Cork)
TARGET AUDIENCE: 22-45 year olds.
PROGRAMME FORMAT/STYLE: News and music based in the City. More community orientation in North and West Cork services. Hits and memories music format.
NEWS SERVICE: Own news service
JNLR: Listened yesterday 49%, Market Share 43%
NUMBERS EMPLOYED: 38 (full-time), 11 (part-time)
DEVELOPMENTS DURING PERIOD: 1992 saw the station become the market leader in Cork City and County. Income from advertising revenue was exceptional during the period.
Review 1992 IRTC local stations
STATION: Radio Kilkenny
FRANCHISE AREA: Co Kilkenny
ADDRESS: 56 Hebron Road, Kilkenny
PHONE/FAX: (056) 61577, 62777 / (056) 63586
CHAIRMAN: James J. Brett
STATION MANAGER: John Purcell
SALES MANAGER: Paddy Horohan
PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATOR: Sue Nunn
CHIEF ENGINEER: Pat Maher
ADVERTISING TRAFFIC: Imelda Deegan
FREQUENCY (IES): 96.6MHz
TARGET AUDIENCE: 15+ year olds.
PROGRAMME FORMAT/STYLE: Community based programming with Middle of the Road music base. Strong emphasis on local news, current affairs and sport.
NEWS SERVICE: IRN and local
JNLR: Listened yesterday 46%, Market Share 36%
NUMBERS EMPLOYED: 9 (full-time). 3 (part-time) and 30 volunteers.
DEVELOPMENTS DURING PERIOD: Wide variety of programmes catering for minority interests e.g. Arts, Classical and Traditional Music. Youth Affairs and Social Services. Purchased and equipped small outside broadcast unit. Additional equipment installed to improve on-air sound quality.
Review 1992 IRTC local stations
STATION: Radio Limerick 95 FM
FRANCHISE AREA: Limerick City & County
ADDRESS: 100 O’Connell Street, Limerick
PHONE/FAX: (061) 301999 / (061) 301430
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Gerald Madden
STATION MANAGER: Frank Carberry
SALES MANAGER: Tom Nolan
HEAD OF PROGRAMMES: Jim Liddane
HEAD OF NEWS: Eileen Brophy
CHIEF ENGINEER: Ronan O’ Connor
PROMOTIONS MANAGER: Frank Carberry
PRODUCTION MANAGER: Ger Sweeney
ADVERTISING TRAFFIC: Tom Hartney
FREQUENCY (IES): 95.0 MHz
TARGET AUDIENCE: Broadly based
PROGRAMME FORMAT/STYLE: Music-led programme format that caters for special as well as general tastes, and has a comprehensive news and current affairs and sports element.
NEWS SERVICE: IRN/Local news team
JNLR: Listened yesterday 62%, Market Share 32%
NUMBERS EMPLOYED: 24 (full-time), 12 (part-time)
DEVELOPMENTS DURING PERIOD: Station increased its listenership dramatically during the year and now has the highest "listened yesterday" in the Country.
Review 1992 IRTC local stations
STATION: East Coast Radio
FRANCHISE AREA: County Wicklow
ADDRESS: 9 Prince of Wales Terrace, Quinsboro Road, Bray, County Wicklow
PHONE/FAX: (01) 2866949 (station), (01) 2866414 (administration), (01) 2866103 (news), (01) 2829359 (sales) / (01) 2861219
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Dave Heffernan
SALES DIRECTOR: Dave Heffernan
HEAD OF PROGRAMMES: Ernie Gallagher
HEAD OF NEWS: Adrian Kennedy
PROMOTIONS MANAGER: Ernie Gallagher
PRODUCTION MANAGER: Sean Ashmore
ADVERTISING TRAFFIC: Sean Ashmore
FREQUENCY (IES): 94.9 MHz, 102.9 MHz, 104.4MHz(Arklow)
TARGET AUDIENCE: 21-55 year olds.
PROGRAMME FORMAT/STYLE: Mellow adult contemporary music format.
NEWS SERVICE: Local News
JNLR: Listened yesterday 21%, Market Share 14%
NUMBERS EMPLOYED: 12 (full-time) and volunteers.
DEVELOPMENTS DURING PERIOD: Installed transmitter to cover the Arklow region during 1992.
Review 1992 IRTC local stations
STATION: WLR-FM
FRANCHISE AREA: Waterford City and County
ADDRESS: The Radio Centre, Georges Street, Waterford.
PHONE/FAX: 051-72248, 051-77592 / 051-77420
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Des Whelan
SALES MANAGER: Pat Haberlin
HEAD OF PROGRAMMES: Billy McCarthy
HEAD OF NEWS: Dion Breen
CHIEF ENGINEER: Egidio Giani
PROMOTIONS MANAGER: Mary Keating
PRODUCTION MANAGER: Shay Searson
ADVERTISING TRAFFIC: Monica Leech
FREQUENCY (IES): 97.5 MHz, 95.1MHz
TARGET AUDIENCE: 15-55 year olds
PROGRAMME FORMAT/STYLE: Lively mix of news, sport, current affairs, local issues and music.
NEWS SERVICE: News on the hour 7 am to 12 mid-night, compiled and presented by station newsteam
JNLR: Listened Yesterday 58%, Market Share 43%
NUMBERS EMPLOYED: 21 (full-time), 18 (part-time)
DEVELOPMENTS DURING PERIOD: Employed extra staff; installed new transmitter at Dungarvan site; completed work on mobile OB unit; computerised newsroom and all administration; built and furnished three extra offices at station; news and current affairs coverage now stands at 30% and station increased its profits during the year. Four fully equipped broadcasting studios. Fully equipped outside broadcast unit. Promotions of concerts at the Forum Theatre.
Review 1992 IRTC local stations
STATION: South East Radio
FRANCHISE AREA: County Wexford
ADDRESS: Custom House Quay, Wexford
PHONE/FAX: (053) 45200 / (053) 45295
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Eamonn Buttle
STATION MANAGER: Clive Roylance
SALES MANAGER: Liam Dwyer
HEAD OF PROGRAMMES: Clive Roylance
PROMOTIONS MANAGER: Clive Roylance
PRODUCTION MANAGER: Liam Dwyer
ADVERTISING TRAFFIC: Alan McGuire
FREQUENCY (IES): 99.2 MHz, 96.2 MHz (Gorey)
TARGET AUDIENCE: Main programmes 25-49 year olds but other programmes suit all ages
PROGRAMME FORMAT/STYLE: Adult contemporary music base with local news and information programmes given priority. Soft pop/oldies/country
NEWS SERVICE: IRN hourly with local news bulletins daily
JNLR: Listened yesterday 48%, Market Share 29%
NUMBERS EMPLOYED: 22 (full-time), 10 (part-time)
DEVELOPMENTS DURING PERIOD: Launched a fully equipped outside broadcast unit. Achieved largest audience to date in JNLR. Strengthened and enlarged on-air and sales teams.
Review 1992 IRTC local stations
STATION: CKR FM
FRANCHISE AREA: Counties Carlow and Kildare
ADDRESS: Lismard House, Tullow Street, Carlow
PHONE/FAX: (0503) 41044 / (0503) 41047
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Michael Moriarty
SALES MANAGER: Frank Coyle
AGENCY MANAGER: Yvonne Jackson
HEAD OF PROGRAMMES: Tomm Dowling
HEAD OF NEWS: Tomm Dowling
CHIEF ENGINEER: Joe King
PROMOTIONS MANAGER: Frank Coyle
PRODUCTION MANAGER: Nigel Gordon
ADVERTISING TRAFFIC: Kay Hendrick
FREQUENCY (IES): 97.3MHz, 97.6MHz
TARGET AUDIENCE: 20+ year olds.
PROGRAMME FORMAT/STYLE: Adult contemporary music format with comprehensive coverage of local news and sport.
NEWS SERVICE: IRN/Local news
JNLR: Listened yesterday 48%, Market Share 44%
NUMBERS EMPLOYED: 12 (full-time), 10 (part-time)
DEVELOPMENTS DURING PERIOD: Broadcast live from UNIFIL troops in Lebanon; interviews with Bosnian refugees; provided commentaries on all Irish race meetings during the year.
Review 1992 IRTC local stations
STATION: TIPP FM
FRANCHISE AREA: Tipperary North and South East
ADDRESS: Whitbridge House, Old Waterford Road, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.
PHONE/FAX: 052-25299 / 052-25447
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: John O’Connell
HEAD OF PROGRAMMES: Paul Byrne
HEAD OF NEWS: Seamus Martin
CHIEF ENGINEER: Robert Hall
PROMOTIONS MANAGER: Paul Byrne
PRODUCTION MANAGER: J O’Donnell
ADVERTISING TRAFFIC: F. Boland
FREQUENCY (IES): 97.1 MHz, 103.9 MHz
TARGET AUDIENCE: 20-44 year olds
PROGRAMME FORMAT/STYLE: Adult contemporary music and current affairs. Station promotions and on-the-street activity.
NEWS SERVICE: IRN and Local News Team
JNLR: Listened Yesterday 44%, Market Share 24%
NUMBERS EMPLOYED: 14 (full-time), 3 (part-time)
DEVELOPMENTS DURING PERIOD: Purchased OB unit. Increased town by town reports.
Review 1992 IRTC local stations
STATION: Tipperary Mid West Radio
FRANCHISE AREA: Tipperary (South-West)
ADDRESS: St. Michael’s Street, Tipperary Town.
Cashel, County Tipperary.
PHONE/FAX: (062) 52555 / (062) 52671
(062) 62066
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Sean Kelly
SALES MANAGER: Collette O’Halloran
HEAD OF PROGRAMMES: Martin Quinn
HEAD OF NEWS: Martin Quinn
CHIEF ENGINEER: Ronan O’Connor
PROMOTIONS MANAGER: Josephine Maloney
PRODUCTION MANAGER: Ronan O’ Connor/ Michelle Tobin
ADVERTISING TRAFFIC: Collette O’Halloran
FREQUENCY (IES): 104.8 MHz
TARGET AUDIENCE: All age groups
PROGRAMME FORMAT/STYLE: Music, current affairs and local interest
NEWS SERVICE: IRN, Local News
NUMBERS EMPLOYED: 5 (full-time), 2 (part-time), plus volunteers
Review 1992 IRTC local stations
STATION: Radio 3
FRANCHISE AREA: Counties Laois, Offaly and Westmeath
ADDRESS: The Mall, William Street, Tullamore, County Offaly
PHONE/FAX: (0506) 51333 / (0506) 21293
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Michael O’Donnell
SALES DIRECTOR: Padraic O’Dwyer
HEAD OF PROGRAMMES: Michael O’Donnell
HEAD OF NEWS: Noel Shannon
CHIEF ENGINEER: Keith York
PROMOTIONS MANAGER: Padraic O’Dwyer
ADVERTISING TRAFFIC: Mary Kelly
FREQUENCY (IES): 103.5MHz
TARGET AUDIENCE: 25+ year olds
PROGRAMME FORMAT/STYLE: Mix of classic hits music and magazine type programmes throughout the day. Specialist material at evening times and weekends.
NEWS SERVICE: IRN/Local News
JNLR: Listened yesterday 33%, Market Share 19%
NUMBERS EMPLOYED: 20 (full-time), 2 (part-time)
DEVELOPMENTS DURING PERIOD: Radio 3 increased listenership during the year as the station consolidated its position
Review 1992 IRTC local stations
STATION: Shannonside 104 FM
FRANCHISE AREA: Roscommon/Longford/Leitrim (South)
ADDRESS: Minard House, Sligo Road, Longford
PHONE/FAX: (043) 47777, 46669 / (043) 46591
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: John Morrin
SALES MANAGER: Pat Kennedy
HEAD OF PROGRAMMES: Joe Finnegan
HEAD OF NEWS: Seamus Duke
CHIEF ENGINEER: Jimmy Naughton
PRODUCTION MANAGER: Deirdre Kelly
ADVERTISING TRAFFIC: Mike Cooney/Anne Lowry
FREQUENCY (IES): 104.1 MHz, 95.7 MHz, 94.8 MHz, 96.3 MHz
TARGET AUDIENCE: 18-55 year olds
PROGRAMME FORMAT/STYLE: Local news and information in a bed of Irish, country, middle of the road and contemporary music
NEWS SERVICE: IRN and local news team
JNLR: Listened yesterday 50%, Market Share 50%
NUMBERS EMPLOYED: 35 (full-time), 22 (part-time) *(combined with Northern Sound)
DEVELOPMENTS DURING PERIOD: The Commission approved an arrangement whereby both stations (Shannonside/Northern Sound), though still serving separate franchise areas, would share some administration and programming functions.
Review 1992 IRTC local stations
STATION: Northern Sound Radio
FRANCHISE AREA: Counties Cavan and Monaghan
ADDRESS: 33 Glaslough Street, Monaghan
Archcourt, Townhall Street, Cavan.
PHONE/FAX: (047) 84444 . (047) 84447
Cavan: (049) 61666, 61667 / (049) 61668
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: John Morrin
SALES MANAGER: Pat Kennedy
HEAD OF PROGRAMMES: Joe Finnegan
HEAD OF NEWS: Pauline McKenna
CHIEF ENGINEER: Jimmy Naughton
PRODUCTION MANAGER: Deirdre Kelly
ADVERTISING TRAFFIC: Mike Cooney/Anne Lowry
FREQUENCY (IES): 94.8 MHz (Cavan), 96.3 MHz (Monaghan), 97.5 MHz, 103.4MHz
TARGET AUDIENCE: 18-55 year olds.
PROGRAMME FORMAT/STYLE: Local news and information in a bed of Irish, country, middle of the road and contemporary music.
NEWS SERVICE: IRN + Local news
JNLR: Listened Yesterday 30%, Market Share 35%
NUMBERS EMPLOYED: 35 (full-time), 22 (part-time) *(combined with Shannonside)
DEVELOPMENTS DURING PERIOD: The Commission approved an arrangement whereby both stations (Shannonside/Northern Sound), though still serving separate franchise areas, would share some administration and programming functions.
Review 1992 IRTC local stations
STATION: Highland Radio
FRANCHISE AREA: Donegal (North)
ADDRESS: Pine Hill, Letterkenny, County Donegal
PHONE/FAX: (074) 25000, 25340 / (074) 25344
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Charlie Collins
SALES DIRECTOR: Charlie Collins/Shaun Doherty
HEAD OF PROGRAMMES: Charlie Collins/Linda McGroarty
HEAD OF NEWS: Mary Gavin
PROMOTIONS MANAGER: Shaun Doherty
PRODUCTION MANAGER: Steven McGlinchy
ADVERTISING TRAFFIC: Angela Gallagher/Mary Duffy
FREQUENCY (IES): 95.2MHz, 103.3 MHz
TARGET AUDIENCE: 20+ year olds also special 14-20 year olds programming
PROGRAMME FORMAT/STYLE: Middle of the road with specialist country and pop. Local news, sports and current events given full coverage on the station
NEWS SERVICE: Local News
JNLR: Listened yesterday 52%, Market Share 55%
NUMBERS EMPLOYED: 14 (full-time), 30 (part-time)
DEVELOPMENTS DURING PERIOD: Highland Radio had an exceptional financial performance in 1992 with a particular marked increase in national advertisers. New outside broadcast unit was purchased and a new programme schedule introduced in October
Review 1992 IRTC local stations
STATION: Radio Kerry
FRANCHISE AREA: County Kerry
ADDRESSES: Park View, Tralee, County Kerry.
95 New Street, Killarney, County Kerry.
PHONE/FAX: Tralee (066) 23666 / (066)22282
Killarney: (064) 34444 / (064) 34422
CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Dan Collins
STATION MANAGER: Tom McGuire
SALES MANAGER: Susanne McElligott
HEAD OF PROGRAMMES: Dan Collins
HEAD OF NEWS: Tom McGuire
CHIEF ENGINEER: Neilus O’Sullivan
PROMOTIONS MANAGER: Susanne McElligott
PRODUCTION MANAGER: Jon Slattery
ADVERTISING TRAFFIC: Jackie Carlos
FREQUENCY (IES): 97.0 MHz, 97.6 MHz
TARGET AUDIENCE: 25+ year olds
PROGRAMME FORMAT/STYLE: 50% news, current affairs features and sports programmes; 50% music
NEWS SERVICE: IRN and Local news
JNLR: Listened yesterday 59%, Market Share59%
NUMBERS EMPLOYED: 18 (full-time), 30 (part-time)
DEVELOPMENTS DURING PERIOD: Radio Kerry has continued its commitment to quality speech programming and public service broadcasting. Programme development is ongoing. 1992 saw some significant developments in speech programming