Wired FM offers free media course to marginalised groups

Limerick’s student radio station, Wired FM, will run a QQI Level 3 media expression course starting this September with the aim of “supporting the voices of marginalised groups” and giving them the skills to make radio that empowers.

The course will enable participants to get to grips with how the media works and to get involved in radio that makes a difference. The course is open to people who identify as being part of a minority group. No specific prior knowledge is required, but the course is particularly suited to people with an interest in community and social issues.

According to Wired FM Station Manager Ray Burke: “The course would also suit those considering volunteering with community radio stations and those who wish to build their confidence in communicating, as well as gaining an understanding of how media production works”.

More details from Mary Immaculate College

Fáilte Kinvara Community Radio

Ireland’s newest radio station takes to the air this Saturday 12 noon.

Kinvara Community Radio is a local initiative to set up a live-streaming as well as FM broadcast radio station serving Kinvara environs as well as ‘Kinvara worldwide’ – interested listeners outside the limited broadcast area. The idea and ideals of community radio are to give voice and access to local people, and to serve local interests that are not served by other media.

From the 5th of August Kinvara FM will be broadcasting over the airwaves on 92.4 fm every Saturday and Sunday. Their followers around the world can stream the station live on the internet at www.kinvarafm.com

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Irish Republican Radio Show Ends After 36 Years

After 36 years of keeping the Irish community in Melbourne informed of all things Irish, The Connolly Association is most reluctantly planning its final broadcast on Saturday 18 May at 9:30am. 3CR would like to say a huge thank you to the many people involved in the program over the years, particularly Jim Cusack who has coordinated the show for the past 16 years. Farewell and good luck!

hear part 1 of a 2 part documentary about the show from 3CR Melbourne
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