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Craol is the representative, co-ordinating, lobbying, training, and support group for Irish Community Radio.
Every week, across Ireland, 2050 Community radio volunteers engage with an estimated 170,000 listeners in 24 fully licensed stations and 41 aspirant stations at different stages of development. Community Radio is a rapidly growing broadcasting sector and a force for community development, identity, and expression.
Ireland funds open for applications - closes March 30th
The Ireland Funds Small Grants Round is now open (from 1st Feb) and has been availed of in the past by Community Radio Stations. Applications must be submitted online and
BAI Launches consultation on Current Affairs code
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has launched a public consultation on a Draft Code of Fairness, Objectivity and Impartiality in News and Cu
Media Scheme funds student travel to developing country
A new scheme that will fund two media students to travel to a developing country has been launched as part of the Simon Cumbers Media Fund.
The Simon Cumbers Media
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