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iRadio, Beat and Red FM help raise funds for Heroes Aid

Congratulations to iRadio, Beat and Red FM who helped Heroes Aid reach €145,000 of their €175,000 fundraising target by hosting a live concert on 3rd May 2020. In these unprecedented times, radio s [...]

Training Initiatives for the Independent Commercial Radio Sector during Covid 19

Learning Waves, through the support of its member organisations, Skillnet Ireland and the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland is continuing to design, develop and deliver training initiatives and supports to the [...]

South East Radio presenter Alan Corcoran Honoured with Prestigious National Military Award

The presenter of South East Radio's flagship Morning Talk Programme has been "surprised" with a prestigious National Military Award. A National Services Day Medal was presented to Alan Corcoran [...]

Radio is one of Ireland's most trusted mediums

A new survey conducted by IPSOS MRBI has reinforced radio’s dominant position as one of the most trusted media in Ireland. The survey shows radio has a trust rating of 7.9 out of 10 for all adults, [...]

Formal Friday for Frontline Heroes by Communicorp Media

Congratulations to all at Communicorp Media who have raised over €160,000(figure as of Monday 27th April 2020) as a result of their Formal Friday initiative launched by the stations on Friday 24th April 20 [...]

Learning Waves support for members through Covid 19

Learning Waves, the training body for the Independent Commercial Radio Sector, has been supporting its members through Covid 19. The network supports the sector in relation to learning and development nee [...]

Members stations win New York Media Awards

Some good news admist the current challenges broadcasters in Ireland and across the world are facing as New York Radio Awards announced. Learning Waves would like to congratulate its members who won award [...]

Highlights from Radio Days Ireland 2020

For those of you who are unfamiliar with this event, Radio Days Ireland is a two day conference packed with amazing guest speakers who are experts in their respective fields. Those attending enjoyed insights ab [...]

President Michael D. Higgins shares a message of hope, positivity and resilience on Independent Radio Stations

Hear the full address from President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins here. [...]

Jamie Heaslip joins judging panel to select winners of iRadio's business 'iGrant' worth 30K

Youth regional radio station, iRadio have just announced that former Leinster and Ireland number 8 Jamie Heaslip - a man who knows all about resilience both on and off the pitch, has joined their jud [...]

Online training options available during Covid-19

Learning Waves Skillnet, in line with HSE and Skillnet Ireland guidelines, has cancelled all face-to-face training scheduled for the foreseable future. The radio sector is playing a critical role in keeping Ire [...]

TY Media Week students tell Ocean FM listeners what TY means to them

In January 2020, 15 students took part in a TY Media Week programme with Ocean FM. In this segment, we're joined by Allison Doyle and Muriel Herzog to talk about what transition year means to students [...]

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