Results from the Eurobaramter Survey published by the European Commission on 18th January 2019 show that 68% of Irish adults trust radio. This compares to 62% for TV, 25% for the Internet and 15% for social media networks. The research shows that ...more
The Board of Radio Kerry has approved an offer to the shareholders of Clare Community Radio Holdings Ltd. to purchase the entire share capital of the company, Clare FM. It has also made an offer for Clare FM’s controlling interest in Tipp FM. ...more
Learning Waves Skillnet, the training body for the Independent Commercial Radio Sector in Ireland, is now looking to recruit trainers for its panel for 2019. The network which represents 34 Independent Commercial Radio stations in Ireland provides t...more
Radio is all about Talent | Audience | Content and Learning Waves Skillnet will bring a number of experts from across the Irish radio market and the UK to Dublin to discuss this. On 27th November 2018, we will be joined by Paul Sylvester, Content Di...more
Learning Waves Skillnet is delighted to announce that Skillnet Ireland have approved the networks funding for 2019. Funding has been announced for the core programme, TNP, training for those seeking employment in the sector, EAP and funding for the ...more
The speakers and running order have been finalised for our podcasting conference. Taking place in The Spencer Hotel, Excise Walk, IFSC, Dublin 1, this promises to be an informative, entertaining and engaging event. Places are limited, so early booking is ...more
Learning Waves Skillnet, the training body for the Independent Commercial Radio sector in Ireland is looking for Journalism graduates to join its one week News Journalism course which will be followed by a placement in one of the networks member stations....more
Tuesday, 9 October 2018: Skillnet Ireland (www.skillnetireland.ie), the national agency responsible for the promotion and facilitation of workforce learning, welcomed the increase of €6.3m announced in Budget 2019. This represents a 29% increase in...more
Learning Waves Skillnet is delighted to welcome back Ralph Van Dijk to Dublin on 25th October 2018 where he will host a Creative Audio Masterclass. This will be Ralph's second workshop in Dublin and will build on the success of his workshop in J...more
It truly was a night of celebration for the Independent Commercial Radio Sector on Friday 5th October 2018 as radio stations from the sector took 26 of the 40 Gold Awards on the night. The night which was held in the Lyrath Estate in Kilkenny was a ...more