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In 2008, Chris Maher, Presenter of "The Soul Kitchen" won a "Living Dublin Award" because of his the innovation shown when setting up the Dublin City Soul Festival. On May 6, 2008 Mick Hanley was elected as C.E.O of Dublin City FM. |
In 2008, Chris Maher, Presenter of "The Soul Kitchen" won a "Living Dublin Award" because of his the innovation shown when setting up the Dublin City Soul Festival. On May 6, 2008 Mick Hanley was elected as C.E.O of Dublin City FM. |
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Since 2008, Persian-Indian pianist [[Karishmeh Felfeli]] has been presenting/producing her critically acclaimed radio program "Offbeat" on the station, and despite presenting programs for [[BBC Radio 3]] and contributing to [[RTE Radio 1]] and [[CBC Radio 2]], she continues to broadcast her weekly program for Dublin City FM. |
Since 2008, Persian-Indian pianist [[Karishmeh Felfeli]] has been presenting/producing her critically acclaimed radio program "[http://www.changingtherecord.com Offbeat]" on the station, and despite presenting programs for [[BBC Radio 3]] and contributing to [[RTE Radio 1]] and [[CBC Radio 2]], she continues to broadcast her weekly program for Dublin City FM. |
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In March 2009, Chris Maher of "The Soul Kitchen" and Sean Brophy of "Jazzorama" moved to [[4fm]], a new multi-city radio station for Ireland. |
In March 2009, Chris Maher of "The Soul Kitchen" and Sean Brophy of "Jazzorama" moved to [[4fm]], a new multi-city radio station for Ireland. |
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| Broadcast area | Local -  Ireland |
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| Frequency | 103.2 MHz [1] |
| Programming | |
| Format | Special Interest |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Dublin Public Service Radio Association Ltd. |
| History | |
First air date | 31 June 1992 |
| Links | |
| Website | dublincityfm.ie |
103.2 Dublin City FM (Previously: Anna Livia FM and Dublin City Anna Livia FM) is an Independent Local Radio station in Dublin, Ireland, operated by Dublin Public Service Radio Association Ltd, under a sound broadcasting contract from the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland. The station broadcasts on the 103.2 MHz FM frequency. Dublin City FM's Broadcast tower is located on "Rock Solid" tower on Three Rock Mountain, Co.Dublin. Dublin City FM is Ireland's only special interest, arts and cultural radio station
History
The station's first broadcast was from Grafton Street, Dublin in 1992. Since 1992, the station has moved several times including to Griffith College and Sherrif Street. However the station has been situated in Dublin's Dockland's since 2001. Former members of the Dublin City FM team include: Robbie Fogarty - Dublin's 98, Declan Carty - Newstalk, Dermot Whelan - Dublin's 98, Brian Lally - RTE and many more.
In 2001 The station was re-named to "Dublin City Anna Livia FM" due to its connection and funding from Dublin City Council. In December 2007 The station was renamed "103.2 Dublin City FM" for advertising and branding purposes.
In 2008, Chris Maher, Presenter of "The Soul Kitchen" won a "Living Dublin Award" because of his the innovation shown when setting up the Dublin City Soul Festival. On May 6, 2008 Mick Hanley was elected as C.E.O of Dublin City FM.
Since 2008, Persian-Indian pianist Karishmeh Felfeli has been presenting/producing her critically acclaimed radio program "Offbeat" on the station, and despite presenting programs for BBC Radio 3 and contributing to RTE Radio 1 and CBC Radio 2, she continues to broadcast her weekly program for Dublin City FM.
In March 2009, Chris Maher of "The Soul Kitchen" and Sean Brophy of "Jazzorama" moved to 4fm, a new multi-city radio station for Ireland. Both of these presenters have re-joined the Dublin City FM line-up with Jazz Scene ( Mondays 2PM ) and Midweek Music Miscellany ( Wednesday morning 11.30 ) presented and produced by Sean Brophy.
Programming
The station broadcasts special interest music and talk, to an older Dublin. Its flagship is Live Drive, broadcast from 07.00-10.00 am 16.00-1900pm. Other programmes include Black Echoes, broadcasting since 1982 in various stations. Dublin City FM in 2008 took on a syndicated show called Little Steven's Underground Garage and as a result Tower Records now have a section dedicated to the show and genre of music
Dublin City FM broadcast traffic info every weekday morning and weekday evening on their Live Drive programme. In association with the Dublin City Council traffic monitoring network, broadcasters monitor and analyse over 150 cameras around the city with a view to helping listeners avoid traffic and find parking. They play "Dublin's best mix of music" and ensure listeners they avoid traffic-jams on Ireland's only dedicated traffic show. The station broadcasts 7 days a week from 07:00 - 02:00. Programmes Include: Current affairs, documentaries, Dublin issues, the arts, literature, business, health, media matters, sport, nature, leisure activities, women's topics, plus special interest Irish and world music.
Dublin Public Service Radio Association Ltd
Board of Directors
- Mick Hanley - CEO
- Margaret Roche - Chair
- Gerry Cahill - Seretary
- Tony Deane
- Ellen Gunning
- Seanie Lambe
- Nial Ring
- Dave Traynor
- Paul McDermott
- Declan Hughes
See also
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