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'''Beat 102 103''' is an [[Radio_in_Ireland#Independent_Regional_Radio|independent regional radio station]] in Republic of Ireland licensed by the [[Broadcasting Commission of Ireland]] covering counties [[County Waterford|Waterford]], [[County Carlow|Carlow]], [[County Kilkenny|Kilkenny]], [[County Wexford|Wexford]] and [[County Tipperary|Tipperary]] in South East Ireland.<ref name="bci">{{Cite web|url=http://www.bci.ie/licensed_operators/regional_radio_beat.html|publisher=Broadcasting Commission of Ireland|title=BCI :: Regional Radio Service: Beat 102-103FM|accessdate=5 March 2009}}</ref> It began broadcasting on 1 July 2003 from studios at The Broadcast Centre, Ardkeen, Waterford City (shared with Waterford station [[WLR FM]]), becoming the first station to operate under a regional licence.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archives.tcm.ie/businesspost/2003/03/02/story484319225.asp|author=Susan Mitchell|title=Ireland's regional radio: Beat, coming July|publisher=Sunday Business Post|date=3 February 2003|accessdate=5 March 2009}}</ref> |
'''Beat 102 103''' is an [[Radio_in_Ireland#Independent_Regional_Radio|independent regional radio station]] in Republic of Ireland licensed by the [[Broadcasting Commission of Ireland]] covering counties [[County Waterford|Waterford]], [[County Carlow|Carlow]], [[County Kilkenny|Kilkenny]], [[County Wexford|Wexford]] and [[County Tipperary|Tipperary]] in South East Ireland.<ref name="bci">{{Cite web|url=http://www.bci.ie/licensed_operators/regional_radio_beat.html |publisher=Broadcasting Commission of Ireland |title=BCI :: Regional Radio Service: Beat 102-103FM |accessdate=5 March 2009 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081207235525/http://www.bci.ie:80/licensed_operators/regional_radio_beat.html |archivedate=7 December 2008 |df=dmy }}</ref> It began broadcasting on 1 July 2003 from studios at The Broadcast Centre, Ardkeen, Waterford City (shared with Waterford station [[WLR FM]]), becoming the first station to operate under a regional licence.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archives.tcm.ie/businesspost/2003/03/02/story484319225.asp |author=Susan Mitchell |title=Ireland's regional radio: Beat, coming July |publisher=Sunday Business Post |date=3 February 2003 |accessdate=5 March 2009 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050112111232/http://archives.tcm.ie:80/businesspost/2003/03/02/story484319225.asp |archivedate=12 January 2005 |df=dmy }}</ref> |
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The station is a [[Contemporary hit radio|Top 40 Hit/CHR]] station aimed at listeners aged between 15 and 35. |
The station is a [[Contemporary hit radio|Top 40 Hit/CHR]] station aimed at listeners aged between 15 and 35. |
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On 13 April 2007, [[Cork (city)|Cork]] based Thomas Crosbie Holdings (TCH) announced it had acquired 75% ownership of both Beat 102 103 and WLR FM,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.radiowaves.fm/newsstand/munsterexpress/070420.gif|title=Control of WLR FM and Beat 102–103 sold to Cork-based group|publisher=Munster Express|date=20 April 2007}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0413/tcm-business.html|title=TCM takes 75% stake of Beat 102–103|publisher=RTÉ|date=13 April 2007|accessdate=5 March 2009}}</ref> in a deal worth a combined €14 million<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.radiowaves.fm/newsstand/laoisnationalist/070419.html|title=Thomas Crosbie Holdings Ltd acquires majority stake in two more radio stations|publisher=Laois Nationalist|date=19 April 2007}}</ref> with WLR FM managing director Des Whelan keeping 25% of each.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/?jp=MHAUGBCWIDGB|title=TCH acquires two radio stations|publisher=TCM|date=13 April 2007}}</ref> TCH already had a media presence in the South East, owning several newspapers in the region. |
On 13 April 2007, [[Cork (city)|Cork]] based Thomas Crosbie Holdings (TCH) announced it had acquired 75% ownership of both Beat 102 103 and WLR FM,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.radiowaves.fm/newsstand/munsterexpress/070420.gif |title=Control of WLR FM and Beat 102–103 sold to Cork-based group |publisher=Munster Express |date=20 April 2007 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110105141610/http://radiowaves.fm/newsstand/munsterexpress/070420.gif |archivedate=5 January 2011 |df=dmy }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0413/tcm-business.html|title=TCM takes 75% stake of Beat 102–103|publisher=RTÉ|date=13 April 2007|accessdate=5 March 2009}}</ref> in a deal worth a combined €14 million<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.radiowaves.fm/newsstand/laoisnationalist/070419.html |title=Thomas Crosbie Holdings Ltd acquires majority stake in two more radio stations |publisher=Laois Nationalist |date=19 April 2007 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110105141027/http://radiowaves.fm/newsstand/laoisnationalist/070419.html |archivedate=5 January 2011 |df=dmy }}</ref> with WLR FM managing director Des Whelan keeping 25% of each.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/?jp=MHAUGBCWIDGB|title=TCH acquires two radio stations|publisher=TCM|date=13 April 2007}}</ref> TCH already had a media presence in the South East, owning several newspapers in the region. |
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[[Thomas Crosbie Holdings]] went into receivership in March 2013. The 75% stake was acquired by [[Landmark Media Investments]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.rte.ie/news/business/2013/0306/374490-thomas-crosbie-holdings/ | work=RTÉ News | title=Receiver appointed to publisher of Irish Examiner as part of restructuring | date=6 March 2013}}</ref> |
[[Thomas Crosbie Holdings]] went into receivership in March 2013. The 75% stake was acquired by [[Landmark Media Investments]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.rte.ie/news/business/2013/0306/374490-thomas-crosbie-holdings/ | work=RTÉ News | title=Receiver appointed to publisher of Irish Examiner as part of restructuring | date=6 March 2013}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 10:55, 29 October 2016
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| Broadcast area | Counties Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford and Tipperary |
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| Frequency | 102.0 – 103.1 FM |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English with dedicated Irish Language Chart Music programme |
| Format | CHR |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Landmark Media Investments.[1] (75%); Des Whelan (25%) |
| WLR FM Cork's Red FM | |
| History | |
First air date | Tuesday 1 July 2003 |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Here |
| Website | beat102103.com |
Beat 102 103 is an independent regional radio station in Republic of Ireland licensed by the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland covering counties Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford and Tipperary in South East Ireland.[2] It began broadcasting on 1 July 2003 from studios at The Broadcast Centre, Ardkeen, Waterford City (shared with Waterford station WLR FM), becoming the first station to operate under a regional licence.[3]
The station is a Top 40 Hit/CHR station aimed at listeners aged between 15 and 35.
On 13 April 2007, Cork based Thomas Crosbie Holdings (TCH) announced it had acquired 75% ownership of both Beat 102 103 and WLR FM,[4][5] in a deal worth a combined €14 million[6] with WLR FM managing director Des Whelan keeping 25% of each.[7] TCH already had a media presence in the South East, owning several newspapers in the region.
Thomas Crosbie Holdings went into receivership in March 2013. The 75% stake was acquired by Landmark Media Investments.[8]
Beat News & Beat Sport
News and Sport bulletins are at 10 to the hour from 07.50 'till 17.50 daily, with a 10-minute Beat News Roundup broadcast at 12.30 and 18.30. At 19.50, 20.50, 21.50, 23.30 and 01.00 on weekdays, "The Juicy Bits", a news, showbiz and weather bulletin is broadcast, presented by Trish Archer.
The News Team
- Gail Conway – News Editor
- Andrew Lowth – Broadcast Journalist
- Grace O'Sullivan - Broadcast Journalist
The Sports Team
- Stephen Long – Sports Editor
- Vincent Bradley – Sports Presenter (Beat Breakfast)
Station Imaging
Tara Murray is the female station imaging voice and Ben Murray is the male station imaging and promo voice of the station. Beat's sung jingles are by ReelWorld Europe. The station strapline is "Your Music Now".
Frequencies
| Frequency | Transmitter |
|---|---|
| 102.0 MHz | Mount Leinster |
| 102.2 MHz | Dungarvan |
| 102.4 MHz | Clonmel |
| 102.6 MHz | Gorey |
| 102.8 MHz | Carrickpherish |
| 103.1 MHz | Forth Mountain |
| 103.1 MHz | Carrick-on-Suir |
References
- ^ "Receiver appointed to publisher of Irish Examiner as part of restructuring". RTÉ News. 6 March 2013.
- ^ "BCI :: Regional Radio Service: Beat 102-103FM". Broadcasting Commission of Ireland. Archived from the original on 7 December 2008. Retrieved 5 March 2009.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Susan Mitchell (3 February 2003). "Ireland's regional radio: Beat, coming July". Sunday Business Post. Archived from the original on 12 January 2005. Retrieved 5 March 2009.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Control of WLR FM and Beat 102–103 sold to Cork-based group". Munster Express. 20 April 2007. Archived from the original on 5 January 2011.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "TCM takes 75% stake of Beat 102–103". RTÉ. 13 April 2007. Retrieved 5 March 2009.
- ^ "Thomas Crosbie Holdings Ltd acquires majority stake in two more radio stations". Laois Nationalist. 19 April 2007. Archived from the original on 5 January 2011.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "TCH acquires two radio stations". TCM. 13 April 2007.
- ^ "Receiver appointed to publisher of Irish Examiner as part of restructuring". RTÉ News. 6 March 2013.
