Ten More Years On The Air For Radio Kerry

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Frank Lewis, Secretary Radio Kerry Board of Directors; Tim O’Keeffe, Chairman Radio Kerry Board of Directors; Michael O Keeffe (BAI); Bob Collins (BAI) at the signing of the contract in Dublin on Monday.

THE Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has signed a ten-year sound broadcasting contract with Radio Kerry, to continue to provide a local, broad-format radio service for listeners in County Kerry.

“The BAI is very pleased to sign this contract with Radio Kerry. said the Chairperson of the BAI, Bob Collins. “The service has sustained a strong connection with its audience since it first came on air. Over the term of its new contract, Radio Kerry has committed to preserving and promoting the heritage, culture and contemporary values that are unique to the county. I wish the station continued success over the term of the licence.”

Radio Kerry Chairman Tim O’Keeffe said that the new 10 year licence will ensure that Kerry continues to receive the high quality of service it has come to know and expect in the 24 years since the station began broadcasting in July 1990.

“Radio Kerry is part of the fabric of Kerry life and this new security of tenure is very important to the communities in Kerry who rely on the service for their news, sport and entertainment both in Kerry and beyond,” he said.

The BAI was represented at the contract signing by the Chairperson, Bob Collins and Michael O’Keeffe, Chief Executive. The signatories for Radio Kerry were Tim O’Keeffe, Chairperson and Frank Lewis, Secretary. Paul Byrne, CEO and Fiona Stack, General Manager also attended the contract signing.

The effective date of the new contract is July 10, 2014.

 

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