Claremorris Community Radio aims to reflect the diversity of cultures within our catchment area. We aim to develop programmes and training that encourage disadvantaged groups to express their beliefs, values and needs for a better understanding within our community.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Thursday, December 1, 2011
3 National Awards for Claremorris Community Radio
Claremorris Community Radio programme “an inspiration”
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‘Claremorris Community Radio Director Bridie Sheeran (left) being presented with a CRAOL Achievement Award by Tina Heffernan (right), CRAOL Chairperson’ |
Claremorris Community Radio was last week delighted to receive 3 CRAOL Achievement Awards at an annual ceremony held in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel, Athlone on Saturday 19th November.
Merit awards were received for the Irish language programme “Noírín Beo” - a weekly show with community events and news hosted by Noírín Gannon, and Dave Edwards' specialist music show “The 60s & 70s Show”.
A distinction was also awarded to the station for the programme “Female Genital Mutilation: A Ballyhaunis Refugee Centre Project” in the Social Benefit category.
Produced by Gordon Campbell, the adjudicators described the hour-long programme as a “fantastic realisation of the potential of community radio to empower people to tell their own stories”.
“This exploration of a sensitive subject was created with courage and commitment by the women themselves, in collaboration with the station. An inspiration.”
Speaking at the awards ceremony, Aidan Long, Claremorris Community Radio Station Manager described the win as a wonderful achievement for the station: “We are absolutely delighted to receive the three awards. They are a result of the hard work and dedication that volunteers put into their radio programmes week in, week out. I would like to congratulate all of our winners – Noírín, Dave, Gordon and in particular those from the Ballyhaunis Refugee Centre for having the courage to share their stories with us. I would also like to thank Mayo Intercultural Action for their help in the production of this programme.”
CRAOL is the umbrella organisation for the twenty three fully licensed Community Radio stations throughout Ireland and offers assistance and support for ‘aspirant’ community radio stations at different stages of their development. The Achievement Awards is an annual initiative run by CRAOL which aims to highlight and reward some of the finest community radio programming in Ireland and recognise the work of community radio volunteers.
Claremorris Community Radio is a not-for-profit community development organization and relies on fund-raising, donations from the public and support from local businesses to support it's services. Further information about the station is available on the stations website, www.claremorriscommunityradio.ie.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Put your knowledge to the test for Claremorris Community Radio!
Claremorris Community Radio to host fundraising table quiz in The Dalton Inn.
A table quiz will be held at The Dalton Inn, Claremorris on Friday November 25th at 8.30pm to raise some much needed funds for Claremorris Community Radio.
Quizmaster on the night will be John Nolan, host of the very popular “After the Fact” quiz programme on Claremorris Community Radio 94.6FM.
The table quiz will feature some great prizes for the winners, with spot prizes and a fabulous raffle on the night. Tables of four cost €40 and can be booked in advance by calling the radio station on 094-9373737 or by emailing: admin@claremorriscommunityradio.ie.
More information about the quiz and how you can support your local community station can be obtained by calling the station on 094 9373737 or by emailing manager@claremorriscommunityradio.ie.
'My Country and Me' to be broadcast on Claremorris Community Radio
New Documentary Series Celebrating Multicultural Mayo
An exciting new series which looks at the many different cultures that make up our community today will begin on Claremorris Community Radio 94.6FM next Friday 25th November at 1pm.
'My Country & Me' is a series of eight 20-minute programmes featuring interviews with current Mayo residents who come from Germany, Spain, Holland, Russia, Sierra Leone, Cameroon, Pakistan and South Africa, and explores the cultures and traditions of these countries.
'My Country and Me' was funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland through it's Sound & Vision scheme and produced by Claremorris Community Radio staff over the past number of months.
The programmes will be repeated each Monday at 8pm and the last programmes in the series will be aired on Friday 16th December.
Claremorris Community Radio would like to thank all of the contributors to this programme who gave so generously of their time in coming in to give fascinating insights into their cultural backgrounds.
More information about the series and how you can support your local community station can be obtained by calling the station on 094 9373737 or by emailing manager@claremorriscommunityradio.ie.
Claremorris Community Radio is a not-for-profit community development organization and relies on fund-raising, donations from the public and support from local businesses to support it's services.
Further information about the station is available on the stations website, www.claremorriscommunityradio.ie.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Tune in! "The Thin Line" - New 5-part series for Claremorris Community Radio
"The Thin Line" is the new 5-part radio series examining the issues of suicide and depression on Claremorris Community Radio.
Starting this Saturday November 12th at 2pm, the series collaborates with counsellors, therapists and those affected by suicide.
Presented by Janet Corbin-Hinchion, the series will be aired over the next five Saturdays on Claremorris Community Radio 94.6fm.
Check out www.claremorriscommunityradio.ie/thethinline where you can also find programme information, podcasts of the series, as well contact information for suicide and depression support groups.
Starting this Saturday November 12th at 2pm, the series collaborates with counsellors, therapists and those affected by suicide.
Presented by Janet Corbin-Hinchion, the series will be aired over the next five Saturdays on Claremorris Community Radio 94.6fm.
Check out www.claremorriscommunityradio.ie/thethinline where you can also find programme information, podcasts of the series, as well contact information for suicide and depression support groups.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Volunteer Induction Day at Claremorris Community Radio
Have you ever wanted to work in radio? Well now you can!
Claremorris Community Radio will be hosting an induction session for all new volunteers on Saturday November 12th at 3pm.
Whether you're interested in being in front of the mic or behind the scenes, Claremorris Community Radio wants you to get involved!
For all you need to know about community radio, media legalities and how to get started, this is the perfect introduction to the world of media and radio broadcasting.
It is FREE of charge and everyone is welcome to attend the induction.
Interested volunteers are advised to email gordon@claremorriscommunityradio.ie before November 12th. You may also drop into the studio on the day if you wish!
Claremorris Community Radio will be hosting an induction session for all new volunteers on Saturday November 12th at 3pm.
Whether you're interested in being in front of the mic or behind the scenes, Claremorris Community Radio wants you to get involved!
For all you need to know about community radio, media legalities and how to get started, this is the perfect introduction to the world of media and radio broadcasting.
It is FREE of charge and everyone is welcome to attend the induction.
Interested volunteers are advised to email gordon@claremorriscommunityradio.ie before November 12th. You may also drop into the studio on the day if you wish!
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