Liffey Sound FM

Radio station

53°20′55.10″N 6°25′24.96″W / 53.3486389°N 6.4236000°W / 53.3486389; -6.4236000LinksWebsitehttp://www.liffeysoundfm.ie/

Liffey Sound FM is a not-for-profit community radio that broadcasts to the suburban town of Lucan, County Dublin, and its surrounding areas on the frequency 96.4 MHz.^[1] The station is operated by Liffey Sound Communications Co-Operative Society Limited and holds a sound broadcasting contract from the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. Liffey Sound FM is also a member of CRAOL, the Community Radio Forum of Ireland.^[2]

Annually, Liffey Sound participates in the Lucan Festival, providing live streaming and commentary on the events.

History

In 2002, Liffey Sound Communications Co-Operative Society Limited was registered with the Irish Office of the Registrar of Friendly Societies. On 11 July 2006, the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland signed a five-year community radio contract with Liffey Sound Communications Co-Operative Society Limited,^[3] and the station began broadcasting in that same month. The official opening of the station took place on 6 October, presided over by the then Italian Ambassador to Ireland, Lugio Albertio Savoria.^{[citation needed]}

Initially, Liffey Sound FM operated with a weekend schedule of 23 hours per week.^[4] Over time, the station has expanded its broadcasting hours and currently broadcasts for a total of 58 hours per week.^{[citation needed]} In June 2011, Liffey Sound Communications Co-Operative Society Limited secured a three-year extension to the Broadcasting License.^{[citation needed]}^{[needs update]}

References

^ Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Liffey Sound FM – Contact Details Archived 24 February 2010 at the Wayback Machine – Retrieved 5 December 2009
^ CRAOL: List Of Member Stations Archived 3 May 2010 at the Wayback Machine – Retrieved 5 December 2009
^ BCI Press Release: BCI Signs five-year community radio contract with Liffy Sound FM Archived 4 November 2008 at the Wayback Machine – Retrieved 5 December 2009
^ RTÉ: BCI gives 5yr contract to Lucan radio station – Retrieved 1 June 2010