Offaly to be served youth radio service following licence deal

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has signed a new contract with iRadio that extends its licence to provide a music radio service to the midlands for young people.

The Authority has agreed on the regional music-driven youth broadcasting service for the North East and Midlands taking in counties Louth, Meath, Cavan, Monaghan, Kildare, North-East Laois, Offaly and Westmeath.

Wilton Radio Limited has also signed a deal for a regional music-driven youths sound broadcasting service for the North West- counties Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Mayo, Longford, Roscommon and Galway. 

Speaking at the contract signing, chief executive of the BAI, Michael O’Keeffe, said: “We are very pleased to sign a new ten-year contract with iRadio. Regional music-driven youth services add to the range of choices available to audiences and help foster a media landscape that reflects the diversity of Irish society.”

The new contract will begin on January 1, 2020.