In the May 2021 edition of Wireless, we look at the growing phenomenon of online-only radio in Ireland and meet the people behind three stations: Pure Radio, Dublin Digital Radio and Clonmellon Community Radio. Click here for a …
Programme #51 (April 2021)
In the April 2021 edition, we speak to Simon Maher of Ballyfermot College of Further Education and 8Radio.com about the recent decision by RTÉ to close down its DAB transmission …
Programme #50 (March 2021)
It’s a milestone for Wireless as we reach half a century – not quite in years but in the number of episodes. Thanks to all who have helped us along the way since 2016 and here’s to the next 50 …
Programme #49 (February 2021)
In programme #49 of Wireless on Flirt FM (February 2021), we speak to Linda Coogan-Byrne about her latest research on gender disparity in music played on Irish radio. We also discuss the work of the new Future of Media Commission…
Programme #48 (December 2020)
In the December 2020 edition of Wireless on Flirt FM, we look back at the Féile (festival) of community radio organised by Community Radio Ireland (CRAOL). This year’s event was held online due to Covid-19 and hosted by Community Radio …
Programme #47 (November 2020)
In the November 2020 edition of Wireless on Flirt FM, we go behind the scenes at one of the west of Ireland’s leading mid-morning talk shows, Morning …
Programme #46 (October 2020)
On the October 2020 edition of Wireless on Flirt FM, we celebrate two radio anniversaries: our own recent 25th and the 10th birthday of the Dublin classic rock station Radio Nova.
We also find out about Oileáin …
Programme #45 (September 2020)
Wireless on Flirt FM is back for its 5th series. The September edition contains an interview with broadcast historian Eddie Bohan on the large number of unlicensed transmitters operated by …
Programme #44 (July 2020)
We heard the sad news recently that Pat Herbert, curator of the Hurdy Gurdy Museum of Vintage Radio in Howth, had …
Programme #43 (June 2020)
In the June 2020 edition of Wireless we caught up with community and alternative radio stations across Ireland and found out how they were coping …