Clare FM
Irish radio station
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Clare FM is an Irish radio station which broadcasts to County Clare and the surrounding areas.
Frequencies95.2–96.6 MHz, DAB
FormatAdult contemporary with local news, sports and specialist programmes
OwnerClare Community Radio Holdings
First air date
10 September 1989 | |
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| Frequencies | 95.2–96.6 MHz, DAB |
|---|---|
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult contemporary with local news, sports and specialist programmes |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Clare Community Radio Holdings |
| History | |
First air date | 10 September 1989 |
| Links | |
| Website | http://www.clare.fm/ |
The station has won many Irish radio awards. Clare FM broadcasts on frequencies 95 – 96FM including 95.2, 95.5, 95.9, 96.4 & 96.6. In the past, it also provided an opt-out service.[citation needed]
In January 2019, it was announced that the station was sold to Radio Kerry Holdings.[1][2] In July 2019, the proposed sale fell through following a breakdown during the negotiations.[3]
A history on the beginning of the commercial radio station was released in 2019. 'Launching Clare FM' was written by Ger Sweeney, the first presenter to speak on the Clare FM airwaves.[4]
Frequencies
| Frequency (MHz) | Transmitter | Service area |
|---|---|---|
| 95.2 | Ennistymon | Ennistymon, Lahinch |
| 95.5 | Burren Hill | southwest County Clare |
| 95.9 | Woodcock Hill | southeast County Clare |
| 96.4 | Maghera | County Clare |
| 96.6 | Killaloe | Killaloe and Ballina |
