Craol

15/04/2026

Community Radio is THE PLACE for ACCESS, ACCENTS, AGENCY, ADVOCACY and ACTION

On volunteer-run community radio, there’s room for people with all kinds of accents – but it’s rare to move beyond that.

07/04/2026

Craol and the Community Radio movement in Ireland are saddened to learn of the death of Dave Hughes.
https://rip.ie/death-notice/david-hughes-dublin-clonsilla-626542

Dave was a long time volunteer with Phoenix FM in Dublin 15 and a former Chair of the station. Dave also lent his skills from his trade union experience to Craol's advocacy committee over the years.

Dave was a great friend and also a great broadcaster and will be sadly missed by all who know him.

08/02/2026

Everyone at Craol would like to extend our sincere condolences to our Chairperson Brian Greene on the loss of his father. Wishing you and your family peace and comfort at this sad. May Eamonn Greene rest in eternal peace.

The death has occurred of Éamonn Greene of Bayside, Dublin Ireland, on 01/02/2026. You can view the full death notice and add your condolences here.

13/01/2026

92.5 Phoenix FM have a job vacancy

Job Title:

Production and Programming Coordinator (39 hrs per week)

Reports to:

Station Manager

Role Purpose

To lead and coordinate the planning, production, and delivery of the station’s radio and

digital content. This includes managing the weekly broadcast schedule, supporting

programme makers, overseeing digital publishing (podcasting, video, website), and ensuring

all output meets quality, compliance, and strategic standards.

The role also includes responsibility for managing Coimisiún na Meán Sound & Vision

(non-social benefit) funding applications and ensuring the successful delivery of funded

projects. The postholder will act as a central point for content operations, incident resolution,

and production oversight, working closely with the Station Manager, technical staff, and

temporary personnel (Tús and CE scheme participants).

This is a permanent role dependent on continued funding.

Key Responsibilities

Programming & Production

Develop and manage the weekly radio and digital schedule, ensuring inclusive,

engaging, and compliant programming.

Oversee the production of all content types, including promos, idents, continuity, and

advertising. Lead a weekly production meeting.

Provide editorial and production support to producers and programme contributors

(e.g., D15 Today, Daily News).

Liaise with the Volunteer Coordinator to ensure adequate resourcing and support.
Draft a weekly report for the Station Manager with updates on programming and

production.

Coordinate with technical staff to maintain and enhance broadcast standards.
Oversee scheduling of pre-recorded programmes and management of digital

platforms (e.g., Zara, Acast, Mixcloud, programme archives).

Ensure the timely upload and delivery of digital content across all platforms.
Monitor and log technical issues via the Incident Tracker, coordinating with relevant

staff to resolve them promptly.

Supervise production-related tasks assigned to Tús and CE participants, providing

clear guidance and ensuring accountability.

Digital & Strategic Content

Support the implementation of the station’s digital strategy, including podcasting,

video, and website content.

Contribute to the development of innovative digital output that enhances audience

engagement and accessibility.

Funding & Project Delivery

Lead on quarterly Coimisiún na Meán Sound & Vision (non-social benefit)

funding applications, in collaboration with the Station Manager, targeting 2–3 strong

submissions per round.

Be responsible for the full lifecycle of funded projects: planning, coordination,

delivery, and reporting.

Engage producers and volunteers to create content that meets project goals and

community impact standards.

General Duties

Prepare meeting minutes, contribute to monthly manager reports, and support the

Broadcast Technical Team (BTT) committee.

Work flexibly to support the station’s wider operational and strategic objectives.
Ensure compliance with all organisational policies, including data protection and

confidentiality.

Participate in relevant training (e.g., project management, compliance, reporting

tools).

Working Hours & Break Entitlements

This is a 39-hour full-time role.
Break entitlements are in line with the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997:

○ Daily breaks: A 30-minute unpaid break after 4.5 hours of work and a further

15-minute break as required.

○ Weekly rest: At least one 24-hour rest period in every 7-day period (typically

a weekend day or as rostered).

Additional Information

Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.
Training opportunities will be provided to support professional development.
The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties

involved and, consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties

as appropriate to the role which may be assigned from time to time and to contribute

to the development of the role.

Please apply by Friday Jan 16th to [email protected]

19/12/2025

Merry Christmas and Best wishes for 2026 from all at Craol. Some happy memories from 2025.
Nollaig Shona

19/12/2025

Craol would like to offer our congratulations to everyone at Ros FM on securing and signing a new ten-year license with Coimisiún na Meán. This is a huge milestone for the station and a testament to the commitment, resilience, and professionalism of the entire team.

The successful outcome reflects the hard work behind the scenes, and these efforts were clearly instrumental in bringing the application to completion.
David Creighton Ros fm Manager had the following to share
"This new ten-year license is a massive achievement and a strong vote of confidence in Ros FM’s role as a vital community broadcaster. Well done to all involved—this is community radio at its best, and we wish you continued success over the next decade and beyond" He went on to thank their Chairperson Bernie Kearney by saying "Ros Fm has come back stronger then ever, but none of which would have been possible if not for one man " Bernie " he simple does not know the meaning of giving up, no matter how big the problem and he deserves extraordinary credit for his own personal commitment to the station"

The Craol team will be looking forward to working with you and wish you all the best for the next 10 years.

Coimisiún na Meán
RosFM 94.6

19/12/2025

Craol would like to congratulate Scariff Bay Community Radio on signing the contract for their first 10-year license with Coimisiún na Meán on Monday. We look forward to working with this talented and driven group, who have been actively broadcasting to Scariff Bay and surrounding areas under a temporary licence.

They have demonstrated remarkable dedication and teamwork, and have already enjoyed success at the Craol Annual Achievement Awards. These awards recognise and celebrate excellence, creativity, and social impact in programming and production across Ireland’s community radio network, and we have no doubt that we will be welcoming Scariff Bay Community Radio back on stage in the future to accept further awards on behalf of their station.

Best wishes for the years ahead, and for the next 10 years in particular, as you embark on this exciting new chapter.
Scariff Bay Community Radio Coimisiún na Meán

17/11/2025

Craol would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to Mary Ruddy on the passing of her husband, Vincent, over the weekend. Mary was the first manager of Connemara Community Radio and also served on the board of the IRTC (now Coimisiún na Meán). Our thoughts are with Mary and her family at this difficult time. May Vincent rest in peace.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Vincent Murphy, co-owner of Books at One Letterfrack. Vincent’s funeral mass will be broadcast on Connemara Community Radio (connemarafm.com/live) tomorrow at 12:30pm 🕯️

https://rip.ie/death-notice/vincent-murphy-galway-611394

10/11/2025

Craol would like to wish Michael D Higgins a long and happy retirement as he prepares to depart Áras an Uachtaráin, on behalf of the entire community-radio sector we wish to express our profound gratitude for his long standing friendship, support and vision.
From his time as Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht, he championed the growth of community broadcasting in Ireland.
In a message marking National Community Radio Day in 2021 he recalled that “it is now over 25 years since I, as the first Minister… approved the issue of 11 licenses for community radio stations” That milestone laid a cornerstone for community voices across towns and villages to be heard.

More recently and just ahead of our celebrations for National Community Radio day in June 2025, we received a pre-recorded message from President Michael D Higgins, it was an honour to air the President's words live during this special event, it was appreciated by both participants and listeners alike.

His leadership in those years also included the lifting of the Section 31 Broadcasting Ban in 1994, affirming the principles of participation, representation and the free flow of ideas in our media landscape.

Thanks to President Michael D Higgins for his foresight, as community radio in Ireland has grown into a vibrant sector — serving localities, giving voice to under-represented communities, and strengthening the fabric of civil society. As he moves on from the Áras, we remember him as a special friend to community radio: a trail-blazer, a supporter, and a believer in the power of local voices.

With our warmest best wishes for the next chapter.
""Be the arrow, not the target"

President of Ireland / Uachtarán na hÉireann Michael D. Higgins

05/11/2025

Craol held their annual Feile & Achievement Awards in the beautiful setting of the Charleville Park Hotel on Oct 28th & 29th. We are delighted to share some photos from our Craol Annual Achievement Awards. Congratulations to all the stations who received awards on the night.
This event is funded by Coimisiún na Meán through the Sectoral, Learning & Development Fund.