Coalition of Irish Immigration Centers in the United States has joined other US-based immigrant groups in criticising Taoiseach Bertie Ahern’s recent comments about US immigration reform. The organisation is calling for the Irish government to continue its efforts to secure reform measures to benefit the undocumented Irish, who are reported to number between 20,000 to… Continue reading CIIC responds to Taoiseach’s comments on US reform
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DRM samples show reach across Europe
Ean believes that radio is an essential component of Ireland’s communication strategy with the Irish abroad. Looking toward the future, digital radio provides the most cost-effective and efficient option for reaching emigrants and Irish citizens in Britain and throughout Europe. RTE has been testing the DRM (Digital Radio Mondiale) format. The following recordings show the… Continue reading DRM samples show reach across Europe
DRM Recordings
Muenster Germany On the map below are links to recordings of Digital Radio broadcast from Ireland August 2007. The transmission was via the RTE LW 252kHz in Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) which provides a clear signal across Europe. These recordings were made near Muenster Germany. Broadcast from Ireland received in Muenster Germany here are 4… Continue reading DRM Recordings
Letter highlights MW problems in North
A letter to the Irish Times highlights the fact that there are problems with the reception of RTE on FM. RTE switched Radio 1 with Lyric FM on the FM dial last week, in an effort to resolve concerns among Northern listeners about the shutdown of medium wave. The letter says: Madam, – The report… Continue reading Letter highlights MW problems in North
Bishop calls for action on overseas prisoners
Bishop Seamus Hegarty has called for the Government to implement the recommendations contained in the Report on Irish Prisoners Abroad, which was launched in August 2007. The request was contained in the bishop’s St Patrick’s Day message; Bishop Hegarty is Bishop of Derry and Chair of the Bishops’ Council for Emigrants. He says the publication… Continue reading Bishop calls for action on overseas prisoners
Irish Times reports on call for postponement of RTE shutdown
The Irish Times has reported on Ean’s call for the shutdown of RTE’s medium wave service to be postponed. Ean has been joined in the campaign by Age Action, who say that “older people are not properly prepared for the closing down of the medium wave band”. Here is the text of the article from… Continue reading Irish Times reports on call for postponement of RTE shutdown