The controversy over RTE’s decision to shut down medium wave – a move that will affect Irish emigrants in Britain and beyond, as well as people in the North – has been reflected in a variety of blog postings around the Internet. Here are some of them, from a variety of sources, including political parties,… Continue reading Blog roundup: RTE medium wave move
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RTE move affects emigrants in Britain, beyond
RTE has announced that it will shut down its medium wave service on March 24th. This means that those who listen to RTE Radio 1 on the AM dial will no longer have that option. RTE suggests that listeners can turn to FM or longwave. RTE says that less than 10% of their listeners listen… Continue reading RTE move affects emigrants in Britain, beyond
Free travel a no-go, says Minister
Extending free public transport to elderly emigrant visitors to Ireland is not currently possible, according to Social and Family Affairs Minister Martin Cullen. The Irish Independent has reported that the Minister said that despite a Government pledge to work toward free travel for emigrant pensioners, the minister said: “Legal advice indicates that it would not… Continue reading Free travel a no-go, says Minister
Emigrant film dominates Irish awards
The emigrant-themed film Kings has dominated the nomination for the Irish Film and Television Awards. The film, which tells its story mostly through Irish, depicts the troubled lives of a group of Irish emigrants who left Galway for London in the 1970s. It received 14 nominations, including the categories of best Irish film, best actor… Continue reading Emigrant film dominates Irish awards