Murphy keeps in tune with Local Radio

Murphy keeps in tune with powerful medium of Local Radio

Fianna Fail TD for Roscommon/ Galway Eugene Murphy was delighted to take part in the unveiling of a plaque to celebrate 100 years of radio broadcasting in Dublin last week.

The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland and RTE Radio have been working together on the plaque, which is positioned on the outside wall of the Grand Central on O’Connell Street.

Deputy Murphy who formerly worked as a broadcaster in local radio for over twenty years said that radio and particularly local radio was a powerful medium in connecting with the public.

“Figures show that some 83% of Irish adults tune in daily and listen for almost four hours a day so the quality and reach of Irish radio is very powerful. Having worked in local radio myself for over twenty years I also understand the unique relationship the Irish public also has with their local radio station so I was delighted to attend the plaque unveiling ceremony in Dublin last week. It marks 100 years of Irish radio but it is also the 25th anniversary of Independent radio in Ireland,” said Deputy Murphy.