Funding for two Mayo radio stations as €7.2m. is allocated nationally for broadcasting projects

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has today announced details of the latest funding awards under the Sound & Vision 4 Broadcasting Funding Scheme.

Following a comprehensive assessment process, funding amounting to €7.2 million has been allocated to 104 radio and TV projects in Round 38.

They include €4,050 to Midwest Radio and €2,914 to Community Radio Castlebar in respect of documentaries.

The funding allocation includes €1.4 million for eight projects (four radio and four TV) under a separate funding stream for the live music sector, following the provision of funding support by Minister Catherine Martin to specifically support this sector.

Two Mayo projects have received funding for documentaries: MidWest Radio (€4,050) and Community Radio CAstlebar (€2,914).

Overall, Round 38 of the scheme attracted 247 applications seeking approximately €22 million in funding.

The proposed package of recommendations will facilitate the production of 104 projects based on Irish culture, heritage and experience, global affairs that affect the Irish state, media literacy and adult literacy.

In total, projects will be broadcast across 32 different channels that include community, commercial and public service broadcasters.