Galway Bay FM is an

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independent local radio station and operates under a licence from the

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. Established in 1989, the station broadcasts from studios in

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, serving the city and

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Programming

The programming format is a mixture of music, news, sport, current affairs and local issues. Programmes are generally in

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, although the station features some

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programmes. There is an opt-out service with alternative programming for Galway city on weekday evenings using the 95.8 MHz frequency.

History

The station was originally launched as Radio West and was the first legal local radio station in Galway. Radio West changed its name to Galway Bay FM in 1993. In 2006, the ''

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'' newspaper bought the station outright, having previously owned 27% of it.

Alumni

* Gareth O'Callaghan (

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References

External links

Official website

Galway Bay FM Live Stream
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