Midwest Irish Radio facts for kids
| Broadcast area | Co. Mayo |
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| Frequency | 96.1 MHz, 97.1 MHz, 95.4 MHz, 95.5MHz |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Paul Claffey |
| History | |
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First air date
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1989 |
| Links | |
| Website | [1] |
Midwest Radio is a well-known radio station located in County Mayo, Ireland. Its main studios are in Ballyhaunis. The station first started broadcasting in 1989.
Midwest Radio plays a mix of country music and classic hits. Some of its shows also feature current chart music, like The Breakfast Show. The station broadcasts live every day from 7:00 AM until 1:00 AM. Midwest Radio is very popular in the Connacht region, with more than half of radio listeners tuning in.
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About Midwest Radio
Midwest Radio's main area for broadcasting is County Mayo. However, you can hear its programmes in many other parts of Connacht too. The station aims to reach listeners who are over 35 years old, but it offers a variety of music for everyone.
What is Midwest Irish Radio?
In 2005, Midwest Radio launched an online-only station called Midwest Irish Radio. This station is different from the main Midwest Radio. It mostly plays non-stop Irish music. One show, The Mid Morning Show, is broadcast on both stations. Midwest Radio used to have a sister station called Northwest Radio, but it closed down in 2004.
Daily Shows and Music
Midwest Radio has many different shows throughout the day and night. During the week, you can hear shows like The Breakfast Show to start your day, followed by The Tommy Marron Show and Mid-Morning Show. In the afternoons, there's Classic Hits Country and Late Late Lunchbox. Evenings feature Classic Express and Nice And Easy.
Special Evening Programmes
In the evenings from Monday to Friday, Midwest Radio offers special shows:
- Monday: Songbook with Michael Goulding.
- Tuesday: Ceoil Agus Ealion with Joe Byrne, which means "Music and Art" in Irish.
- Wednesday: Farming Matters for those interested in farming, and Late Show with Michael Commins.
- Thursday: Classic Hits with Tim Norton.
- Friday: Hot Hits Hour As Gaeilge (in Irish) with Brendan Roache, followed by Weekend American Country.
Weekend Listening
On Saturdays, you can tune into Saturday Morning Breakfast Show, The Gardening Show, and Country Classics. The afternoon features Saturday Mix and Homespun.
Sundays offer a different lineup, including Sunday Morning Melodies, Faith Alive for religious topics, and Sunday Choice. Sports fans can enjoy Sunday Sports Show and Sport Results Roundup. In the evenings, there's Sunday Jukebox and Fleadh Cheoil, which celebrates traditional Irish music.
