THE country’s first national Christian radio station,
Spirit Radio, which launched Thursday, is pledging to air uplifting and
thought-provoking stories as well as mainstream chart hits.
The non-profit station, which is being backed by
business and as well as religious figures, expects to be primarily
listener-funded.
Rob Clarke, station CEO, said: "Today, across the nation, men and women are facing real and sometimes overwhelming challenges. Spirit Radio will reach into homes, cars and offices bringing a message of hope and direction."
To mark the station’s entry onto the airwaves, Irish female and world boxing champion Katie Taylor, a proclaimed Christian, helped release a flock of white doves in south Dublin yesterday.
"We hope people will tune in. There’s a lot of doom and gloom on television and radio these days about political issues, but this will be uplifting."
The young sporting legend said that in between her tough training she also hoped to contribute to programmes on Spirit.
Among those on its board are former Aer Lingus CEO Dermot Mannion, chairman of Ascough Consulting Engineers, Tom Ascough, CEO of Dublin’s Country Mix, Sean Ashmore, as well as Dominican priest Fr John Harris.
"It [the station] will help people take steps to begin or renew their relationship with God. Spirit will help people discover fresh meaning and purpose," added Mr Clarke.
Broadcasting from Hume House, Ballsbridge, the station will be available initially in Dublin (89.9), Cork (90.9), Limerick (89.8), Galway (91.7) and Waterford (90.1) on FM and will launch across Ireland on AM by July 2012.
The station’s anchors and DJs will include Ronan Johnson, an artist and musician with Christian rock group Emmaus.
Rob Clarke, station CEO, said: "Today, across the nation, men and women are facing real and sometimes overwhelming challenges. Spirit Radio will reach into homes, cars and offices bringing a message of hope and direction."
To mark the station’s entry onto the airwaves, Irish female and world boxing champion Katie Taylor, a proclaimed Christian, helped release a flock of white doves in south Dublin yesterday.
"We hope people will tune in. There’s a lot of doom and gloom on television and radio these days about political issues, but this will be uplifting."
The young sporting legend said that in between her tough training she also hoped to contribute to programmes on Spirit.
Among those on its board are former Aer Lingus CEO Dermot Mannion, chairman of Ascough Consulting Engineers, Tom Ascough, CEO of Dublin’s Country Mix, Sean Ashmore, as well as Dominican priest Fr John Harris.
"It [the station] will help people take steps to begin or renew their relationship with God. Spirit will help people discover fresh meaning and purpose," added Mr Clarke.
Broadcasting from Hume House, Ballsbridge, the station will be available initially in Dublin (89.9), Cork (90.9), Limerick (89.8), Galway (91.7) and Waterford (90.1) on FM and will launch across Ireland on AM by July 2012.
The station’s anchors and DJs will include Ronan Johnson, an artist and musician with Christian rock group Emmaus.
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