[IRCA] Fwd: [mwc] RTE 567 closedown programme

[Nick Hall-Patch <nhp@xxxxxxxx>]

and this, also from MW Circle:




>Details of the final mediumwave programme:
>
>MEDIUM WAVE GOODBYE, Monday 24th March, 1.30 p.m. to 3 p.m
>Presenter: Brendan Balfe
>
>RTE's broadcasts began life on the MW service as 2RN, later known as
>Radio Athlone and Raidió Éireann, and in more recent times as RTÉ
>Radio 1. RTÉ introduced the superior sound of the FM service in 1966
>to counteract interference and poor reception on the medium wave band.
>
>For Medium Wave Goodbye, which will be broadcast on all wavelengths,
>on the internet and on RTE's digital radio trial service, Brendan has
>assembled a nostalgic programme highlighting some of his favourite
>moments on Irish radio. Brendan promises an entertaining and
>fascinating 90 minutes of memories of a service which has brought the
>world into homes all over the country since 1926, capturing moments of
>history and life through decades of news, sport, features and
>entertainment. The programme includes archive audio of request
>programmes, pop and trad music, features, documentaries and commentaries.
>
>Further information on the switch-off:
>http://www.rte.ie/radio1/specials/1193939.html

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Nick Hall-Patch
Victoria, BC
Canada 


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