Shock challenge to local radio license
The UTV owned Live 95fm is up against stiff competition in it’s attempt to renew it’s Limerick city and county radio license. It was originally presumed that no other group would run against 95fm in it’s attempt to regain the license for another 10 year stint, but at close of submissions yesterday a new consortium, Heart FM, also emerged as contenders for the license.
Heart FM have strong backing. Sean Ashmore, formerly of 95fm, is joined by Niall and Fergal Lawlor of the Cranberries, 2fm dj and local solicitor Will Leahy, local comedian Pat Shortt and head of HSI and former 2fm dj Michael McNamara. Heart are proposing a more news and current affairs based operation than Live 95fm offer.
The applications will be made available for viewing by the public from Monday July 31st on the BCI website and at the City Library, Michael Street.