Galway Bay FM
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Programming
The programming format is a mixture of music, news, sport, current affairs and local issues.[3] Programmes are generally in English, although the station features some Irish language 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 in 1989[4][5] and was the first legal local radio station in Galway.[2] Radio West changed its name to Galway Bay FM in 1993.
In 2006, the Connacht Tribune newspaper bought the station outright, having previously owned 27% of it.[4]
In 2024 Galway Bay FM had the largest market share of listeners in County Galway at 23%, with 115,000 weekly listeners. This was four percentage points ahead of RTE Radio 1 and Today FM.[4]
In June 2025, it was announced that the station had been sold to Bay Broadcasting Limited, owners of Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio in an estimated seven figure deal. [6]
Alumni
- Gareth O'Callaghan (RTÉ 2fm, 4fm)
- Adrian Lydon (RTÉ News and Current Affairs)
- Marc Roberts
- Keith Cunningham (Today FM, RedFM)
References
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External links
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