This article is from page 18 of the 2012-06-26 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 18 JPG
RAIDIÓ Corca Baiscinn has entered a new era, with a new manager overseeing proceedings at the community radio station.
Conn Ó Muíneacháin has been appointed station manager, taking over from Conan Brophy.
Mr Ó Muíneacháin is an experienced broadcaster who comes to the south west Clare station with a wealth of knowledge from the world of media.
Since 2006, he has run his own media production business based in West Clare, supplying radio programmes to broadcasters such as RTÉ and Clare FM, as well as podcasts and video for the web.
In 2007, his company, Edgecast Media, won the Grand Prix at the Irish Digital Media Awards in 2007 for An tImeall, the first podcast in the Irish language.
Originally from Kerry, Conn has lived in Ballyncally for over 20 years with his wife and three children.
Mr Ó Muíneacháin’s predecessor was delighted with his replacement.
“These are exciting times for RCB as we develop new programming ideas, and look towards studio refurbishment. I have enjoyed my time at RCB and hope that Conn will enjoy working here as much as I have,” said Mr Brophy.
“I’m very excited at the prospect of taking on the role of station manager at RCB. I feel the community radio sector in Ireland is strong and growing in popularity, and RCB is at the forefront of providing interesting and different programming,” said Mr Ó Muíneacháin.
“I’m looking forward to this role, and in particular to working with the volunteer broadcasters who bring such unique skills to RCB, and enable our listeners to listen to truly innovative programming.”