The shortlist for the awards, which honour the best in Irish radio and which take place in October, were revealed on Wednesday.
TWO documentaries broadcast by local radio station Clare FM have been shortlisted for prestigious IMRO Radio Awards.
The shortlist for the awards, which honour the best in Irish radio and which take place in October, were revealed this Wednesday.
Clare FM has been shortlisted twice in the Documentary category for the station's feature length specials ‘Bottler’ and ‘Falsely Accused’.
Both documentaries were produced and scripted by Clare FM Programme Director Padraic Flaherty.
Clare FM Secures Two Nominations For 2023 IMRO Awards https://t.co/DvrsWFVWgI pic.twitter.com/lf7cJQnmps
— Clare FM (@ClareFM) August 23, 2023
Bottler chronicled the life and times of Comedian Bredan Grace and his strong links to the Banner county, while Falsely Accused told the story of Ennis native, Bernard Lynch and his fight for justice whilst offering relentless support to AIDS patients as a priest in the United States.
The latter won Gold at the at the recent New York Radio Awards.
Clare FM is also in the running for local station of the year.
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