Clare FM awarded €16k in funding for radio programmes and documentaries
Successful applications made under Sound & Vision scheme
Local radio station Clare FM has been granted funding for a number of radio programmes and documentaries under the Licence fee-funded Sound and Vision Scheme.
Coimisiún na Meán has announced the allocation of €8.6m of funding for broadcasters and independent producers, across the country, under the scheme which supports the production of high-quality Irish and English language programming, based on Irish culture, heritage, and experience.
A total of 165 applications seeking over €18.8m in funding were submitted for consideration, with just over €7.9m in funding awarded.
Four applications submitted by Clare FM were successful with a total of €16,570 being allocated.
The projects approved are: 'Places and Tunes' - a series of 10 bi-lingual entertainment programmes; 'Dúchas is Dóchas: Heritage and Hope' -a series of 15 short bi-lingual entertainment features; 'What’s Becoming Of Me?' - a one-off documentary and another documentary entitled 'Justice'.
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Rónán Ó Domhnaill, Media Development Commissioner, said: “Sound & Vision remains a vital funding source for broadcasters and independent producers from all over Ireland and brings the total amount of funding allocated by the Scheme to over €70 million since 2020. Sound & Vision funding boosts Ireland’s creative sector, bringing to life television, radio and film content in both the Irish and English languages. I would like to thank Minister Catherine Martin for her continued support of the Scheme and all those applicants who submitted proposals, and we look forward to seeing the programmes hit our screens and airwaves.
“This latest allocation of €8.6 million will enable independent producers and broadcasters to create engaging and thought-provoking content that resonates with audiences across Ireland. The programming produced will celebrate our cultural and linguistic heritage, amplify voices from marginalised communities, and explore underrepresented perspectives.”