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IHRN Awards 2009/2010
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L to R Back: Stereo Jack: David McInerney: John Lynch: Tom Noctor; Ken Hughes
Lto R Front: Laura Sweeney: Christine Noctor: Richard Smith
 
Well done to everyone who particpated in the Networking Day and first awards ceremony.   We are delighted to be say that the feedback from our members has been very positive.

The day started off with a reception where members from each station mingled and had a chat over a cup of tea. At eleven O clock the speakers took to the podium, compere for the day was Noel Welch from CUH FM.

The first speaker was Patricia Kelly, Executive Officer of the BAI who spoke of the Broadcast Levy, Budgets in the current financial climate  and the role of Networks into the future.


Tom Noctor gave his address at this stage in which he outlined the progress the network had made since our last networking day in 2008 and our plans for the future. He thanked the BAI and the existing committee and members for the support they have given him during his tenure as IHRN Chairman. He announced that there would be an election for a new committee in the next month or so.


Richard Smith of the AtoZ of pop was next to take to the floor and he gave a very entertaining and interesting talk on the role of Hospital Radio and his experiences as presenter and station manager.

Pat Kennedy who host's a show on an American radio stationwas next to speak giving an insight into how radio operates in USA.

Last to speak before lunch was Paul Doyle of The Mater Hospital Radio who gave a talk on what Hospital Radio should be and how it should interact with it's target audience.

During lunch a magician performed close up table magic at each table. The idea behind this was to break the ice at each table and get the members from the different station chatting to each other, which it did. 

After lunch we had our presentations. First we had the presentation of service pins. This was followed the our first awards ceremony.  All nominees received a certificate and the winners received a very nice glass trophy produced by  Blarney Crystal.  

Here are the winners from each catagory
Production/Promotion Of the year : John Lynch CUH FM Cork.
New Presenter of the year: Laura Sweeney: South Tipperary Hospital Radio
Speciaist Music Show of the Year: David Mc Inerney CUH FM Cork
Irish Music Programme of the year Christine Noctor St. Itas Dublin
Presenter Of the Year: "Billy Bop" Fitzgerald South Tipperary General Hospital
The Richard Smith Award: Ken Hughes St. Ita's Dublin
The Lifetime Achievement Award: "Stereo Jack" Delaney, St. Ita's Dublin.

Thanks again to all our members who made the day so enjoyable and successful. You can view images of the day in the link on the left of this page. Special Thanks to Richard Smith of The AtoZ of Pop, Patricia Kelly Executive Officer BAI, and Lord Mayor of Clonmel Ald. Dennis Dunne  for their participation. Congratulations to our Award Winners and to all nominees. 
  
Tom Noctor
IHRN Chairman

 
 
About Us

The Irish Hospital Radio Network Network was founded in 2004 in conjunction with the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland as a representative body for existing Hospital Stations and to promote and support the development of new stations.The Founder members were Beaumont Hospital Broadcasting Dublin, Cork University Hospital F.M., Mater Hospital Radio Dublin, Regional Hospital Radio Limerick, South Tipperary General Hospital Radio and St Ita's Hospital Radio Dublin.
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Training Initive 2009/10

One of the primary objectives of the I.H.R.N is to support  hospital broadcasters. We realise the importance of training and this we plan to facilitate required training at all member stations. To date we have held five major training events. The First was a  train the trainer weekend course in Killkenny and the second presenter training in South Tipperary General Hospital Radio entitiled "what does hospital Radio mean to you". You can find out more about these two events in the events menu..

In 2009 we organised three focused training workshop at member stations CUH FM and South Tippereary General Hospital Radio and St. ita's In Dublin.  These workshops were for presenters and the aim was to refresh skills in the basics of radio presentation and move to the next level with an introduction on how to ‘Unconsciously Know’ what great presentation involves. These workshops were a huge success, the network recieved very positive feedback from the volunteers that attended and the instructors.

 The Mater Hospital Dublin held their workshop on the 15th of May 2010. Again it was a very interesting day and the feedback  was very positive from those present.  Limerick are  currently planning their workshop and that will end this phase of training.

The network plans to move on to the next phase of training which will consist of training in broadcast law and production techniques.
Last Updated on Sunday, 16 May 2010 13:30
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CUH FM celebrates 21 years on air

CUH FM hospital radio is celebrating its 21st birthday this year. Since 1989, the station has been broadcasting to patients, staff and all those who visit Cork University Hospital (CUH) and since 2007 Cork University Maternity Hospital.
Since its first live broadcast, in January 1989, CUH FM has grown in strength during the intervening years to the success story that it has become today. Over 40 volunteer broadcasters, presenters, assistants, and technical support provide a wide variety of programmes which go on air daily from 12pm to midnight each day and pre-recorded material broadcast from midnight until noon.
One of the original founding members Noel Welch is still an active contributor to the station and he and his colleague Derry Walsh have given 20 years service each with other volunteers having 15 to 18 years service to date. Their commitment, dedication, and loyalty to "The Patients' Station" is and has always been immeasurable.
To mark the station's 21st birthday, a number of special events will take place throughout 2010. These events will be advertised locally and everyone will be invited to join in the celebrations.
Tom Browne, station co-ordinator said "all of us working at the station would like to thank all those who have helped us in any way in the past and continue to due so in the present, particularly the patients, management and staff of CUH and CUMH along with the National Hospital's Office, the Irish Hospital Radio Network, the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, the Communication Regulator and our legion of loyal listeners all who have contributed greatly, sometimes unaware towards our "Patients' Station".
CUH FM currently holds a five year broadcasting licence awarded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. The frequency of 102 FM is designated by the Communication Regulator of Ireland.
 

Cliff Wedgebury, broadcaster, Tom Browne, Desiginated officer CUH and Mike O'Sullivan Broadcaster at the CUH FM studio 
 
Policy Statement

The IHRN's role is to support and promote Hospital Based Broadcasters and groups interested in establishing  Hospital based stations. If you are exploring the possibility of  setting up a Hospital based station and would like assistance  please contact us and we will help as best we can.  

 We are happy to advise existing Member Stations if requested to do so . We will offer what eve practical support we can . 
We acknowledge that the final decision on policies affecting member stations  lies with the relevant stations management.