RTÉ's - 'Medium Wave Goodbye'

RTÉ's broadcasts began life on the MW service as 2RN, later known as Radio Athlone and Raidió Éireann, and in more recent times as RTÉ Radio 1. RTÉ introduced the superior sound of the FM service in 1966 to counteract interference and poor reception on the medium wave band.

For Medium Wave Goodbye, which was broadcast on all wavelengths, on the internet and on RTÉ's digital radio trial service, Brendan Balfe assembled a nostalgic programme highlighting some of his favourite moments on Irish radio.

Brendan promised an entertaining and fascinating 90 minutes of memories of a service which has brought the world into homes all over the country since 1926, capturing moments of history and life through decades of news, sport, features and entertainment. The programme includes archive audio of request programmes, pop and trad music, features, documentaries and commentaries.

After the 24 March listeners can continue to enjoy RTÉ Radio 1 broadcasts not only on FM and LW 252, but also via cable television, satellite, the internet and in Greater Dublin, the North East coast area, and Cork and Limerick cities, on RTÉ's DAB digital radio trial service.

Listeners who tune into MW specifically for extra RTÉ Radio 1 programmes including weekday sports broadcasts and Sunday religious services will find those programmes on LW 252, cable television and the internet.

For an alternative to sports broadcasts on Saturdays and Sundays listeners will find a selection of RTÉ Radio 1 arts, features and drama on RTÉ's digital radio test station, RTÉ Choice, and as downloadable podcasts from www.rte.ie/radio1.

MW listeners can call the RTÉ Information Unit on: 01 208 3434 for further information or can email: staytuned@rte.ie.

The Medium Wave Goodbye programme is now available online via Listen Again link on this link:
http://www.rte.ie/radio1/specials/1193939.html