Now there will be no escaping the broadcasters from Casla, and elsewhere. From this Monday, Raidi≤ na Gaeltachta will broadcast 24 hours a day. Listeners in Ireland and around the world on the Internet will be able to tune in at any time.
"Beimid ansin aon uair sa l≤ n≤ san o∅che," said Tomβs Mac Con Iomaire, director of Raidi≤ na Gaeltachta, at a reception this week to announce this development. "B∅onn daoine ina gcodhladh agus muide inβr nd·iseacht agus vice versa. Beidh freastal n∅os fearr orthusan anois. Bu∅ochas le chuile dhuine a thug chomh fada seo muid ≤ 1972 anuas."
"N∅ chodl≤imid feasta," said his brother, Liam Mac Con Iomaire, the writer and broadcaster, who was there too with his wife, Bairbre Mhic Con Iomaire. All, including the elegant Eibhl∅n N∅ Mhurch·, ≤ Chorca Dhuibhne are 'Θisteoir∅ rialta' to RnaG.
Mβir∅n U∅ Neachtain and her two sons, Caoimh∅n ╙ Neachtain (16) and Beartla ╙ Neachtain (12) were among those who came to applaud. Her broadcaster brother Mβirt∅n Davy ╙ Coisdealbha, also present, will be presented with a Comhaltas Ceolt≤iri ╔ireann award tonight, by the President, Mrs McAleese. Comhghβirdeachas, a Mhβirt∅n. A number of awards are being presented to those who have promoted traditional Irish music over the years. (Comhaltas Ceolt≤ir∅ ╔ireann also celebrates its silver jubilee this year.)
Cashel woman Siobhβn N∅ Mhath·na, whose father is the silver- and goldsmith Pβdraig ╙ Math·na, was also present to salute the station's news, which was delivered in Buswell's Hotel this week.
The former Gaelscoil na Cille principal (and Bertie Ahern's Svengali for many years), Paddy Duffy, chatted to former Army press officer Eoin ╙ Neachtain. The station is available at 92-94 FM and on the Internet at www.rnag.ie