Big shout out to all the KFM gang and all our contributors today for what turned out to be a fantastic day for the event! Listen back during the week on KinvaraFM.com
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Out & About Show Competition Results !
Out & About Show competition
Congratulations to Terry Stapleton, Castleknock, Dublin who won the first KCR Mug. Thanks to all who entered the competition and please keep listening.
Winners of the KFM Christmas Raffle
We are delighted to announce the winners of the KFM Christmas Raffle
1st Prize Luxury Hamper – Patricia Tierney, Tarrea, Ballindereen
2nd Prize Hamper – Thomas Baker, Gort
Thanks you to all our supporters, the raffle was a huge success and wouldn’t have been possible without the hard work of our KFM volunteer team and sponsors – Londis Supermarket, Fallons, John Mulleady and Maureen Heffernan.
Merry Christmas from all of us here at Kinvara FM
KCR Xmas Market Broadcast Schedule 10th-11th December
Saturday 10/12/16
12pm
‘The Blow In Christmas Show’
A festive themed magazine show produced and presented by Blow Ins for all the community.
The show features a Roundup of Christmas Events and news in Kinvara & environs, restaurant/pubs Xmas specials, interviews with Santa & Mrs Claus at the Burren Nature Sanctuary, a chat with the organisers of KAM and the Panel’s eclectic pick of seasonal music.
1.00pm
‘Tinsel Talk’
with Eilish , Barry and Alex
‘Tinsel Talk‘ – a one hour light-hearted look at Christmas in Kinvara, let your sparkle begin with Tinsel Talk on Kinvara FM, your community radio.
2pm
‘From Solstice to Christmas’
with Mick, Trish, Mary and James
The programme will explore the traditions and rituals associated with the month of December, including the pagan winter solstice celebrations, St. Nicholas, Santa Claus and Christmas; with childhood reminiscences, guidance on winter gardening and advice on buying locally produced gifts.
3pm
‘Kinvara People’
with Maryand Alex Meijer
Kinvara People is a programme of light sociable chat with a variety of people connected to Kinvara with musical interludes.
Sunday 11/12/16
12pm
‘The Western Skyline’
with Karen McDonnell
A focus on all things culture in the xmas special .
1pm
‘The BlueBirds Xmas special’ with Tommy and Helena Flanagan
A lively mix of song and xmas crackers
2pm
‘THE BEATING HEART OF KINVARA’ with John Conneeley
A look at some of the events that make Kinvara Community what it is, welcoming, inclusive, interesting and sociable.
3pm
‘Open House’ with the KCR crew
A muddle of KCR presenters with Music and Chat to round up the festive weekend !
Kinvara FM Xmas Broadcast Podcasts Sunday 4th December
‘Bernie Shodeke’ Xmas special
with Bernie Shodeke
A relaxed mix of xmas music and chat !
“The Culinary Muse”
with Anna O’Donnell
The Culinary Muse is a lively mix of talk, interviews, and music associated with all things food . We will have a special guest talking about the philosophy of food, including a very special interview with Sheena from ‘Galway Food Tours” and some vintage, less known Christmas tunes. In addition we have a bit of the history behind a few of our best loved holiday treats.
“The Cathy Dunne Show”
with Cathy Dunne
This is the all new “Out and About” show Christmas special presented by Michael Organ. The show that takes you around Kinvara and its environs meeting locals and keeping the community in the know.
“Keep on the Sunny Side”
Presented by Gerry Byrne
KFM regular Gerry Byrne is back with a soulful Christmas selection of essential music for the discerning listener.
Kinvara Christmas Market Podcasts Saturday 3rd December
‘The Burren and Beyond’ Xmas special
with Emer O’Donnell
In this program we look at christmas traditions with a great selection of christmas songs.
“Come West Along With Rose”
with Rose O’Connor
A lively mixture of music, song, and chat with local artists,who make our community great.
“The Out and About Show”
with Michael Organ
This is the all new “Out and About” show Christmas special presented by Michael Organ. The show that takes you around Kinvara and its environs meeting locals and keeping the community in the know.
“The Ari Fine Show”
Presented by Ari and Declan
A youth filled fast paced mix of essential rock with a festive edge.
KCR Xmas Market Broadcast Schedule
Saturday 3/12/16
12pm
‘The Burren and Beyond’ with Emer O’Donnell
1.00pm
‘Come West Along with Rose’ with Rose O’Connor
A lively mixture of music, song, and chat with local artists,who make our community great.
2pm
‘The Out and About Show’ with Michael Organ
3pm
‘The Ari Fine Show’ with Ari Fine
Sunday 4/12/16
1pm
‘The Culinary Muse’ with Anna O’Donnell
The Culinary Muse will be broadcasting a mix of talk, interviews, and music associated with all things food related. We will have a special guest talking about the philosophy of food, and some vintage, less known Christmas tunes. In addition we will have a bit of the history behind a few of our best loved holiday treats.
2pm
“The Cathy Dunne Show” with Cathy Dunne
3pm
“Keep on the Sunny Side” with Gerry Byrne
Kinvara Community Radio – Christmas Market Live Broadcast !!
Seasons Greetings from all of the crew at the all-new KCR studios located at the Kinvara Community Centre.
We are delighted to announce that we will be broadcasting LIVE online on the 3rd/4th and 10th/11th of December from 12-4pm each day during the fantastic xmas market at the Kinvara community centre.
Feel free to pop in and say hello and share your xmas wishes with loved ones at home and abroad . We have a fantastic selection of programmes from our station presenters with something for everyone . We look forward to seeing you there!
Check back for a full schedule in the coming days !
Become a broadcaster with Kinvara FM and GRETB – New Course
NEWS – Upcoming Course in Broadcasting with Kinvara FM , 20 weeks , two evenings per week. A fantastic opportunity to learn all about radio broadcasting in a relaxed fun environment with Kinvara FM and the Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board. QQI award in Radio Production. Places limited , apply now , you can download an application form here and return it to Gort Education and Training Centre or email it to Tom Flanagan , GRETB Radio Tutor flanagantom(at)gmail.com.
