Tipp FM


Tipp FM, licensed since 1989 by the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland, is the local radio station covering County Tipperary. In addition to the official franchise area, the station also enjoys a listenership in neighbouring counties.

History

The station was licensed in 1989, initially to the north/south-east of County Tipperary. When the licence was renewed in 2003, the franchise was expanded to the whole of the county. Tipp FM is a full service licensed station whose franchise covers the whole of Co Tipperary. In recent years, Tipp FM has received back to back Digital Media Awards from the Camogie Association of Ireland as well as receiving awards for its road safety campaigns. Tipp Today, the station's flagship show broadcast from 9am to 12 noon weekdays, continues to be the highest ranking show across the premier county. The station employs over fifty people including full and part-time.

Studios

The station has studios in Clonmel and Nenagh together with a mobile broadcast unit.

Frequencies

Frequency TransmitterService area
95.3NewportNewport, O'Brien's Bridge and Birdhill area
95.3MullinahoneMullinahone
95.3NewcastleNewcastle
95.3Carrick-on-SuirCarrick-on-Suir and surrounding areas
97.1ScrotheaClonmel, Cahir and other parts of South Tipp
103.3LaghtseefinWest Tipperary
103.9Devil's BitNorth and East Tipperary