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Radio station approved for €16,000
03.05.12
Documentary to
explore the mental health and the recession
INISHOWEN Community Radio has received a "welcome
boost" with confirmation that it has been approved
for a total of €16,000 to produce two community-based
radio documentary series. The funding is from the
Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) and ESB
ElectricAid Ireland. The BAI has approved €9,000 for
a five-part series called ‘Bog Stories’ which
explores the tradition and history of turf cutting
in Inishowen. ESB ElectricAid Ireland awarded the
station €7,000 for ‘Mind Yourself’, a four-part
series exploring mental health issues in Inishowen
and the resources and mechanisms to deal with this
growing problem. |
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ICRfm offices in Carndonagh. |
ICR chairman, Raymond
Doherty said: "Many people at ICR are working hard
to keep the show on the road and this news is
testament to the fact that many of our funders have
faith in us. "Funding is getting harder to come by
for all community groups but we will continue in our
efforts to provide a quality community service and
resource here. These programmes are a great example
of what we’re about, providing programming that
helps entertain, inform and educate our community."
‘Mind Yourself', produced by Anne Gill, will provide
an indepth look at the issue of mental health and
how factors such as the recession have a bearing on
our mental well being. It will feature local people
who are willing to share their stories.
Suicide resource officer, Anne Sheridan, said: “The
impact of the recession on the mental health of
individuals and families is very significant and
having a series which informs the community of the
issues and local sources of support is invaluable.
It helps remove the stigma often associated with
mental health problems and suicide and by involving
members of the local community in the initiative
will ensure that it has a strong resonance for
listeners.”
If you would like to contribute to the 'Mind
Yourself’ series, contact Anne on 07493 29105. |
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