- We’re back on air on 28th November 2022 at midday
- Raising funds for children’s charities Barnardos, Barretstown, Make-A-Wish Ireland and The Community Foundation for Ireland through The Magic of Christmas initiative
It’s finally time to break out the Christmas decorations and deck the halls as we’re is back on air at midday on Monday 28th November.
We’re switching Christmas on in Ireland, marking the start of the official Christmas season for many, and will be playing round-the-clock Christmas tunes, spreading an abundance of festive cheer and seasonal goodwill in the run up to the big day. Listeners can look forward to hearing all of their festive favourites including classic Christmas songs as well as newer Christmas hits, while the radio station presenters, who volunteer their time, will be sprinkling lots of festive cheer and keeping the spirits of the nation merry and bright as we embark on the big countdown to Christmas Day.
Broadcasting live on FM from midday on the 28th November
The main FM radio frequencies for Christmas FM are Bray 99.5, Cavan 99.4, Clare 105.2, Cork City, part county 106.7, Cork North, part county 87.7, Dublin City & County 105.2, Dundalk / Drogheda 104.2, Galway City part County 87.9, Kildare North 88.1, Kilkenny City 104.3, Letterkenny 105.7, Limerick City 105.5, Longford 101.6, Sligo Town 95, South East 103.8, Tralee / Killarney 105, Waterford City 105.9, Wicklow Town 106.6FM.
Christmas FM is celebrating its 15th year on air this year, and we’ve raised over three million euro for a range of charities since it began broadcasting. This year sees the launch of a new fundraising initiative called ‘The Magic of Christmas,’ which brings together Barnardos, Barretstown, Make-A-Wish Ireland and The Community Foundation for Ireland as their official charity partners for the next three years.
Christmas FM is aiming to raise over €1,000,000 over the three years to help the charities support vulnerable children in our communities affected by traumatic life events such as poverty, abuse, neglect and bereavement, as well as supporting children whose lives are affected by serious childhood illness.
So, by donating to The Magic of Christmas, you will….
Give the Gift of Childhood to those who need it most, because every child deserves Magic at Christmas.
The costs of running Christmas FM are covered by various sponsors. This year the radio station is generously supported by premier FM sponsors An Post, Cadbury and Coca Cola. Christmas FM is run each year by a core management team, assisted by many volunteers who donate their time. Christmas FM will also be broadcasting from The Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley.
As well as broadcasting online and on FM from November 28th, Christmas FM also has a number of sister stations which are available online globally, helping to spread Christmas cheer right across the world!
- Christmas FM Classical plays ‘Classical and Carols’. The station brings you the best in Classical Christmas music mixed with a wide range of festive carols
- Christmas FM Classics plays ‘Classics and Crooners’. It’s a mix of classic, pre-1970s Christmas songs from Bing Crosby to Frank Sinatra
Garvan Rigby, co-founder of Christmas FM says:
“We are excited that Christmas FM is switching Christmas on for the 15th year spreading Christmas cheer around Ireland all throughout the festive season. Cadbury, Coca Cola and An Post have returned as premier FM sponsors again this year. Celebrating our 15th year on the airwaves is a significant milestone for us which we wouldn’t have been able to achieve without the BAI and our amazing listeners and volunteers who have supported us and our chosen charities throughout the years. This year we will be raising money for children’s charities Barnardos, Barretstown, Make-A-Wish Ireland and The Community Foundation for Ireland through The Magic of Christmas initiative”.
