Radio Oglaigh na h-Éireann
Encyclopedia
Radio Oglaigh na h-Éireann was established in 1962 to provide a shortwave service to Irish Defence Forces
serving in United Nations
peacekeeping
missions in the Republic of the Congo
. The service was discontinued after several years.
Daily broadcasts were made on 17.544MHz at 17:30 UTC, using a transmitter located at the Curragh Camp
. Programmes, which were provided by Radio Éireann, included news, sports results, music and drama, including The Kennedys of Castleross
.
Irish Defence Forces
The armed forces of Ireland, known as the Defence Forces encompass the Army, Naval Service, Air Corps and Reserve Defence Force.The current Supreme Commander of the Irish Defence forces is His Excellency Michael D Higgins in his role as President of Ireland...
serving in United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
peacekeeping
Peacekeeping
Peacekeeping is an activity that aims to create the conditions for lasting peace. It is distinguished from both peacebuilding and peacemaking....
missions in the Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo
The Republic of the Congo , sometimes known locally as Congo-Brazzaville, is a state in Central Africa. It is bordered by Gabon, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo , the Angolan exclave province of Cabinda, and the Gulf of Guinea.The region was dominated by...
. The service was discontinued after several years.
Daily broadcasts were made on 17.544MHz at 17:30 UTC, using a transmitter located at the Curragh Camp
Curragh Camp
The Curragh Camp is an army base and military college located in The Curragh, County Kildare, Ireland. It is the main training centre for the Irish Army.- Brief history of the Curragh's military heritage :...
. Programmes, which were provided by Radio Éireann, included news, sports results, music and drama, including The Kennedys of Castleross
The Kennedys of Castleross
The Kennedys of Castleross was an Irish serial drama or soap opera which was broadcast on Radio Éireann from 1955 to 1973.The serial was devised by Arks advertising agency on behalf of its client, Fry-Cadbury and the first script writers were Mark Grantham and Bill Nugent. The first episode was...
.