Welcome to BCRFM

BCRFM is a not-for-profit community radio station to serve Ballina and its outskirts. A voice for the community, run by the community.

Broadcasting live on 101.9 FM and online every Saturday & Sunday from 9:30 am until 11 pm.

How to listen to BCR 101.9FM

As well as being on your radio on 101.9FM and DAB Digital Radio, there are lots of other ways to listen to BCRFM! Read on to find out more.

Listening to BCRFM online

You can listen to BCRFM online, for free right here on our radio player. Just select listen at the top of the home page to listen – simple! You can also ask your smart speaker to play ‘BCR 101.9FM’ and we are also on the TuneIn Radio App.

Show Schedule

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													Saturday Breeze
												
													9:30amSaturday
												
											9:30amSaturday
										
Barbara-Anne O'Regan is back tomorrow morning from 9.30 - 11 am. Barbara-Anne is joined by Leslie Moore from the Mayo Volunteer Centre to discuss National Volunteering Week starting Monday 17th until Sunday 24th. Saturday Breeze on BCRFM will also have the usual mix of entertainment news, local news, great music, and playing your requests.
With thanks to my wonderful sponsor Mocha Beans, Ballina.
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													The Country Music Show
												
													11:00amSaturday
												
											11:00amSaturday
										
On this week's show, Pat will feature American Country artists plus all the Irish favourites. Join Pat live from 11 am until 1 pm. Chris will be taking your requests/calls on 0870969562.
The show is kindly sponsored by Footworks, Ballina, going the extra mile to provide a caring, compassionate and professional service.
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													In Focus
												
													1:00pmSaturday
												
											1:00pmSaturday
										
Do you know that a one-second site speed improvement can increase mobile conversions by up to 27%?
Site speed is key to eCommerce success and Barbara O'Flaherty from Let's Get Digital will be joining me on tomorrow's In Focus with tips on how to make your site speed faster.
Melissa Moore, The Retail Advisor is sharing tips on getting your customer support right. Supporting customers to keep them coming back.
The show is kindly sponsored by Ballina.ie & Ballina Chamber of Commerce.
#vocalaboutlocal #shoplocal #digitalmarketingtips #sitespeed
#retatiltips #customersupport
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We are on a mission to shout out to staff/ team members or as a customer to say well done and you can email us at hello@bcrfm.ie .

If you have any questions for Melissa please email them to melissa@theretailadvisor.ie

If you have any questions for Barbara please email them to barbara@letsgetdigitalmarketing.com 

The show is kindly sponsored by Creative Pixels, your online business partner.

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													Livin In Stereo
												
													2:00pmSaturday
												
											2:00pmSaturday
										
Talking about time management on this week's show plus the usual chats and tunes both old and new.
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													Made in Brazil
												
													3:00pmSaturday
												
											3:00pmSaturday
										
A brand new Portuguese language show with presented by Diegeo. On this weeks episode you will hear lots of Brazilian classics. Live locally on 101.9 fm and online www.bcrfm.ie
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													Screen Dive
												
													5:00pmSaturday
												
											5:00pmSaturday
										
It's time. Finally.
Are you asking for what?
For the wrap up of what's new on the big screen and home screen. Moreover, some tunes that will remind you of your favourite movie or TV show.
Let's get on it!
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													Craic n Tunes with Emma
												
													6:00pmSaturday
												
											6:00pmSaturday
										
The show will be an easy-going, light-hearted show where a different person will join me each week for a chat, a bit of craic along with some banging tunes to get you in the mood for your  Saturday night.
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													Rock On
												
													7:00pmSaturday
												
											7:00pmSaturday
										
This week's featured album comes from Scottish rockers Mason Hill and their long-awaited debut album Against the Wall. They were formed in 2018 and have seen a record deal come and go since then.  It was a successful crowdfunding drive that got them back on their feet. The band has thanked their fans by releasing an album that is light years ahead of their EP.
The show is with thanks to Joseph Murphy Ballina Ltd.

Listen locally on 101.9FM and online at www.bcrfm.ie.   I would love to hear where you're listening from? Email hello@bcrfm.ie or text/WhatsApp to 0870969562 (353 87 0969562)

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													Anything Goes
												
													9:00pmSaturday
												
											9:00pmSaturday
										
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													Into the Night
												
													10:00pmSaturday
												
											10:00pmSaturday
										
Into the Night returns with Brian live this Saturday at 9 pm. Tune in for some new features like the Americana Radio Charts, the latest movie news and of course superb music for your Saturday nightcap.
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													The Sunday Morning Show
												
													9:30amSunday
												
											9:30amSunday
										
Join me from 9.30 for my usual Sunday morning antics. On this week's show, I'll be taking a look at the five Oscar Nominees for Best Original Song ahead of Sunday night's ceremony. Be sure to tune in, you know it would be rude not to! With thanks to the Ballina Chamber of  Commerce for sponsoring the show.
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													Pure Ballina
												
													11:00amSunday
												
											11:00amSunday
										
Pure Ballina this Sunday from 11to 1 on FM 101.9  with news from around the town, sports fixtures, and results. Some great tracks from Creedance Clearwater Revival and Queen plus lots more! You can send in your requests via text or WhatsApp to 0870969562. The show is kindly sponsored by Pure Ballina and the Ballina Fringe Festival
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													GABUDABY
												
													1:00pmSunday
												
											1:00pmSunday
										
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													This Is Country Music
												
													2:00pmSunday
												
											2:00pmSunday
										
We have the rights to air a 2 hour American Country Music award Special. We are delighted to have the honour of airing such a show and hope you can all join us this Sunday at 2 pm for this special, hosted by Gerry Callan. Don’t forget just turn the dial locally to 101.9FM or access us online at www.bcrfm.ie. Why not ask that smart speaker to play BCRFM! It will be an American Country Music extravaganza not to be missed.

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													Folk and Blues Session
												
													4:00pmSunday
												
											4:00pmSunday
										
This week's show features music from the legendary Led Zeppelin, guitar great Johnny Winter, Irish folk legend Luke Kelly, Blues god Stevie Ray Vaughan plus much much more.  Tune in Sundays from 4 to 5 p.m. FM locally on 101.9fm or online at www.bcrfm.ie for the best in Folk and Blues.
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													The Sunday Soul Session
												
													5:00pmSunday
												
											5:00pmSunday
										
Join Jim this Sunday for a Pre-Recorded ’Music Only’ Mother’s Day Sunday Soul Session from 5-7 pm. Catch the show on www.bcrfm.ie ’OR’ on 101.9FM ‘IF’ you live locally! Expect the usual eclectic mix of 'Positive Vibes’ including 'Odes to Mums & Motherhood' from Artists including The  24-Carat Black, 2Pac, Archie Bell & The Drells, Bob Seger, Pip Millet, LL Cool J, Terry Callier, St. Germain, Scissor Sisters, Fat Freddy’s Drop and MORE! As always...Damn Fine Music Guaranteed!
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													The Sunday Frequency
												
													7:00pmSunday
												
											7:00pmSunday
										
Best feel-good music from the 80s to now. Including the guess the Classic year and 3 songs from the 80s to end the show. Features will include the news in brief, the latest soap news, celebrity news, and more. A guaranteed feel-good Sunday night show on Bcrfm.
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													A Box of Delights
												
													9:00pmSunday
												
											9:00pmSunday
										
9 pm A Box of Delights with Paul Dixon. A varied selection as ever tonight from Handel's Water Music to music from the 12th century and some Miles Davis too!
Tune in locally on 101.9 FM and online at bcrfm.ie. Show kindly sponsored by Ballina Arts Centre.
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