98FM

98FM is a community radio station based in Dublin, Ireland, managed by Bauer Media Audio Ireland and licensed by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. The station transmits on the FM frequency of 98.1 MHz. Its broadcast antenna is situated on Three Rock Mountain in County Dublin, operating at a power of 5 kW, allowing it to reach audiences in Dublin and nearby counties. Additionally, 98FM has a relay station in north County Dublin that broadcasts on 97.4 MHz. Since 2022, 98FM has been promoted with the tagline "Dublin's Good Times."

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#7409

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Warrant Out For Teen Accused Of Using Hammer And Hatchet During Attack On Woman

2 days ago | 98fm.com | Laura Donnelly

A judge has ordered the arrest of a teen accused of using a hammer and a hatchet in a gang attack on a woman held in a flat in the city last year. The 17-year-old boy faces allegations of false imprisonment and assault causing harm to the complainant, 37, at Henrietta House, Dublin 7, on September 26. The teen, who cannot be named because he is a minor, is also accused of producing a metal pole, hammer and hatchet during the alleged attack.
Man Hospitalised Following Serious Assault In West Dublin

5 days ago | 98fm.com | Laura Donnelly

A man is being treated for non-life threatening injuries following an alleged assault in West Dublin this afternoon. Gardai responded to reports of a serious assault in Kilcronan View in Clondalkin at half 12. A man in his 20s is being treated in Tallaght Hospital. Gardai are appealing for witnesses.
Last Remaining Public Toilets In Dublin City Centre To Shut

6 days ago | 98fm.com | Emma Tyrrell

Dublin city centre's only public toilets are to close. The city council is planning to remove the temporary bathrooms at St Stephen's Green because of reduced demand and the current operator ceasing trading. Around 1,500 people a week are using the toilets, significantly lower than when the bathrooms were added during the pandemic in 2020. They cost almost €400,000 a year to operate.
Shotgun Seized In Finglas Raids After Drone Pipe Bomb Attack

6 days ago | 98fm.com | Emma Tyrrell

A series of raids in Dublin has uncovered a pump-action shotgun, ammunition and motorbikes. Gardaí in Finglas led the operation yesterday morning, with support from gardaí in Blanchardstown and Cabra, armed officers and the dog unit. Eight searches were carried out at homes in the north Dublin area. It's the latest in a number of raids in recent days after a pipe bomb attached to a drone, that was targeting a criminal's home, crash landed in an innocent family's garden.
New Pope Has Been Chosen

6 days ago | 98fm.com | Laura Donnelly

Cardinals have elected a new Pope. The decision was confirmed just after 5 pm Irish time as white smoke appeared from the Chimney of the Sistine Chapel. It came on the second day of the conclave, with 133 cardinals voting over the last two days. The decision was met with cheers from the thousands of people waiting in St Peter's Square to witness history. Follow @98FM on Twitter for the latest Dublin news
Former Soldier Convicted Of Murdering Dublin Girlfriend In Spain

6 days ago | 98fm.com | Laura Donnelly

A former Irish soldier has been convicted of murdering his Dublin girlfriend at a Spanish hotel. 34-year-old Keith Byrne faces three-decades behind bars after a jury convicted him of strangling Kirsty Ward to death with a hair straightener power cord after she told him she was leaving him. Jurors found Keith Byrne guilty after three days of deliberations.
Sandymount Strand Given Poor Bathing Water Quality Rating

1 week ago | 98fm.com | Emma Tyrrell

Sandymount Strand continues to be ranked as having poor bathing water quality. It's one of just two beaches across the country which has been classified as poor by the EPA, down from five last year. The Environmental Protection Agency says the main sources of pollution for the southside beach are misconnections and sewage overflowswhich contaminate streams flowing to the bathing water, dog poo and marine birds.
Woman Due In Court In Connection With Dublin Riots

1 week ago | 98fm.com | Emma Tyrrell

A woman is due in court this morning charged in connection with the Dublin Riots. Gardaí say they've arrested nine people between Sunday and Tuesday as part of their investigation into the violence in the city centre in November 2023. Of those questioned three were women, four were men and two boys. Two of the women were charged and released on station bail to appear in court at a later date.
Lights Added At Busy Junctions To Warn Distracted Pedestrians

1 week ago | 98fm.com | Emma Tyrrell

New lights are being installed at busy junctions in the city to alert distracted pedestrians. Tara Street is the first to see the lights, that illuminate the ground, installed. They are being added in a bid to get people, who are looking down at their phones or otherwise distracted, to pay attention to the traffic ahead. Green party councillor Feljin Jose says the council is trying out a number of options;"So there's one or two at Capel Street but it's a different design.
Penneys To Start Charging For Paper Bags

1 week ago | 98fm.com | Laura Donnelly

Penneys will begin charging for paper bags from Monday. The company says it's looking for ways to reduce single-use waste across the business. It's introducing a charge of 15 cent per bag, regardless what size. Penneys is urging customers to bring their own re-usable bags. In a statement, the company says: "Across our business we use thousands of paper bags every day.