It initially began broadcasting in September 1988 until New Year's Eve 1988 as a pirate station.
In 1995 Community Radio licences were issued[citation needed] and the station began broadcasting on 1 July 1995.
It's the smallest radio station operating in Ireland with a possible audience within a franchise area of 13,000 people.
[citation needed] The management and operation of the station is undertaken on a voluntary basis assisted by a small core staff.
The Station broadcasts on 87.8 and 106.1 MHz from two 300 watt transmitters, due to the mountainous terrain of the Connemara area.