A new television service will provide local programming for the people of Derry.
Channel 9 can be viewed in a 25 mile radius from Derry city and has a potential audience of over 200,00 on both sides of the border. Those behind the new service believe that in time similar local television stations begin broadcasting throughout the country.
The country's newest television station is up and running providing local programming for local people.
Carey McElhinney presents a property programme on Channel 9 that providing tips and advice for buyers searching for a home in the region.
Katrina Doherty announces the launch of the new service on the Channel 9 news.
History is being made as Ireland's first local television station goes on air. And you're also making history because you're watching it.
Channel 9 transmits from 6.30 pm until midnight seven days a week.
Chief executive Paul Boyle is confident that Channel 9 will succeed and believes that the new television station can follow the achievements of local radio.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 22 October 1999. The reporter is Michael O'Kane.
