The Minister for Communications, Ray Burke, today opened the first of the commercial county radio stations. Midwest Radio (MWR) FM will service County Mayo from its base in Ballyhaunis.

Report shows MWR FM.

Inside radio station showing disc jockey and equipment.

Official opening party in Castlebar at the Breaffy House Hotel.

Burke speaking at opening, followed by interview on forthcoming changes in broadcasting in Ireland.

The reporter is Tommie Gorman.

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