A rural-based consortium of local radio stations is said to be preparing a bid for Jim Stafford's shareholding in Century Radio - among them Seán Coyne of Radio 3 and Michael Tiernan of Cavan Monaghan Radio.

Report shows Radio 3 logo.

Michael Tiernan Chief Executive, Cavan-Monaghan Radio.

Century FM in Christchurch, Dublin.

Tiernan with his secretary.

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