Eamonn McCann talks to Tom McCaughren about Radio Free Derry broadcasting again.
Radio Free Derry will go back on air at midnight tonight. The station will provide local news bulletins and assist with coordinating activities in the area. The station had gone off the air due to technical problems and difficulties in moving the transmitter after each broadcast. The station is now located in a fixed spot behind the barricades and has a transmission range of up to 30 miles.
Title: |
Eamonn McCann on Radio Free Derry |
Clip Duration: |
00:00:59 |
Material Type: |
Video |
Clip Title: |
Radio Free Derry |
Series Title: |
RTÉ News |
Information: |
RTÉ News speaks to Eamonn McCann about Radio Free Derry broadcast on 21 August 1969. |
Local Keywords: |
Northern Ireland 1969, August 1969, Radio Free Derry, Eamonn McCann, Tom McCaughren, Broadcasting, Radio Station |
Coverage: |
Ireland, Derry |
Topic: |
Wars and Conflict |
Contributor(s): |
Tom McCaughren (Reporter) |
Publisher: |
RTÉ |
First Broadcast Channel: |
RTÉ |
Broadcast Date: |
18/08/1969 |
Production Year: |
1969 |
Country of Production: |
Ireland |
Original Identifier: |
N3604/0069D |
IPR Restrictions: |
Rights Reserved - Free Access |
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Item Type: |
part/extract |
Colour: |
Black and White |
Sound: |
Mono |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
Language: |
English (eng) |
