Big names compete for radio licence

SOME of Ireland’s biggest names in the entertainment industry are lining up for a battle to win a licence to run a rock music station in Dublin.

Those looking to win the licence include Bob Geldof, U2 manager Paul McGuinness, property developer Johnny Rohan, Denis O’Brien, Abrakebabra founder Graeme Beer and concert promoter Denis Desmond.

According to submissions to the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland, the five consortiums expect the station to gain a market share in Dublin of around 8%.