By Erin Miller.

On the 26th March, DCU’s Media Production Society (MPS) hosted the annual 12-hour broadcast.

The broadcast is run every year by the FM radio branch of MPS. This year, they raised awareness in support of the Clare’s Wish Foundation.

Clare’s Wish has been dedicated to granting wishes to adults with terminal illnesses since 2013, based in Limerick. They are the only charity in Ireland dedicated to granting exclusively adults’ wishes.  

The event ran from 9am to 9pm, with shows having a half-hour slot. Anyone with a radio show could apply to host.

MPS FM managers Holly O’Neill and Sarah Duff organised the event, and say they chose Clare’s Wish because it was a smaller charity, and that they would be able to make an impact.

“Genuinely, we were in tears watching videos about the stuff that they do, and the fact that they’re so small is actually criminal. We wanted to raise awareness for them as well,” said Duff.

The pair also interviewed founder Kevin Clancy on how the charity started, dedicated to his sister, who had spina bifida.

“I feel that every time we grant a wish for adults, I’m doing it in honour of my dad but also in honour of Clare.”

The broadcast raised €3468 for the charity through online donations, sponsorships, and cash buckets that were paraded around campus by society members.

O’Neill highlighted that the success of the broadcast doesn’t just come from the 12 hours of live on air. The broadcast is a committee and society events, with everyone pitching in where they can.

“As much as it is the FM broadcast, we rely on the committee for help; different committee members took charge of different sub-committees, such as tech, PR, sets and props, and sponsorships.”

Duff said that the large committee helps the event run smoothly, from TV’s props and TheCollegeView helping with scripts. “Its always appreciated to have them as a comfort.”​The link to donate can be found here. Donations can be made until the 25th April 2026.