Competitions – Terms & Conditions

Dublin City FM’s decision in relation to selection of prize winner(s) is final and no correspondence will be entered into. In the event of any dispute regarding the rules, conduct or the results of a competition the decision of Dublin City FM will be final. Dublin City FM competitions are not open to staff or volunteers of Dublin City FM, their immediate family members or associated companies including (but not limited to) the competition promotional partner(s) and SMS/ IVR service provider(s). Unless otherwise stated, competition entrants must be over 18 years old and resident in the island of Ireland in order to qualify as the prize winner. Dublin City FM reserves the right to request written proof of age of any competition winner.

Prizes are non-transferable and will only be awarded to the winner. No cash alternative will be awarded in lieu of stated prize(s). If, due to circumstances beyond its control, a prize becomes unavailable Dublin City FM and/or the promoter(s) reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal value. Use of a false name or address by a competition entrant will disqualify them from receiving any prize. Dublin City FM and/or the promoter(s) will endeavour to deliver all prizes within 28 days of winning. Where this is not possible the winner(s) will be notified of a delay.

Unless otherwise stated, all taxes, insurance, fees and surcharges on any prize are the sole responsibility of the winner.

Where a prize is to be provided by a third party, Dublin City FM accept no responsibility whatsoever for the supply or non-supply or purported supply or delay in supply of the prize, including without limitation, the failure of the winner to receive ownership of or use the prize. Where appropriate, prize winners are required to complete all applicable booking and/or other formalities directly with the specified third party provider(s).

Dublin City FM reserves the right to change prize details without notice and all prizes, including holiday travel dates, are subject to  availability. Some competitions may require entrants to take part in a programme in order to win the prize. Where this is required and where an entrant fails to take part as required or takes part but fails a subsequent test of skill which is required to win the prize, that contestant will be deemed to have forfeited their opportunity to win the prize and will be disqualified from the competition.

Acceptance of the prize constitutes permission to use the relevant winner’s name, hometown and likeness for purposes of advertising, promotion or publicity in any media without additional compensation and prize winners agree to take part in such related promotional activities as Dublin City FM and/or the promoter(s) may require.

All competition entries must be received by Dublin City FM in the required format before the advertised closing date. Neither Dublin City FM nor its affiliated entities are responsible for printing or typographical errors in any materials relating to Dublin City FM promotions; fraudulent, lost, late, misdirected, incomplete or altered entries; or entries which are processed late or incorrectly or are lost due to computer or other technical malfunction.

Dublin City FM reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend a competition and/or vary competition rules at any time without prior notice.

Neither Dublin City FM nor its agents accept any responsibility whatsoever for any death, injury or other damage, loss, expense or liability arising as a result of taking a prize. Nor will Dublin City FM have any liability or responsibility for any claim arising in connection with participation in any Dublin City FM competition or any of the prizes rewarded.

Prizes not claimed within the specified time limit will be deemed to have been forfeited and Dublin City FM may dispose of such prizes without any liability to the winner. Any person found to be in disregard of these rules will be disqualified automatically. Dublin City FM reserves the right to disqualify any contestant for any reason whatsoever in its sole discretion.

Participation in Dublin City FM competitions denotes acceptance of these terms and conditions and any additional competition specific terms and conditions which may be advertised.

For call/text competitions – for full competition details including service provider(s), cost of entry and competition open and close times, please tune into individual shows. Please do not enter outside of the advertised competition window as your entry will not be valid but you will be charged for your entry.

Under 18s: please ask bill payer’s permission before entering   our competitions.

Dublin City FM does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for any technical failure or malfunction or any other problem in any network, system, server, provider, or otherwise which may result in entries being lost or not properly registered or recorded and contestants hereby waive any claim whatsoever for any losses, costs, damages and expenses arising from any such problems.

Specific Terms and Conditions for Advertising Campaign Competitions

One winner will be selected at random from all qualifying entries. The campaign must be booked within 30 days of notification of winning the competition. The campaign will be broadcast run of day (7am-2am) on Dublin City FM. The campaign includes the scripting and production of 1 x commercial using one voice over artist (script to be approved by DCFM programming) and in line with the General Commercial Communications Code. Campaign is subject to airtime availability at time of booking. One entry applies per business and must be registered and operating in the Republic of Ireland.
Prize is non-transferable, and no cash alternative is available. Winner must agree to abide by additional terms and conditions where applicable. The decision of Dublin City FM is final, and no correspondence will be entered into. These Competition terms and conditions should be read together with, and are in addition to, Dublin City FM’s Competition Terms & Conditions.

Specific Terms and Conditions for Simple Minds Giveaway 2024

The booking in the Maldron Hotel Smithfield is for the 18th March only. Prize is non-transferable, and no cash alternative is available. Winner must agree to abide by additional terms and conditions where applicable. The decision of Dublin City FM is final, and no correspondence will be entered into. These Competition terms and conditions should be read together with, and are in addition to, Dublin City FM’s Competition Terms & Conditions.