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Last update: 19.02.2025 - older versions

In February 2025, it was reported that regulator Comreg has commissioned FáilteDAB to carry out a new high-powered DAB+ trial in Dublin and surrounding areas for 12 months. The experiment, starting in April, will be operated by Foothold Communications, which owns and operates transmission towers around Ireland and currently has over 1000 radio link and broadcast systems under management. FáilteDAB says only Irish Coimisiún na Meán licensed radio operators will be allowed to participate in the trial.

Local industry news portal Radio Today reported that "Wireless Ireland is planning on launching “a suite of new digital radio services” on DAB+ this year. The new stations are set to launch in the spring, with more details announced in coming weeks. Bauer Media Audio Ireland has also confirmed it will operate services on the DAB+ trial with full details to follow."

Until 31 March 2021, national public broadcaster RTÉ operated a full-service Multiplex across a five transmitter network covering 52% of the population in the main cities.

UK-based small-scale DAB solution specialists Viamux ran a small scale DAB+ trial, in Cork, until August 2019.

Last update: 01.04.2021 - older versions

Before being switched off, RTÉ’s ‘national’ multiplex reached all the major population centres and a total 52% of the population.

Last update: 01.04.2021 - older versions

The EECC requires new passenger cars sold across the EU to include digital terrestrial capabilities as standard.

Last update: 01.04.2021 - older versions

With close proximity to the UK market, DAB receivers are readily available in most electrical retailers.

Last update: 07.11.2024 - older versions

UK-based small-scale DAB solution specialists Viamux ran a small scale DAB+ trial, in Cork, until August 2019.

Last update: 06.07.2017 - older versions

The Broadcasting Act 2009 makes provision for the licensing of sound broadcasting multiplexes to RTÉ and the commercial sector.

Under RCC-06 Ireland has been allotted two frequencies for national DAB multiplexes, 12A and 12C, with other allocations for regional/local multiplexes. The RTE Multiplex is operating on Block 12C (227.360 MHz).

The Broadcasting Act also makes provision for existing commercial broadcasters in multiplex broadcasting areas to migrate to DAB, which includes an extension to their licence of up to six years. However, the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has not yet addressed the issue of establishing a regulatory framework.

New enhanced Ford EcoSport SUV on the way

14.12.2017 - Ireland

Ford claims that the new EcoSport compact sports utility vehicle (SUV ) will deliver enhanced versatility and capability, more refined styling and sophisticated technologies for customers in Europe. The features include DAB radio.

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Christmas FM launches and expands to England in DAB

28.11.2017 - Ireland

In England, Christmas FM will operate an independent service in the Liverpool and London areas on DAB Digital Radio.

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Will Leahy planning to brew up digital storm on RTE Gold

08.11.2017 - Ireland

“As this is a digital only station, everything needs to be geared towards getting people to press a button on their phone. Anyone that has a digital radio or DAB knows about it already ...

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RTÉ 'exploring' ways to improve limited digital radio coverage

04.09.2017 - Ireland

RTÉ has said it is "currently exploring" ways to improve its digital radio coverage in the north, with only a small percentage of people able to access its stations.

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Call for European Union to intervene over 'unacceptable' cross-border digital radio coverage

04.09.2017 - Ireland

The European Union should intervene to address "unacceptable" cross-border digital radio coverage, an MP has said. "Ireland is a small country with two systems of everything including telecommunications provision, and all the problems that causes for people in the border corridor," he said. "It is high time that, with the help of the EU, these telecommunications problems are addressed and overcome.

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Renault Koleos

26.07.2017 - Ireland

The SUC has four USB and two AUX ports as well as an Arkamys DAB radio with seven-inch touchscreen R-LINK2 multimedia system which includes satellite navigation and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth audio streaming and hands free connectivity.

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RTÉ plans to broadcast via DAB+ in the UK

26.03.2017 - Ireland - United Kingdom

The Irish radio network RTÉ is planning to broadcast a version of RTÉ Radio 1 in the UK via the DAB networks. The domestic Radio 1 program will be enriched with information and broadcasts specifically for the Irish community in the UK.

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New digital service promised for RTE listeners in Britain

10.03.2017 - Ireland

Plans are underway to replace RTÉ’s Longwave 252 service with a digital service upon its closure in June 2019. A statement released by the consultative group tasked with addressing the issue confirmed that the new service modelled from RTÉ Radio 1 would be launched on DAB+ Digital Radio.

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RTÉ Longwave 252 to stay until closure by June 2019 – with digital replacement planned

10.03.2017 - Ireland

RTÉ’s Longwave 252 service will officially continue until closure its by June 2019 with the launch of a replacement service on DAB+ digital radio in the works.

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RTÉ to introduce new digital service to target listeners in UK

10.03.2017 - Ireland

RTÉ is to introduce a new service on digital radio that will include targeted programming commissioned for audiences in Britain. The service on DAB+ digital radio is modelled from RTÉ Radio 1. The station said it would work with stakeholders to maintain contact with the Irish community in Britain.

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