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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.

Tech Tools: View Quest Retro DAB+ Radio

19.02.2015 - Ireland

The View Quest Retro DAB combines digital with traditional, moving effortlessly from digital radio to FM to digital music. The radio is compatible with DAB+, which is the newer standard said to offer better sound quality than the existing DAB technology. That future-proofs your purchase a bit

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Ireland's RTE Pushes Radio 1 Listeners to DAB and FM

27.09.2014 - Ireland

DUBLIN—Ireland’s public service broadcaster RTE will terminate the long-wave transmissions of Radio 1, heard on 252 KHz, at the end of October. The 2% of Radio 1 listeners that use the long-wave service are being encouraged to tune in to the service on DAB or FM.

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RTÉ to end longwave broadcasts on 252 kHz as it pushes listeners to FM and digital radio

24.09.2014 - Ireland

RTÉ Radio 1 is to stop transmitting its 252 longwave service from the end of next month as it pushes listeners to FM and digital radio instead. Tom McGuire, Head of RTÉ Radio 1 said: “This development is an opportunity for the listener to tune in to the varied output of RTÉ Radio 1 in a new way. The availability of the radio service through new digital platforms provides a much improved sound quality and broader access for all programmes. Just as the audience migrated from medium wave to FM in the past, the end of longwave is compensated for by the availability of RTÉ Radio 1 on various digital platforms through the television in your home, the phone in your pocket, the tablet on your lap or the digital radio in your region.”

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WorldDMB at Radiodays 2014: Win a Pure Evoke D2

13.03.2014 -

- Ireland

WorldDMB invites delegates at Radiodays 2014 to enter our quiz to win a fantastic Pure Evoke D2. Visit stand 28 to pick up the quiz sheet and drop your business card off for a chance to win.

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Radio Nova Launches 12 Digital Radio Channels - Hotpress

30.04.2013 - Ireland

Dublin's Radio Nova have announced the official launch of a new range of music-based digital radio channels, aimed at offering further choice to its growing audience.

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RTÉjr launch new digital channel today

14.04.2013 - Ireland

Created specifically for children aged 0-7 years, RTÉjr will allow children to watch, listen and play with brand new channels on television (on Sky, UPC and SAORVIEW) and digital radio from around 7am-7pm daily, as well as online and mobile services.

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Roger Sanchez DJing on RTÉ Digital Radio

28.02.2013 - Ireland

Legendary New York DJ Roger Sanchez will broadcast weekly on RTÉ's Digital Radio Station, Pulse. 1 of 2. Roger Sanchez - Picture courtesy of Tim Keller. 2 of 2. Pulse FM's Station Manager Adam Fogarty. The 45-year-old Grammy award winning House ...

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Digital One applys for Northern Ireland TX

15.02.2013 - Ireland

According to Digital One, these transmitters would provide indoor coverage to 74% of households, and 70% of the road network, in Northern Ireland.

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RTÉ celebrates World Radio Day

14.02.2013 - Ireland

Today is UNESCO's World Radio Day and to celebrate RTÉ Radio is broadcasting specially recorded inserts across Radio 1, 2fm, RnaG and on RTÉ Digital Radio. 1 of 1.

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