IRadio


iRADIO is a music-driven youth radio station broadcast in the Border, West, Mid-East and Midland regions of Ireland. The station is one of four music-driven youth stations that were licensed by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland to challenge the current duopoly in the 15-34 age bracket for those outside Dublin by national stations RTÉ 2FM and Today FM
The station offers a mix of music, chat, competitions, and topical segments, providing a vibrant alternative to traditional radio. Its presenters are known for their energetic style and strong engagement with listeners through both on-air content and digital platforms.
Based in Athlone and broadcasting to an average listenership of 335,000 per week - it was created by the merger of i102-104FM and i105-107FM on 4 July 2011. The combined 15-county franchise was awarded a new ten-year license in 2019.
In August 2023, it was announced that iRadio would be acquired by Bauer Media Audio Ireland. On 4 December, the purchase was completed. It adopted a new branding kit in 2025, to closer align with sister stations across the Bauer network.
The current main male vioiceover artist of iRadio is Ben Murray.

Broadcast Area

iRADIO covers 15 counties across Ireland:
  • Cavan
  • Donegal
  • Galway
  • Kildare
  • Leitrim
  • Laois
  • Longford
  • Louth
  • Mayo
  • Meath
  • Monaghan
  • Offaly
  • Roscommon
  • Sligo
  • Westmeath
The station can also be received in parts of Dublin, North Tipperary, Wicklow and Armagh via overspill.
This extensive coverage gives iRADIO a strong regional presence, reaching hundreds of thousands of young listeners each week.

Programming

iRADIO primarily broadcasts contemporary hit music, targeting a core audience of 15- to 34-year-olds. The station features a range of dynamic programming throughout the day, including music, entertainment, and youth-focused content.
News and entertainment bulletins are broadcast hourly, delivering a concise mix of local, national, and international news, sports updates, and a weather summary.
Since 2024, the station has syndicated some programming on Friday and Saturday nights with its sister stations SPIN 1038 and SPIN South West

Presenters

  • Steven Cooper
  • Oonagh O'Carroll
  • Sharron Lynskey
  • Dave Duke
  • Fionnuala Corbett
  • Conor Woods
  • Míchéal Kearney
  • Shane O'Loughlin
  • Ella Carey
  • Valerie McHugh
  • Marty Guilfoyle
  • Jen Payne
  • Niall Dunne
  • Leah Hogarty
  • Ciaran O'Connor