
RTÉ Radio 1
Dublin - 88.5 - 88.9 FMAbout radio
RTÉ Radio 1 is Ireland's premier national radio station, owned and operated by Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ). Tracing its origins to Dublin's 2RN, which began regular broadcasts on 1 January 1926, RTÉ Radio 1 has evolved into a comprehensive full-service broadcaster.
The station offers a diverse range of programming, including news, current affairs, music, drama, arts, documentaries, and debates. Broadcasting primarily in English with some content in Irish, it caters to a wide audience across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Listeners can tune in to RTÉ Radio 1 via multiple platforms:
- FM frequencies: 87.8–90.0 MHz
- Saorview: Channel 200
- Saorsat: Channel 21
- Virgin Media Ireland: Channel 901
- Sky: Channel 0137
- Virgin Media UK: Channel 917
- Freesat: Channel 750
RTÉ Radio 1 is renowned for flagship programs such as "Morning Ireland," the country's most listened-to morning news show, and "Drivetime," which provides comprehensive coverage of the day's top stories during the evening commute.
As a cornerstone of Irish broadcasting, RTÉ Radio 1 continues to inform, educate, and entertain listeners, upholding a tradition of quality programming that reflects the cultural and societal landscape of Ireland.
Genre | news, talk, sports |
City | Dublin |
Frequency | 88.5 - 88.9 FM |
First air date | 1 January 1926 |
Language | English |
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Contacts
Address | RTÉ, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 |
Phone | +(01) 208 3111 |
info@rte.ie | |
Website | https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/ |
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