Raidió Rí-Rá
Irish language radio station
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Raidió Rí-Rá (Irish pronunciation: [ˈɾˠadʲiːoː ˈɾˠiː ˈɾˠaː]), is an Irish language chart music radio station broadcasting on the internet, DAB+ and, for approximately one month a year, on FM radio. The station was founded in 2008 and has offices on Harcourt Street in Dublin.[1][2]
Leinster via DAB+
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| Broadcast area | Ireland via the Internet Leinster via DAB+ |
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| Frequencies | |
| Programming | |
| Language | Irish |
| Format | Contemporary hit radio |
| Ownership | |
| Operator | Raidió X Teoranta |
| History | |
First air date | March 2008 |
Former names | Raidió X |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | www |
History
Raidió Rí-Rá was created to mark Seachtain na Gaeilge in March 2008 under the working title of Raidió X.[3] Following a competition, its name was changed to Raidió Rí-Rá.[4] The station was created as part of a collaboration between Digital Audition Productions and Conradh na Gaeilge to create an Irish language chart music radio station for young people.[citation needed] It broadcasts 24 hours a day with music and the latest pop news in Irish.[citation needed]
During March each year, Raidió Rí-Rá broadcasts on FM in Dublin, Cork, Galway and, prior to 2011, Limerick, to mark Seachtain na Gaeilge.[5]
As of 2014, the station was broadcasting on DAB digital radio in Dublin and Waterford.[6] During March 2011, it also broadcast on DAB as part of the South-East DAB Trial.[5] It also launched a smartphone app.[7]
The station proposed to obtain sufficient funding and a full national license on FM radio from the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.[citation needed] In the interim, the station proposed to be available on Saorview, Ireland's Digital terrestrial television service.[citation needed]
Following the launch of FáilteDAB in 2025, it became possible to listen to Raidió Rí-Rá on DAB+ throughout Dublin and the wider Leinster area.[8][9][10]
