RTÉ Radio
RTÉ Radio is the collective name for the radio services of Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ), the national broadcaster of Ireland. It comprises a number of national radio stations, offering a diverse range of programming in both English and Irish. The main stations include:
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RTÉ Radio 1: A general interest station with a focus on news, current affairs, talk shows, and arts programming. It is the most listened-to radio station in Ireland.
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RTÉ 2fm: A contemporary music station targeting a younger audience, playing popular music, and featuring entertainment programming.
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RTÉ Lyric FM: A classical music and arts station, broadcasting classical, jazz, and world music, alongside arts-related discussions and features.
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RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta: A station broadcasting entirely in the Irish language (Gaeilge), serving the Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking regions) and the wider Irish-speaking community. It features news, current affairs, music, and cultural programming.
RTÉ Radio also operates digital radio services, providing additional content and channels, often accessible online and through digital audio broadcasting (DAB). The organization plays a significant role in Irish culture and society, providing news, entertainment, and information, and contributing to the preservation and promotion of the Irish language and arts. It is funded by a combination of license fee revenue and commercial advertising.