iRADIO is a music-driven youth radio station broadcasting to the Border, West, Mid-East and Midland regions of Ireland. The station is one of four music-driven youth stations that is licensed by Coimisiún na Meán 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 with weekly listenership of 343,000, 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 licence 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.
Broadcast Area iRADIO is licensed to cover 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, Armagh, Fermanagh and Londonderry 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 (Top 40), 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 (iMornings with Cooper & Oonagh) Oonagh O'Carroll (iMornings with Cooper & Oonagh) Sharron Lynskey (iRadio Daytimes) Valerie McHugh (iRadio's Groupchat) Leona Gilmore (iRadio @ Night / iRadio's Hits & Sport) Míchéal Kearney (Míchéal, Shane & Ella on iRadio) Shane O'Loughlin (Míchéal, Shane & Ella on iRadio) Ella Carey (Míchéal, Shane & Ella on iRadio) Marty Guilfoyle (iRadio's 6 to 6) Jen Payne (iRadio's 6 to 6) Niall Dunne (iRadio's 6 to 6) Leah Hogarty (iRadio's Big 40) Ciaran O'Connor (iRadio's All Irish)
See also Radio in Ireland
References
External links iRadio