Ireland
Last update: 06.11.2022 - older versions
UK-based small-scale DAB solution specialists Viamux are running a two-year small scale DAB+ trial in Dublin carrying Ireland's 45 national and commercial radio stations. For more information visit the viamux.com/ireland.
Until March 2021, national public broadcaster RTÉ operated a full-service Multiplex across a five transmitter network covering 52% of the population in the main cities.
On 31 March 2021, RTÉ switched off its DAB transmissions for three main factors – the fact that DAB was the least utilised platform in Ireland; that RTÉ is the only Irish broadcaster on the DAB system, and cost avoidance.
Last update: 01.04.2021 - older versions
Before being switched off, RTÉ’s ‘national’ multiplex reached all the major population centres and a total 52% of the population.
Last update: 01.04.2021 - older versions
The EECC requires new passenger cars sold across the EU to include digital terrestrial capabilities as standard.
Last update: 01.04.2021 - older versions
With close proximity to the UK market, DAB receivers are readily available in most electrical retailers.
Last update: 06.11.2022 - older versions
UK-based small-scale DAB solution specialists Viamux are running a two-year small scale DAB+ trial in Dublin carrying Ireland's 45 national and commercial radio stations. For more information visit the viamux.com/ireland.
Last update: 06.07.2017 - older versions
The Broadcasting Act 2009 makes provision for the licensing of sound broadcasting multiplexes to RTÉ and the commercial sector.
Under RCC-06 Ireland has been allotted two frequencies for national DAB multiplexes, 12A and 12C, with other allocations for regional/local multiplexes. The RTE Multiplex is operating on Block 12C (227.360 MHz).
The Broadcasting Act also makes provision for existing commercial broadcasters in multiplex broadcasting areas to migrate to DAB, which includes an extension to their licence of up to six years. However, the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has not yet addressed the issue of establishing a regulatory framework.
English LGBTQ+ radio station goes on DAB in Ireland
29.09.2021 - Ireland
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Ipsos MRBI research shows 81% of Irish adults listen to radio everyday
15.02.2021 - Ireland
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dB Digital launches call for tenders for national commercial multiplex
08.01.2020 - Ireland
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Radio Nova wants to take over RTÉ’s national DAB frequencies
06.11.2019 - Ireland
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Juice Cork gets new audio imaging for DAB radio service
01.05.2019 - Ireland
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Una Healy to host show on UK’s first national country music radio station
12.03.2019 - Ireland

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BAI commitment to DAB welcomed by trial operator in Republic of Ireland
27.11.2018 - Ireland
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8Radio returns and goes digital with éirdab
16.10.2018 - Ireland
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Lenco DIR 200 internet DAB radio
07.09.2018 - Ireland
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Cork Internet Exchange adds DAB capability
21.08.2018 - Ireland
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Key Information
Status: | trial and/or regulation |
Population: | 4.9 million |
Population coverage: | |
Total Sales (cumulative): | 400,000 devices |
Penetration by household: | |
Last update: 01.04.2021
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Useful Links
Broadcasting Authority of Irelandwww.dbdb.ie/
www.totalbroadcast.net/
RTÉ Digital Radio