Latest JNLR RT listenership figures released

15/08/2024

RT Radio 1 continues to be Ireland's most-popular radio station with over 1.3 million listeners every week and the first choice for 35-54 year olds.

New RT Radio 1 schedule begins from Monday 10 November

RT lyric fm increases its share to an all-time high of 3%

2FM increases its share to 10.4% among 15-34 year-olds

The latest JNLR results highlight the strength and appeal of RT 's audio offering, with stations across the network continuing to engage and entertain listeners nationwide. From trusted news and current affairs to great music, sport and entertainment, RT 's radio services remain a vital part of daily life in Ireland, reflecting the voices, stories and sounds that matter most to audiences.

With a 29% market share, RT 's radio services are the most-listened-to in Ireland for All Adults.

RT holds 18 of the top 20 programmes and the entire top 10.

RT lyric fm achieves its highest ever share of 3% with continued growth.

RT Radio 1 remains the first choice for adults aged 35-54 nationwide, with a share of 13.6%, and remains the only station with a weekly reach of over 1 million.

RT 2FM attracts 653,000 weekly listeners and increases its share to 10.4% among 15-34 year-olds

RT Raid o na Gaeltachta increased weekend listenership on Saturdays ( 19,000) and Sundays ( 16,000)

Speaking on the latest figures, Patricia Monahan, Director of Audio, RT said: Ireland's biggest conversation is set to go from strength to strength as we prepare to launch a brand-new weekday daytime schedule on RT Radio 1. Latest figures show that the station remains the first choice for adults aged 35-54 nationwide, with a share of 13.6%, and remains the only station with a weekly reach of over 1 million. The growth at weekends is phenomenal and demonstrates how integral radio is to the listening lives of the nation, RT Radio 1 especially. RT lyric fm is now reaching 336,000 listeners every week and is growing audiences across the schedule and has grown share to an all-time high of 3% it's a brilliant result, testament to the sustained efforts of the lyric team, efforts clearly endorsed by lyric's growing audience. 2FM, meanwhile, has increased its share to 10.4% for 15-34s - as Ireland's national public service media, serving this important younger audience is a critical part of RT 's mission, one that 2FM continues to deliver on.

RT Radio 1

RT Radio 1 reaches 1,376,000 listeners weekly.

Morning Ireland remains Ireland's most-listened-to radio programme with 471,000 listeners this book.

Oliver Callan has 347,000 listeners each day ( 9,000 YoY).

Today with Claire Byrne with 354,000 listeners.

The Louise Duffy Show has 215,000 listeners tuning in for easy listening and great music.

News at One has 284,000 listeners.

Liveline has a listenership of 279,000.

The Ray D'Arcy Show with 181,000 listeners.

Drivetime has 222,000 listeners tuning in each evening.

Over on Weekends, Brendan O'Connor on Saturday has 419,000 listeners ( 77,000 YoY), with 427,000 listeners tuning in on Sunday. ( 88,000 YoY).

Playback on Saturday has 355,000 listeners. ( 37,000 YoY).

The Business on Saturday mornings has 359,000 listeners. ( 22,000 YoY).

Saturday with Colm Mong in has 228,000 listeners. ( 4,000 YoY).

Saturday Sport/Doc On One from 2-6pm on RT Radio 1 has 224,000 listeners.

Sunday Miscellany has 318,000 listeners. ( 47,000 YoY).

Sunday with Miriam has 337,000 listeners. ( 37,000 YoY).

This Week has 202,000 listeners on Sunday. ( 14,000 YoY).

Sunday Sport has 210,000 listeners tuning in. ( 6,000 YoY).

Arena has 47,000 listeners every weekday.

The John Creedon Show has 54,000 listeners on weeknights.

Starting off the mornings, Rising Time has 53,000 listeners on weekdays.

Tara Campbell, Head of RT Radio 1, said:

As Radio 1 embarks on an exciting new chapter with our new schedule starting on Monday, it's great to see that we're building from a position of strength as the biggest station in the country with over 1.3 million listeners tuning in every week and as the market leader for listeners aged 35 to 54. This book has shown big increases across Saturday and Sunday mornings in particular with programmes like Brendan O'Connor, The Business, Playback, Sunday with Miriam and Sunday Miscellany all featuring strongly in the Top 10. A big thank you to our hard-working programme teams and talented presenters across the entire schedule who continue to serve our loyal audiences with content that engages, informs and entertains.

RT 2FM

2FM is the destination for Irish audiences, music lovers and entertainment fans, connecting with listeners in exciting new ways through fresh energy, dynamic voices and the very best music, all while continuing its proud tradition of shaping the future of Irish broadcasting.

2FM Breakfast has 131,000 listeners tuning in on weekday mornings.

Laura Fox on 2FM has 125,000 listeners to her 9am-12pm show. ( 3,000 BoB)

The Tracy Clifford Show has 111,000 listeners enjoying the best of Irish music and the home of RT 2FM Rising. ( 1,000 BoB)

2FM Drive with Doireann Garrihy entertains listeners across the country on their evening commute with 124,000 listeners.

Game On has 30,000 listeners tuning in on weeknights.

2FM Weekend Breakfast with Helen & Benny has 57,000 listeners on Saturdays and on Sunday 27,000 listeners.

Weekend on 2FM with Bl thnaid Treacy on Saturdays has 139,000 listeners and on Sundays 118,000.

2FM Weekend Afternoon with Demi & Mikey has 135,000 listeners on Saturdays ( 8,000 BoB) and on Sundays they have 106,000 listeners.

2FM Weekend Drive with Emma & Graham has 109,000 listeners on Saturdays ( 23,000 YoY) they have 84,000 listeners ( 21,000 YoY).

Dan Healy, Head of RT 2FM, said:

This survey covers just over 6 months of the new 2FM schedule, an

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