RT remains the most-listened-to radio group in Ireland
28.8% market share with almost 2 million people listening every week
RT holds 17 of the top 20 programmes and the entire top 10
RT Radio 1 maintains its position as Ireland's number one radio station with more than 1.3 million listeners every week and four shows over 400,000
RT lyric fm hits an all-time high of 3.6% market share as all weekday programmes make gains
RT 2FM continues to deliver for young audiences with a 9.3% share of 15 - 34 year olds
The latest JNLR results confirm RT as the most listened to radio group in Ireland, at an exciting moment for audio across RT , with the launch of the new RT audio app coming later this year and a new slate of podcasts to be announced soon.
As RT marks the centenary year of public service media in Ireland, the latest figures are a reminder of radio's unique role in Irish life through the stories it tells, the voices it champions and the connection it has built with audiences over the last 100 years.
RT Radio 1 reaffirms its position as Ireland's biggest radio station and the go-to destination for adult audiences across the country reaching more than 1.3 million listeners every week and with four flagship shows over 400,000 listeners. The reinvigorated schedule sees RT Radio 1 continue to evolve while remaining at the heart of national conversation and culture.
RT 2FM continues to deliver for young audiences with a 9.3% share of 15 - 34-year-olds as it continues its evolution with a fresh new schedule, bringing new talent, new energy and a renewed ambition. This summer, 2FM will also be out on the road at festivals and events across the country, meeting audiences where they are and connecting directly with listeners through music, entertainment and stories from across the nation.
RT lyric fm is now at an all-time high with a market share of 3.6%, up almost a full percentage point year on year from 2.7%. This reflects a strong listener appetite for its distinctive mix of classical music, arts, culture and conversations.
RT Raidi na Gaeltachta continues to be a vital service for Irish-speaking communities and other audiences across the country through news and current affairs, music, culture and sporting programmes. With outside broadcasts from a range of programmes happening across the nation from Daingean U Ch is to Belfast, Cill Charthaigh, Miltown Malbay, R th Chairn and beyond, the station is an asset and supports the continued growth and everyday use of Irish. Raidi na Gaeltachta currently has 96,000 listeners tuning in weekly, with weekend share growth for both Saturday and Sunday, Book on Book.
Speaking on the latest figures, Patricia Monahan, Director of Audio, RT said: As we mark 100 years of public service media in Ireland, the latest figures demonstrate Ireland's ongoing connection to and love of radio. I'm really heartened to see RT lyric fm is at an historic high in its market share, now at 3.6%. lyric fm is a precious resource for its hundreds of thousands of listeners, more and more of whom are joining every year.
It's also gratifying in this centenary year that RT Radio 1 retains its position as Ireland's biggest radio station, with four flagship shows continuing to bring in over 400,000 listeners as the new schedule continues to bed in.
RT 2FM meanwhile has held its market share at 5% and is continuing to deliver for young audiences across Ireland with a 9.3% share of that demographic. We've a big summer ahead as 2FM goes on the road for festivals all over Ireland - 2FM will truly offer the sound of the summer this year.
RT Radio 1
RT Radio 1 reaches 1,356,000 listeners weekly.
Morning Ireland remains Ireland's most-listened-to radio programme with 452,000 listeners this book.
Today with David McCullagh has 423,000 listeners from 9-11am.
Oliver Callan has 296,000 listeners each day in his new slot from 11am-1pm.
News at One has 275,000 listeners.
Liveline has a listenership of 268,000 with presenter Kieran Cuddihy at the helm.
The Louise Duffy Show has 145,000 listeners tuning in for easy listening and great music in her new 3pm slot.
Drivetime with Katie Hannon and Colm Mong in has 211,000 listeners tuning in each evening from 4-6pm.
Over on Weekends, Brendan O'Connor on Saturday has 414,000 listeners ( 51,000 YoY), with 409,000 listeners ( 40,000 YoY) tuning in on Sunday.
Playback on Saturday has 324,000 listeners.
The Business on Saturday mornings has 372,000 listeners. ( 52,000 YoY)
Saturday Sport/Doc On One from 2-6pm on RT Radio 1 has 218,000 listeners. ( 19,000 YoY)
Sunday Miscellany has 308,000 listeners. ( 24,000 YoY)
Sunday with Miriam has 334,000 listeners. ( 30,000 YoY)
This Week has 198,000 listeners on Sunday. ( 14,000 YoY)
Sunday Sport has 199,000 listeners tuning in. ( 16,000 YoY)
Inside Sport has 85,000 listeners every weekday.
Arena has 44,000 listeners every weekday evening.
The John Creedon Show has 55,000 listeners on weeknights.
Starting off the mornings, Rising Time with Shay Byrne has 59,000 listeners on weekdays.
On weekends, Rising Time with Lillian has 80,000 listeners on Saturday and 63,000 listeners on Sunday.
Tara Campbell, Head of RT Radio 1, said: As our new schedule continues to bed in, RT Radio 1 remains the biggest radio station in the country. We have seen huge year on year growth on many of our weekend programmes with Brendan O'Connor up 51,000 (Saturdays) and 40,000 (Sundays), The Business is up 52,000 and Sunday with Miriam up 30,000 on this time last year. As always, our hard-working teams on air and behind the scenes put in enormous effort on a daily basis to deliver for our listeners across news and current affairs, arts and culture, music, sport and entertainment.
RT 2FM
RT 2FM continues its evolution with a f
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