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About BBC Radio Foyle
BBC Radio Foyle is the BBC's local radio station for Derry/Londonderry and the north west of Northern Ireland. Broadcasting on 93.1 FM, it brings listeners local news, current affairs, sport, music and conversation from the city and surrounding areas, including Limavady, Strabane and the border region. On this page you can listen to BBC Radio Foyle live online for free.
The north west's own station
BBC Radio Foyle launched on 11 September 1979 and has been part of life in the north west ever since. It works alongside BBC Radio Ulster, which serves the whole of Northern Ireland, carrying its own local programmes for much of the day and sharing some national programming. Over more than four decades, Radio Foyle has covered the big stories of the city and region, from difficult times to the city's cultural renaissance, including its year as UK City of Culture.
What you will hear
Radio Foyle's local programmes include news and current affairs, phone-ins and interviews about the issues that matter in the north west, from health and jobs to transport and community life. Music shows feature local artists, traditional and country music and the songs listeners love, and sport coverage includes Derry City, Gaelic games and other local teams. Because Derry sits close to the border with Donegal, the station also reflects stories and voices from across the wider region.
How to listen to BBC Radio Foyle
Tune your FM radio to 93.1 to hear BBC Radio Foyle in Derry/Londonderry and the north west. It is also available on DAB digital radio, smart speakers and BBC Sounds, where many programmes can be heard on demand. The quickest way is to press play above and listen to Radio Foyle live straight away on any device. Please note that some live sports commentaries may be restricted online. If you are in Northern Ireland, you may also enjoy BBC Radio Ulster, Q Radio Belfast and Cool FM, all on our site.
For local news and the voice of the north west, BBC Radio Foyle is the region's own BBC station.
- 100% free, no sign-up
- Live stream, 24 hours a day
- Listen from anywhere
- Works on phone and computer
How to listen to BBC Radio Foyle live
In 3 simple steps, with nothing to install.
- 01Press play
Click the "Listen live" button at the top of this page.
- 02Wait a moment
The live stream starts loading within a few seconds.
- 03Enjoy
BBC Radio Foyle plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
News
News and talk stations keep you informed around the clock, with live debate, phone-ins, sport and coverage of the day’s biggest stories.
Frequently asked questions
BBC Radio Foyle broadcasts on 93.1 FM, and is also on DAB digital radio and BBC Sounds.
BBC Radio Foyle launched on 11 September 1979.
Yes. Press play at the top of this page to listen to BBC Radio Foyle live for free on any device.
It covers Derry/Londonderry and the north west of Northern Ireland, including Limavady and Strabane.
Yes. You can listen to BBC Radio Foyle live for free here on UK Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. BBC Radio Foyle plays in your phone’s browser on Android or iPhone — there is no app to install. Just open this page and press play.
Yes. Connect your phone to the car stereo by Bluetooth or cable, open BBC Radio Foyle here on UK Radio Stations and enjoy the live stream on the road.
If the stream does not load, wait a few seconds and press play again — some streams take a moment to connect. You can also refresh the page or try another News station meanwhile. UK Radio Stations checks every stream automatically.