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BBC Radio Ulster, Cool FM, Downtown and the local voices of Northern Ireland. Listen live to 13 radio stations in Northern Ireland, free and with no sign-up.

Stations
13
Cities
8
Regions
1

All radio stations in Northern Ireland

1–13 of 13 stations

Northern Ireland radio at a glance

The numbers behind Northern Ireland’s radio, updated as stations are checked.

Stations
13
2.4% of all UK stations
On air now
11
85% streaming right now
Towns & cities
8
biggest: Belfast
Top genre
Adult Contemporary
7 stations
Regions
1
most: Northern Ireland
Scotland – 40 stationsScotland40Northern Ireland – 13 stationsN. Ireland13North East – 26 stationsNorth East26North West – 72 stationsNorth West72Yorkshire and the Humber – 38 stationsYorkshire38Wales – 17 stationsWales17West Midlands – 36 stationsW. Midlands36East Midlands – 38 stationsE. Midlands38East of England – 59 stationsEast59South West – 72 stationsSouth West72London – 54 stationsLondon54South East – 66 stationsSouth East66

Regions of Northern Ireland

Top 10 radio stations in Northern Ireland

The stations listeners in Northern Ireland play most right now.

  1. 1BBC Radio UlsterBelfast · Classic Rock
  2. 2Q Radio BelfastBelfast · Adult Contemporary
  3. 3Energy 106 BelfastBelfast · Dance
  4. 4BBC Radio FoyleDerry · News
  5. 5Belfast 89FMBelfast · Oldies
  6. 6Radio Cracker BallymenaBallymena
  7. 7Belfast 247Belfast
  8. 8Armagh City RadioArmagh · Adult Contemporary
  9. 9Q Radio Tyrone and FermanaghFermanagh · Adult Contemporary
  10. 10Q Radio Mid UlsterBelfast · Adult Contemporary

Cities in Northern Ireland with the most stations

1Belfast6 stations2Antrim1 stations3Armagh1 stations4Ballymena1 stations5Derry1 stations6Fermanagh1 stations7Lisburn1 stations8Newry1 stations

Most popular genres in Northern Ireland

1Adult Contemporary7 stations2Pop6 stations390s1 stations4Classic Hits1 stations5Classic Rock1 stations6Dance1 stations7News1 stations8Oldies1 stations
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The most popular stations in Northern Ireland

The most popular radio stations in Northern Ireland are BBC Radio Ulster, Q Radio Belfast, Energy 106 Belfast, BBC Radio Foyle and Belfast 89FM.

The sound of Northern Ireland

The genres with the most stations are adult contemporary, pop, 90s and classic hits. Belfast, Antrim and Armagh have the most stations. Exploring Northern Ireland’s radio is a great way to get to know it.

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Frequently asked questions

Which regions are in Northern Ireland?

Northern Ireland’s stations are all on this page.

What is the most popular station in Northern Ireland?

BBC Radio Ulster, followed by Q Radio Belfast and Energy 106 Belfast.

How many radio stations are there in Northern Ireland?

13 stations in 8 towns and cities.

Are the stations free?

Yes, every station is 100% free, live, 24 hours a day, with no sign-up.

What kind of radio is popular in Northern Ireland?

The formats with the most stations in Northern Ireland are Adult Contemporary (7), Pop (6), 90s (1) and Classic Hits (1).