RTÉ Radio 1 will cease broadcasting on Long Wave 252 from 14th April 2023

RTÉ Radio 1 will cease broadcasting on Long Wave 252 (LW 252) from Friday 14th April 2023.

In the UK, listeners can continue to enjoy RTÉ Radio 1 on Freesat (channel 750), Sky (channel 0160) and Virgin Media (channel 917), and on their preferred audio streaming service, including the RTÉ Radio Player and Irish Radioplayer apps.

Details of how to voice search RTÉ Radio 1 on Alexa or Google smart speakers are available on rte.ie/voice

In Ireland, listeners can continue to enjoy RTÉ Radio 1 on FM, on Saorview and Saorsat and online on RTÉ.ie/radio, as well as on their preferred audio streaming service, including the RTÉ Radio Player and Irish Radioplayer apps.

Listeners can also contact the RTE Information Office on +353 12083434 or by emailing info@rte.ie for information.

You can still access religious services as follows:

- On Sunday mornings on RTÉ One television and RTÉ Radio 1 Extra at 11.00am.

- On Sundays when RTÉ One / Radio 1 Extra transmits Mass, a Protestant Service is broadcast on the RTÉ News Channel at 2.15pm (until end June).

- Similarly, when RTÉ One / Radio 1 Extra transmits Protestant worship, there is Sunday Mass at 2.15pm on the RTÉ News Channel (until end June).

- There is also Aifrinn i nGaeilge (Mass in Irish) every Sunday at 11.00am on Raidio na Gaeltachta.

- All of this content can be accessed live or on catch-up via the RTÉ Player, RTÉ Radio Player and RTÉ.ie.

- The RTÉ News Channel airs Mass every weekday at 10.30am (until end June).

Source : https://www.rte.ie/eile/2021/0301/1200837-keep-listening/

RTÉ longwave 252 set to continue until at least 2019 after positive talks

RTÉ are set to continue transmitting their longwave 252 service until at least 2019 after positive talks took place at a consultative meeting in London.

Full story at :

http://irishpost.co.uk/rte-longwave-252-set-continue-least-2019-positive-talks/

Longwave Broadcasting Retains Listeners

When Irish state broadcaster Raidió Teilifís Éireann announced the closure of its longwave Radio 1 service to Britain — longwave being an analog, interference-plagued broadcast band in the 148.5–253 kHz range, below AM/medium wave — the last thing RTÉ expected was a firestorm of protest. After all, Radio 1 would still be available to British listeners on the Web and via the Freesat satellite TV service; even after RTÉ turned off its longwave transmitter on Jan. 1.

See more at:

http://www.radioworld.com/article/longwave-broadcasting-retains-listeners-/277274

All Ireland Finals 2013 shortwave coverage by RTE on 8th & 22nd Sept 2013

RTÉ Radio will broadcast the GAA All Ireland Hurling Final on Sunday 8 September and the All Ireland Football Final on Sunday 22 September on all wavelengths and via the internet to Irish people and communities around the world.

RTÉ is asking on those with relatives or friends abroad to let them know that this coverage is available and to invite them to the biggest party in Ireland's sporting calendar.

Ireland: At home, audiences can listen as usual to the GAA finals on RTÉ Radio 1 FM, DAB, RTÉ.ie and on Longwave 252.

Britain: Across most of Britain, listeners can receive our coverage on Long Wave 252. In addition RTÉ Radio 1 is available on the UK free to air satellite platform Freesat on channel 750.

Worldwide: Across the world, the match commentaries will be available online at www.rte.ie/radio1 and www.rte.ie/sport

Shortwave to Africa: In Africa, where many Irish people live and work, often in relative isolation with poor communications, RTÉ is providing special transmissions on shortwave radio. See details below.

SHORTWAVE FREQUENCIES FOR AFRICA

 

Both Finals throw in at 3.30pm Irish Time (1430 UTC)

Southern Africa - 7405 kHz (2pm to 6pm) (1300-1700 UTC)

East Africa - 17725 kHz (2pm to 5pm) (1300-1600 UTC)

East Africa -11620 kHz (5pm to 6pm) (1600-1700 UTC)

West Africa - 7505 kHz (2pm to 6pm) (1300-1700 UTC)

These services are part of RTÉ's continued commitment to Irish people overseas and, over the years, has proven especially popular with those in geographically or technically isolated areas.

In addition to RTÉ Radio broadcasts, RTÉ will also broadcast the All Ireland Finals on RTÉ Two Television. Don't forget also the extensive and dynamic online offering from www.rte.ie/sport

Additional RTE special on 30th Sept

RTÉ Radio will broadcast the GAA All-Ireland Hurling repeat final on Sunday 30th September 2012 as the Galway - Kilkenny final match on 9th Sept ended in a tie.

Shortwave Frequencies :

Southern Africa - 17685 kHz 1300-1700 UTC

East Africa - 17540 kHz 1300-1600 UTC

East Africa - 11915 kHz 1600-1700 UTC

West Africa - 7505 kHz 1300-1700 UTC

 

RTÉ Radio will broadcast the GAA All-Ireland Football Final today, Sunday 23 September at above times & frequencies.

 

All-Ireland Finals coverage on RTÉ Radio

 

RTÉ Radio will broadcast the GAA All-Ireland Hurling Final on Sunday 9 September and the All-Ireland Football Final on Sunday 23 September on all wavelengths and via the internet to Irish people and communities around the world.

RTÉ is asking on those with relatives or friends abroad to let them know that this coverage is available and to invite them to the biggest party in Ireland's sporting calendar.

Ireland: At home, audiences can listen as usual to the GAA finals on RTÉ Radio 1 FM, RTÉ.ie and on Longwave 252.

 

Britain: Across most of Britain, listeners can receive our coverage on Long Wave 252. In addition  RTÉ Radio 1 is available on the UK free to air satellite platform Freesat on channel 750.

 

Worldwide: Across the world, the match commentaries will be available online at www.rte.ie/radio1 and www.rte.ie/sport

 

Shortwave to Africa: In Africa, where many Irish people live and work, often in relative isolation with poor communications, RTÉ is providing special transmissions on shortwave radio. See details below.

Note: For those living in Ireland, who wish to get details of the shortwave frequencies to friends or family living abroad, RTÉ is providing a special phone text service. Listeners text the word "shortwave" to 51101 and they will receive a short text message with the shortwave frequencies. These texts are charged at standard rates.

SHORTWAVE FREQUENCIES FOR AFRICA

Both Finals throw in at 3.30pm Irish Time (1430 UTC)

 

Coverage area Frequencies Irish Time (UTC Time )

Southern Africa - 17685 kHz (2pm to 6pm) 1300-1700 UTC

East Africa - 17540 kHz (2pm to 5pm) 1300-1600 UTC

East Africa -11915 kHz (5pm to 6pm) 1600-1700 UTC

West Africa - 7505 kHz (2pm to 6pm) 1300-1700 UTC

These services are part of RTÉ's continued commitment to Irish people overseas and, over the years, has proven especially popular with those in geographically or technically isolated areas.

In addition to RTÉ Radio broadcasts, RTÉ will also broadcast the All Ireland Finals on RTÉ One Television. Don't forget also the extensive and dynamic online offering from ww.rte.ie/sport.

For further details of RTÉ coverage abroad please see http://www.rte.ie/radio/worldwide.html

Source : http://www.rte.ie/sport/features/gaa/2012/0904/336266-worldwide-all-ireland-finals-coverage-on-rte-radio/

 

Noel Curran is new Director-General of RTÉ

The Chairperson of the RTÉ Board, Tom Savage, has announced that the RTÉ Board has, with the consent of the government and the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, appointed Noel Curran as the next Director-General of RTÉ.

In announcing the appointment the Chairperson, Tom Savage, said: "This appointment follows an exceptionally intensive and exhaustive international recruitment process. Noel Curran honed his award-winning skills as a journalist first in print and then in broadcasting. He has produced both Current Affairs and Entertainment with distinction. He was Managing Director of Television through seven years of creative change."

"Noel has the editorial acumen, the cultural assurance, and the business flair to lead RTÉ into a new era of public service. In these especially challenging times, I am very pleased to announce his appointment and I wish Noel well as Director-General."

Noel Curran said: "I am absolutely delighted to be appointed Director-General. RTÉ has a unique role and a unique responsibility in Irish life. It also has a unique relationship with its audience. Whatever challenges lie ahead, I hope to see that bond strengthened."

(Source : RTE)

QSL's Received

RTE via Meyerton,South Africa for All Ireland Final special txn..

RN via Madagascar for world cup football commentary in Dutch

Special Coverage arrangements for All Ireland Finals 2010 by RTÉ

Special Coverage arrangements for All Ireland Finals 2010 by RTÉ , Ireland's national Public Service Broadcaster

Britain: Across most of Britain, listeners can receive our coverage on Long Wave 252 kHz. In addition RTÉ Radio 1 is available on the UK free to air satellite platform Freesat on channel 750

Worldwide: Across the world, the match commentaries will be available online at www.rte.ie/radio1

Shortwave to Africa: In Africa, where many Irish people live and work, often in relative isolation with poor communications, RTÉ is providing special transmissions on shortwave radio. Please note the frequency and time changes during the broadcasts

Coverage Area Frequencies Time (Irish) (Time UTC)

South Africa 7265 kHz - 2 pm to 6 pm (1300-1700 UTC)
East Africa 15400 kHz - 2 pm to 4 pm (1300-1500 UTC)
East Africa 11695 kHz - 4 pm to 6 pm (1500-1700 UTC)
West Africa 15445 kHz - 3.30 pm to 4 pm (1430-1500 UTC)
West Africa 11805 kHz - 4 pm to 5:30 pm (1500-1630 UTC)

Please note that from past experience this coverage is available outside published coverage area

Satellite Radio: Across the world, the match commentaries will be available on satellite radios on WRN2, channel 328

Intelsat Service: For the first time, RTÉ Radio is providing a dedicated satellite radio feed of the finals. Full coverage from 2pm to 6pm Irish time will be available on Intelsat (C Band) Channel 10: GAA Special. The coverage of the service is extensive - from western Africa over to Australia, as well as throughout most of Europe and Asia.

(Source : RTE)

RTÉ Appoints Director of Digital Switchover (DSO)

RTÉ has appointed Mary Curtis to the new senior executive position of Director of Digital Switchover, with responsibility for an effective transition by audiences in the coming two years to digital television using the new Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) system.

www.rte.ie/about/pressreleases/2010/0701/directordso010710.html

RTÉ Launches Two New Services for International Audiences

RTÉ Player International

RTÉ has become one of the first broadcasters in the world to launch a comprehensive international online TV catch-up service (RTÉ Player) for those with an Irish connection living abroad. The RTÉ Player was originally launched in Ireland in April 2009. Worldwide audiences can now catch-up on RTÉ Television programmes for up to 21 days through an integrated online media player. The international version of the RTÉ Player carries a range of programmes that have been cleared for international audiences. Content available includes all RTÉ News and Current Affairs programming (eg: Prime Time, The Frontline, Nationwide), flagship entertainment programming (eg: The Late Late Show), documentaries and a range of arts and music programming, including The View. Subject to rights clearance in 2010, sports content available for catch-up will include League of Ireland matches and Monday Night Soccer in March. Rugby Extra, which gives extended post-match analysis of Ireland's RBS 6-Nations matches will be available in February. As the GAA season returns in May, The Sunday Game will be available on RTÉ Player. There will also be basketball, boxing, greyhound racing, the RDS Dublin Horse Show and a host of special events available throughout the year. In addition to the catch-up services, News Now, RTÉ's 24 hour live and looped online news service will be also available to global audiences.

RTÉ News Now and RTÉ Radio iPhone Apps

RTÉ has launched an international iPhone application version of RTÉ News Now. This enables international iPhone and iPod Touch users to watch a video feed of live or looped RTÉ Television News anywhere in the world [subject to network availability], as well as reading the latest news, business, sport and entertainment stories from RTÉ.

RTÉ Radio 1 and RTÉ 2fm have also launched iPhone Apps.
Speaking on the launch of the international service Director-General Cathal Goan said: "RTÉ has always been very conscious of the role it plays in providing an important link to home for Irish people living abroad. In the last year this has of course become all the more important as emigration has increased, particularly among younger people. With the addition of this new service to our already globally accessible radio and online services I think it is clear that RTÉ's commitment to those with an Irish connection either living or traveling abroad is very strong. "
Múirne Laffan, Executive Director of RTÉ Publishing says: "RTÉ delivers content to over 2.9 million unique users each month through RTÉ.ie of which 1.1 million are overseas. The development of the international version of RTÉ Player offers an enhanced and more engaging service to these audiences. This is part of an exciting roadmap for RTÉ Publishing, as the projected growth of mobile, smart phones and IPTV offers us more opportunities to extend RTÉ's reach. We aim to grow our audiences by optimising international availability of our services and targeting new products to both Irish Communities and cohorts with an interest in Irish Television, News, Sport and Entertainment".

About RTÉ Player
The RTÉ Player was launched for domestic use in April 2009. Since its launch 5.4 million programmes have been viewed and by December 2009, up to 1 million programmes were viewed on the RTÉ Player per month with 288,000 unique users. RTÉ Player has been developed using the latest MPEG 4 video compression technology and Flash media player. This ensures the best user experience with fast access and high audio-visual quality. For viewers with
a broadband connection, access is free, simple and instant.

www.rte.ie/player

(RTE press release)

RTÉ announces long-terms plans for Donnybrook site

RTÉ has announced long-term plans for the redevelopment of its Donnybrook site. The project envisages the gradual replacement over a 10-15 year period of most of the current 1960 and 1970s buildings on the Donnybrook site with a purpose-built modern building complex designed for the digital and High-Definition age. The timing of RTÉ's announcement has been determined by Dublin City Council's planned preparation and consideration of a new Dublin City Development Plan. This requires that RTÉ, in common with other major landowners in the city,
present its long-term observations at this time. Project 2025, a redevelopment proposal, that is the result of detailed analysis and planning carried out since 2002, has been discussed with local members of the city council in advance of the review of all council area land zonings that begins in October. Subject to planning approval, the phased development is intended to begin with new high definition (HD), digital TV and new digital Radio studios and to culminate in a wing incorporating further production areas, rehearsal and performance spaces and staff offices. The plan has evolved through a full review of all options for the renewal of RTÉ's production base and capital facilities.
Speaking today, RTÉ Director- General, Cathal Goan said: "Rapid change in production and broadcast technology obliges us to plan and provide for the future. Clearly this is not an ideal time to be announcing a large proposed construction project. But to remain competitive and to continue to give Irish viewers, listeners and web users the best possible services, we have to invest in new facilities built for the digital age. "RTÉ has considered carefully the best way to upgrade and develop our broadcast production and transmission facilities while continuing to stay on air. We are confident that the most cost effective, sustainable and technically robust option available is to re-configure our existing site and incorporate all facilities into a single new building. "This proposal clearly sets out RTÉ's intention to remain a key provider of multi-media
services to the Irish public for many years to come." Given the planning process and the current prevailing economic conditions RTÉ does not anticipate that any construction work on the site could start before 2012.
Discussion will take place with local residents' groups as an integral part of the planning process. RTÉ will make an application for a 10-year planning consent for the new building development on Friday 9 October. Further details will be available at that stage.

(Press Release)

RTÉ Radio 1 to bring All Ireland Finals live commentary to GAA fans worldwide

RTÉ Radio 1 will bring live commentary of this weekend’s GAA All Ireland Hurling Final, when Waterford meets Kilkenny, and the GAA All Ireland Football Final on 21 September, when Kerry meets Tyrone, to GAA fans worldwide using various broadcast technologies. These services are part of RTÉ’s continued commitment to Irish people overseas, particularly in geographically or technically isolated areas. In addition to RTÉ Radio broadcasts, RTÉ will also broadcast the All Ireland Finals on RTÉ Television.

LISTENERS IN THE UK
RTÉ Radio 1 will broadcast live commentary of the finals on LW 252, online at RTÉ.ie, via satellite (Europe, Hotbird and Eurobird), cable television and, available from Friday, 5 September, on Freesat.

LISTENERS IN EUROPE
GAA fans across Europe can hear RTÉ Radio 1’s live commentary via RTÉ.ie, LW 252, satellite and DRM frequencies as follows:
DRM (AM Digital Radio) trial service
Target Frequencies
Europe 11715 kHz until 3.30pm (1330 UTC)
9850 kHz from 3.30pm to 5pm (1330-1500 UTC)

LISTENERS IN AFRICA AND SOUTHERN ASIA
In Africa, and as far as Southern Asia, RTÉ Radio 1 will broadcast live commentary from 3pm to 5pm Irish time (1300 - 1500 UTC) on both 7 and 21 September on the following shortwave frequencies:
Shortwave Frequencies for Africa
Target* Frequencies
West of Central Africa 11695 kHz
East of Central Africa 11960 kHz
Southern Africa 7295 kHz

*Note: These transmissions may be received a considerable distance outside the African continent (e.g. Southern Asia) depending on weather conditions.

LISTENERS IN THE U.S., CANADA, AUSTRALIA AND OTHER TERRITORIES
GAA fans further a field in countries such as the United States, Canada and Australia can hear RTÉ Radio 1’s live commentary via RTÉ.ie and satellite.

RTÉ Radio Worldwide
RTÉ is Ireland's national Public Service Broadcaster, serving the public by telling the stories of Ireland's relationship with itself and with the rest of the world.

Updated Information
Internet Streaming Service
We are pleased to announce that our Internet streaming is now also available on Windows Media Player and also Real Player. We hope this will make our Internet broadcasts more easily available to a wider listenting audience. Please note all our MW services are closed. Only LW 252 kHz continues on the low frequeny bands.

http://www.rte.ie/radio/worldwide.html

Here's a RTE qsl received during 2007 special broadcast :
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