Raidió Rí-Rá (Irish pronunciation:[ˈɾˠadʲiːoːˈɾˠiːˈɾˠaː]), founded in 2008,[1] is anIrish language chart musicradio station broadcasting on the Internet, and, for approximately one month a year, onFM radio. The station has offices onHarcourt Street in Dublin.[2]
Raidió Rí-Rá was created to markSeachtain na Gaeilge in March 2008 under the working title of Raidió X. Following a competition, its name was changed to Raidió Rí-Rá.[3] The station was created as part of a collaboration between Digital Audition Productions andConradh na Gaeilge to create an Irish language chart music radio station for young people.[citation needed] It broadcasts 24 hours a day with music and the latest pop news in Irish.[citation needed]
During March each year, Raidió Rí-Rá broadcasts on FM inDublin,Cork,Galway and, prior to 2011,Limerick, to markSeachtain na Gaeilge.[4]
As of 2014, the station was broadcasting onDAB digital radio in Dublin and Waterford.[5] During March 2011, it also broadcast on DAB as part of the South-East DAB Trial.[4] It also launched a smartphone app.[6]
The station proposed to obtain sufficient funding and a full national license on FM radio from theBroadcasting Authority of Ireland.[citation needed] In the interim, the station proposed to be available onSaorview, Ireland'sDigital terrestrial television service.[citation needed]
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