Northern Ireland Radio Online: Stations Streaming Live
Published
You can listen to Northern Ireland radio online in any browser, with no download and no account: open 72FM, search for a station's name, and press play. Northern Ireland streams BBC Radio Ulster and Radio Foyle, the Q Radio network of local stations, U105 and Irish-language community radio from Belfast.
BBC
- BBC Radio Ulster — news, sport and music.
- BBC Radio Foyle — the BBC's station for Derry and the north-west.
Commercial
- Q Radio Belfast — the most-voted Northern Ireland station in the directory, with local Q Radio stations for Newry and Mourne, Mid Ulster, Mid Antrim, the North West and Tyrone and Fermanagh.
- U105 — hits and local news from Belfast.
- Drive 105 — classic hits from Derry.
Irish language
- Raidió Fáilte 107.1 — Irish-language community radio from Belfast, with traditional music.
The sound of Northern Ireland
Belfast gave music Van Morrison, and traditional Irish music is played on both sides of the border. Listeners in Northern Ireland also tune in to stations from the Republic. Irish radio, Dublin radio and UK radio go further.
Listening from elsewhere
Northern Ireland keeps UK time — GMT in winter and an hour ahead (BST) in summer, the same as Ireland.
A route in
- BBC Radio Ulster, for news.
- Q Radio, for local hits.
- Raidió Fáilte, for Irish.
South of the border, Dublin radio online is next.
Frequently asked questions
How can I listen to Northern Ireland radio online for free?
Search for the station on 72FM — BBC Radio Ulster, Q Radio, U105 and Raidió Fáilte are in the directory — no download and no account, with an hour a day free.
Is there Irish-language radio in Northern Ireland?
Yes — Raidió Fáilte 107.1, community radio from Belfast.
What time is it in Northern Ireland for live radio?
UK time: GMT in winter and BST, an hour ahead, in summer — the same as Ireland.