UTV applies for Dublin rock music radio licence

ULSTER Television has entered the fray for the latest radio licence to become available in Dublin.

UTV, which owns County Sound in Cork and Q102 in Dublin, said it has submitted an application for the alternative rock music licence, which will be awarded soon by the Broadcasting Commission.

The Belfast-based company said it had teamed up with Capital Radio, the owner of Xfm, which runs a number of rock music stations in Europe, and Absolute Radio International to bid for the licence. UTV said Xfm was a major advantage to its bid as it had already had success by creating a guitar-led music radio station showcasing the best new music. And Irish radio listener have had a chance to listen to the station’s format on digital and cable services.