RTÉ to apply for a licence to begin digital radio broadcast

RTÉ is to seek a licence to begin broadcasting a digital radio service along the east coast, later this year.

The decision follows what the broadcaster describes as a successful six-month trial of DAB — Digital Audio Broadcasting — radio along the coast between Dublin and north Louth.

The trial included six stations — RTÉ Radio 1, 2FM, Radio na Gaelteachta, Lyric FM, Today FM and the WRN (World Radio Network) service for non-nationals. RTÉ is hoping to begin a full-time digital radio service for the east coast and then roll it out on a nationwide basis.