Ruth Scott - Digital Sister Stations

Digital Sister Stations

The launch of digital radio into Ireland has allowed RTÉ to expand their music radio operation. Whereas 2fm has to play a mix of genres and eras of pop, the digital stations can play a wider range of music and focus more tightly on a particular format. RTÉ operates three music-led digital stations, which could be described as sister stations to 2fm:

• RTÉ 2XM, a station playing new and alternative music;
• RTÉ Gold, a station playing solely golden oldies; and
• RTÉ Pulse, a station playing dance and electronic music.

There is also a chill out music service, RTÉ Chill, which shares a broadcast slot with children station RTÉ Junior.