Q Radio Network

Q Radio is a network of radio stations in Northern Ireland. Originally independent in their own right, after a number of mergers and acquisitions the stations in the network broadcast entirely from their studios 'QHQ' in Belfast's Fountain Centre, with local opt-outs for news, traffic and advertising.[1]

Not to be confused with Q Radio.
Q Radio
Broadcast areaNorthern Ireland
SloganNorthern Ireland's feel good radio station
Frequency
  • DAB: Bauer Northern Ireland
  • FM: 96.7 & 102.5 MHz Greater Belfast
  • FM: 97.2 & 97.6 MHz North Coast
  • FM: 100.5 MHz Newry
  • FM: 101.1 MHz Kilkeel
  • FM: 101.2 MHz Omagh
  • FM: 102.1 MHz Enniskillen
  • FM: 102.9 MHz North West
  • FM: 106.0, 106.3 & 107.2 MHz Mid Ulster
  • FM: 107.0 & 107.6 MHz Mid Antrim
First air date9 August 2015 (2015-08-09)
FormatAdult Contemporary
OwnerNorthern Media Group
WebcastRadioplayer
Websitewww.goqradio.com

The various stations in the network previously had local optouts from the network schedule, including the Q Cafe on weekdays between 10am and 1pm. There are currently no opt-outs on the schedule with all stations taking the network at all times.

Q Radio has won a number of awards in recent years, most notably for its news coverage.

The network is the second most listened to radio station in Northern Ireland with a combined figure of over 276,000 listeners across Northern Ireland.[2]

Network

The frequencies currently making up Q Radio are:[3]

The original Q Network stations were Q102.9, Q97.2 & Q101.2. Five, Six and Seven FM were rebranded on air to the new Q Radio brand as of 2011 and Belfast CityBeat as of 2015.

Schedules

Mon-Thu

  • 12.00am: Non Stop Q Monday Only
  • 2.00am: The All Nighter with Steve Turnbull. 1:00am Tue-thu
  • 6.00am: The Q Radio Breakfast Show with Ryan & Jordan
  • 10.00am: The Mid Morning Show with Yazz
  • 1.00pm: The Afternoon Show with Declan Wilson
  • 4.00pm: Q Radio Drive with Ibe Sesay
  • 7.00pm: The Evening Show with Connor Brennan
  • 10.00pm: Into The Night with Victoria Quinn

Friday

  • 1.00am: The All Nighter with Steve Turnbull
  • 6.00am: The Q Radio Breakfast Show with Ryan & Jordan
  • 10.00am: The Mid Morning Show with Yazz
  • 1.00pm: The Afternoon Show with Declan Wilson
  • 4.00pm: Q Radio Drive with Ibe Sesay
  • 7.00pm: Q Weekend Party with Gareth Woods
  • 10.00pm: The Weekend Mix with Errol Doherty

Saturday

  • 2.00am: The All Nighter with Eoghan Quigg
  • 6.00am: Weekend Breakfast Show with Sean Mckeown
  • 10.00am: The Saturday Mid Morning Show with Declan Wilson
  • 2.00pm: The Saturday Afternoon Show with Connor Brennan
  • 6.00pm: Q Weekend Party with Gareth Woods
  • 10.00pm: The Weekend Mix with Carl Kinsman

Sunday

  • 1.00am: After Hours with Errol Doherty
  • 3.00am: The All Nighter with Eoghan Quigg
  • 7.00am: Weekend Breakfast Show with Sean Mckeown
  • 10.00am: The Sunday Mid Morning Show with Ibe Sesay
  • 2.00pm: The Sunday Afternoon Show with Yazz
  • 6.00pm: The Weekend Wind Down with Gareth Woods
  • 10.00pm Q Radio Alternative Show with Olga
  • As of 26th May 2020:

Former Presenters/Current
  • Stephen Clements
  • Cate Conway
  • Gareth Stewart
  • Owen Larkin
  • Mark Lima
  • Ali Dowey
  • Sonya Mac
  • Robert Skates
  • Ryan A
  • Jordan Humphries
  • Yazz
  • Declan Wilson
  • Ibe Sesay
  • Connor Brennan
  • Victoria Quinn
  • Steve Turnbull
  • Eoghan Quigg
  • Gareth Woods
  • Errol Doherty
  • Sean Mckeown
  • Carl Kinsman
  • Olga Kaye
  • Sean Hegarty
  • Curtis mccosh
  • Brian Reynolds
  • adelle McCann

References
  1. "Public File". Q Radio. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
  2. media.info https://media.info/radio/stations/q-radio-greater-belfast-967-1025. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. "How to Listen - Q Radio".
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