Dublin's Q102
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| Broadcast area | Dublin |
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| Slogan | More Music To Make You Feel Good |
| Frequency | 102.2 MHz DAB |
| First air date | As Lite FM May 2000, As Q102 March 2004 |
| Format | Easy listening |
| Owner | UTV Radio |
| Website | www.q102.ie |
Q102 is a commercial radio station in Dublin, owned by UTV Radio. It broadcasts on 102.2 MHz FM. The station is licensed to target the 35+ age group, and must provide hourly news, as well as current events programming.
The station was launched as Lite 102.2. On purchasing the station, UTV rebranded it to Q102 thanks to research of Dublin people aged over 35, who decided on bringing back the name of a former pirate radio station.
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[edit] Relaunch
The station's relaunch was "orchestrated" by Ray Shah, a station presenter, who apparently "took over" the station until it was relaunched. The "take over" involved a defacement of Lite 102.2's website and the constant playing of Mah Nà Mah Nà during the transition period. The stations Radio Data System PS name was changed to " MUPPET " during this time, before settling on " Q102 " afterwards.
[edit] Programming
The station broadcasts mainly adult contemporary music aimed at the 35+ age group. Its flagship show is 'The More Music Breakfast Show' presented by "local Dub", Debbie Allen (weekdays from 5:30-10am) The station broadcasts news on the hour (half-hour at peak times) along with sports, traffic and weather updates. The radio station primarily is on a mission to make people "feel good".
[edit] Q102 Presenters
- Debbie Allen (Presenter - More Music Breakfast Show, 5:30-10a.m. weekdays)
- Dave Harrington (Presenter/Producer - More Music Breakfast Show), 5:30-10a.m. weekdays)
- Suzy G (Presenter - Cinema Magic, Sundays 6-9p.m.)
- Liam Coburn (Presenter - All Request 9-5, Weekdays 10a.m.-1p.m.)
- Ray Shah (Presenter - "Taking it to the streets" (formerly Ray Makes Your Day) & Presenter - The Big Saturday Show, Big Sat show Saturdays 9a.m.-1p.m.
- Steven Cooper (Presenter - All Request 9-5, weekdays 1-4:59p.m.
- Scott Williams (On The QT Drivetime Weekdays 4:59-7p.m., also the station CEO)
- Venetia Quick (On The QT Producer/Presenter)
- Ernie Gallagher (Presenter - The Love Zone, Monday-Thursday & Sunday night 9p.m.-1a.m.)
- Jason Maine (Night Cruising weekdays 1-5:30a.m.)
- Suzanne Kane (Boogie Nights, Friday 7p.m.-12a.m., Saturday 6p.m.- 12a.a.)
- Lisa Cannon (Presenter - The Big Saturday Show, Saturdays 9a.m.-1p.m.)
- Damien McCaul (More Music Weekends, Saturdays & Sundays 1-6p.m.)
- Aidan Cooney (Awesome 80's, Monday-Thursday 7-9p.m.)
- Bryan Lambert (More Music Weekend, Sundays 9a.m.-1p.m.)
- Jack & Ali (The Scoop, Saturdays & Sundays 7a.m.-9a.m.
- Electric Eddie (Taking it to the streets)
- Tommy Greene (technical work)
- Lisa Armstrong (Boogie Nights & Night Cruising, Boogie nights Saturday & Sunday morning 12a.m.- 3a.m., Night crusing Saturday & Sunday Morning 3a.m.-6a.m.)
- Neil Murray (Boogie Nights & Night Cruising, stand in for boogie nights and night cruising)
All times G.M.T.
- Eileen Brophy (Director of News)
- Michael McArdle (News)
- Karen Creed (News)
- Claire McGreal (News)
- Deirdre Farrelly (News)
- Eamonn Torsney (News)
- Helen McCormack (News)
[edit] External links
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