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BBC Radio Foyle
BBC Raidió Feabhail
BBC Radio Foyle is the BBC’s local radio service for Derry and the north west of Northern Ireland. You can listen live online, on 93.1 FM in Derry and on DAB Digital Radio in Northern Ireland. The station is known for its mix of local news, sport, conversation and music, while also carrying wider BBC Radio Ulster output at certain times.
About BBC Radio Foyle
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BBC Radio Foyle is a BBC Northern Ireland local radio station based in Derry. It launched in 1979 and takes its name from the River Foyle, which runs through the city. The station serves listeners across Derry and the wider north west, with a strong emphasis on local stories, community issues, regional sport and programmes that reflect everyday life in this part of Northern Ireland.
The station broadcasts on 93.1 FM in Derry and is also available on 12D DAB Digital Radio in Northern Ireland, as well as online. On Radio Player UK, listeners can tune in live and discover more BBC stations from BBC Sounds. This gives BBC Radio Foyle a strong local identity while also sitting within the wider BBC Northern Ireland and BBC Sounds ecosystem.
BBC Radio Foyle is closely linked with BBC Radio Ulster and operates as a local opt-out service, providing dedicated programming for its own audience while also sharing some wider output. That combination helps the station deliver local relevance for listeners in Derry and surrounding areas, while still connecting to major BBC news, current affairs and speech programming from across Northern Ireland.
BBC Radio Foyle is likely to appeal to listeners who want a local station with a strong north west focus, including local news, discussion, football coverage, community stories and a broad mix of music and speech. It is especially useful for people in and around Derry who want a BBC service with a more local feel than a national or fully regional station.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Connor Phillips: weekday afternoons from 3pm-5pm on BBC Radio Ulster / Foyle, with an entertainment-led afternoon programme.
- Richard Morgan - Evening Extra: weekday evenings from 5pm-6pm, covering the day’s main news stories, current affairs and sport across Northern Ireland.
- Eve Blair - Your Place And Mine: Saturdays from 8am, with stories, voices and features from around Northern Ireland.
- Foyle Sportsound: regular evening sports coverage on BBC Radio Foyle and BBC Sounds, including football coverage and local sports discussion.
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Contact Information
Official website:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/radiofoyle
Listen online:
https://www.radioplayeruk.com/radio/bbcradiofoyle.php
Studio / main contact number:
+44 28 7137 8600
Postal address:
BBC Radio Foyle
8 Northland Road
Londonderry
BT48 7GD
Northern Ireland
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BBCRadioFoyle/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/BBCRadioFoyle
BBC Radio Foyle UK FAQ
What is BBC Radio Foyle?
BBC Radio Foyle is a BBC Northern Ireland local radio station serving Derry and the north west of Northern Ireland. It broadcasts local news, sport, music and speech programming, while also carrying some shared BBC Radio Ulster output.
How can I listen to BBC Radio Foyle live?
You can listen to BBC Radio Foyle live online, on 93.1 FM in Derry, and on 12D DAB Digital Radio in Northern Ireland. It is also available through BBC Sounds and compatible connected platforms where BBC audio services are supported.
What frequency is BBC Radio Foyle on?
BBC Radio Foyle broadcasts on 93.1 FM in Derry. It is also carried on 12D DAB Digital Radio in Northern Ireland.
Where is BBC Radio Foyle based?
BBC Radio Foyle is based in Derry on Northland Road. The station takes its name from the River Foyle, which runs through the city.
What type of programmes does BBC Radio Foyle broadcast?
BBC Radio Foyle broadcasts a mix of local news, current affairs, conversation, music and sport. The station is especially known for serving listeners in Derry and the wider north west with locally relevant content.
Is BBC Radio Foyle the same as BBC Radio Ulster?
BBC Radio Foyle is not exactly the same station as BBC Radio Ulster. It operates as a local opt-out service, which means it provides dedicated local programming for its own audience while also sharing some BBC Radio Ulster output at other times.
Who are some of the presenters on BBC Radio Foyle?
Examples of presenters and programmes currently associated with BBC Radio Ulster / Foyle output include Connor Phillips, Richard Morgan on Evening Extra, and Eve Blair on Your Place And Mine, alongside sports coverage under the Foyle Sportsound banner.
Does BBC Radio Foyle cover local sport?
Yes. BBC Radio Foyle carries local sports coverage, including football content and regular Foyle Sportsound programming for listeners in Derry and the north west.