Cool FM
Northern Ireland's Number 1 for Music
Listen live to Cool FM, Belfast and Northern Ireland's hit music station for big current songs, local presenters, entertainment and feel-good radio throughout the day.
About Cool FM
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Frequencies & locations:
- FM – 97.4 FM in Greater Belfast.
- DAB – Available on DAB digital radio across Northern Ireland.
- Online – Listen live online through Radio Player UK.
Cool FM is one of Northern Ireland's best-known commercial radio stations, broadcasting a hit music format for Belfast and listeners across Northern Ireland. The station focuses on big current songs, upbeat presenters and entertainment-led radio, with a strong local identity rather than feeling like a generic national pop feed.
The station's weekday sound is built around recognisable local voices and a steady mix of chart music, pop, dance and feel-good tracks. Cool FM has long been associated with Belfast radio, but its reach across Northern Ireland on DAB gives it a wider audience while keeping the tone, humour and local references rooted in Northern Irish life.
Cool FM's strongest on-air asset is its presenter line-up. Cool Breakfast gives the station a big morning identity, while daytime and evening shows keep the pace moving with music, competitions, entertainment and specialist chart-style programming such as the NI Hit 40. That mix gives the station proper personality, which matters because plain playlist radio is ten-a-penny.
Notable Presenters & Shows: Cool Breakfast is hosted by Pete Snodden, Paulo Ross and Rebecca McKinney, and is one of Cool FM's flagship shows. Paul Kennedy presents weekday mornings, Curtis McCosh appears in the afternoon and on weekend breakfast, John Kearns hosts Cool Drive, Hix presents weeknights and the NI Hit 40, while Melissa Riddell, Stuart Robinson, Deputy Dave, Kat Walker, Owen Beers and Evanna Maxted also feature across the schedule.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Pete Snodden: Co-host of Cool Breakfast, Cool FM's flagship weekday breakfast show.
- Paulo Ross: Co-host of Cool Breakfast alongside Pete Snodden and Rebecca McKinney.
- Rebecca McKinney: Co-host of Cool Breakfast and part of the station's main morning team.
- Paul Kennedy: Weekday presenter on Cool FM, heard during the morning schedule.
- Curtis McCosh: Afternoon and weekend breakfast presenter on Cool FM.
- John Kearns: Presenter of Cool Drive on weekday afternoons.
- Hix: Weeknight presenter and host of the NI Hit 40.
- Melissa Riddell: Evening and weekend presenter on Cool FM.
Contact Information
Official website:
https://www.hellorayo.co.uk/cool-fm/
Studio email:
info@coolfm.co.uk
Studio:
+44 28 9182 0010
Postal address:
Kiltonga Industrial Estate
Newtownards
BT23 4TJ
Northern Ireland
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialcoolfm/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialcoolfm/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/coolfm
Cool FM FAQ
What is Cool FM?
Cool FM is a commercial radio station serving Greater Belfast and Northern Ireland with contemporary hit music, entertainment, competitions and local presenters.
Can I listen to Cool FM live online?
Yes. You can listen to Cool FM live online through Radio Player UK using the player on this page.
What frequency is Cool FM on in Belfast?
Cool FM broadcasts on 97.4 FM in Greater Belfast and is also available on DAB digital radio across Northern Ireland.
Who presents Cool Breakfast?
Cool Breakfast is presented by Pete Snodden, Paulo Ross and Rebecca McKinney.
Is Cool FM part of Bauer?
Yes. Cool FM is owned by Bauer Media Audio UK and sits within Bauer's Northern Ireland radio operation.