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{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2014}}
:''The name "Q102" is also used by the radio stations [[WIOQ]] in [[Philadelphia]] and [[WKRQ]] in [[Cincinnati]].''
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{{primary sources|date=May 2008}}
{{Infobox Radio station|
{{Infobox Radio station|
name = Q102 |
name = Q102 |
image = [[Image:Q102dublin.png]] |
image = |
slogan = Dublin's Feel Good Radio Station |
slogan = More Music, Less Talk |
airdate = [[May 2000]] |
airdate = As Lite FM May 2000, As Q102 March 2004 |
frequency = 102.2 [[MHz]] |
frequency = 102.2 [[MHz]]|
area = [[Dublin]] |
area = [[Dublin]] |
format = Easy listening |
format = Adult Contemporary |
owner = [[UTV Radio]] |
owner = [[UTV Radio]] |
website = [http://www.q102.ie/ www.q102.ie] |
website = [http://www.q102.ie/ www.q102.ie] |
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'''Q102''' is a [[commercial radio]] station in [[Dublin]], owned by [[UTV Radio]]. It broadcasts on 102.2 [[MHz]] [[FM]]. They are licensed to target the 35+ age group, and must provide hourly news, as well as current events programming.
'''Dublin's Q102''' is a [[commercial radio]] station in [[Dublin]], owned by [[UTV Radio]]. It broadcasts on 102.2 [[MHz]] [[FM broadcasting|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''' and was jokingly known as the [[taxi driver]]s favourite. 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. The rebrand also changed the station's style of programming, targetting a younger audience than Lite Fm, however still making it the taxi driver's choice.
The station was launched as '''Lite 102.2'''. On purchasing the station, UTV rebranded it to Dublin's Q102 thanks to research of Dublin people aged over 35, who decided on bringing back the name of a former pirate radio station.


==Relaunch==
Q102 is the market leader for its target audience of 35+
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. The first song played on the new Dublin's Q102 was "Night Fever" by The Bee Gees followed by "What About Me" by Shannon Knoll.


==Programming==
==Programming==
The station broadcasts mainly [[adult contemporary music]] aimed at the 35+ age group. The station broadcasts news on the hour (half-hour at peak times) along with sports, traffic and weather updates. From September 2008, under new management the station has adopted a more music, less talk format. Recent JNLR listenership results have seen the station go from strength to strength with Dublin's Q102 recording a market share of 9.4%.


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==Presenters==
The station broadcasts mainly [[adult contemporary music]] aimed at the 35+ age group. Its flagship show is 'The Big Girls' Breakfast' with "local Dub" Debbie Allen and Sue Carter, the "Aussie Chick" broadcast from 6am-9am. 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".
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* Scott Williams (The More Music Breakfast Show)

* Liam Coburn (More Music Less Talk)
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==Q102 Presenters==
* Dave Harrington (More Music Less Talk)

* [[Aidan Cooney]] (More Music Less Talk followed by 'Call Cooney')
*Debbie Allen (Big Girls' Breakfast)
* Debbie Allen (The Love Zone)

*Sue Carter (Big Girls' Breakfast)
* Stephen Daly (Sat Breakfast & Fill-Ins)
* Lisa Armstrong (The Love Zone Fri,Sat & Sun)

* Gerry Stevens (Sun Breakfast & Fill-Ins)
*Susie G (Traffic - Big Girls' Breakfast)
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* Bryan Lambert (The Love Zone)

* Matt Dempsey (Sun Afternoons Fill-Ins)
*Liam Coburn (High School Hits, Midday Disco Workout & All-Request Workday)
* Paul Egan

*[[Ray Shah]] (Ray Makes Your Day & The Big Saturday Show)

*Steven Cooper (Afternoon Love Zone, Retro 3@3 & All-Request Workday)

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*Scott Williams (On The QT drivetime)

*Venetia Quick (On The QT drivetime)

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*Ernie Gallagher (The Love Zone)

*Jason Maine (Overnights)

*Suzanne Kane (Boogie Nights)

*Dusty Rhodes (Awesome 80's)

*Lisa Cannon (The Big Saturday Show & CinemaMagic)

*Ross Allen (Weekend Breakfast)

*Aidan Cooney (Saturday afternoon)

*Bryan Lambart

*Tommy Greene

*Darragh Roberts


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.q102.ie Official Homepage]
* [http://www.q102.ie Official website]
* [http://www.liveradio.ie/stations/dublins-q102 Dublin's Q102 - Listen Live]
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{{Radio in Ireland}}
{{Local radio in Ireland}}
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[[Category:Dublin]]
{{Media in Dublin}}
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{{UTV Media}}


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Revision as of 20:18, 30 June 2015

Q102
Broadcast areaDublin
Frequency102.2 MHz
Programming
FormatAdult Contemporary
Ownership
OwnerUTV Radio
History
First air date
As Lite FM May 2000, As Q102 March 2004
Links
Websitewww.q102.ie

Dublin's 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 Dublin's Q102 thanks to research of Dublin people aged over 35, who decided on bringing back the name of a former pirate radio station.

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. The first song played on the new Dublin's Q102 was "Night Fever" by The Bee Gees followed by "What About Me" by Shannon Knoll.

Programming

The station broadcasts mainly adult contemporary music aimed at the 35+ age group. The station broadcasts news on the hour (half-hour at peak times) along with sports, traffic and weather updates. From September 2008, under new management the station has adopted a more music, less talk format. Recent JNLR listenership results have seen the station go from strength to strength with Dublin's Q102 recording a market share of 9.4%.

Presenters

  • Scott Williams (The More Music Breakfast Show)
  • Liam Coburn (More Music Less Talk)
  • Dave Harrington (More Music Less Talk)
  • Aidan Cooney (More Music Less Talk followed by 'Call Cooney')
  • Debbie Allen (The Love Zone)
  • Stephen Daly (Sat Breakfast & Fill-Ins)
  • Lisa Armstrong (The Love Zone Fri,Sat & Sun)
  • Gerry Stevens (Sun Breakfast & Fill-Ins)
  • Bryan Lambert (The Love Zone)
  • Matt Dempsey (Sun Afternoons Fill-Ins)
  • Paul Egan


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