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RTÉ Listen

RTÉ Listen

by RTÉ

1K ratings
172 reviews
With Ads
🎬 Entertainment
🎵 Music
Free
With Ads

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 16, 2011
  • September 2, 2026

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Developer

RTÉ
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About

Stream live radio stations and discover a vast library of award-winning podcasts from Ireland's national broadcaster. Enjoy content across various genres, from news and sports to drama and children's programming.

✓Live radio streaming
✓Extensive podcast library
✓Award-winning original content
✓Multiple radio station options
✓Content across news, sports, and kids genres
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of RTÉ Listen. Based on 1K reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Music app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Excellent app
  • 👍Great for listening to Irish radio
  • 🎧Wonderful music and entertainment
  • 🌍Connects expats to home
  • 🔊High-quality audio

Negative things

  • 🐛Buggy, crashes frequently
  • ⏱️Slow to load, buffer issues
  • 🔍Difficult to navigate, poor UI
  • 🔇Excessive ads before programs
  • 📺Lack of landscape mode on iPad
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What's New in RTÉ Listen

30.23.0

September 2, 2026

We've updated our audio app to provide an improved experience for accessing our radio, podcasts and music. New features include: - New homepage bringing you popular and trending podcasts and radio. - Pause and restart now available on selected live radio streams - Sign-in to stay on top of your favourites in the new "My Audio" page - Add episodes and clips to your Queue - Manage Downloads for offline listening

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User reviews

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New version of app is terrible

The latest update of the RTE app causes my phone to overheat and the battery to drain very rapidly. It is definitely this app that does this and not anything else on phone, based on my testing. Please fix this so that I can safely listen to RTE on my phone again! Thank you.
Trouble9someTrouble9some

Much improved

Podcast downloads are horribly compressed. Almost unlistenable.
JonathanBJonathanB

Pause/play

Love the updated app but there is a problem that still hasn’t been resolved. Having paused live radio and then pressing play, it takes an age for the live broadcast to resume.
maigheomaigheo

Just awful

Can’t find anything. Terrible update.
Flores0405Flores0405

Frustrating performance

When the app encounters changes in data, from 4g to 5g it stops unexpectedly. It also stops unexpectedly for other unnoticed reason.
GerjamesbGerjamesb
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App freezes or stops playing unexpectedly

Bug

Playback issues when switching between apps

Bug

Inconsistent behavior on different devices

Bug

Delayed availability of programs for playback

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to pause, rewind, and resume live programs

Feature

Quicker availability of programs for playback

Feature

More customization options

Feature

Improved search and discovery

Feature

Airplay/Chromecast support

Feature

FAQ

What can I listen to on this app?

You can listen to live radio streams from RTÉ Radio 1, RTÉ 2FM, RTÉ lyric fm, RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, and other specialized stations. Additionally, the app offers a large collection of award-winning original podcasts covering topics like news, sports, drama, and children's content.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. However, it does display advertisements to support its operation.

What devices is this app compatible with?

While specific compatibility details are not provided in the description, apps of this nature are typically available on both iOS and Android smartphones and tablets.

What are some popular podcasts available?

The app features award-winning original podcasts from various categories including Doc on One, News, Sport, and Kids. Specific podcast titles are not listed, but the breadth of content suggests a wide range of popular shows.

Can I listen to Irish radio stations outside of Ireland?

The app provides access to RTÉ's radio stations, which are Ireland's national broadcaster. It is generally expected that live radio streams can be accessed globally, subject to regional broadcasting rights and internet connectivity.