Live95
Live95 is a Limerick-based FM radio station owned by Treaty Radio Limited (Wireless Ireland/News Corp UK & Ireland), serving Limerick City and County with approximately 80,000 weekly listeners through local news, sport, music, and community programming distributed via broadcast, the Onic Player app, and podcasts.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2001
- HeadquartersLimerick, Ireland
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Live95 does
Live95 is a regional FM radio station headquartered at Radio House, Richmond Court, Dock Road, Limerick, Ireland, operating under the legal entity Treaty Radio Limited (company number 262232). The station broadcasts to Limerick City and County, reaching approximately 80,000 weekly adult listeners and an average of 10,000 listeners every quarter hour (JNLR/Ipsos 2026/1), with programming structured around a daily schedule including The Breakfast Show, Limerick Today, In The County with Trevor Anderson, Afternoons, Live Drive, and Hit Mix. Content spans local news, GAA and other sports commentary, traffic, weather, music, and community information, supported by a news team, sport team, and programming function. Beyond the linear broadcast, Live95 distributes through the Onic Player mobile app (iOS and Android), enabling live streaming, on-demand podcasts (including Onic Original branded series such as Say It With Pride, Are We There Yet? With Kathryn Thomas, and The Kinahans), and exclusive genre-spanning music channels, alongside talkSPORT Ireland sports content. The company is a subsidiary of Wireless Ireland, itself part of News Corp UK & Ireland, providing shared infrastructure and back-office support.
Live95's revenue model is advertising-driven, offering tailored 'On Air, Online, and On Street' packages that bundle on-air spots, sponsored segments, live reads, digital placements, and on-the-ground activations via the Live95 Shadows mobile promotions crew. Pricing is quote-based with no publicly disclosed rate card, and advertisers span local SMBs, regional enterprises, education, hospitality, sports venues, automotive, real estate, and non-profits. The station also derives revenue from show and segment sponsorships, competition prizes co-funded by partners, and digital inventory on Onic Player. Distribution is primarily through the FM broadcast channel, complemented by the global reach of the Onic Player app and online streaming at onicplayer.ie.
Go-to-market combines community-led engagement (competitions like 'Limerick Today's 10 to 1' and 'Where in Limerick', on-street activation, and live local sports commentary) with event-driven activity (the Limerick Greenway Wellbeing Series, Heritage Ireland giveaways, and local sponsorships). Key advertiser relationships show notable tenure — Limerick Racecourse has advertised before every race meeting since 2001 and Frank Hogan Motors has run campaigns for over 10 years — signaling advertiser retention, while the Urban Media agency sales partnership extends reach into agency-held accounts. The station's social footprint of approximately 90k Facebook, 44k Instagram, and 26k TikTok followers supports both listener engagement and advertiser proof-of-reach.
Live95 firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Live95
- Legal name
- Treaty Radio Limited
- Website
- https://live95fm.ie
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2001
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Live95 is a Limerick-based FM radio station owned by Treaty Radio Limited (Wireless Ireland/News Corp UK & Ireland), serving Limerick City and County with approximately 80,000 weekly listeners through local news, sport, music, and community programming distributed via broadcast, the Onic Player app, and podcasts.
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Live95 industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Local Radio Broadcasting
- NAICS
- Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621)
- SIC
- Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Local Radio Station Groups (Owned & Operated/Station Chains) (MPABACAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Talk/News/Sports Radio Networks & Syndication (MPAIAEAG), Internet Radio & Streaming Broadcast Stations (Simulcast/Online-only) (MPAIAEAE)
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Where Live95 is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Limerick
- HQ country
- Ireland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Live95 business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Advertising: The primary revenue stream is radio advertising, with tailored on-air, online, and street advertising campaigns targeting Limerick City and County. The station offers various advertising formats including on-air spots, sponsored segments, and live reads.
- Sponsorship: Individual shows and segments are sponsored by local businesses. Competition prizes are also sponsored by partners.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Other | On Air, Online, and On Street advertising packages |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Live95 product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Live95 is a regional commercial FM radio station broadcasting to Limerick City and County, delivering music mixes, local news, sports commentary, traffic updates, and entertainment programming to approximately 80,000 weekly adult listeners. The station monetizes its audience primarily through on-air, online, and on-street advertising packages sold to local businesses, supplemented by show sponsorships and digital distribution via the Onic Player streaming app and original podcast content.
Product overview
Live95 is a local radio station broadcasting to Limerick City and County with 80,000 weekly listeners. The core offering is the Live95 FM Radio Station, featuring live programming throughout the day including The Breakfast Show, Limerick Today, Afternoons, Live Drive, and Hit Mix. Digital distribution is handled through the Onic Player mobile platform, which provides live streaming, on-demand podcasts, exclusive music channels spanning decades and genres, and talkSPORT Ireland sports content. The station also operates a mobile promotions crew (Live95 Shadows) for on-the-ground brand activations and produces original podcast content distributed through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other platforms.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Live95 FM Radio Station Limerick's local FM radio station broadcasting music mixes, news, GAA sports commentary, traffic updates, and entertainment programming across the day to 80,000 weekly adult listeners in Limerick City and County. Features flagship shows including The Breakfast Show, Limerick Today, Afternoons, and Live Drive.
- Onic Player App Mobile application for iOS and Android serving as the official digital home for Live95, enabling live streaming of radio content, access to on-demand podcasts, exclusive music channels spanning decades and genres, and talkSPORT Ireland sports coverage.
- Live95 Shadows Mobile Promotions Mobile promotions crew driving branded SUVs to provide on-street brand activation and event marketing services for advertisers across Limerick City and County, forming the 'On Street' component of Live95's integrated advertising offering.
- Live95 Podcasts Local podcast content from Live95 including show highlights, interviews, and specialized series available for streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other podcast platforms.
- Onic Original Podcasts Exclusive podcast content produced by the ONIC network featuring Irish creators across True Crime, Comedy, Culture, and Pride categories. Includes titles such as Say It With Pride, Are We There Yet? With Kathryn Thomas, The Kinahans, The Stardust Tragedy, and Socially Awkward.
- talkSPORT Ireland Sports radio content and exclusive podcasts featuring live sports action and commentary, available through Onic Player and podcast platforms. Includes shows such as INSIDE: The Boys In Green, What The Ruck, The 45, and The 65.
Companies that use Live95
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Live95 technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
Live95 partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Heritage IrelandminorPartnership for Scattery Island visitor season giveaway - Live95 partnered with Heritage Ireland to offer listeners an overnight stay prize including ferry passes and OPW Heritage Card. Joint promotion to celebrate the island's reopening for the 2026 season.
- Limerick City & County CouncilcoreJoint partnership for Limerick Greenway Wellbeing Series - 5 events across Greenway Hubs (Barnagh, Abbeyfeale, Ardagh, Rathkeale, Newcastle West) from April to September 2025, promoting health and community connection.
- Limerick Mental Health AssociationcorePartnership for Limerick Greenway Wellbeing Series - collaborating on mental health awareness through the event series with wellness sessions and mindfulness activities.
- Healthy Limerick/Sláintecare Healthy CommunitiesminorPartnership for Limerick Greenway Wellbeing Series - health promotion initiative supporting community wellbeing events.
- FlexitimeminorPartnership for Limerick Greenway Wellbeing Series - ticketing platform partner for event registration and booking.
- Cardio FlourishminorPartnership for Limerick Greenway Wellbeing Series - qualified PT Kevin Murphy designed the Hyrox-themed workout course for the final event.
- Limerick Sports PartnershipminorPartnership for Limerick Greenway Wellbeing Series - supporting fitness and sports activities across the event series.
- Clean Ireland RecyclingminorSponsorship of Limerick Today's '10 to 1' competition - Clean Ireland Recycling sponsors the weekly competition segment with promotional messaging about their waste collection services.
- Fitzgerald Skip HireminorSponsorship of 'In The County with Trevor Anderson' show - Fitzgerald Skip Hire sponsors the Saturday morning local issues program covering County Limerick.
- Urban MediacoreAgency sales partner for Live95 advertising - Urban Media handles agency sales inquiries (01-850 6587) as the designated agency sales partner for the station.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Live95 competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Midwest Radio: Regional radio broadcaster serving the west of Ireland with local news, sports, and music programming. Similar community-focused format targeting regional advertisers in Ireland.
- Tipp FM: County-level radio station serving Tipperary with local news, sports, and music programming. Same regional commercial radio model targeting local advertisers and community listeners.
- Q102: Dublin-based commercial radio station under Wireless Ireland/News Corp. Sister station with shared sales infrastructure, podcast content, and digital platform (Onic Player) integration.
- Spin South West: Regional commercial radio station serving the Munster region (including Limerick) with similar music, news, and sports programming. Direct competitor for both listeners and advertisers in the same geographic market.
- FM104: Sister station under Wireless Ireland/News Corp ownership serving the Dublin market. Same parent company, shared Onic Player platform, and comparable commercial radio format with music and entertainment focus.
- Radio Kerry: Regional radio station serving County Kerry with local news, sports, and music content. Comparable format and business model targeting county-level advertisers and community listeners.
- Clare FM: Local radio station serving County Clare with comparable music, news, and sports coverage. Adjacent geographic market with shared Munster audience overlap and similar local advertiser base.
- BEAT 102 103: Regional radio station serving southeast Ireland, also under Wireless Ireland/News Corp ownership. Shared content, sales partners, and digital distribution infrastructure with Live95.
Broad incumbents
- RTÉ Radio 1: Ireland's national public service broadcaster offering news, talk, and music programming. Competes for both listeners and advertiser attention as a larger incumbent with broader geographic reach and public funding.
- Today FM: National commercial radio station in Ireland with music and entertainment programming. Broader incumbent with national advertising reach and larger production budgets competing for shared advertiser budgets.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Live95 leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
Live95 funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Live95 M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Live95
What does Live95 do?
Live95 is a regional commercial FM radio station broadcasting to Limerick City and County, delivering music mixes, local news, sports commentary, traffic updates, and entertainment programming to approximately 80,000 weekly adult listeners. The station monetizes its audience primarily through on-air, online, and on-street advertising packages sold to local businesses, supplemented by show sponsorships and digital distribution via the Onic Player streaming app and original podcast content.
Is Live95 a public or private company?
Live95 is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Live95 founded?
Live95 was founded in 2001. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Live95 based?
Live95 is headquartered in Limerick, Ireland, in the Europe region.
How does Live95 make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Advertising is the primary driver. The others are sponsorship.
Who are Live95's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Midwest Radio, Tipp FM, Q102, Spin South West, FM104, Radio Kerry, Clare FM and BEAT 102 103. Broad incumbents are RTÉ Radio 1 and Today FM.
Does Live95 have an API?
No public API is recorded for Live95.
What industry is Live95 in?
Live95's product category is Local Radio Broadcasting. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPABACAC, Local Radio Station Groups (Owned & Operated/Station Chains), with a secondary code of MPAIAEAG, Talk/News/Sports Radio Networks & Syndication. Its NAICS code is 516110 and its SIC code is 4832.