Listen to Cool FM live for a bright mix of pop hits, regular news updates, and lively presenter chat. It is an easy choice when you want mainstream music with a friendly, talky feel.
Listen to Radio Cool FM live
| Frequencies: | 97.4 FM |
| Nation: | Northern Ireland |
| Genres: | Pop, News, Talk |
About the radio station Cool FM
Cool FM is an independent local radio station in Northern Ireland, owned and operated by Bauer Media Audio UK. It began broadcasting on 7 February 1990, created when its parent station Downtown Radio split its services, with Cool FM taking the FM service and later expanding its reach across Northern Ireland on DAB digital radio.
Cool FM is positioned as a music-led station, but it also publishes a steady stream of local and UK-focused updates across news and entertainment.
You can listen on FM locally, on DAB across Northern Ireland, and online via the Rayo app and web player, with smart speaker listening supported too. If you are exploring UK radio stations and want a station that blends big hits with local personality, Cool FM is a strong everyday option.
Programming & Music
Cool FM is mostly focused on pop music, keeping the playlist packed with chart favourites and well-known hits that suit commuting, working, or having the radio on at home.
Alongside the music, you can expect regular news bulletins and presenter-led links that add humour, shout-outs, and light features, so it feels like a proper companion station rather than a nonstop jukebox.
The overall vibe is upbeat and modern, with talk used to break up the music without taking over. If you want a lively mix that stays easy to listen to, Cool FM live fits that routine well.
Shows
Cool FM runs a presenter-led schedule across the day. The station highlights its breakfast output and daytime personalities, with presenters such as Paul Kennedy in mid-mornings, Curtis McCosh in early afternoons, and John Kearns on drivetime with Cool Drive.
There is also evening programming and chart-led content depending on the day. For the most accurate timings, check the current schedule on the Cool FM page in Rayo, then tune in to Cool FM live when your favourite show is on.
Contact
| Address: | 42a Belfast Road, Kiltonga Industrial Estate, Newtownards, Northern Ireland BT23 4TJ |
| Phone: | +44 28 9181 7181 |
| E-mail: | web@likeradiouk.com |