Welcome

Zenith Classic Rock is powered by a small, passionate team of presenters, engineers and volunteers. We’re purists at heart, dedicated to great music and great sound quality.

Zenith Classic Rock

The world’s best little rock radio station — broadcasting proudly from Waterford City in Ireland.
Zenith Classic Rock is run by people who live and breathe the music. We’re obsessive about albums, deep cuts, and songs that shaped generations. From our Waterford studio we stream worldwide and broadcast on DAB in parts of Dublin and Cork. We’ve been online continuously since 2007 and have a long history on AM and FM across the South East.

Our sound blends iconic rock anthems with album tracks, rare gems and the odd surprise, echoing the spirit of 70s American FM, pirate radio and the Irish rock stations many grew up with.

What to expect:
• Carefully curated rock and choice album tracks
• Album versions (not just radio edits)
• Deep tracks and forgotten favourites
• Minimal chatter — maximum music

About us

Who We Are:
Zenith Classic Rock is powered by a small, passionate team of presenters, engineers and volunteers. We’re purists at heart, dedicated to great rock music and great sound quality.

Our Mission:
We aim to secure a full-time transmission licence from the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, enabling us to provide a permanent classic-rock service across the South East.

In the meantime, we’re committed to keeping the station commercial-free wherever possible and maintaining a high-quality listening experience for rock fans everywhere.

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  • Streaming online since 2007
  • Past broadcasts on 1584 AM Stereo and 103.8 FM Stereo
  • DAB availability in Dublin and Cork (where carried)

Support Us

Running a professional radio station isn’t free. Your support helps us:

• Maintain streaming servers
• Fund our DAB licence and renewals
• Upgrade studio equipment
• Keep the station commercial-free
• Continue developing new programming

Donate:
Whether it’s €1 or €100, every contribution helps us stay on air.

Sponsor a Show:
Local businesses and supporters can sponsor a programme or slot. Sponsorship helps cover operating costs and keeps the rock playing.
Contact us for details — we’ll send the pack.

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Programmes on Zenith:

Timmy’s Tracks from the Vaults
Seasoned pro Timmy Ryan presents two hours of the best of old and new rock, Fridays 20:00, Sundays 22:00, Tuesdays 15:00

Floydian Slip
An hour of music and information from Pink Floyd, presented by Craig Bailey - Wednesdays 22:00 and Saturdays 22:00

Rock Connections
Ray Sarsfield presents two hours of music all connected in some way. Can you guess the connections? Thursday 20:00, Saturday 14:00 and Monday 22:00

The Intrepid Birdman Show
Prepare to leave this world, and enter a virtual one! Your mind might be expanded or even inflated by the famous cast and the surreal vignettes! Wednesdays 23:00, Fridays 22:00 and Saturday 23:00

Yacht Rock
Join Captain Adam for two hours of laid-back tunes from the 70s and 80s. Tuesday 20:00, Saturday 20:00 and Sunday 15:00

The Flower Power Hour
Join Ken Rundell and MJ for an hour of the best peace, love and good music, with star interviews, Sunday 14:00, Tuesday 22:00 and Thursday 22:00

Hot off the Press
Stevie Lane brings you the best new rock releases on Saturdays at 19:00 and Mondays at 21:00

Plus our favourite Rock DJs Dave, Tom, Bob and Peter keep the rest of the hours running nicely with The World’s Best Classic Rock and Album Tracks!



The Team

Zenith Classic Rock is operated by a small but dedicated group of volunteers:
• Presenters — passionate music lovers with deep knowledge of classic rock
• Engineers — ensuring crisp, clean sound
• Producers and Assistants — helping shape playlists and shows
• Support Volunteers — keeping things running behind the scenes

If you’d like to get involved — on-air or off — we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Us

For all enquiries - sponsorship, technical queries or general messages:
Email: studio@zenithclassicrock.comYou can also use this contact form.

Zenith Classic Rock

Requests

Please use this for for requests.

Quick Facts

  • Station Base:
    Waterford City
  • History:
    Streaming Since 2007
  • DAB Availability:
    Dublin & Cork (where carried)
  • Previous Broadcasts:
    1584 AM Stereo & 103.8 FM Stereo (South East)
  • Focus:
    Classic Rock — deep cuts, album tracks, rarities, and iconic anthems 
  • Status:
    Independent, mostly commercial-free

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