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Southside Radio broadcast from north Wicklow and later from Dún Laoghaire in south Dublin between 1978 and 1982. First up in this recording is the end of Phil’s mid-morning show with requests and dedications. She is followed by Paul Nicholas, who is standing in for Scott Williams. Adverts are aired for local businesses in south Dublin. Other features include a weather report, news about local gigs and events, the tea break dedication slot and community notices. Many presenters who went on to become big names in Irish radio were heard on Southside Radio including Scott Williams, Keith York, Bryan Dobson and Sybil Fennell.
The recording was made from 300 metres/999 kHz on Wednesday 23rd September 1981 between 1337-1513 and is from the Anoraks Ireland Collection.