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Gerry Stevens on Energy 103 lunchtime

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Gerry Stevens on Energy 103 lunchtime
Energy studios in 144 Upper Leeson St in 1986 (courtesy Andy Carter)

Energy 103 was one of the most successful Dublin stations at the end of the pirate era, broadcasting from April 1986 until March 1988. This recording is of a familiar voice on Energy, Gerry Stevens (Lang) with a lunchtime show in the summer of 1986. There are the usual high-level adverts for larger businesses and brands and the slick Energy jingles. News is read by Dave Johnson (Andrew Hanlon) and George Long (Henry O’Donovan, RIP). The daily news quiz attracts many callers during lunch hour.

Gerry Stevens on Energy 103 lunchtime
George Long (Henry O’Donovan, RIP) (courtesy Seán McCarthy)

The recording is from the Anoraks Ireland Collection and was made from 103 FM on Wednesday 23rd July 1986 from 1244-1420. Energy 103 also broadcast on 738 kHz AM.