Pete O'Neill on South Coast Radio - Irish Pirate Radio Audio Archive

This is a recording of Cork super-pirate South Coast Radio shortly after the station’s official launch in March 1982. On air is one of the station’s founders Pete O’Neill with his early afternoon show. Pete thanks the late Hugh Browne who was on before him. News on the hour is read by Mark Lawrence and the show also contains a listener’s Top 5 songs and hospital radio requests.

Part 1 above was made from 1300-1345 on 24^th March 1982. Part 2 below is from the same day and runs from 1346-1430. Both were made from 104 FM but are in mono. South Coast Radio also broadcast on 1557 kHz, announcing 194 metres.

Part 2 of the recording

Thanks to Lillian O’Donoghue for the recording and photo.