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Early Cork series: Saturday evening on Radio City

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Early Cork series: Saturday evening on Radio City
Alan Edwards at Radio City in 1981 (courtesy Lilian O’Donoghue).

This recording of Cork pirate Radio City was made in spring 1981. The early Saturday evening show is presented by Alan Edwards, who was heard on earlier stations such as the Cork Broadcasting Company (CBC). Alan plays hits and memories and plugs discos and gigs around the city and county. Local businesses around Cork are featured in the commercial breaks and for the first time, there are sung station jingles.

The tape is from the Anoraks Ireland Collection and was made from 95.5 FM on Saturday 14th March 1981 between 1703-1858. There is some distortion on voiceovers and audio levels are variable in places. Thanks to Lilian O’Donoghue for the donation.

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Early Cork series: Lunchtime Special on Radio City

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Early Cork series: Lunchtime Special on Radio City
Pete Andrews in studio with number one fan Lilian McCarthy (O’Donoghue) (courtesy of Lilian).

This recording of early Cork pirate features popular DJ Pete Andrews (O’Neill) with his Lunchtime Special show from 1981. Pete plays a mixture of current hits and oldies, including a new Golden Year feature. News headlines are read by Mark and there are adverts for businesses around Cork City. Pete refers to 95.5 FM but there is no mention of Radio City being on AM at this time.

The recording was made from 95.5 FM on 9th March 1981 between 1159-1244 and is courtesy of Lilian O’Donoghue.

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Early Cork series: Sunday romantic hour on Radio City

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Early Cork series: Sunday romantic hour on Radio City
Susan James (O’Connor) in 1980 (courtesy Lilian O’Donoghue).

This is another example of Sunday programming on Cork pirate Radio City from 1981. On air is Susan James (O’Connor) with the Groove Line, a mixture of slow classic and chart tunes. There are also some adverts for local businesses. Susan is followed by Ronnie Gibson with contemporary album music.

The recording was made from 95.7 FM on Sunday 8th March 1981 from 1900-2005. Thanks to Lilian O’Donoghue for the donation.

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Early Cork series: Sunday lunchtime on Radio City

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Early Cork series: Sunday lunchtime on Radio City
Derry O’Callaghan with Lilian McCarthy in 1981 (courtesy Lilian O’Donoghue)

This recording of Cork pirate Radio City features Sunday lunchtime programmes from the spring of 1981. Up first is John Mariner with what appears to be his last show. He is followed by Derry O’Callaghan with the Radio City Top 40. There are some adverts during the broadcast and a charity appeal to listeners. Audio levels are variable with some distortion on the links and adverts.

The tape was made from 95.7 FM on Sunday 8th March 1981 from 1237 to 1402, with an edit in the middle. Thanks to Lilian O’Donoghue for the donation.  

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Early Cork series: Romantic Hour on Radio City

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Early Cork series: Romantic Hour on Radio City
Pat O’Rourke with Lilian McCarthy (O’Donoghue) in 1981 (courtesy of Lilian).

This recording of Cork pirate Radio City was made early in 1981. It features Pat O’Rourke with his Sunday Romantic Hour, wrapping up weekend programmes on the station. The phones are out of order but Pat invites listeners to contact Radio City by post to 27 Parnell Place in Cork.

The tape was made from about 1800 on 25th January 1981 from 95.7 FM and contains some edits. Audio quality is mixed with distortion in places and some cassette wobble. Thanks to Lilian O’Donoghue for the donation.