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On the August bank holiday weekend 1986, Dublin pirate Energy 103 broadcast the Listeners’ Top 100. Presented by Gareth O’Callaghan, the marathon broadcast lasted the entire day and was based on phone votes from listeners. News on the hour is read by Cathy Kelly.
The tape was made from 103 FM between From 1540-1628 and 1636-1724 on Monday 4th August 1986 and is from the Anoraks Ireland Collection.
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This recording features the new Dublin station Energy 103 from summer 1986. Energy emerged from the ashes of Radio Nova, beginning broadcasting on 28th April and quickly becoming a leader in the Dublin radio market. The first part of the recording features a late-night show presented by Alan Burns, from 0113-0201 on Tuesday 29th July 1986. The second part is from 2357-0045 on Tuesday and Wednesday 29th and 30th July. It begins at the end of the syndicated programme American Music Magazine presented by Rick Dees and continues with Alan Burns again. The tape is from the Anoraks Ireland Collection.
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This recording of successful Dublin pirate Energy 103 was made on a warm and sunny day in the city in summer 1986. On air is popular DJ Gareth O’Callaghan in the drivetime slot. As well as chart tunes and classics, features include the TV teaser, a review of the evening newspapers, Listeners’ Top 10, traffic news, gig guide, a competition to win a holiday to Yugoslavia and information about upcoming sports events. News on the hour is read by George Long (Henry O’Donovan, RIP).
The recording was made from 103 FM on Wednesday 16th July 1986 between 1636-1724 and 1740-1828 and is from the Anoraks Ireland Collection.
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Alan Burns presented the breakfast show on Dublin station Energy 103 in 1986 and 1987. This recording was made on a cold morning in the autumn of 1986 but despite the weather, there’s plenty to keep listeners engaged including a prize of a food hamper, horoscopes and a ‘beat the intro’ competition. Some well-known voices on adverts include Tony Allan (RIP), Colm Hayes and Pat Courtenay and there’s a recorded insert featuring Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders. News on the half-hour is read by George Long (Henry O’Donovan, RIP), who also presents an idiosyncratic newspaper review that wouldn’t make it on air by today’s standards.
The tape is from the Anoraks Ireland Collection and was made from 103 FM between 0755-0843 on 23rd October 1986.
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This recording of Dublin station Energy 103 features the legendary Tony Allan (RIP) on a late night show in 1986. The emphasis is on the music with minimal chat between records. The tape is from the Anoraks Ireland Collection and was made from 103 FM on Wednesday 22nd October 1986 between 2257-2345..