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The death of the popular and talented radio presenter Simon Young was announced on 31st October 2021. Like so many other household names in the radio world, Simon began his career in the pirates. In this recording from 1981, he is heard presenting his weekly American soul and disco show on the Big D. A … Continue reading ""https://pirate.ie/archive/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Simon-Young-ex-Facebook-page-686x1024.jpg