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Oct 05, 2024

Oil spill reported between Knappagh Stores and Westport this morning

Motorists are being urged to take caution if travelling on the Leenane road today. An oil spill has been reported on the N59 between Knappagh Stores and Westport. Cllr Brendan Mulroy has stated that Mayo County Council is aware of the problem. The relevant…
Oct 05, 2024

Increases to Housing Adaptation Grants to benefit the elderly and disabled in Mayo next year

Increases to Housing Adaptation Grants and eligibility criteria will benefit older people and those with disabilities in Mayo. That’s according to Minister of State Alan Dillon. Mayo County Council currently has funding for the grant of €3,491, 454 for 2024.…
Oct 05, 2024

Drivers urged to be cautious on the road amidst Status Yellow Rain warning for Mayo and Galway

You are being warned to take care while driving today as an Orange Weather Alert for rain is in place for three counties. Cork and Kerry are under an Orange alert for rain today while Waterford will be affected from midday. Yellow Warnings for rain are in…
Oct 05, 2024

Roscommon councillor and General Election candidate John Naughten has passed away

There is great shock and sadness across County Roscommon this morning following the sudden death of cllr John Naughten. The South Roscommon cllr and Fine Gael election candidate died suddenly last night. According to an Garda Síochána, “foul play is not…
Oct 04, 2024

Well known Sligo café announces closure after almost 10 years in business

A well known café located in Easkey, Co. Sligo has announced its closure. Management of ‘Pudding Row the Grocer’ have stated that they will not be renewing the lease on their bakery space after almost 10 years in business. The owners have stated that this has…
Oct 04, 2024

Tributes continue this lunchtime to former minister Mary O'Rourke, who has died at the age of 87

Tributes continue to be paid to former Minister Mary O'Rourke who has died at the age of 87. She was first elected to the Dail as a Fianna Fail TD in 1982 and served as Deputy Leader of the party from 1994 to 2002. She served as Education Minister and Health…

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Oct 05, 2024

Forde wins it for Connacht with late penalty against the Scarlets

Connacht left it late to collect a first away win of the URC season.Cathal Forde’s penalty three minutes from time saw Pete Wilkins’ side win 24-23 away to the Scarlets.Glasgow ran in eight-tries in a 52 points to 36 win away to Cardiff.This afternoon, Ulster…
Oct 05, 2024

Athlone in pole position to be crowned Women's Premier Division champions today

Athlone could be crowned Women’s Premier Division champions for the first time in their history later.If Shelbourne fail to beat Peamount this afternoon, and Athlone beat Bohemians this evening, then the Midlanders can secure the first part of a potential…
Oct 05, 2024

Galway United concede late to deny second place in the league table

An Eoin Kenny goal deep into injury time Dundalk denied Galway United the chance to move up to second in the Premier Division last night. 1-1 is how it finished at Eamonn Deacy Park, with John Caulfield’s side third on 50 points. they're level on points with…
Oct 04, 2024

Referees confirmed for next weekend's Connacht Gold Senior Hurling Championship finals

Details have been confirmed for next weekend’s Connacht Gold Senior A & B Hurling Championship finals. Both finals take place on Saturday October 12. First up on Cong, St. Ciaran’s will take on Castlebar Mitchels in the B final at 12:30pm. Sean O’Neill of…
Oct 04, 2024

Second spot in the league up for grabs for Galway United tonight

Galway United could move up to second in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division table tonight.The Tribesmen take on bottom side Dundalk at Eamonn Deacy Park, where kick off is at 7:45pm. In the First Division, champions Cork City host Treaty United, Cobh…
Oct 04, 2024

Castlebar man appointed as new Chief Executive Officer of the FAI

The FAI has confirmed the appointment of David Courell as the association's new Chief Executive Officer. The Castlebar native has been interim CEO since April, following the departure of Jonathan Hill. Courell worked with the English FA before taking up the…

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‘We’ve done things no other radio station in the world would contemplate’

 

When a near-bankrupt Paul Claffey and an up-and-coming DJ Chris Carroll founded a small pirate radio station in the cloakroom of Midas Nightclub in November 1985 they could never have imagined the incredible impact it would have on Irish broadcasting. Today, Midwest Radio is one of the best-known stations in the country and is widely acknowledged as having changed the face of local radio in Ireland. This is the station that pioneered death notices, Radio Bingo and so many other innovations that are now mainstays of local radio schedules all over Ireland. 

In an entertaining and light-heated account of the rise of Midwest Radio, author James Laffey takes readers on an unforgettable voyage in the company of a group of ‘pirates’ who became some of the best-loved broadcasters of their generation. 

From those magical Sunday Night Live extravaganzas in Midas to the epic Beat on the Peat in New York, Laffey captures the ‘magic and madness’ of a radio station like no other. The many characters who made Midwest what it is today jump from these pages as we relive the days of Bina’s curse, the Garda who became a ‘pirate’ and the late, great Willie ‘The Shoe’, to name but a few. 

This beautifully presented 448-page hardback volume is the perfect gift for Christmas. Apart from an immensely entertaining and engaging narrative, the book contains 64 pages of photographs, including many unpublished images, some dating back to the pirate days and Sunday Night Live at Midas. It’s a very limited edition so make sure to get your copy early to avoid disappointment.

Magic & Madness is the feelgood read of 2019. It’s the book you won’t want to put down – not even for your favorite Midwest Radio show! 

 

 

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