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Radio North - Co Donegal (1986 - present)
846kHz - 1008kHz - 1386kHz - 1404kHz

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IRISH PIRATES A / Z

PIRATE RADIO IN COUNTY DONEGAL

NORTHSIDE RADIO AUDIO

RADIO NORTH - MAY 1991

RADIO NORTH - OCTOBER 1991

Radio North has had a number of incarnations. Radio North began life on 1386 briefly in late 1986, followed by a change to 1404kHz. It was noted in the Anoraks UK Weekly report of 23rd November 1986 as launching on the previous Tuesday (18th November 1986).

The story of Radio North will probably never be complete. Their 846kHz frequency was used pre 1988, and in fact up until the last night, 31/12/88. The transmitter was off air for a couple of weeks, but returned to the air as Northside Radio in mid January 1989. This name continued to be used until the name was changed back to Radio North.

Ove the years there has been a North Atlantic Radio, a ghostly broadcast from the transmitter belonging at one time to RIVERSIDE 101, which was heard on 1008 with Mickey Henry. Then there was Radio North 2000, before the name simply reverted back to Radio North. We shall try here and piece it all together after so many years have passed.

 

NOTES FROM THE LOG BOOKS

 

31st DECEMBER 1988:

RADIO NORTH 846 closed at midnight on 31st Dec, to obey the Irish law. Signals in Scotland were very good because of Sunshine closing in Dublin on 846 the day before. At 1pm they were announcing that they were back on in the morning.

UP - 1000 Jimmy Hofferty??
1000 - 1300 Hugh Docherty
1300 - 1600 Mickey McDermide

Was Paddy Simson the founder of Radio North??

 

JANUARY 1989:

Northside Radio 846

17/1/89

up to 1000 Jimmy ?? Breakfast Show
1000 - 1300 John Watt (The singing farmer)
1300 - 1600 Francis Callaghan
1600 - 1900 Wesley (DJ Wes)


News with Carmel


The file for 16th Jan 1989 says first day.
Unknown if this was personal first log, or station first day.


ALSO LT, AND PJ POSS HEARD...

(Was that PJ we met in NAR in 1992ish?)


Anoraks UK Final Weekly Report 9th Sept 1989

 

JANUARY 1991:

Recordings are made of

846 Radio North
954 WABC
1125 North Atlantic Radio

 

SEPTEMBER 1992

RIVERSIDE 101 1008 TRANSMITTER

In the summer of 1992, Riverside 101 went on air on 1008 using a UK made transmitter. But on 8th September, Mickey Henry was heard broadcasting as Radio North on 1008, including tailor made jingles for 1008. This was heard one day only.

 

 

OCTOBER 1995

On October 6th 1995, Radio North celebrated it's 6th anniversary, with a night out being held at Macnamarra's in Moville. Obviously this takes up back only to the 1989 version of Radio North.


An old QSL card from 1988, details are on the back.

 

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Radio North Audio Library

1988_12_25_sun_north_846_1200-1330_gospel_time_wes_lt.mp3 Recorded from 846kHz in West Scotland on Christmas Day. 99,097k
1988_12_31_sat_north_846am_0933_1559_last_day_fadey_towards_end_reel_24_kb.mp3 New DEC 2020 Six hours of daytime shows from what was supposed to be the final day, as recorded in Western Scotland from 846kHz. Some fading towards the end. 295MB
1988_12_31_sat_north_846am_1519_2251_last_day_reel_20_kb.mp3 New DEC 2020 A continuation of the above recording with a further six hours. Much fading and interference as night approaches. Although it was announced as the last day, there is mention during this recording, of it carrying on. 292M
1988_12_31_sat_north_846am_2251_0000_846_last_day_inc_close_reel_25_kb.mp3 New DEC 2020 The last hour or so, recorded from 846kHz in Western Scotland. Suffers from interference and night time fading in places. 56M
Radio North Carndonagh 31-12-88 Last Programme with Mickey Henry From 11.02pm.mp3 (via Rodney) The final hour of Radio North before legislation and recorded from FM. 56,291k
     
1990_09_15_sat_north_846am_1425-1740_mickeymcdermott_neilsweeney-gh845.mp3 New Aug 2022 Three hours from Saturday afternoon 15th September 1990 with Mickey McDermott followed by Neil Sweeney.  Recorded from 846kHz in Troon, West Scotland.  There are one or two bits of electrical interference. 180MB
     
2009_03_10_tue_north_846am_1000_1350_paulburbank_from_perseus-kb.mp3 New Mar 2024 Paul Burbank with nearly 4 hours of 'Magic Oldies' on Tuesday 10th March 2009. Recorded from 846kHz in Scotland. 69MB
221mins
     
2011_12_15_thu_north_846am-kb.mp3 New Mar 2024 Over 4 hours of Radio North from Thursday 15th December 2011. This seemed almost like an 'automated programme' as there didn't sound to be any live links. An internet address was also given out. There were plenty of Christmas adverts however. Recorded from 846kHz in the West of Scotland. 89MB
278mins
2011_12_16_fri_north_846am_1000-1400_paulburbank-kb.mp3 New Mar 2024 Four hours of Paul Burbank from Friday 16th December 2011. This seemed more a live show compared to the previous day (above) which just sounded like Paul doing links and news along with lots of adverts for Christmas. Recorded from 846kHz in Scotland. 254MB
243mins
2011_12_19_mon_north_846am_1020-1320_paulburbank-kb.mp3 New Mar 2024 Another pre-Christmas Paul Burbank show from Monday 19th December 2011 with plenty of adverts.  Recorded from 846kHz in Scotland. 53MB
178mins
     
2012_01_26_thu_north_846am_1110-1300-kb.mp3 New Mar 2024 Nearly 2 hours of programming from lunchtime on Thursday 26th January 2012. Paul Burbank still seems to do everything presenting and commercials on this part of the broadcast. On the hour is from fsnews.  Recorded from 846kHz in Scotland. 34MB
111mins

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IRISH PIRATES A / Z

PIRATE RADIO IN COUNTY DONEGAL

NORTHSIDE RADIO AUDIO

RADIO NORTH - MAY 1991

RADIO NORTH - OCTOBER 1991