# Pirate Radio That Changed Cork | Dublin News

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Podcast: [Dublin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dublin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7597080)
Published: 2026-09-10T21:57:14+00:00
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Pirate radio in Cork roared to life in the 80s, with stations like ERI defying the law to deliver chart hits, local news, and raw punk energy straight to hungry listeners. Born from the O’Connor family’s hustle, ERI operated out of Portakabins, smoked cigars, and even launched a job initiative amid Cork’s economic collapse — all while battling authorities and losing their transmitter mast on Christmas Eve. But this wasn’t new — students built transmitters in the 50s, Radio Juliet blared in the 60s, and by the 70s and 80s, pirate DJs with that iconic mid-Atlantic vibe and fearless news crews filled the gap RTÉ ignored, turning illegal broadcasts into cultural phenomena. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9f0e9a72dc825b05

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