A transistor disguised in a biscuit tin so that it could be quickly hidden in the event of a raid by post office officials is just one of the many items from the Irish Pirate Radio Archive that is to be donated to Dublin City University.
The archive, which contains a wide range of documentation, publications and paraphernalia collected by pirate radio fans over many decades, tells the story of a part of the Republic’s media history.
The material was brought together by radio archivist Eddie Bohan.
The donation to DCU is designed to mark the 30th anniversary of the Broadcasting and Wireless Telegraphy Act, which effectively closed down pirate radio in advance of licensed regional radio stations opening.
2018 marks the 30th anniversary of the closedown of pirate radio in advance of the opening of local and regional radio stations, including Beat 102 103.
Broadcast historian Eddie Bohan explains more:
