Pirate Predator: 02 - The Innocent

Pirate Predator: 02 - The Innocent

From First Conviction by RTÉ Documentary on One

May 18, 2026 · 32 min · Season 11 · Episode 2

About this episode

The episode explores the dual life of Eamon Cooke, who while engaging in serious crimes against children, sought to create a protective facade by taking over a pirate radio station.

Having spent much of his youth and early adult life in some serious tangles with the law, all of a sudden, Eamon Cooke turns the other cheek. It’s as if he was trying to build a shield of protection around himself while at the same time committing the most serious crimes against children. And then he sets his eyes on an even better cover - taking over the pirate station, Radio Dublin. If you've been affected by any issues raised in this episode, please visit rte.ie/helplines Credits: Pirate Predator is hosted by Peter Mulryan. The series is written, recorded and produced by Peter Mulryan, Nicoline Greer, Shauna McGreevy and Liam O'Brien. Original music soundtrack is composed and performed by Alma Kelliher with Ste Carolan on guitars. Sound design is by Damian Chennells. Audio Product Support is by Nigel Wheatley and Áine McManus. Design and creatives by Sorcha Kelly and Mark Hennessy. Marketing by Christopher Hayes, Maria Buckley and Hilary O'Callaghan. Promos by Liz Ivory. Publicity by Kate Smyth. Additional online editorial content by Anna Joyce. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Peter Mulryan

Topics covered

  • true crime
  • child protection
  • media influence
  • criminal behavior
  • youth crime

Keywords

  • Eamon Cooke
  • Radio Dublin
  • true crime
  • child crimes
  • pirate radio

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Radio Dublin, RTÉ Documentary on One

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