Pirate Predator: 06 - Duplicity

Pirate Predator: 06 - Duplicity

From Pirate Predator by RTÉ Documentary on One

June 15, 2026 · 33 min · Season 11 · Episode 6

About this episode

This episode discusses the impact of Pirate Radio in 1980s Ireland, focusing on Eamon Cooke's continued broadcasting and his abusive behavior.

The 1980s was the decade in Ireland in which Pirate Radio hit both its peak, and also its lowest point when legislation enforced blanket closures. Except of course for Radio Dublin – under Eamon Cooke - who kept on broadcasting. He behaved like there was one rule for him, and one rule for everyone else. And his abuse of children continued, even as he began to make plans to start his own family… If you've been affected by any issues raised in this episode, please visit rte.ie/helplines and if you’ve any information on Eamon Cooke, please email [email protected] or drop an anonymous tip via rte.ie/piratepredator 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. Legal advice from Trish Whelan and Deirdre Kelly. Marketing by Christopher Hayes, Maria Buckley and Hilary O'Callaghan. Promos by Liz Ivory. Publicity by Kate…

People in this episode

Host: Peter Mulryan

Topics covered

  • Pirate Radio
  • Ireland
  • 1980s
  • child abuse
  • media legislation
  • Eamon Cooke

Keywords

  • Pirate Radio
  • Eamon Cooke
  • Ireland
  • 1980s
  • child abuse
  • media
  • legislation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Radio Dublin, RTÉ Documentary on One

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