Pirate Predator: Trailer

Pirate Predator: Trailer

From Pirate Predator by RTÉ Documentary on One

April 29, 2026 · 5 min · Season 11

About this episode

The episode introduces the series 'Pirate Predator', exploring the life of Eamon Cooke, a controversial figure in Irish media and crime.

Publishing weekly from May 11th 2026, Pirate Predator is a new series from RTÉ telling the definitive story of Eamon Cooke, a man of many faces who, on one hand, became a cult like figure - filling a void for disillusioned youth through Radio Dublin in the 1970s and 1980s - while on the other became one of Ireland's most  prolific child sexual abusers. If you have any information about Eamon Cooke please contact us, in confidence, at [email protected]. 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. Previous RTÉ Documentary On One series include First Conviction, Stolen Sister, Where is Jón?, The Real Carrie Jade, Runaway…

People in this episode

Host: Peter Mulryan

Topics covered

  • true crime
  • child abuse
  • media influence
  • Irish history
  • documentary storytelling

Keywords

  • Eamon Cooke
  • Pirate Predator
  • RTÉ
  • Radio Dublin
  • true crime
  • child sexual abuse
  • documentary

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RTÉ, Radio Dublin

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