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## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://hospitalradio.ie/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Hello world!](https://hospitalradio.ie/hello-world/) - Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!

## Pages

- [Home](https://hospitalradio.ie/) - Over 50 Years of Hospital Broadcasting Experience HospitalRadio.ie delivers heartfelt broadcasts that brighten days, offering comfort and companionship to hospital listeners across Ireland with a legacy of nearly five decades in radio broadcasting. Hospital Radio.ie: was launched across Ireland and beyond in November 2025 after the closure of St. Ita's Hospital Radio in Portrane North
- [Schedule](https://hospitalradio.ie/schedule/) - Monday Click to view shows ⌄ 00:00 - 07:00 Country IrishAutomated 07:00 - 10:00 Easy ListeningAutomated 10:00 - 12:00 Ian Mc WilliamsThe Morning Show 12:00 - 13:00 Gary HopkinsBlast From The 90s 13:00 - 14:00 Phil FaganNumber 1s at One 14:00 - 15:00 Gordon CooperRock Covers 15:00 - 16:00 Richard SmithCall Me Number One 16:00
- [Archive Search](https://hospitalradio.ie/archive/) - HospitalRadio.ie consistently delivers engaging shows with a professional touch that truly resonates with its audience. Emma Clarke Listener
- [archive player](https://hospitalradio.ie/archive-player/)
- [Mixcloud Callback](https://hospitalradio.ie/mixcloud-callback/) - Mixcloud Integration Overview This section explains the Mixcloud callback process, highlighting how it connects HospitalRadio.ie with Mixcloud services for smooth data exchange. Thank You for Connecting We sincerely appreciate your interaction and support, reaffirming our dedication to delivering value and fostering a strong partnership.
- [The Team](https://hospitalradio.ie/the-team/) - Meet Our Management Team Discover the passionate individuals behind HospitalRadio.ie, bringing comfort and joy to hospital communities in Ireland and beyond. Tom Noctor Station Manager With decades of broadcasting experience, Tom ensures every show resonates with warmth and professionalism. Phil Fagan Deputy Station Manager Known for his engaging style, Phil connects deeply with listeners through
- [Training](https://hospitalradio.ie/training/) - Explore HospitalRadio.ie's Commitment and Goals This section provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of Hospital Radio's mission, values, and history. It highlights the key principles and values that drive the purpose, goals, and long-term success of the Station. Training Overview Explore the detailed training steps to empower HospitalRadio.ie team members with essential skills and knowledge
- [Impact of Hospital Radio](https://hospitalradio.ie/impact-of-hospital-radio/) - Hospital Radio Benefits Hospital radio plays a unique and powerful role in supporting patients during their stay in hospital. Often run by volunteers and tailored specifically to patients’ needs, it offers comfort, connection, and companionship at a time when many people feel vulnerable or isolated. One of the main benefits of hospital radio is reducing
- [About](https://hospitalradio.ie/about/) - Entertaining & Informing Through Every Broadcast Introducing Hospital Radio.ie: A New Chapter in Hospital Radio across Ireland. Led by seasoned radio producers and presenters with over50 years of combined experience, Hospital Radio.ie promises to uphold the legacy of bringing joy, comfort, and companionship to listeners everywhere.Our music policy is simply playing those cherished songs you
- [Contact](https://hospitalradio.ie/contact/) - Ways to contact Hospital Radio.ie You Can Contact us byE-mail to studio@editorOn X @ #HospitalRadioIe On Via Our facebook page HospitalRadio.ie. You can also Whatsapp or Text us on 353 892 148 111 If you prefer you can also contact us by completing and submitting the Contact form below..
- [Testimonials](https://hospitalradio.ie/testimonials/) - Heartfelt Stories from Our Listeners Discover how HospitalRadio.ie brings comfort and joy to patients across Ireland through engaging programming and dedicated community support. Bringing Comfort and Cheer to Hospital Patients These testimonials reveal how our broadcasts have uplifted spirits, provided companionship, and created meaningful connections for our listeners and their families. Decades of Dedication to
- [Policies & Procedures](https://hospitalradio.ie/policies-procedures/) - Explore HospitalRadio.ie’s Commitment to Excellence This section outlines our dedication to privacy, quality, and listener satisfaction, providing a clear summary of the policies that shape our station’s standards and practices. Comprehensive Policies & Procedures Overview Explore our station's key policies on privacy, quality control, and complaint management to ensure listener safety and satisfaction. 70 Privacy
- [listen live](https://hospitalradio.ie/listen-live/)

## Presenters

- [Paraig Londra](https://hospitalradio.ie/presenters/paraig-londra/) - My name is Paraig Londra, and I’m originally from Limerick. I’ve been passionate about music and radio since the late 1970s, having started my journey in broadcasting in 1977 with RTÉ Community Radio during Civic Week in Limerick. That experience sparked a lifelong love for radio, which led me to work with numerous stations over the
- [Stereo Jack](https://hospitalradio.ie/presenters/stereo-jack/) - I Started in 1983 on St. Ita's Hospita Radios very First Test Broadcast So You could say I was the very first presenter to start on the hospital station. I Remember I was on the abc corridor when I was asked to spin a few records back in while the engineer headed off to see
- [Mark Hallinan](https://hospitalradio.ie/presenters/mark-hallinan/) - I joined the hospital radio team in 2018. I always had a huge intereted in music and when I got chatting to a guy in a record shop about our mutual interest, Good Music! He told me he was presenting a show on St. Ita's Hospital Radio and offered to put a word in for
- [Klark Cant](https://hospitalradio.ie/presenters/clark-cant/) - I am an Irish musician who plays Cosmic Disco and adrenalised but ice-cool sci-fi Techno. Inspired by IDM and Italo Disco the music is both tense and relaxed percussive and melodic . I became involved in St. Ita's Hospital Radio in 2019 when my friend Mark Hallinan invited me to co present a pre recorded
- [Brian Clough](https://hospitalradio.ie/presenters/brian-clough/) - Photo Journalist for a North East morning newspaper for 31 years (The Northern Echo) Freelance photographer for news prior also working for BBC as mute cameraman. Producer/Broadcaster of country music show on North East radio stations for many years. Also lunchtime easy listening and sixties shows. Guest speaker for organisations, clubs etc...'Not THE Brian Clough'...memories,
- [Christine Noctor](https://hospitalradio.ie/presenters/christine-noctor/) - Hi I'm Christine (Noctor) of the Pure Irish and Christine's Country Jukebox, Live in Concert and the voice of many of the Station's imaging. I am married to the Station Manager Tom and so I was conscripted into the Station in 1994. I startted out by helping organise some fundraising events for the station. Around
- [David Marks](https://hospitalradio.ie/presenters/david-marks/) - David Marks is from Glasgow in Scotland. He currently works as a Computing teacher in a high school and he also owns a company which organises fund raising race nights in Scotland. In the past he has worked as a theatre technician and has also been a DJ and presenter of race nights, quizzes and
- [Debbie Breslin](https://hospitalradio.ie/presenters/debbie-breslin/) - I’m Debbie and I joined St Itas Hospital Radio about 2017/2018 under the watchful eye of Stero Jack I present a Tuesday morning show of the music of the movies ,I throughly enjoy presenting this show. I live in Donabate and consider myself very lucky to be a part of St Itas Hospital Radio .
- [Derek O Brien](https://hospitalradio.ie/presenters/derek-o-brien/) - Hello I'm Derek from the Big D Jukebox Of Hits I've loved music since the age of 3 to today introduced to music by my mam and dad who were singers especially my dad . I took up the mantle of singing and have been doing Dj since I was 14 , a long time.
- [Gary Hopkins](https://hospitalradio.ie/presenters/gary-hopkins/) - I have worked in Radio since 2011, presenting live shows for a couple of stations in various slots.But In 2018 I decided to host my own pre-recorded show, my first was called A Blast From the Past, which looked at old charts from the UK and US, this stopped in 2020..but is still heard on
- [Gordon Cooper](https://hospitalradio.ie/presenters/gordon-cooper/) - I bought my first single in 1969....."Sugar Sugar" by The Archies!!! I continued collecting rather a cross section of music until my best friend bought me "Burn" by Deep Purple for my eighteen birthday!! That was it....I became a life long "rocker" from then on!! So my first love is ROCK, as is my second
- [Ian Mc Williams](https://hospitalradio.ie/presenters/ian-mc-williams/) - My name is Ian McWilliams and I’ve been involved in radio since 2012. I love listening to radio and wanted to get my voice out there. I studied Radio Broadcasting and Production in Dun Laoghaire College Of Further Education now called Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute. Since then I’ve worked on various Community, Independent and
- [Ken Hughes](https://hospitalradio.ie/presenters/ken-hughes/) - I think I was about 12 when someone gave me a Ladybird book titled Build Your Own Transistor Radio. My acting career wasn’t going so well so I had to tell Mick I’d found another interest. Thus was born my passion for all things radio. My teenage years were spent carrying a large chipboard record
- [Mick Nash](https://hospitalradio.ie/presenters/mick-nash/) - I have been involved with hospital radio since 1989 when I was 16 years old. My first station was St James's hospital radio and then to Beaumont hospital radio. I moved to the Midlands in the early 2000s and was too far for me to travel, so I went into semi retirement. But in 2021after
- [Neil Greaves](https://hospitalradio.ie/presenters/neil-greaves/) - My passion for music drew its first breath when Radio Rentals took our TV away. I was 10 years old. Not being one who waits to be entertained, and being of a curious nature, I decided to explore my mother's vast record collection, the bulk of which represented the genres of folk and country. But,
- [Paul James](https://hospitalradio.ie/presenters/paul-james/) - I was born in Belfast now living in Rush Co.Dublin. I became very interested in music when I was 10yrs old. I grew up with the Beatles,Rolling Stones and all the sixties artists etc.I saw the Beatles live in The Kings Hall in Belfast 1964 and that memory has never left me as does the time i
- [Phil Fagan](https://hospitalradio.ie/presenters/phil-fagan/) - Some say l was born with a radio attached to the Hip.. They are not far wrong. Growing up in Dublin listening to radio it was always going to be in my life one way or another. True to say that radio is my "stress release" for nearly 20 years away from the day job. I have
- [Richard Smith](https://hospitalradio.ie/presenters/richard-smith/) - Hello there I’m Richard Smith, a former member of both Nottingham Hospitals Radio (NHR) and Radio Robin (Ilkeston Community Hospital Radio), with 35 years of programming, broadcasting and station management experience. Since the summer of 2004, I’ve been producing programmes, mainly for Hospital Radio listeners’ enjoyment from a purpose-built studio at home with an ever-growing library
- [Simon Campbell](https://hospitalradio.ie/presenters/simon-campbell/) - It was back in 2010 or so I started with st itas hospital radio I always had an interest in radio from a young age and I was looking for work experience in a radio station to start out. So one day I was at an outside broadcast for KFM AND met Mathieu Norry and
- [Shay Harford](https://hospitalradio.ie/presenters/shay-harford/) - I have been involved with radio since the ‘Pirate’ days back in the 80’s. I worked with local stations in North Dublin before moving onto Radio Dublin and KICK FM. I then switched to Hospital Radio, joining Beaumont Hospital Radio in 2003 and after it closed, onto St Ita’s Hospital Radio. I joined Spirit Radio
- [Ken Anton](https://hospitalradio.ie/presenters/ken-anton/) - My involvement with Hospital Radio started over 40 years ago, when I read in the local newspaper in my home town of Dundee that the Hospital Radio station, run by TOC H, was looking for new volunteers to help keep the radio broadcasts going. I went along to an open night, and that was the
- [Tom Noctor](https://hospitalradio.ie/presenters/tom-noctor/) - I have been involved in radio most of my life. My first steps in Radio Presenting were in the early 80, s on a number of pirate stations in North co . Dublin. In 1993 I was approached by the management of St. Ita’s hospital and asked to help them put their Radio station back
- [Mark Stafford](https://hospitalradio.ie/presenters/mark-stafford/) - Mark’s radio background includes over 25 years working for the legendary Radio Caroline and many years working for other quality broadcasters. His radio career started in the late 1970’s. Throughout the 1980’s he was Station Manager of the RBL International Service broadcasting legally on FM from Boulogne on the French Coast to the South Coast
- [Declan O Callaghan](https://hospitalradio.ie/presenters/declan-o-callaghan/) - Déaglán’s Radio Show “Shuffling Through The Years” Born in Dublin. Enjoyed my time as a nightclub DJ in Dublin. Loved every minute of The Pirate Radio Stations in the 70’s. I enjoy and continue to listen to, music from the Show Band years..with the odd one or two, popping up on my radio show. Love
- [Adam Fitzpatrick](https://hospitalradio.ie/presenters/adam-fitzpatrick/) - Hi I'm Adam Fitz! Growing up I always had an interest in radio, I'd do my own mock radio shows at home. In 2021, I first started in radio where I built up my skills and I love it. I'm involved in a number of online and FM stations at the minute and I enjoy
- [Steve James](https://hospitalradio.ie/presenters/steve-james/) - I live just north of London, UK and am a lifelong musician having picked up the guitar at 12 years old. I love all genre of music and have played in many different types of bands from blues to dance to jazz to folk. Still playing in bands and love every minute of it. I
- [Paul Baker](https://hospitalradio.ie/presenters/paul-baker/) - Paul has been working in the entertainment industry since 1991 when he was part of the charity station Radio Cracker.Since then Paul has been successfully working as a DJ, Radio Presenter and Event Host.​Paul's radio work stretches all around the world with his weekly syndicated shows and he can also be heard every weekday on
- [Leo Kirby](https://hospitalradio.ie/presenters/leo-kirby/) - My name is Leo Kirby and I present 50 Years and Rolling .The music I play on the show is extremely versatile From U2 to Calvin Harris, from Steely Dan to Coldplay, from emerging acts such as Loah and Dermot Kennedy to classics such as The Police and David Bowie It is a must listen
- [John Clarke](https://hospitalradio.ie/presenters/john-clarke/) - John Clarke is one of Irelands best-known radio DJs. From his humble beginnings, the teenager from Dublin 12, he has become an institution, a font of music knowledge, a music lover, and an all-around nice guy. John was at the forefront of Pirate Radio in Ireland. From the back garden sheds and bedroom setups, John
- [Dave Daly](https://hospitalradio.ie/presenters/dave-daly/) - Hi Im Dave Daly, I did my first radio show in 1978 on ARD and from then I had the bug,I worked on many stations over the years too many to mention. In recent years I volunteer at Near Fm presenting two shows a week one music the other talk based business show.I did a
- [Mick O Brien](https://hospitalradio.ie/presenters/mick-o-brien/) - Hi Im Mick O'Brien I have been involved with St Ita's hospital radio since 1994. I've wanted to be a radio presenter since my mid teens ..but it took me 15 years before i took the plunge and contacted Tom Noctor and asked him to consider me for a slot on hospital Radio ..Tom was

## Training

- [Station Rules](https://hospitalradio.ie/training/station-rules/) - General Rules and Regulations All staff will at all times conduct themselves in a polite manner, trying to be as coperative as possible with other members, hospital staff and residents All members are responsible for the safe keeping of keys and other Station owned effects in their possession. These effects are the property of HospitalRadio.ie
- [Policys](https://hospitalradio.ie/training/policys/) - Text to Follow
- [Hitting The Post](https://hospitalradio.ie/training/hitting-the-post/) - A little known fact is that music written for Top 40 radio is designed to have the DJ talk over it. If you watch the VU meter, you'll see that the beginning of the song is at about -5dB to -10dB. Finishing your Voice Link as the lyrics begin is known as "hitting the post"
- [Radio Show Production Videos](https://hospitalradio.ie/training/show-production/)
- [Presentation Skills](https://hospitalradio.ie/training/presentation-skills/) - Presentation Skills Planning your show - The Clock Wheel Music Choices What to do before going into the studio/connecting to RVT- last minute checks. Warming up your voice - exeercises you can do. Studio Dicipline- Mic technique, station brand, technical matters. Appreciating your audience - know who you are talking to. Engage your brain -
- [Training Booklet](https://hospitalradio.ie/training/training-booklet/) - In 2010 The Irish Hospital Radio Network hired Brian McColl (Nails Mahoney) Radio Presentation Coach. Publisher 'Presenter Magazine'. 'RadioStar' co-creator. CDETB Accredited Trainer to host a presentation Skills workshop at all the Irish Hospital Radio Stations. Brian used his e_book on presentation as the basis for this course and very kindly gave us permission to
- [Rules](https://hospitalradio.ie/training/rules/) - Rules To Follow
- [Life, VU Meters and the Universe](https://hospitalradio.ie/training/life-vu-meters-and-the-universe/) - For those of us in broadcasting longer than we care to mention the phrase “watch those levels” rates up there with “keep off the grass”. We know we should obey but aren’t quite sure why or sometimes how ! If your name is George Hook or Tom Dunne then you’re free to go now we
- [Defamation](https://hospitalradio.ie/training/defamation/) - The law of defamation in Ireland is governed by the Constitution, common law and the Defamation Act 2009. That Act repeals the Defamation Act 1961, which was in force until the first day of 2010. The Defamation Act 2009 now governs all claims of defamation arising since the commencement of the new legislation. Libel Workshop After

## Testimonials

- [Mimi](https://hospitalradio.ie/testimonial/mimi/) - I found your station on the Radio Garden app. It’s now my favorite station. I listen to you every night. I really enjoy the variety of music. I’ve heard classic country songs that I don’t get on my local station or satellite radio. My ancestors are from Ireland. I live in the States. Thank you
- [James Mc  Cutcheon](https://hospitalradio.ie/testimonial/james-mc-cutcheon/) - What a radio station, excellent shows covering all generations and styles of music and facts, brilliant. Keep up the great work
- [Black jack dxer](https://hospitalradio.ie/testimonial/black-jack-dxer/) - I coped on to it on my sony dab plus radio very good choice music on way in to the city and out just pity RTE radio 1 on top of us take it have 25 watts or so as i present show finnvalley radio 14 00hrs to 1700hrs same choice of tune s good
- [Anna Dowdall](https://hospitalradio.ie/testimonial/anna-dowdall/) - I just wanted to say that your christmas music and shows over the Christmas were a tribute to everyone at St Ita's Hospital. I lived in Portrane in the 70s and 80s and don't get home that often anymore but my son has set up the station for me on my alexa speaker. Fantanstic station
- [Jordan Merriman](https://hospitalradio.ie/testimonial/jordan-merriman/) - Great radio station and listening to you on my smart speaker in Skerries. Solid Gold Sunday very enjoyable. nice to hear songs like that during the summer weather.
- [John](https://hospitalradio.ie/testimonial/john/) - Really enjoying your Sunday programmes. I grew up in Portrane and found the station by pure accident. Great to hear it’s still on the air
- [Bill](https://hospitalradio.ie/testimonial/bill/) - Enjoying your music selections in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Keep up the good work
- [Gerry Forde](https://hospitalradio.ie/testimonial/gerry-forde/) - Brings me back to my days growing up around St Ita's Hospital in the 80s. Its a long way from Syndey Australia but the Christmas memories have been great the last few weeks. The memories are a nice touch. A credit to the hospital and long may it continue.
- [Eilish Mc Dermott](https://hospitalradio.ie/testimonial/eilish-mc-dermott/) - Tuning into Debbie and Jack ....listening in Brittany, France. Delighted to hear Flavours was a success.
- [Mary Coyle](https://hospitalradio.ie/testimonial/mary-coyle/) - lovely songs on country time.if u can get California blue please and thank u.
- [Benny](https://hospitalradio.ie/testimonial/benny/) - As a former patient of St Ita's it hasn't lost its appeal. Is Stereo Jack still knocking about? I want to say its great to hear the station is still going quietly about its business. Great selection of music and it got me through some of my darkest days. Have it on my phone now
- [Joan Smith](https://hospitalradio.ie/testimonial/joan-smith/) - I would just like to say your Christmas music selection is wonderful! Orignally from Swords but listening from the north of London with friends and family.
- [Laura Murphy](https://hospitalradio.ie/testimonial/laura-murphy/) - I have been listening to your music all day today and it was wonderful to come across such a lovely station playing great music. Hard to believe your only on my doorstep and I never heard of you before. I know I will be listening every Sunday. Really enjoy your station
- [Ger D](https://hospitalradio.ie/testimonial/ger-d/) - What a fantastic radio station. I cannot believe the music selection. It brings back some great memories. Great to hear the station is still going. Wonderful station.
- [David Swanson](https://hospitalradio.ie/testimonial/david-swanson/) - We love Steve's James show, in fact we love St Ita's all the time on our kitchen speaker here in cold Canada. Thanks for the great music! Best regards,David SwansonMarkham, ON Canada

## Policies

- [Volunteering](https://hospitalradio.ie/policies/volunteering/) - Our aim is to provide an entertaining and informative service for our service users. The careful blend of music based shows, specialist programmes and the music request programmes and competitions helps to form bonds in a therapeutic way between residents, relatives and staff of the Hospital. Volunteers new to presenting undergo a period whereby they
- [Quality Control](https://hospitalradio.ie/policies/quality-control/) - We believe that Quality Control is an important part in the running of our Radio Service. This begins at the point of entry for new volunteers, and commences with an induction afternoon where new staff can become acquainted with the service. Underpinning such a quality service there is a need for good communication to exist
- [Complaints Procedure](https://hospitalradio.ie/policies/complaints-procedure/) - Code of Practice on Complaints Handling Introduction HospitalRadio.ie aims to deliver the best possible service to our listeners. We also aim to ensure that our content is compliant with the requirements set out in the Broadcasting Act, 2009 andits ammended broadcasting codes published by Coimisiún Na Meán (CNAM) the Broadcasting Authority for Ireland. We welcome

## Categories

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