My very first proper job...in a real radio station with a real PD and CEO and format was in Dublin working for Sunshine 101.
I was still in college when I landed the weekend overnights...eventually leading to three years on mornings and the Sunday 'Bee Bop Gold' show.
I can still remember being in my mother's house when she said "Phone call for you". I picked up the receiver, said "Hello" and heard the unmistakable deep tones familiar to me from my radio listening say "Hello. This is Robbie Robinson here".
THE Robbie Robinson.
Robbie went on to be one of the most influential people in Irish radio. Lots will be written about him but to me he will always be the voice at the end of the phone that day. That phone call confirmed that I was good enough to work with the best...and he WAS the best!
Thanks for the break, Robbie. I'll never forget it. Maybe you and Bill Cunningham can re-format heaven a little bit and cause some chaos up there!
Thoughts to Stella and Elliott.
RIP Robbie.
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