
Freedom FM Reliving the Music from the 90s & 00s
EarlyBird - 1st October Lucy Carroll
We're so excited for the 3rd year in a row to bringing the best 90s & 00s music back on FM across Ireland and digital platforms from September 30th.
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After a hiatus of 16 years since their initial major hit, three iconic pop stars from the Noughties have thrilled fans by confirming their reunion for a brand-new single. Nelly Furtado spilled the beans, announcing her collaboration with Justin Timberlake and Timbaland. This revelation brought immense joy to fans who still hold a special place for their 2007 chart-topper "Give It To Me." The talented vocalist behind "I'm Like a Bird," now 44 years of age, disclosed that over the […]
Sinéad O’Connor, acclaimed Dublin singer, dies aged 56. The family of the singer expressed profound sorrow as they announced the passing of their beloved Sinéad. They shared that her family and friends are devastated and have asked for privacy during this challenging period. The highly-regarded Dublin artist had an impressive career, having released 10 studio albums. One of her most renowned songs, "Nothing Compares 2 U," written by the musician Prince, received global acclaim and was honored as the number […]
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The band, The Script, have announced the passing of their guitarist and much loved friend, Mark Sheehan, at the age of 46 due to a short illness. The statement released by the band, known for popular songs like "Man Who Can't Be Moved," "Superheroes," and "Hall of Fame," described Mark as a beloved husband, father, brother, band member, and friend who passed away following a short illness. Mark was formerly a member of the band MyTown along with Danny O' […]
I began my journey into radio at the very beginning of Freedom FM in 1995. I always had a huge interest in it so when I got the opportunity to present a show I jumped at the chance. At the beginning I think we were broadcasting to about a half mile radius but no one cared because it was such an exciting hobby to have as a teenager.
I started my radio gig way back as a 17 year old from Mrs Powers shed in Dublin on Freedom FM in 1998. She made savage tea and lovely sambos too. They’re badly missed!
This adventure started for me back in 1994. Kiss 103 FM came on air, and from there my radio journey began. This started lifelong friendships with Ralph McGarry and Sean Power.
Growing up the radio was never not on in our home, and I was always fascinated with the Presenters and DJs and how they always made you feel like you were in the room with them, so I got myself a Casio voice recorder and would record myself on tapes pretending I had my own radio show.
I Joined the freedom FM crew when I was only about 17 years old. I sent in a letter ( yes, a letter, with like an actual pen) into the mark Brennan show asking him to play ” olive – you’re not alone”. Just so happens, my geography teacher at the time heard my request on the radio and told me she knew mark. Long story short, Mark Brennan and DJ power arranged for me to come down to the freedom FM studio to sit in on one of the shows. I was so quiet and shy at the time, but Louise Jordan took me under her wing.
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