December 31st 1988 – the day the music died. Minister for Posts and Telegraphs Ray Burke finally saw his legislation forcing the closure of all pirate radio stations, come into force.On the 30th anniversary, and in a two part programme on ‘Where the road takes me’, John Greene looks back at pirate radio’s long history, and speaks to some of the people involved.Paul Sheehan, communications manager with ‘Cork Simon’ reflects on his days as an engineer and presenter with WKLR.Former C103 engineer John Cahill remembers being involved in NCCR in North Cork, and how tragedy struck on closing night.RTE presenter John Creedon recalls the wonderful era of pirate radio in Cork.C103 presenter Nick Richards speaks about life on board the ‘Mi Amigo’, home to Radio Caroline on the treacherous North Sea.And all remember the emotional night of December 31st 1988.

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Amongst the items in our Programme this morning.Susan Casey, Calf -milk Replacer Specialist, Dairygold Agri-Businesstalks about her role in promoting the rearing of top-quality calves,and a number of special offers from Dairygold Agri-Businesscurrently available and others starting next month..An update on the fodder availability from the Dairygold importswith Tom Barry, major tillage farmer and business owner inthe East Cork Region. Tom Barry is storing remaining stocksof Alfalfa fodder imported by Dairygold, our sponsor.Teagasc Cork East Regional Manager , Billy Kelleher,looks at the prospects for sustainable production andincome in 2019.andOdile Evans Deputy Assistant Editor , Irish Farmers Journal,has an update on the ANC situation and believes that theforthcoming independent appeals process will be of greatinterest to those farmers who appear to have lost out in the initialrevised ANC maps.Broadcast technical control and overall Programme sound qualitysupervision plus Podcast production by John Foott at C103 Studiosat Gouldshill ( aka Gooldshill), Mallow, County Cork , Ireland.Farm Talk is researched, edited, produced and presented byJohn O'Connor.. Farm Talk is kindly sponsored by farmer-owned andfarmer-operated co-operative venture,Dairygold Co-OperativeSociety Limited.Farm Talk is broadcast every Saturday from 10am to 11amand every Wednesday from 10pm to 11pm....The next Farm Talkwill be aired on Wednesday 26th. December 2018, St. Stephen'sDay, from 10pm to 11 pm.Thanks for tuning in.. We hope you find our Programme , interestingand useful.

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On CorkToday with Patricia Messinger ➡️ More on T.D.'s sit in at KBC Bank in Dublin ➡️ Christmas Music returns to Midleton's streets ➡️ Cork Samaritans Candlelight for people in dark times this Christmas ➡️ We hear about Rearing to go ➡️ Garda File

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Today's show comes from Glow on the Grand Parade in Cork City. Patricia talks to the Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr Mick Finn. Bishop JOhn Buckley and Bishop Paul Colton talk to Patricia about the meaning of Christmas.Paul McGuirk the Cork City Council City Centre Co-ordinator encourages everyone to shop in Cork.Food producers from around Cork County tell us about their produce.We hear of the history of the iconic Hollybough publication and about the Everyman Theatre production of Cinderella.We finish the show with busker Dylan Brickley

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On CorkToday with Patricia ➡️ Poverty level still high in Ireland ➡️ Bio Fuel Plant for the former Sugar factory site in Mallow➡️ More on building collapse in Bandon last week ➡️ Gardening advice with PeterDowdall 🚜 and why Paudie Palmer is learning to drive a tractor !

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On CorkToday with Patricia Messinger ➡️ The Strokestown Eviction ➡️ More on building collapse in Bandon last week ➡️ Delayed discharges from our hospitals ➡️ Dunmanway community Christmas Dinner ➡️ Plus more

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Today we ask why are children with disabilities waiting 2 years for assessment.Focus Ireland highlight the plight of families who have difficulties finding suitable accommodation to rent.Norman McCloskey has produced a beautiful book of photographs of the Beara Peninsula.Karen O'Mahoney from the Rainbow Autism Charity in Cork has a warning about bogus charity collectors.Annaliesse from the Health Hub in Ballincollig has advice on type 2 diabetes.

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This week’s edition of ‘Where the road takes me’, concludes the two part programme from Kilbrittain, Castlehaven and Kenmare.In Kilbrittain we hear about the local volunteer Charlie Hurley who paid the ultimate price in the war of Independence. Despite being one of the main players, why is so little known about him.In Kenmare, hotelier and TV personality Frances Brennan tells John Greene that being ‘detained’, and not ‘arrested’, is the appropriate word to describe one of his memorable holiday experiences.And….In Castlehaven we meet author Michael Keane who talks about his book ‘The three Earls of Castlehaven’ – the third Earl being the only leader to confront and defeat Cromwell.As a former agricultural economics lecturer at UCC, Michael also gives his viewson post Brexit for the cattle and dairy industry.

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Amongst the items in our Programme this morning..Tributes paid to long-serving staff of IRD -Duhallow on night offinal board meeting for 2018. IRD Duhallow CEO Ms. Maura Walshspeaks to Farm Talk Editor, John O'Connor about some of the key achievements of IRD in the year 2018, so far, and plans for 2019.Details of the new factory carcase classification system due tobe implemented at meat factories from January 2019.A reminder about two important events planned fornext Tuesday 18th. December. Edmond Moakley, B. & T.Dairy Advisor, Teagasc, Moorepark, has details .Plus an update on contract heifer raisingas outlined at the recent contract heifer rearing information meeting held at Corrin last Thursday...Again Edmond Moakley , Teagascreviews the event.Thirty-eight million euro BDGP payments being issued toqualifying participants.plus other items of interest to the farmers and widerrural communityTechnical broadcast operations and Podcast creation byJohn Foott at C103 Studios , Gouldshill ( aka Gooldshill),plus overall on air sound quality supervision.Farm Talk is researched, edited, produced and presentedby John O'Connor.Farm Talk is kindly sponsored by Dairygold Co-OperativeSociety Limited, a farmer-owned and farmer-operatedventure.Farm Talk is broadcast twice-weekly, on Saturday from 10amto 11am, and on Wednesday from 10pm to 11pm.We trust you will find Farm Talk interesting and useful.

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Maeve Lewis from One in Four talks about the Scouting Ireland scandal.Author Val Mullaly has advice on how to welcome a new baby into the household.Patricia O'Leary tells us about the Autism Friendly day in Clonakilty on Saturday.John Ryan has advice on how to donate to the Penny Dinners.Mark Malone joins us with his weekly movie review.

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