![]() I was five miles from the city centre and with no immediate transport other than walking or hitching, it was a nightmare (though probably entertaining for some!) that continued for a while, until Chris Barry reached Bachelors Walk and restored normality. On tuning in after Christmas lunch at my family home, I was horrified to hear the presenter getting progressively drunker! I had forgotten a small bottle of Smirnoff left in the postal boxes for any guests or business associates and the presenter was availing of the Christmas spirit – literally. Stephen’s Day and taxis were non-existent. Back in 1978, the buses were off until St. The founder of ALONE Willie Bermingham was a fireman based in the nearby Pearse Street fire station and I can recall several interviews with Willie in the run-up to Christmas encouraging folks to look out for elderly neighbours. On Christmas Day we had live programmes and presenters. ![]() ‘I have some memories of that particular December being our first Capitol Christmas. Capitol’s first Christmas on air was in 1978 and Alan Russell has shared his memories of that period with us. Here’s a selection of Christmas jingles from Capitol Radio (226 metres) from 1980. L-R: Chris Barry, Ed McDowell and Alan Russell in December 1978 (courtesy Alan Russell).
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