The evolution of local radio death notices and how Midwest Radio first broadcast them in 1989
They’ve been a staple for broadcasters since Midwest Radio first aired them in 1989
Radio death notices are part of the fabric of Irish life
“Woke up this morning. Put on Midwest. Listened to the deaths. My name wasn’t on there. A good start to the day…”
— saying attributed by my cousin Peter to his uncle (my great-uncle) Seamus.
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