100 Years of Sport on Radio
Summary
Des Cahill explores RT Radio's sports archives to celebrate the broadcaster's centenary, sharing iconic moments from the 1940s to the 2010s. The discussion covers historical anecdotes like the 1944 All-Ireland final, the 1957 England-Ireland match, and the 1991 Leinster hurling decider. It also features reflections on Sonia O'Sullivan's 1996 Olympic disappointment and Katie Taylor's 2012 victory, highlighting how radio has shaped Irish sporting memory for a century.
Topics discussed
Introduction to RT Radio Sport archives and Des Cahill
The dominance of radio in Irish sports history
Michael O'Hare recounts the 1944 All-Ireland Final
1960 Sports Review and the Down football victory
1957 England vs Ireland: The last-gasp goal
1991 Leinster Hurling Final: Dublin vs Meath
Sonia O'Sullivan's 1996 Olympic disappointment
Katie Taylor's 2012 Olympic boxing victory
Guess the commentator: Rugby and Tour de France clips
Series details and sign-off
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