As an Englishman born in the early 1950’s, I was very sorry to hear about the death of Ronan earlier this year. Ronan was a champion of my generation in England and changed the face of British youth / pop broadcasting culture in Britain in the 60’s but alas he was yet another Irish rebel persecuted by the British Government via the BBC! His grandfather of course is a great hero of mine “The O’Rahilly” who was, in my humble opinion, one of the bravest and most honourable of those involved in the Easter Rising and I had the privilege of meeting Romans brother at the 100 anniversary in Dublin. Thank you Roman for being a pioneer for the youth of Britain and for being a massive part of my teenage years. Keep on rocking in heaven!
Ronan had the advantage of seeing a bigger world around him and the vision to change what seemed so unlikely to change. Some would say that he was more important that all the politicians in the Labour Party in 1964. May he rest in peace and may light perpetual shine upon him. Amen
A few inaccuracies:1. The original Caroline (and some other pirates) were anchored about 4 miles off Frinton, not 19 miles.2. Much of the footage of the ship is of their later vessel Ross Revenge, still in use occasionally under the terms of their licence.3. Some of the studio footage is actually in the Radio England studio in 1966, not Caroline.
Well done! for telling some of the complicated history of Radio Caroline. It was a time of (relatively/very) innocent “piracy.” R.I.P. Ronan. (The most fun pirate, of all.)
As an Englishman born in the early 1950’s, I was very sorry to hear about the death of Ronan earlier this year. Ronan was a champion of my generation in England and changed the face of British youth / pop broadcasting culture in Britain in the 60’s but alas he was yet another Irish rebel persecuted by the British Government via the BBC! His grandfather of course is a great hero of mine “The O’Rahilly” who was, in my humble opinion, one of the bravest and most honourable of those involved in the Easter Rising and I had the privilege of meeting Romans brother at the 100 anniversary in Dublin. Thank you Roman for being a pioneer for the youth of Britain and for being a massive part of my teenage years. Keep on rocking in heaven!
His name was RONAN not Roman.
and his surname was O RAH- ILLY.. not o riley.
@@Kitiwake Thanks Pat, I assume auto spell kicked in twice replacing Ronan for Roman?? but when did I spell his surname “o riley”?
@@Lissadell1916 You gave Ronan a lovely tribute, thanks. He certainly deserved it, he rocked our teenage lives. RIP Ronan.
Ronan had the advantage of seeing a bigger world around him and the vision to change what seemed so unlikely to change. Some would say that he was more important that all the politicians in the Labour Party in 1964. May he rest in peace and may light perpetual shine upon him. Amen
He certainly changed the face of radio in the UK. Sadly he's not officially recognised. To me, he will always be a beacon to respect and admire.
Quite simply Ronan was the single most important person in the history of British radio
A few inaccuracies:1. The original Caroline (and some other pirates) were anchored about 4 miles off Frinton, not 19 miles.2. Much of the footage of the ship is of their later vessel Ross Revenge, still in use occasionally under the terms of their licence.3. Some of the studio footage is actually in the Radio England studio in 1966, not Caroline.
Well done! for telling some of the complicated history of Radio Caroline. It was a time of (relatively/very) innocent “piracy.”
R.I.P. Ronan. (The most fun pirate, of all.)
It never was illegal. Helping it was made illegal by a law that restricted our freedom.
You got it spot on
Becky :_)