Magic 105 (Northern Ireland)
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| Magic 105 FM | |
| Broadcast area | Northern Ireland |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 105.1 MHz |
| First air date | 15 November 1999 |
| Format | Adult Contemporary |
| Owner | Magic Productions |
| Website | www.magic105.net |
Magic 105 was a pirate "border blaster" radio station broadcasting to Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland. The station format was "Hot Adult Contemporary" (Hot AC).
From a transmission site in County Monaghan, Magic 105 broadcast across the border into the North. The original transmitter and mast was located at "Alien Mountain", so called due to alleged UFO activity. The real name of the area is known as Greagh, approx 2 miles northwest of Carrickroe, Co. Monaghan.
The station also has links with other border stations such as: Drive 105, Energy FM, Galaxy 107 and Storm 106.
[edit] Past Presenters
Andy Stewart, Ben Gamblin, Charlie Davy, Lenny Preston aka Peter Nicholls, Nick Cousins, Philip Patrick, Ricky Williams, Sandy & Shelly, Scott Richards, Sean Stevens aka "The Magician".
[edit] Demise
The last broadcast from Magic 105 was on 11th May 2007 when the station's transmitter was seized by ComReg from Bragan Mountain, close to the original Greagh site.
