South East Radio: Presenter Profiles - Meet Tony Kehoe!
Tony Kehoe presents "South East Radio's Country 'n' Irish" on Mon - Fri 6-8pm and Sat & Sun Mornings. He is also a musician in the popular local band "Teresa & The Stars"
YOUR NAME :
Tony Kehoe
Is the name you use on air your real name ? :
Yes
Where were you born? :
Munroe, Screen
Where did you go to school? :
Killahard National School
What were you like when you were a kid? :
Lovely little chap
When & where did you do your first radio show? :
1983 CRW, Georges Street, Wexford
Were you good (and do you know if anybody listened?!)? :
Thousands - 15 mile radius
How did you get into radio :
Met Dominic Kiernan who ran the station.
What’s your typical working day like? :
Busy minding horses, cattle, goats, ducks, hens, geese and small ponies
Do you think you are famous? :
Yes
What sort of CD’s are in your collection? ;
Everything, I have 15,000 cds
What was the last CD you purchased? :
Roger Whittaker
What's your favourite song of all-time? :
We built this city on rock & roll (Starship)
What type of car do you drive? :
Suzuki Jeep 02 and an Opel Astra Estate (new) and an Opel Astra 02
What's in your pockets at the moment? :
No money
What music do you personally like best? :
Calipso
What type of food do you like? :
Hot curry
Are you superstitious? :
Yes
What was the last book you read? :
Gulliver in Lilliput
What’s your favourite film? :
Jazz Singer
Who was the most famous person you’ve met. when & where was it? :
Johnny Cash in the Cork Opera House in 1987 - I played
What are you like when you’ve had a few drinks? :
Lovely
What 5 words describe you best? :
Small, wide, gabby, funny, pleasant
If you ruled the country what would be the first thing you'd change? :