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Internet bids an emotional farewell as Phantom FM ceases broadcasting

The station will close at midnight tonight.

Mar 16th 2014, 3:43 PM 6,431 Views 3 Comments

TODAY MARKS THE final day of broadcasting for Phantom 105.2.

The radio station started as the pirate Phantom FM in 1996 and at midnight tonight will cease to exist – it’s being rebranded as TFXM by Communicorp.

Since the news was announced there has been an outpouring of goodwill towards the station, its staff, its music and its memories.

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With most of the Phantom staff being let go, this week presenters have been wrapping up their final shows on the station.

Here are some of the online tributes and memories that have been shared with them…

char Charlotte Flood Source: Kieran Frost

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joed Joe Donnelly Source: Phantom.ie

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richieandrichie Richie and Richie Source: Kieran Frost

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richie The final Richie and Richie show Source: Kieran Frost

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derek Derek Byrne at Longitude Source: Kieran Frost

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Phantom 105.2 - Phantom 105.2's Photos | Facebook Source: Facebook

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nads Nadine O'Reagan with Arctic Monkeys Source: Kieran Frost

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school-of-cork-may13 Joe Donnelly and John Caddell (R) Source: Kieran Frost

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Metal Notes - Timeline Photos | Facebook Source: Facebook

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will-and-kelly-ann-longitude13 Will St Leger and Kelly Anne Byrne Source: Kieran Frost

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duckworth-lewis-method Orlagh Donnelly and Claire Beck with the Duckwoth Lewis Method Source: Kieran Frost

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1374865_587977761238841_1544765249_n Dee Reddy with Vann Music Source: Facebook

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Farewell Phantom.

Read: Phantom FM 1996 – 2014: A brief history, but its staff – past, way past and pirate>

Column: Memories of an early Phantom FM>

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Internet bids an emotional farewell as Phantom FM ceases broadcasting

The station will close at midnight tonight.