The radio service expanded when a 1kw sister station, 6CK, was opened in Cork under the direction of Seán Neeson.  J.J. Walsh, Minister for Posts and Telegraphs opens the station on 26 April 1927.

The radio service expanded in 1927 when a 1kw sister station, 6CK, was opened in Cork under the direction of Seán Neeson. The station was opened on 26 April by J.J. Walsh, Minister for Posts and Telegraphs.

It was first located in the former Women's Gaol in Sunday's Well which now houses "The Radio Museum Experience". 6CK remained on air until 1930.

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