RIP Eddie Butler | Archive interview with legendary broadcaster on OTB AM
With the tragic and sudden news of Eddie Butler passing away on Thursday, listen back to the legendary broadcaster’s interview with Eoin Sheahan from February of this year.
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With the tragic and sudden news of Eddie Butler passing away on Thursday, listen back to the legendary broadcaster’s interview with Eoin Sheahan from February of this year.
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