Patrick O’Leary
What motivated you to start DJing/presenting?
I have been involved in music from a very young age. I started a former internet radio station at the age of 14 before handing the reigns over to it’s previous owners in the UK in 2006 where I continued as a presenter for many years. I took (we’ll call it a short break) from 2015 to 2024 following the birth of my two children but have pined over not broadcasting for too long! I’m an attention seeker by nature, I run a successful media organisation with over 200,000 followers combined
What styles do you play?
Anything and everything – my show is called ‘The Perfect Music Mix’ for a reason. I love all genres, from 80’s Classical to Pop/Dance hits of today. I’m a sucker for chart music though!
Do you mix or scratch or both? Or are you more of a presenter?
More of a presenter, the mixing side of things (outside of the regular deck to control my Mic and Music) has never appealed to me. I envy those who can though!
Do you play on just one of danceradiouk.com’s stations or both?
I’ll only be on Box for now – but who knows what the future holds!
Outside of danceradiouk.com, who are your favourite DJ’s, bands or music artists and how have they influenced your style (if they have)?
Because I’ve been doing it so long, and from a young age I developed my own style being honest. I love the presenting style of the big stations (e.g. BBC Radio 1, Capital etc.)
What other interests do you have besides DJing/presenting on the radio?
I’m a volunteer journalist – so much of my day is spent writing news articles, and informing the public here in Cork of local news, traffic collisions and breakdowns on our roads!
Favourite things?
My wife and kids – but they’re not things (they’ll kill me if I don’t say it though!) I love cooking, could never be a chef but I find cooking so therapeutic – and of course, music!
Sum yourself up in a sentence?
ADHD.. Not diagnosed, but I’m always on the go and love (and hate it at the same time) being the centre of attention. I’m energetic, and bouncy.
Your desert island discs?
Give me a selection of all the NOW Albums and I’ll be happy lol!
Anything else?
Catch me every Friday evening from 9pm and don’t forget to send in your requests to help us create the Perfect Music Mix.