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Listen Back: Seán Rocks has been described as a beacon for the arts

Jul 31, 2025 16:10
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Listen Back: Seán Rocks has been described as a beacon for the arts

Seán Rocks has been described as a beacon for the arts. Broadcaster and actor Seán Rocks, the voice of Arena on RTÉ Radio 1, has died aged 64.

The Monaghan Town native was on air as recently as last Friday. His sudden death has come as a shock to his loyal listeners; members of the arts community; his friends and colleagues.

Mr Rocks, the voice of Arena on RTÉ Radio 1, died in Dublin last night following a brief illness aged 64.

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He was on air as recently as last Friday and his sudden death has come as a shock to his loyal listeners, me

Evelyn O'Rourke, Arts and Media Correspondent for RTE has been paying tribute to Sean on the Wider View today with Ronan Gargan.

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