Una Power (1943 – 1 June 2023[1]) was an English-born Irish card reader and author, notable for her appearance on The Psychic Zone on Dublin's 98 and occasional guest slots on TV3's Ireland AM series. She had previously worked with the BBC, as well as KFM, a local station in County Kildare.[2] She resided in Levitstown near Athy.[3]
| Running time | 2 hours |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Ireland |
| Language(s) | English |
| Home station | Dublin's 98 |
| Hosted by | Una Power |
| Starring | Shirley Johnson |
| Directed by | Sarah O'Kelly |
| Recording studio | Grand Canal Quay, Dublin |
| Original release | 1992 – 2008 |
| Audio format | Talk radio |
| Opening theme | "Read My Mind" by The Killers |
| Website | At dublins98.ie |
She met clients at her office in central Dublin in addition to her premium telephone service and media appearances.[4] The Psychic Zone was a phone-in show, broadcast from 22:00 to midnight on Fridays and Sundays, and in late 2008 it was changed to just the Sunday show. In January 2009, Dublin's 98 released its new schedule without Power's show.[5]
She died on 1 June 2023 after being diagnosed with Lewy body dementia.[6]
References edit
- ^ "Death Notice of Una Power Dunne (Athy, Kildare) | rip.ie".
- ^ "Una Power - Author". Maverick House Publishers. Retrieved on 12 August 2007.
- ^ Fingleton, Chris (22 February 2006). "Present thinking in future tense is a psychic gift". Carlow Nationalist. Retrieved on 12 August 2007.
- ^ "No magic wand with Una's sixth sense". Laois Nationalist (8 April 2002). Retrieved on 12 August 2007.
- ^ "Axing Came Out Of The Blue, Says Radio Pscyhic". Irish Independent (5 May 2010). Retrieved on 5 May 2018.
- ^ "Una Power leaves a legacy of love and hope". 28 June 2023.
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