Career
Gogan started in radio in the 1960s after finishing school. He broadcast his first radio programme on RTÉ Radio 1. He became a well-known presenter on Radio 1, including sponsored programmes, and was one of a handful of presenters playing almost exclusively pop music. He was in the original lineup in 1979 of RTÉ Radio 2 (which later became RTÉ 2FM), a station on which he spun the first disc. He has been presenting a regular show there ever since.
Gogan has also presented a variety of television programmes including Pickin' The Pops, Go 2 Show and The Golden Hour.
He continues to do the Eurovision Song Contest commentary on RTÉ Radio 1.
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