Hello chauncey, thank you for your message. If the The radio will not play., check the next link to troubleshoot it: https://us.en.kb.sony.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/42882. Oscar.
Hi eddierockett, Yes it will function in western europe, uk/ireland. Please check the full specifications of this radio in the link below. https://docs.sony.com/release//SRFM37W.pdf Thanks, >Joffrey