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"...the oul boy would stare dewy-eyed and mumble something about the showband era and the good old days. Brendan Bowyer and the Pope earned the same degree of awe in our house... " (source: Whatever Happened to...http://www.anfearrua.ie/ViewSectionDetail.asp?docid=635) |
Articles and Interviews**Items starred below are no longer freely available - To access them online, one must purchase either a premium content subscription or register to gain access to these articles. Your local librarian can, however; help you obtain copies of these articles at little or no cost .
- Capturing Philomena's 40 Fantastic Years, byBilly Kennedy, News Letter, Friday 23rd July 2004 - (membership required)
- Interview with Arty McGlynn, Irish Music Magazine - Jan / Feb 2004 - reprinted at Tara Music
- Obituary - the late Seamus Creagh [Barristers, Bankers, Coasters] - Donegal Democrat, July 2003 (reprinted at Eleven-a-Side.com)
- Derek McCormacks[Dermot O'Brien and his Clubmen] Last Farewell - by Paul Francis McCann, Author's Den 21 April 2004.
- Cruising with McCormack - a chat with Irish Tenor Derek McCormack [Dermot O'Brien and his Clubmen] about the release of his very first album - by Paul Francis McCann, Author's Den, 9 June 2002 (note..online publication only)
- A Walk down Memory Lane with Ian, The Ian Gallaghers fabric - Exiled but Irish to the Core - by Paul Francis McCann Author's Den, 5 February 2004
- Longford : Reunion for Plainsmen - Emigrant.ie, 21 November, 2003
- Bowyer Honoured by Tower Hotel for Excellence - Waterford News , 24 October 2003
- Johnny is still Blowing Strong - about Johnny Carrol - Sligo Weekender, 13 October, 2001
- Showband Memories (bottom of page) - about Cleffonaires - Western People, 22 January 2003
- Lenten Days when the Bands Stopped Playing and the Dancing Died - Irish Examiner, 13 April 2001
- Those Were the Days - about the Town Hall Ballroom (Killarney) - The Kingdom, 19 June 2003
- The Showband Era - Nothing Quite like it Ever Again -The Nationalist 1 January 1999
- Melody Aces bring a Touch of Class to Roscommon Showband Nostalgia Night - Western People 12, February 2003
- Tony Stevens back on the Road again - Western People, 9 April 2003
- Showband Memories - article about the Clefonaires - Western People, 29 January 2003
- Rhythm Stars memories Alive and Well with Release of New CD - Western People, 10 September 2003
- The Rockaways Showband from Belcarra - Showband Nostalgia Corner, article in Western People 7 May 2003
- Brendan Bowyer - Follow On , article in Sunday Business Post, Monday, September 17, 2001
- Gary Street dies in England by Michael Commins, Western People, July 23, 2003.
- Spit on Me Dickie by - Ed Leen, Toronto Irish News (no longer online - archived copy at Internet Archives can be read here)
- The Late Noel Finan - the man who made Salthill Swing by Editor, Galway Advertiser, 25 June 1998 - obit for Seapoint Restaurant and Ballroom owner, Noel Finan
- Melody Aces stars bring touch of class to Roscommon showband nostalgia night - by Michael Commins, Western People, February 12, 2003.
- Highland Archives Northlands Rock: Part Three - Shakin' All Over - a brief mention of Irish Showbands in England
- Tommy: monarch of all that he surveys by Jimmy Woulfe - Feature article in the Limerick Leader
- *A few Trad Men by Judy Murphy (InternetArchive.org copy can be found here)- Irish Times feature article about Sweeney's Men
- *Where have all the Pub Singers Gone - by John O'Connor (InternetArchive.org copy can be found here)- Munster Express - Mentions showbands
- Lisburn's ballroom of romance is gone but not forgotten by Jakki Black
- *Memories of Newry (InternetArchive.org copy can be found here)- bottom of page
- A Look Back At The Showband Era by Karen Adams - article about a showband revival show
- Remembering when the Pallidrome was a mecca - Strabane Weekly News, Thursday 13th September 2001
- *Hucklebucking with the Showband Legends (InternetArchive.org copy can be found here)- Review of the Hucklebuck Again tour by the Clare Champion
- *Exhibition revives memories of the first “show” band (InternetArchive.org copy can be found here)- Strabane Weekly News, Aug 31, 2000 - Review of Clipper Carlton Exhibit
- The Shannon Aero Club and Coonagh Airfield 1939 - 1964 by Joe Hennessey - memories of the Stella Ballroom aprox 2/3 down page
- Ex-pat Sion singer coming back home again for showbands concert - Strabane Weekly News, 11 October 2001
- Pontoon - The Ballroom of Romance - middle to bottom of page
- *Two musical emigrants return to Waterford (InternetArchive.org copy can be found here)- The Munster Express entertainment section article about Brendan Bowyer
- *Jurys gig could be Brendan's 'Last Waltz' - (1996) (InternetArchive.org copy can be found here)The Munster Express entertainment section article about Brendan Bowyer
- Roots and Influences -An interview with Van Morrison -by Paul Lewis From Now Dig This, December, 1991, pages 22-26
- *Ballroom of romance[Horizon Ballroom, Mullingar] gets new lease of life (InternetArchive.org copy can be found here)- Thursday August 30, 2001 Irish Times Feature Article
- Remember The Night - A Tribute to Billy Brown [Freshmen] - Douglas Weekly, 1 July 1999
- *The Biggest Party in Ireland (InternetArchive.org copy can be found here)- Irish Independent, 1 October 1998 - Pres. McAleese honoring past Showband members
- *Rock and roll back the years (InternetArchive.org copy can be found here)- People Newspapers, week 140 - article about Rock'n Roller's Reunion
- *President McAleese Honours Athlone Showband Stars (InternetArchive.org copy can be found here)- Westmeath Independent -21 July 2001
- *National Ballroom (InternetArchive.org copy can be found here)- Irish Times - Letters - 1 October 1999 - letter asking for info for Dublin Arts Corp projec
- *Desperately Seeking Samba -Hotpress Archives 30 Apr 1977 - reflecting on Samba and the Philosophers
- *VOL. 30 MONAGHAN - Hotpress Archives 27 Apr 2000 - mentions Paddy Cole, Big Tom, Maurice Lynch Band, Coles Band, Dave Dixon and others.
- *Bury My Heart in the Tudor Rooms - Hotpress Archives 25 June 1977 - Interview with The Indians
- *Remembering Billy Brown - Hotpress Archives 07 July 1977 - Obituary for Billy Brown (The Freshmen)
- *That's Right, She's my Kind of Grill - Hotpress Archives - 17 Nov 1993 - Brian Carr's (The Royal Showband) Gigs Place Grill
- *Hats off to Sandy - Hotpress Archives - 15 Dec 1993 - About Sandy Kelly (Fairways Showband)
- Tramore - The Metal Man rocks on (InternetArchive.org copy can be found here)- by Michael Dower, Munster Express 14 December 2001 - Tramore Dance Venues past and present (no longer available online)
- Jimmy Woulfe Interview - Limerick Leader 27 Nov 1999 - Interview with Ger Cusack (Billy Conway Band and the Empire Showband)
- Jimmy Woulfe Column - Limerick Leader 21 Oct, 200 - Interview with Dennis Allen (Casuals, Berwyn Band, Bojangle)
- The Dream goes on for Brendan, the King of the Hucklebuck by Aidan Corr, Limerick Leader 29 Jan, 2000
- *Obituary - Jim Hand - Impresario who managed leading Irish showbands Irish TImes, 12 May 2001
- *Obituary - Butch Moore - Singer who became first Eurovision entry (InternetArchive.org copy can be found here) Irish Times 7 April 2001
- *King Billy - Tribute to Billy Brown [Freshmen] by John Waters Irish Times, 12 June 1999
- *Stagelights...Action by John Turner Irish News, 23 May 1998 - Feature story on Jim Aiken music promoter (Royal Showband)
- *Hilltown's Country Hero by Tony McGee Irish News, 1 July 2000 - Interview with Kevin McCooey - promoter for Big Tom and the Mainliners
- *The Final Curtain by Tony McGee Irish News, 2 June 2000 - Feature story about Dublin's Ierne Ballroom, Parnell Square
- *Still playing the sax in that old-fashioned way by Pamela Rea Irish News 31 May 1997 - Interview with saxaphonist Hughie Trainor (The Melody Makers)
- *Day to Remember by Annie Hails Irish News, 21 November 2001 - Features Eurovision winner Muriel Day (started with the Saints)
- *Still Going Strong by Tim Brannigan Irish News, 23 January 1999 - Interview with Rob Strong (The Plattermen)
- *Big-hearted singer plays final number by Brendan Anderson Irish News, 11 July 1996 - Obituary/Final Interview - Harry 'Bo' Birch (The Grenadiers)
- *Tributes pour in for star of showband era by Peter McVerry Irish News, 21 August, 1997 - Obituary - Colm Gilmore (Colm and the Sundowners)
- *Comical Praise for the Swinging Priest by Frank McNamara Irish News, 12 December 2001 - The Swinging Priest Song (Fr. Brian D'Arcy)
- Mr Frank McCann [Dromore/Trillick Showband] Obituary - The Impartial Reporter 12 April 2001
- Mr Cecil Kettyles [The Skyrockets] Obituary - The Impartial Reporter 29 June 2000
- Thank-you for the Music - The Impartial Reporter 29 June 2000 - short death announcement and biographica sketch - Cecil Kettyles [The Skyrockets]
- *Oh me oh my, life without a good-looking woman (InternetArchive.org copy can be found here) - Irish Independent 24 Feb 2002 - Feature story about Westmeath Bachelor, Joe Dolan's 40 year career
- *Bringing Joy With A Golden Trumpet - Midland Tribune 23 February 2002 - Interview with Johnny Carroll [Premier Aces]
- *Down Memory Lane by Joe Daly - Nenagh Guardian 9 February 2002 - 50's and sixties musical memories, mentions of various Nenagh Musicians
- *Philomena Begley - the gentle country breeze we all love by Lisa McBride - Derry Journal 2 November 2001 - Interview with Philomena
- *A Real Derry Character by Erin Doherty - Derry Journal 28 January 2002 - Interview with Hugh "Whitey" McNeill (Black and White MInstrels)
- Pete Brown (Pete Brown and hisBand of Renown, Sundowners) - Obituary by Nancy Mazzeo Reeb , IRL-MAYO-KILTIMAGH-L Archives
- *No Better Veteran - The Indefinite Article (InternetArchive.org copy can be found here) by John Kelly - Irish Times 09 February 2002 - Joe Dolan reminisces about his career and showbands
- Gonna Turn my White Suit Black - Feature Article - Irish Examiner - 3 November 1999 - Joe Dolan, nineties style
- *An Interview with John Tout [The Walkers]- by David Owen, Opening Out - May 1998
- Recollections of a Limerick Musicman - piece written by Ger Cusak [Empire Showband] - lots of showbanders mentioned.
- David McWilliams (Coral Showband) - copy of Obituary from Irish Times
- *Ten Years of Dave Lalor (Crackerjacks Showband) (InternetArchive.org copy can be found here) - Clare Champion, August 2000
- Interview with Derrick Mehaffey [Royal Showband] at Country Bear Internet Radio Station
- *Brendan Shine at the Tyneside Irish Festival (InternetArchive.org copy can be found here), October 2001 - a nice bio at Newcastle Opera's homepage.
- Local Composer Wins Prestigious Song Contest - 10 July 2002, Donegal Times - about Jody Gallagher [Plattermen]
- *A Fairwell to Arms (InternetArchive.org copy can be found here)- As the Man Says, by Ramond na Hatta, 24 January, 2002, Ulster Herald - Demolition of the Royal Arms Ballroom
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