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A Derry play with a difference – 'Factory Girls and Rock 'n Roll'

The history of the shirt factories in Derry and the vital importance economically to this city has been well documented over the years. But what about the impact on the lives of the young girls sent to work in these factories. Some at the tender age ...

28 Jan 2023 at 09:33

Local News

Irish Showbands Exhibition unveiled at Derry's Central Library

During 1950/60/70 social life was very limited and most people enjoyed going dancing and they loved the great dance music provided by the Irish Showbands. A lot of todays married couples would have met their partners in the ballrooms of the North ...

22 Apr 2023 at 12:33

Local News

Showbiz friends of Carrick-on-Suir singer Liam O'Dwyer pay fitting tribute to his memory

Caption for picture above: Singer Richie Nugent who performed Joe Dolan hits at the Liam O’Dwyer Memorial Concert. The Marveltones Showband members performing with him are from left: Pat O’Callaghan on saxophone, Billy Byrne on trumpet, Ger ...

22 Sept 2023 at 17:33

Ireland

No evidence of collusion in UVF bombings of Dublin and Monaghan

There is no evidence that UK security forces colluded with the UVF to bomb Dublin and Monaghan in 1974, a review has found. The final Operation Kenova report also said there does not appear to be “any realistic opportunities” for a fresh ...

09 Dec 2025 at 14:49

Derry Now

County Derry showbands feature in new book on 20th century Irish bands

A new book which has been described as an 'almanac of 20th century Irish dance bands, band shows and showbands' features many from County Derry. 'From Tango To Twist' has been published in association with the Irish Bands' Archive at ...

23 May 2024 at 10:33

Kilkenny City

Legendary Kilkenny figure Billy Murphy passes away

The death has occurred of William (Billy) Murphy, Maple Drive, Ardnore, Kilkenny. Unexpectedly at St Luke's Hospital, on January 25. Mr Murphy was a well-known musician and broadcaster locally and his passing has left much of the ...

26 Jan 2024 at 16:33

Ireland

Tributes paid to singer Dickie Rock after death aged 88

Tributes have been paid to Dickie Rock, a star of Ireland’s showband era, after his death at the age of 88. Rock was a former singer with the Miami Showband and went on to enjoy a successful solo career. The Dublin-born singer ...

06 Dec 2024 at 23:17

Ireland

Miami Showband attack was ‘worst sight anyone could ever imagine’, says survivor

The aftermath of a loyalist ambush in which three members of the Miami Showband were killed 50 years ago was “the worst sight anyone could ever imagine”, a survivor of the attack has said. Des Lee said he remembers “every ...

31 Jul 2025 at 09:37

Ireland

Legacy of Miami Showband ‘is more than music, it is bringing people together’

The legacy of the Miami Showband is about more than just music, it is bringing people together, a survivor of the loyalist ambush which targeted its members has said. Singer Fran O’Toole, guitarist Tony Geraghty and ...

31 Jul 2025 at 15:41

Plot targeting Miami Showband would have impacted Irish everywhere – survivor

A loyalist plot to paint the Miami Showband as transporting explosives would have impacted Irish people across the world, a survivor of the atrocity has said. Stephen Travers said he is not only relieved to have ...

31 Jul 2025 at 15:34

Obituaries

"We will never see his likes again" - Iconic Kilkenny figure remembered

Tributes have been pouring in for the late Billy Murphy who sadly passed away unexpectedly last Thursday (January 25). Mr Murphy was a well-known musician and broadcaster locally and his passing has left much ...

29 Jan 2024 at 14:33

Popular County Derry showband star dies in Canada

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Tributes have been paid to a former teacher and showband musician from County Derry who passed away recently in Canada. Robin Greer, originally from Moneymore, began his career as a teacher, teaching at ...

15 Sept 2022 at 09:33

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