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Shaun Loughrey to headline benefit dance
Wednesday, October 05, 2005
When Shaun Loughrey launches his singing career and new band in Newtownstewart in County Tyrone on Friday week, 14th October, it will be a case of bringing it all back home.
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Kiltimagh's Claire rows her way to national honours
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
The ladies crew from N.U.I., Galway had another very successful outing at the Irish Rowing Championships held in Innishcarra, Co. Cork.
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Wednesday, September 21, 2005
The annual Ganley-Rushe Traditional Weekend will be held in Gorthaganny on September, 23rd, 24th and 25th.
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Bundoran Music Festival set to draw major crowds
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Bookings are pouring in for the annual Bundoran Music Festival which will be held over the October Bank Holiday Weekend from Friday 28th to Monday 31st October.
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Hurricane Katrina and the Hurricane season
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
A Mayo meteorologist has analysed the destructive path of Hurricane Katrina into the Gulf Coast. He submitted the following article for publication in this week's diary page.
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Mulloy Brothers and friends enjoy mighty night in Mulranny
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
The Mulloy Brothers are back in town! Mayo's famous balladeers recently held a hometown celebration in Mulranny to celebrate 40 years in showbusiness.
It was a 'full house' as friends and neighbours gathered to share in the celebrations which went on late into the night.
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Bowyer recalls memories of country star Tom Dunphy
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
Thirty years ago last Friday, the Irish showband scene was rocked by the death of Tom Dunphy while on his way to perform with Brendan Bowyer and the Big 8 at the Mary from Dungloe Festival in Donegal.
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The sky’s the limit for Big Tom as Castlebar is sold out … again!
Wednesday, July 27, 2005
The phenomenal popularity of Big Tom McBride has once again resulted in his Mayo show being sold out in advance.
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Claire’s silken rowing skills sees her on Irish squad
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
Tom O’Brien from Cloonmore, Ballyfarna, Claremorris has every reason to smile in the photograph alongside.
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Croke Park G.A.A. Museum now a major visitor attraction
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
If you happen to be visiting Dublin over the summer months, and have some time to spare, why not consider a trip to the G.A.A. Museum in Croke Park.
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Capitol Showband album revives memories of dancehall days
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
It was 1963 and the Ireland was swinging to the showband sounds. And right up there at the top of the tree was the legendary Capitol Showband, trail blazers for a generation of musicians and dancers.
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Urlaur and Kilmovee salute memory of Michael ‘Mac’
Friday, June 24, 2005
Friends and neighbours of Michael McDermott from Aughadeffin, Kilmovee came together in Orlar Community Centre for a special night in his memory, five years after his untimely death.
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Larry meets cousin for first time as 85-year family link is revived
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
For well-known Kiltimagh man Larry McEllin and his cousin Loretta Teuschler, their meeting at Knock Airport was the final piece in a jigsaw that had remained incomplete over many decades.
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Birmingham group pay tribute to Fr. Taaffes
Wednesday, June 08, 2005
A pleasant afternoon in Knock and one which lent itself in a special way to the occasion of remembering and paying tribute. The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Cllr. Michael Nangle, was the guest of honour and he presided at the unveiling of the plaque in memory of Fr. Joe Taaffe.
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Doc Carroll was a true showman who loved the great stage of life
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
Without a doubt, Doc Carroll would have been pleased with his “send-off” in Athlone. Old friends came from many parts of the country to pay their respects and remember one of the iconic figures of the showband era.
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