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Last, First Town County Instrument Bands
McAdam, Jackie     Guitar Clouds
McAllen, Billy*     Guitar Monarchs, Silhouettes, Them
McAlea, Des Belfast Antrim Vocals/Sax Banshees, Arrivals Showband, Regal Showband, Miami, Starband (a.k.a. Des Lee)
McAlea, Kevin Belfast Antrim Keyboards Real McCoy (brother of Des)
McAleese, John Belfast Antrim Sax Arabs Showband
McAllister, Barry Crossmaglen Armagh Keyboards Rio Grande, Kangaroos
McAloon, Terry   Fermanagh Fiddle Thatch
McAnally, Aonghus Dublin Dublin Guitar Mushroom, Starband, Crackers
McAteer, Dan* Fanad Donegal Steel Guitar Cotton Mill Boys, Mighty Avons
McAteer, Paul     Drums Bumper to Bumper, Keltic Wine
McArthur, Jim*     Sax Trefor Owens Band
McAuley, Bill* Mullingar Westmeath Vocals Classic Showband
McAuley, Jackie Belfast Antrim Keyboards Them, Belfast Gypsies
McAuley, Patsy* Ballymena Antrim Keyboards Countrymen, Eileen King & Country Express
McAuley, Peter* Ballymena Antrim Fiddle American Express
McAuley, Rod Ballymena Antrim Bass/Gtr Young Fontana, Kentuckians, Bluebirds, California Brakemen, Barroom Buddies
McAuliffe, Tommy     Guitar Specialists
McAviney, Sean     Washboard Cotton Mill Boys
McBride, Frankie* Omagh Tyrone Vocals Melody Aces, Polka Dots, Highwaymen, Rio Grande
McBride, Ivan* Enniskillen Fermanagh Sax Trenniers, Skyrockets Showband (emigrated to Tasmania died 10 Nov, 2012)
McBride, Norry* Derry Derry Drums Honeybunch
McBride, "Big" Tom Castleblaney Monaghan Vocals Mainliners, Travelers, Mainliners
McCabe, Betty Ann   Cavan Vocals Teenbeats
McCabe, Cathal* Belfast Antrim Keyboards Senators Showband
McCabe, Mickey*     Vocals Dixonaires Showband
McCafferty, John Stranorlar Donegal Keyboards Mighty Avons, Homesteaders (sadly passed away 26th July, 2016-R.McGinty)
McCafferty, Paddy     Keyboards Sahara Showband, Firehouse
McCafferty, Phil   Dublin Guitar Dublin City Ramblers
McCaffrey, Brian Belfast Antrim Guitar Richmond Hill
McCaffrey, Colum Cookstown Tyrone Keyboards Brendan Hughes and the Huskeys, Colours
McCaffrey, Eugene   Mayo Guitar/vocals Jack Ruane Showband
McCaffrey, Frank Westport Mayo Vocals/Tpt/Gtr Frielmen, Margo & Co, Country Folk, Band of Gold
McCaffrey, Leo* Ballymena* Antrim Vocals Leo McCaffrey and the Glensmen (Leo sadly passed away in 2003)
McCaffrey, Tom Dundalk Louth Keyboards George Duffy Orchestra
McCallion, Aidan Omagh Tyrone Trumpet Polka Dots
McCandless,Jerry Derry Derry Guitar Moondogs
McCann, Colm     Guitar Finvola Showband
McCann, Eamonn     Vocals Eamonn McCann Band
McCann, Jackie* Omagh Tyrone Trumpet Swing Earls Orchestra
McCann, Jim   Dublin Guitar/vocals Ludlows, Dubliners, Solo
McCann, Joe*     Guitar/vocals Green Angels
McCann, John     Bass Sundown, Tallmen
McCann, Michael Omagh Tyrone Sax Comets Showband, Rovers Showband (passed away suddenly in May, 1965)
McCann, Michael     Bass Finvola Showband
McCann, Pat* Finglas Dublin Vocals Crickets Showband (sadly passed away April 7, 2015)
McCann, Peter     Guitar Finvola Showband
McCann, Pio Omagh Tyrone Bass Buckaroos, Hugo Duncan & The Tall Men (sadly passed away Oct 9, 2020)
McCann, Susan Newry Down Vocals Storytellers
McCann, Max     Sax Debonaires Showband
McCarron, Aidan     Sax Cajun Sound
McCarron, John* Donegal Donegal Keyboards Choice, Sally O'Brien Band, Eamonn McCann band
McCarron, Sean* Derry Derry Sax Stardust Showband
McCarthy, Bram Cork Cork Trumpet Capitol Showband, Smokeys (died Oct 28, 1987)
McCarthy, Brendan       The Shade
McCarthy, Damien Dundalk Louth Vocals Apaches
McCarthy, Dessie*     Drums Dave Glover Showband
McCarthy, Ernie Longford Longford Sax Hi-Lows
McCarthy, Len Cork Cork Sax Art Supple & The Victors, Regal
McCarthy, Micky Castleblaney Monaghan Guitar Paddy Cole Superstars, Mornin Dew
McCarthy, Joe Cork Cork Drums Dixielanders, Dixies Showband, Stage 2
McCarthy, Johnny*     Trombone/Tpt Dave Dixon Orchestra, Dixonaires Showband
McCarthy,Kieran Cork Cork Drums Boothouse
McCarthy, Noel Carrick-On-Suir Tipperary Sax Voxenaires
McCarthy, Pat Cork? Cork Unknown Counts Showband
McCarthy, Pat Arklow Wicklow Trombone/Keyb. Columbia Showband, Miami, Dreams, Freedom, Paddy Cole
McCarthy, Shay Dublin Dublin Guitar Grassroots, Trixons Showband, Crickets Showband
McCarthy, Terry Cork Cork Voclas Dixies Showband (sadly passed away July 27, 2019)
McCartney, Alan Belfast Antrim Guitar King Bees, Plattermen, Clubsound
McCaul, Gerry Clones Monaghan Keyboards Shelley and Startime(sadly passed away on January 22, 2014-S. McPhillips)
McCaul, Patsy Donegal   Vocals Premier Aces, Southbound
McCauley, Brendan  Mullingar Westmeath Vocals Classic Showband (a.k.a. Billy Mac)
McCauley, Gerry*  Larne Antrim Drums Regent Showband
McCauley, Jackie     Guitar Them
McCauley, Pat        Them
McCawley, Peter*      Fiddle Sean Gallagher & The Quarrymen
McClafferty, Rob Derry Derry Guitar Tahiti Showband
McClean, David* Ballymena Antrim Sax/Clarinet College Boys Showband
McClean, George* Newry Down Keyboards Red Rockets Showband
McClean, Hugh* Letterkenny Donegal Guitar Blue Glows Showband, Evelyn & The Envoys, Mighty Avons (died 29 Jan 2024)
McClean, John Belfast Antrim Bass Scholars Showband
McClean, Pat Letterkenny Donegal Guitar Blue Glows Showband
McCleary, Don   Antrim Vocals Cousins
McCleary, Trevor*   Antrim Sax/steel Jimmy Johnston Showband
McCleneghan, Jimmy     Drums California Brakemen
McClintock, Irvine Derry Derry Drums Friends Showband
McCloy, Frank     Trombone Dixonaires Showband
McClure, Raymond* Comber Down Keyboards Continentals Showband
McCluskey, Derek Bailieborough Cavan Sax Arcadian Showband, Maurice Lynch Showband
McColgan, Eugene       Hugo Duncan
McColgan, Tommy     Vocals Columba Gallagher Showband (sadly passed away-Liam Casey)
McCollum, Johnny* Derry Derry   Esquires Showband, Jokers Showband, Marksmen, Chris Barber, Gay McIntyre
McCombs, Jimmy Lisnaskea Fermanagh Keyboards Cajun Sound (Jimmy was blind from birth)
McComish, Paddy     Guitar Paddy's Wagon
McComish, Rosaleen     Bass Paddy's Wagon
McConnell, Cathal* Enniskillen Fermanagh Flute Pride of Erin Ceili Band, Boys of the Lough
McConnell, Seamus     Guitar Jokers Showband
McConomy, John*       Tahiti Showband
McConville, Big Ivan Newry Down Vocals Big Ivan (Ivan was killed in a car accident on June 11th, 1978)
McConville, Wally     Drums Bagatelle
McCooey, Kevin     Sax Sean Thompson & The Everglades, Travellers
McCormack, Colm     Trombone Tony & The Graduates
McCormack, Dave Limerick Limerick Trumpet Berwyn Showband, Monarchs, Paddy Benson Orchestra (died June,2010)
McCormack, Derek Drogheda Louth Vocals Clubmen, Barleycorn, Furey Bros (passed away Jan 30, 2005)
McCormack, John     Bass New Linesmen
McCormack, Mark Shankill Dublin Trumpet Dreams, Freedom, Ranchers
McCormack, Noel Clara Offaly Guitar Crackaways (aka Speedy)
McCormack, Paddy     Sax Mick Delahunty Orchestra
McCormack, Paul     Drums New Linesmen
McCormack, Sean Cavan Cavan Drums Navak Showband, Ginger Morgan Band
McCormack, Tommy Ardee Louth Trombone Silver Pennies
McCormick, Bert Templepatrick   Trombone, Keys Broadway Showband
McCormick, Brian Belfast Antrim Bass Barleycorn
McCormick, Brian Cavan Cavan Trumpet, Keys Mighty Avons, Mississippi, Homesteaders, Country Style, Plainsmen, C-60
McCormick, Fergus* Limerick Limerick Drums Billy Conway Showband
McCormick, Herb Belfast Antrim Trombone Scholars Showband
McCormick, Hugh Drogheda Louth Guitar Fairways
McCormick, John Belfast Antrim Keyboards Teddie Palmer & The Rumble Band, Spring (killed in India in 1977)
McCormick, Sean Cootehill Cavan Drums, Bass Silver Pennies, American Pie (Sean sadly passed away Feb 7, 1999)
McCormick, Stan Baileboro Cavan Trumpet Bandits Showband, Kevin Woods Showband, Diamonds Showband
McCorriston, James     Sax Teddie Palmer & The Rumble Band (to Canada with Muriel Day band)
McCorry, Terry*       Sean Gallagher & The Quarrymen
McCoubrey, Irene Dublin Dublin Vocals Maxi, Dick & Twink, Sheeba (aka Maxi)
McCoy, Billy* Belfast Antrim Guitar Just Five, Teddie Palmer & The Rumble Band, Lyttle People, Big Soul Band
McCoy, Brian Caledon Tyrone Trumpet Secrets Showband, Miami Showband (killed by terrorists in July 31, 1975)
McCoy, Penny     Vocals New LInesmen
McCoy, Teddy Limerick Limerick Accordion Wee Four Showband
McCoy, Teddy Limerick Limerick Keyboards Gerry & The Ohio
McCracken, Richard     Guitar.Bass Sounds, Taste
McCreavy, Joe* Belfast Antrim Trombone Presidents Showband
McCrory, Alan     Drums Cousins Showband
McCrossan, Pat     Guitar Woodchoppers, Magnificent 7, Mainliners (Derry), The Checkers
McCrudden, Barry   Antrim?   Cousins, Clubsound (Eddie's son)
McCrudden, Eddie   Antrim?   Clubsound
McCrudden, Gerry Belfast Antrim Bass Grenadiers Showband (Gerry sadly passed away Feb 17, 2006)
McCrudden, Ned*     Keyboards Witnesses (Bob Forsythe reported Ned sadly passed away 16th Jan, 2009)
McCrumlish, John* Omagh Tyrone Keyboards Swing Earls Orchestra
McCullough, Dave Dublin Dublin Bass The In-Sect
McCullagh, Geordie Belfast Antrim Bass Newmen
McCullough, Henry Portstewart Antrim Guitar Skyrockets Showband, Gene & the Gents, Sweeney's Men, Grease Band, Wings
McCullough, Ray* Belfast Antrim Bass Trend, Teddie Palmer & The Rumble Band
McCullough, Tommy     Sax Breakaways
McCullough, Victor* Portstewart Antrim Guitar Walter Lewis Enterprise, Beltona Showband (Henry's brother)
McCully, Robin Saintfield Down Guitar Citysound, Fresh Boogie Band
McCusker, Barney Armagh Armagh Fiddle./ Sax Gaylords Showband, The Plainsmen
McCusker, Barney Armagh Armagh Piano McCusker Ceili Band
McCusker, Benignus Armagh Armagh Accordion McCusker Ceili Band
McCusker, Brendan Armagh Armagh Fiddle McCusker Ceili Band
McCusker, Francie Armagh Armagh Bass McCusker Ceili Band
McCusker, John Armagh Armagh Fiddle McCusker Ceili Band
McCusker, Kevin Armagh Armagh Pipes / Sax McCusker Ceili Band
McCusker, Malachy Armagh Armagh Drums McCusker Ceili Band
McCusker, Tommy Armagh Armagh Accordion McCusker Ceili Band
McCusker, Vincent Armagh Armagh Fiddle McCusker Ceili Band (Sadly passed away in November, 1970)
McCusker, Bill Cavan Cavan Keyboards Navak Showband
McCusker, John* Dungannon Tyrone Keyboards Majestic Showband
McCusker, Vincent Belfast Antrim Guitar Frupp
McCutcheon, Ricky Belfast Antrim Drums Sk'Boo, Federals Showband, The Group, Pennyfeather.
McDaid, Danny* Letterkenny Donegal Drums Sundowners Showband
McDaid, Joey* Letterkenny Donegal Bass Envoys Showband
McDaid, Johnny* Letterkenny Donegal Guitar Sundowners Showband
McDaid, Martin* Letterkenny Donegal Guitar Sundowners Showband
McDaniel, Masie Sligo Sligo Vocals Fendermen, Nevada, Nashville Ramblers, Fintan & Maisie (died 28/6/08)
McDarby, Jacqueline     Vocals Coterie Folk
McDermott, David     Sax Altonaires Showband
McDermott, Dessie Dublin Dublin Vocal Pat Moran Orchestra, Rory McGuinness Orchestra, Dessie McDermot Orchestra
McDermott, George       Mick Delahunty Orchestra
McDermott, Jim*     Sax Dave Glover Showband, Jokers Showband, Walter Lewis Enterprise, Witnesses
McDermott, Paddy* Enniskillen Fermanagh Sax Skyrockets Showband, Gene & The Gents
McDermott, Patsy Navan Meath Guitar Sean Thompson & The Everglades
McDermott, Sean Bray Wicklow Sax Mexicans 
McDermott, Tony Manorhamilton Leitrim Guitar Plainsmen
McDevitt, Paddy   Donegal Vocals/Accrd Northern Lights
McDonagh, Angela Ballaghadereen Roscommon Vocals Johnny Flynn (passed away 7th Sept 2021-T. Lundy) in Perth, Australia
McDonagh, Chrissie Claremorris Mayo Keyboards Mattie McDonagh Dance Band
McDonagh, Mattie Claremorris Mayo Accordion Mattie McDonagh Dance Band
McDonagh, Tommy Ballina Mayo Guitar Jack Ruane, Fairways, Times (Sligo) (sadly passed away 18 Jan, 2015)
McDonald, Bernie*     Vocals Trefor Owens Band
McDonald, Bertie Belfast Antrim Drums Light
McDonald, Billy     Guitar/Vocals Carousel Showband, Diamonds Showband
McDonald, Desi*     Bass Teddie Palmer Band
McDonald, Frankie* Clones Monaghan Trumpet Saints Showband, Kieran Kelly's Band, Joe Dolan & the Drifters
McDonald, Mick Dublin Dublin Drums Tomorrow's People
McDonald, Patsy Cookstown Tyrone Keyboards Malachy Doris Trio (Patsy sadly passed away 16th Jan, 2010-J. Byard)
McDonald, Patsy     Sax Trixons Showband
McDonald, Patrick     Sax Donie Collins Showband
McDonald, Peadar* Clones Monaghan Sax Ventures Showband (aka Pete)
McDonald, Ray   Dublin Drums Hootenannys, Creatures, Debonaires
McDonald, Seamus* Dromore Down Accordion Pride of Erin Ceili Band
McDonald, Tom     Vocals Farmer's Sons
McDonnell, Ciaran* Strabane Tyrone Keyboards Joe Dolan & The Drifters (left showbiz to become a priest died 12th May, 2012)
McDonnell, Danny Edenderry Offaly Bass Agents Showband
McDonnell, Dessie Ballina Mayo Trumpet/Gtr Abilene Showband, San Antones, Fairways, Green County
McDonnell, Pat*     Sax Donie Collins Band
McDonogh, Joe Sligo Sligo Bass Dee Leydon & The Powermen
McDowell, Bob Lurgan Antrim Trumpet Gaylords (a.k.a Bob Mac)
McDowell, Kenny Belfast Antrim Vocals Them, College Boys, Sk'Boo
McElhinney, Paddy*     Trumpet Mighty Rhythm Boys (Paddy sadly passed away-John Baird)
McElligott, Fergie* Dundalk Louth Guitar/Bass Farmer's Sons, Glen Curtin, Sandie Jones Band, Nevada, Kaye Twins
McElroy, Damien   Antrim Guitar John Mitchell Showband, Freshmen
McElroy, Irene Toomebridge Antrim Vocals Sunshine, Chips
McElroy, John     Trumpet Cajun Sound
McElroy, Paul Belfast Antrim Keyboards Newmen (Damien's brother)
McElwain, Eugene     Guitar/Mandolin Eclipse
McElwain, Parrie* Omagh Tyrone Guitar Ventures Showband
McElwain, Seamus Omagh Tyrone Guitar Cruisers, Rio Grande
McEnhill, Brendan   Donegal Sax Kings Showband (brother of Frank) (sadly passed away Oct, 2020-T. Lundy)
McEnhill, Frank   Donegal Bass/Vocals Kings Showband (aka Prince Vince)
McEnhill, Shay*       Express Showband
McEvoy, Bertie*     Vocals Northernaires
McEvoy, Bertie*     Sax Silhouettes, Stan Lynn Band (Bertie sadly passed away in Dec 2003)
McEvoy, Johnny Banagher Offaly Vocals Johnny McEvoy Band
McEvoy, Maxie   Dublin Bass Strangers
McEvoy, Michael*     Guitar Maurice Mulcahy Orchestra
McEvoy, Nick*     Sax Casino Showband, Swingtimes Aces
McEvoy, Nick* Dublin Dublin Bass Express Showband
McEvoy, Tommy Drogheda Louth Drums Silver Seven Dance Orchestra
McEwan, Sammy* Belfast Antrim Guitar Oceans Showband
McFadden, Billy     Guitar Clipper Carlton
McFadden, George     Vocals Regal Showband (a.k.a. George Gibson)
McFarland, Billy Randalstown Antrim Trumpet Billy McFarland Showband, Students Showband
McGahey, Torry   Antrim Bass Billy McFarland Showband, Freshmen
McGandy, Brian* Enniskillen Fermanagh Sax Skyrockets Showband (sadly passed away in Dec 2002)
McGandy, Leo* Enniskillen Fermanagh Trumpet Skyrockets Showband
McGann, Danny Ballyfermot Dublin Keyboards Tracy & The Grassroots (sadly passed away May 22, 2020-J.Harrold)
McGann, Noel*     Bass Eileen Reid & The Cadets, Johnny McEvoy Band
McGarrigle, Aidan Strabane Tyrone Guitar/Sax/Clar Columba Gallagher Showband (emigrated to Alberta, Canada)
McGarrigle, John Bundoran Donegal Keyboards Sean Gallagher & The Quarrymen, Fiddler's Green
McGarrity, Brendan Kildress Tyrone Drums Harvest
McGawley, Bobby     Bass Cotton Mill Boys
McGarr, Jimmy     Bass Gallowglass Ceili Band
McGarr, Paddy     Accordion Gallowglass Ceili Band (Paddy sadly died 18th March 2005-Dennis Morrison)
McGarry, Ian     Drums Bluesville
McGauley, Bob     Guitar Epic Showband
McGeady, Mike Derry Derry Sax Dave Dixon, Big Four, Mornin Dew (Mike sadly passed away in July, 1989)
McGee, Lexie*       Crescent Showband
McGee, Seamus Gweedore Donegal Vocals Nashville Showband
McGeogh, Peader     Bass Mornin Dew
McGill, Ray     Bass Grafton Showband, Rovers Showband
McGinty, Bill* Omagh Tyrone Trombone Plattermen
McGinty, Kevin* Omagh Tyrone Trumpet Toreadors Showband, Ramblin' Men
McGirr, Connor Aughnacloy Tyrone Drums Heartbeats, Goldrush, Buckaroos, Margo, Dominic Kirwan, Jim McCann
McGirr, Frankie Raheny Dublin Bass Hoot'nanny's, The Shy, Greener Pastures (emigrated to Australia)
McGivern, Jimmy     Guitar Rhythm Aces, Hilton Showband
McGivern, Jimmy     Sax Altonaires Showband
McGlennon, Bob* Keady Armagh Fiddle Canvas Wagon
McGlinchey, Jim     Trombone Grenadiers Showband
McGloughlin, Frank*     Drums Dave Dixon Orchestra
McGlynn, Arty Omagh Tyrone Guitar Plattermen, Brian Coll & The Buckaroos (sadly passed away Dec 18, 2019)
McGoldrick, Anna Castleblaney Monaghan Vocals Solo
McGoldrick, Mike Navan Meath Keyboards Silver Pennies
McGonagle, Hugo St. Johnston Donegal Guitar Statesiders Showband (survived the crash that killed 4 band members in 1964)
McGonagle, Owen* Derry Derry Sax/clarinet Senators Showband
McGonagle, Seamus St. Johnston Donegal Bass Statesiders Showband (survived the crash that killed 4 band members in 1964)
McGonagle, Tony Strabane Tyrone Bass Trend Showband, King Creole?
McGonigle, Pat* Newton Tyrone Trombone Melody Aces Showband (passed away in April, 2005)
McGonigle, Patsy*       Esquires Showband
McGookin, Tom* Larne Antrim Sax Coasters Showband
McGovern, Brian Kells Meath Guitar Burmah Showband
McGovern, Francie Kells Meath Trumpet Burmah Showband
McGovern, James   Fermanagh Drums Carnegie Showband
McGowan, Brian Dublin Dublin Keyboards Jimmy Honeyman Orchestra
McGowan, Gary Enniskillen Fermanagh Drums Dave Dixon, Cecil Kettyles, Skyrockets (died 14th Apr, 2012-Alec McKeown)
McGowan, Seamie Sligo Sligo Guitar Kim Newport Band, Those Nervous Animals
McGowan, Seamus Derry Derry Keyboards Friends Showband
McGrail, Stephen Dowra Leitrim Manager Gaydons (Stephen sadly passed away Oct. 5, 2010)
McGrath, John     Guitar Loudest Whisper
McGrath, P.J.     Unknown Southern Stars
McGreal, Willie Claremorris Mayo Sax Classic Showband
McGready, Mike     Multi Big Four
McGreevy, Joe* Belfast Antrim Trombone/Vcls Easybeats, College Boys, Manhattan Showband, Presidents Showband (Paul's brother)
McGreevy, Mickey Belfast Antrim Keyboards TP Band
McGreevy, Paul* Belfast Antrim Guitar Easybeats Showband, Manhattan Showband, Presidents Showband
McGregor, Martin* Draperstown Derry Drums Tracy & The Grassroots, Cotton Mill Boys, Bill Ryan and Buckshot
McGrenra, John* Termon Donegal Bass/Vocals Sundowners, Blue Glows, Farmers Sons, Buckaroos, Cotton Mill Boys, Choice
McGroary, Frank*     Sax Marines Showband
McGuffin, Colm* Warrenpoint Down Guitar Red Rockets Showband
McGuicken, Tom* Larne Antrim Sax Regent Showband
McGuigan, Aidan     Bass Big Valley, Buckaroos
McGuigan, Charles   Derry Guitar Barristers Showband
McGuigan, Pat* Clones Monaghan Vocals/Gtr Dave Dixon Orchestra, Skyrockets, Victors, Big Four (passed away 6/27/87)
McGuinness, Aidan*       Rising Sons Showband
McGuiness, Liam Dublin Dublin Vocals Freewheel
McGuinness, Roger     Sax Everglades Showband
McHale, Dave Dublin Dublin Sax Sandie Jones & the Boyfriends, Stagalee (sadly passed away May, 2009)
McHugh, Harry     Unknown Everglades Showband (sadly passed away in 1995)
McHugh, John     Keyboards Polka Dots
McHugh, Leo Arklow   Trumpet Red Seven Showband (from his son, Nigel) 
McHugh, Sean* Mullingar Westmeath Vocals Classic Showband (a.k.a. "Jumping Sean")
McIlduff, Gerry* Belfast Antrim Drums Green Angels, High Seas, Flames, Jimmy Johnston, Plattermen,
Walter Lewis Enterprise, Katmandu (RIP-2005)
McIlhone, P.J.*     Drums Cousins, High Seas, Stellas (a.k.a. Pancho)
McIlmurray, Jim Belfast Antrim Trombone Newmen
McIlroy, Martin Clondalkin Dublin Drums Red Hurley Band, M.P.H., Mary Coughlan Band
McIlvanna, Tony Armagh Armagh Guitar Anne Shelley and the Marines, Susan McCann & The Storytellers
McIlvanna, Vincent Keady Armagh Fiddle Tracy & the Grassroots
McIlwaine, Dougie     Drums Freedom,
McIlwaine, Shay Omagh Tyrone Guitar Cruisers
McInhill, Vince*     Vocals Kings Showband (a.k.a Prince Vince)
McIntyre, David*     Keyboards Teddie Palmer Band
McIntyre, Frank Dublin Dublin Sax/Clarinet Pete Stuart Orch, Mick Cummins Orch. Embassy Band (passed away 14-4-01)
McIntyre, Joe Derry Derry Sax Walter Lewis Enterprise, Gay McIntyre Band, Jim Farley, Express Showband
McIntyre, Joe Derry Derry Trumpet Jim Farley Band Show, Express Showband (sadly passed away June 13, 1981)
McIntyre, Joe* Derry Derry Sax Swingtime Aces, Johnny Flynn Showband, Smokeys
McIntyre, Shay Derry Derry Trombone Jim Farley Band Show, Express Showband (Joe's brother)
McKane, George Derry Derry Keyboards Nashville Showband
McKane, William Derry Derry   Statesiders Showband
McKay, Jimmy* Derry Derry Bass Stardust Showband
McKeag, Oliver     Keyboards Kerry Blues (sadly passed away in October 2014)
McKeating, Bill Belfast Antrim Banjo Flying Column
McKee, Joe Belfast Antrim Keyboards Cousins (quit the band to emigrate to Australia)
McKee, Stan     Guitar Hoot'nanny's, Ranchers, Nevada
McKenna, Bobby     Guitar Dan and the Farmers
McKenna, Frank   Leitrim Guitar Hi-Lows (emigrated to America-Sharon Tighe Mooney)
McKenna, Hugh     Drums Sharon & the Green Forest
McKenna, Ian   Monaghan Fiddle Casuals
McKenna, John Kingscourt Cavan Bass Magic Band, Silver Pennies
McKenna, John   Omagh Bass Cruisers, Eclipse
McKenna, Liam*     Guitar/Bass Hoot'nanny's, Creatures, Real McCoy, Edition, Memories, Gypsy Rock
McKenna, Marie     Vocals Granada Showband, Malachy Doris Ceili Band, Rovers Showband
McKenna, Paddy     Guitar Walter Lewis Showband, Rovers Showband
McKenna, Sean*   Tyrone Bass Ventures
McKeown, Barney Ballymena Antrim Vocals Freshmen
McKeown, Des Enniskillen Fermanagh Guitar/Vocals Skyrockets Showband (Des sadly passed away in 1985)
McKeown, Kevin   Antrim Drums Teddie Palmer & The Rumble Band (brother of Terry-emigrated to Canada)
McKeown, Terry*   Antrim Drums Teddie Palmer Band
McKernin, Tommy* Belfast Antrim Drums Teddie and the Tigers, Signs, Groundhogs, Mexicans (passed away in 1999)
McKerr, Damien Lurgan Antrim Guitar Freedom, Music Box
McKevitt, Cyril   Monaghan Trombone Mainliners (Cyril sadly passed away 15th Sept, 2009)
McKevitt, Eamonn     Guitar New Linesmen
McKiernan, Frankie Bundoran Donegal Guitar Nashville Showband
McKiernan, Gerry Bundoran Donegal Guitar Sean Gallagher & The Quarrymen
McKinney, Martin*   Antrim Guitar Eileen King & Country Express, Ann Breen
McKinney, Paddy*   Antrim Bass Eileen King & Country Express
McKinney, Peter* Belfast Antrim Drums Tony Kenny Band, Katmandu, Waterboys, Four of Us
McKinney, Will*     Bass College Boys (killed in car accident in 2000)
McKitterick, Billy Belfast Antrim Keyboards Raydots, Flames
McKnight, Davy     Drums Freshmen, Clubsound
McKnight, Freddie Lurgan Armagh Sax Sterling Showband
McLaughlin, Arthur*     Sax/Clarinet Beltona Showband, Trefor Owens Band
McLaughlin, Barry*       Rising Sons Showband
McLaughlin, Billy     Drums Jimmy Johnston Showband (Billy passed away June 21st, 2021-K. Madden)
McLaughlin, Danny* Belfast Antrim Bass Easybeats, Manhattan, Presidents, Grafton & Senators Showbands, 4 Jays
McLaughlin, Danny* Derry Derry   Lakewood Swingtette, Tahiti Showband
McLaughlin, Danny* Derry Derry Sax Mighty Rhythm Boys (Danny sadly passed away)
McLaughlin, Frank* Derry Derry Trumpet Derry City, Tahiti and Foyle showbands (Frank sadly died in May, 2022)
McLaughlin, Gabriel* Derry Derry Sax Walter Lewis Enterprise Showband
McLaughlin, Martin   Donegal Guitar Margo & The Country Folk (purchased The Malin Hotel in 1978)
McLaughlin, Peter*       Esquires Showband
McLaughlin, Seamie Sligo Sligo Guitar Dee Leydon & The Powermen
McLean, Gerry*     Trumpet Green Angels, Walter Lewis Enterprise (Gerry sadly passed away)
McLean, Hugh*     Vocals/Guitar William Ponsonby Showband, Blueglows Showband, Envoys, Mighty Avons
McLean, Kevin*     Drums Walter Lewis Enterprise, Fontana (Dunloy) (Kevin sadly passed away)
McLean, Pat*     Guitar Blueglows Showband (Hugh's brother)
McLoughlin, Gerard Kiltmiagh Mayo Bass Time Machine
McLoughlin, John Sligo Sligo Bass Times (Sligo) Showband (sadly passed way in the 1980's)
McLoughlin, John C. Glendowan Donegal Accordion/Vcl Sundowners Showband
McLoughlin, June* Derry Derry Vocals Top 7, Hawaii Five-0, New Smokeys, Blueboys
McMahon, Dee Waterford Waterford Vocals Starband, Shaun O'Dowd and Dingaling, Vienna (a.k.a. Julie and Carrie)
McMahon, Henry   Monaghan Sax Mainliners
McMahon, Jimmy   Tipperary Accordion Tommy Weston Dance Band
McMahon, Johnny* Limerick Limerick Sax Johnny McMahon Orchestra
McMahon, Kevin* Limerick Limerick Trumpet Billy Conway Showband
McMahon, Louis* Limerick Limerick Sax/Keyboards Heuston Wells & Trident
McMahon, Mike Galway Galway Guitar Wild Breed
McMahon, Neal Dublin Dublin Sax Pete Stuart Orchestra
McMahon, Neal* Dublin Dublin Sax Blue Aces Showband
McMahon, Oliver     Vocals Paddy's Wagon
McMahon, Seamus   Monaghan Guitar Mainliners (sadly passed away June 26th, 2019)
McManus, Dickie*     Vocals Woodchoppers Showband (emigrated to Canada, passed away Feb, 2003)
McManus, Jim*     Keyboards Dave Glover Showband
McManus, Jimmy*     Guitar Avonairs Showband
McManus, John   Fermanagh Sax Carnegie Showband
McManus, John Derrylin Fermanagh Bass Mama's Boys, Celtus
McManus, John* Dublin Dublin Drums New Blues, Cotton Mill Boys
McManus, Mick Lisnaskea Fermanagh Fiddle Cotton Mill Boys
McManus, Pat Derrylin Fermanagh Guitar Mama's Boys, Celtus
McManus, Paul Sligo Sligo Sax Stylos Showband, Chessmen (sadly passed away 7th April, 2014)
McManus, Tommy Derrylin Fermanagh Drums Mama's Boys (died 11/16/94 of leukemia)
McManus, Valerie   Fermanagh Vocals Carnegie Showband
McMenamin, Colm     Guitar Jokers Showband
McMenamin, Derek Ballymena Antrim Vocals Freshmen (a.k.a. Derek Dean)
McMenamin, Tommy* Belfast Antrim Drums Green Angels, Jokers Showband, Johnny Quigley All Stars
McMorrow, Charlie*     Sax/Keybrds Sahara Showband, Drifters
McMullen, Dermot     Vocals Carousel Showband
McMurray, Noel Clontarf Dublin Drums Myster Men (became Blue Russia) (emigrated to U.S. in 1987)
McNabb, Joe*     Sax Beltona Showband
McNally, Brian Dungannon Tyrone Bass Country Flavour (Brian sadly passed away in 1998-Roisin McNally)
McNally, Brian     Drums Granada Showband, Grafton, Rovers Showband (could be the same Brian as above?)
McNally, Charlie     Guitar American Pie. Playboys
McNally, Hugo*     Accordion Walter Lewis Enterprise Showband
McNally, Michael Dungannon Tyrone Guitar Old Cross Bandshow, Country Flavour (passed away in July, 2009 - P. Casey)
McNamara, Christy Newbridge Kildare Trumpet Derby Showband, Hi Lites Showband
McNamara, Vic (Sean) Dublin Dublin Drums The Strangers, Sounds
McNamee, Eddie N'townstewart Tyrone Multi Melody Aces (sadly passed away in March 15, 2007-Liam O'Reilly)
McNamee, Eugene* N'townstewart Tyrone Drums Melody Aces Showband
McNamee, T.J.* Letterkenny Donegal Guitar Envoys Showband
McNeaney, Kevin* Keady Armagh Bass Majestic Showband
McNeil, Eric Derry Derry Vocals Friends Showband
McNeil, Noel* Dublin Dublin Vocals Capitol Showband (sadly passed away in the late 90's - Peter West)
McNeil, Seamus Castleblaney Monaghan Drums Shelly & the Big Valley, Anne & Shelly & the Marines, Paddy Cole Superstars (aka Butch)
McNeilly, Marie* Ballymena Antrim Vocals Country Express
McNelis, Declan       Sundown
McNichol, Paddy     Drums Rodeo
McNulty, Stephen Ballina Mayo Guitar Fairways
McPartland, Don     Drums Canvas Wagon
McPeake, Aidan     Keyboards Hugo Duncan & The Tall Men
McPeake, Francis Belfast Antrim Guitar Barleycorn
McPhilips, Stephen   Donegal Unknown Rockabilly Rebel, Plattermen
McQuaid, Colm   Monaghan Bass Casuals
McQuillen, Dee     Bass TP Band
McQuillen, Jim Drogheda Louth Guitar New Linesmen
McQuillen, Stephen   Dublin Unknown Crescendoes
McRoberts, Ricky Portadown Down Keyboards Trixons Showband
McRory, Eamonn* Dungannon Tyrone Guitar Jimmy Ferran Orchestra, Grafton Showband, Polka Dots, Two's Company (Australia)
McRory, Johnny* Ballymena Antrim Drums Walter Lewis Enterprise Showband
McShane, P. Derry Derry   Lakewood Swingtette
McSheffrey, Dusty     Bass Rodeo
McSherry, Paddy* Keady Armagh Sax/drums Majestic Showband, Casuals
McSweeney, Bill   Cork Trumpet Breakaways
McVeigh, Ricky Kilkeel Down Vocals Hilton Showband (also spelled McVey)
McVicker, Mike* Belfast Antrim Trumpet Senators Showband, Martells Showband, Harlequins Showband
McWilliams, Michael Derry Derry Vocals Lakewood Swingtette, Johnny Quigley All Stars

Acknowledgements:
*Our thanks to Jimmy Compton, Tomas Walsh, John Sheridan, Brian O'Brien, Brian "Shorty" O'Kane, Martin Flynn, Danny McLaughlin, Andy Monk, Joe Dodd, Peter Kinsey, Teddie Palmer, Dessie Lennox, Patrick Hoye, Karl Compton, Michael Niblett, Declan Colgan, Brian Wynne, Mike McVicker, Mick Gilligan, Paul Welch, John Doohan, John Baird, Cavan Ferrie, Catherine Dovonan, Thomas Harrington, Jimmy Uprichard, John McGrenra, Basil Henriques, Tom Foley, Kevin Erwin, Alan Carr, Michael Arkins, Alan White, Len Quinn, Glen Brown, Dave Hynes, Trefor Owens, Packie Keeney, Frank Keating, Lorraine Clarke, Ernie Corrigan, Patsy McAuley, Dennis Osborne, Robert Magee, Paddy Brennan's "Golden Era of Irish Showbands," & Eugene Nixon's "He's Not Working...He's in a Band" for their assistance with many of the names on this list.

 


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