Results from Form 1 of Page guestbook.htm

Name: Mary McLoughlin
Email: marymc1954@hotmail.com
Date: 23 Jan 2006

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Myself and my friend Kathleen Hannon were big fans of Gerry Black and the Seasons / finnavons and would love to be able to buy a record of theirs.

Name: GERRY LYNCH
Email: GLYNCH1194@ROGERS.COM
Date: 22 Jan 2006

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HI THERE I LOVE YOUR SITE.I PLAYED WITH THE RADIO SHOWBAND, THE MUSIC BOX AND THE FARMERS SONS IN THE 70s. LEFT HOME TO JOIN THE PACIFIC SHOWBAND, NOW LIVING IN CANADA LIKE TO HEAR FROM FORMER BAND MEMBERS ETC.ALSO MEMBERS Of THE ARTANE BOYS BAND FROM THE 60s. slainte gerry

Name: valerie davenport
Email: valeriedavenport@btinternet.com
Date: 22 Jan 2006

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nice to see a site like this, when I saw the cotten mill boy`s page it brought back happy memory`s of going to see them many time`s to see them them play live in cumbria .

Name: TERESA POWER
Email: TESSPOWER@EIRCOM.NET
Date: 21 Jan 2006

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its great to be able to read up on old showbands and see some photos of the good old days thank you

Name: Pat Murphy
Email: patmurphy71@aol.com
Date: 19 Jan 2006

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Always enjoying reading about and listening to the Showband Greats. Heard them all at Borderland, Muff whilst on holiday from Glasgow.

Name: Kevin McSorley
Email: kevinmcsorley@greeninc.ie
Date: 19 Jan 2006

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Hi! I work as a Researcher on the TV3 chat show series - The Brendan Courtney Show. We have Jim Bartley from Fair City on our programme on Monday and we would love to show some Raindrops memorabilia on the programme. Does anyone have any Raindrops memorabilia? Would it be possible to kindly 'borrow' your Raindrops memorabilia for the show? We can get you a ticket for the show and give you a copy of the show - after it is broadcast. It would be brilliant if you could please reply to me sometime today. I have listed my contact details below. Please feel free to telephone or email me at any time. I'll look forward to receiving your reply. Best Wishes Kevin McSorley The Brendan Courtney Show Green Inc Film and Television The Guinness Enterprise Centre Unit 33 Taylor's Lane Dublin 8 Tel: 014151266 Email:kevinmcsorley@greeninc.ie

Name: Tony Murray
Email: ajmurray@onetel.com
Date: 18 Jan 2006

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This site brings back fond memories of my days with various showbands. I played with The Des-etts around 1962. On the photo I'm second on the left wearing glasses. It would be nice to hear from anyone who remembers me, particularly Bob Ormsby and the all stars Cheers Tony Murray

Name: martin hayes mccarthy
Email: luckysonof@msn.com
Date: 18 Jan 2006

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just like to say it is nice to see my father on your list. bram is gone a long time and itsgood to know he is still a talking point.

Name: tiptop
Email: tiptop@eircom.net
Date: 16 Jan 2006

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My memories of the Star Ballroom, Cappamore are from the 1960's. It was a great place to go to hear a ceili band. Good to hear that it's still standing. Be nice to see a couple of photos of the hall.

Name: Muriel Curran
Email: murielcurran@eircom.net
Date: 14 Jan 2006

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Hi! Enjoyed a walk down memory lane, thanks! Although I never danced I listened to the music of all the showbands on the radio and bought their records. Those were the days!

Name: jimmy hussey
Email: hussey20@hotmail.com
Date: 12 Jan 2006

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what a class site keep up the great work. well done

Name: Brian Coll
Email: chevy3ny@yahoo.com
Date: 11 Jan 2006

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nice name Brian Coll from new york might be related some ware down the road .grand dad name was lenard coll

Name: pete kinsey
Email: pete@kinsey1951.fsworld ,co.uk.
Date: 11 Jan 2006

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Keep up the good work ,the site is brillant.I would love to hear from fellow fans,musicians and singers maybe someone who would like apenpal and to chat over the old times,fav bands New Blues,Nevada,Cotton Mill Boys.I was never in ashowband but would love to have been in one!

Name: colin birch
Email: kathy.oneil@ntlworld.com
Date: 11 Jan 2006

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good to see someone still looking after the old bands and their memories!!!

Name: denise walton
Email: william.walton67@ntlworld.ie
Date: 11 Jan 2006

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i am desperatetly trying to find the song lyrics or a recording of the song MY SON if you could hep me in any way i would be truely gratefull

Name: Brendan mc Carthy
Email: justmac@eircom.net
Date: 10 Jan 2006

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Correction on my email on The Star Ballroom Cappamore Co.Limerick The Ballroom opened in 1955 to johnny Butlers big band and closed in 1976, Doc Carroll and the night runners played on the closing night, the Ballroom is still standing and holds onto its many great memories of the dance hall days, it was owned by Pat mcCarthy, Rgds.Brendan Mc Carthy

Name: donie hanley
Email: danielhanley@hotmail.co.uk
Date: 10 Jan 2006

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I REMEMBER THE STAR BALLROOM CAPPAMORE ,IT WAS OWNED BY YOUR NAMESAKE MC CARTHY .IT WAS A WONDERFUL PLACE ,I WENT EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT ,AND SOME WEDNESDAYS ,THE SHOW DANCE WAS ALWAYS GOOD .IORIGINALLY COME FROM KILTEELY BUT HAVE BEEN IN LONDON 40 YEARS , REGARDS DONIE HANLEY

Name: donie hanley
Email: danielhanlet@hotmail.co.uk
Date: 10 Jan 2006

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YES I REMEMBER THE STAR BALLROOM IN CAPPAMORE ,IT WAS OWNED BY YOUR NAMESAKE MC CARTHY,I USED TO GO EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT ,AND SOMETIMES THERE USED TO BE DANCES ON WEDNESDAYS . THE CAPPAMORE SHOW DANCE WAS ALWAYS GOOD,I COME ORIGINALLY FROM KILTEELY, IN LONDON FOR 40 YEARS .

Name: gill gillard
Email: gillgillard@aol.com
Date: 10 Jan 2006

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hi sandy we are missing you when are you doing your next tour in uk, & where, we missed you when you was on in Clacton ,would love to see you again,dont know if you remember us but when you was doing the patsy cline story you took my young daughter up on stage,well that young daughter is now a mother to 3 children of her own, how time passes, well you take care now kind regards gill,wokingham berkshire,xxxx

Name: gerry finlay
Email: thecaraband@aol.com
Date: 09 Jan 2006

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thanks for the memories playedwith the highwaymen 1970 giggen in ny

Name: Trisha
Email: freckles_2002uk@hotmail.com
Date: 08 Jan 2006

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Hi I've just discovered your web-site and it's brought back many memories of when I lived in Ireland. My family owned the 24hr filling station on the Athlone Rd, Kinnegad, Co.Westmeath. I met lots of showbands passing through on their way to gigs in Galway, Clare & Mayo. We sold up after my late father (the 'captain') became ill & we moved back to the U.K. I will be a frequent visitor of your site now. It's great to see what all the bands are doing (or not!). How can I find out about where band members are now as I used to be mates with some of them? Thanks Trisha

Name: Patrick Mc Donagh
Email: erinsjoy@optonline.net
Date: 07 Jan 2006

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Great website. Anyone out there with memories of Seafield Ballroom and th Bill Ponsoby s Showband.

Name: marian nearyburke
Email: nearyburke@eircom.net
Date: 05 Jan 2006

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It was listening to Paschall's wonderful programme prompted me to log on to check and see where and when Big Tom might be playing soon. Who'd ever think back in the 70's we'd have such a man as Google giving us the history of that great era. Keep it Country Keep it going Bring back the dance halls!

Name: mairead O'Donoghue
Email: mairead_odonoghue@yahoo.ie
Date: 04 Jan 2006

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visited on the 4/1/06 - saw my dad in the picture of jesse and the james boys.

Name: Jason Joy
Email: removed by request
Date: 02 Jan 2006

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Brilliant website, the whole family loves having a look! We are seeking any recordings of the Derek Joy Band in particular my father Peter the brother of Derek we have no copys to show the children of such a wonderful era, if there is anyone with any pictures or recordings of the Derek Joy Band please contact us on the above website, it'd be great to talk to old friends from Waterford and indeed all whom loved the band, keep up the great work!!!!

Name: Mary
Email: cattykitty@hotmail.co.uk
Date: 02 Jan 2006

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I have really enjoyed my trip down memory lanelooking throught the photos etc .Super Web Site.

Name: Pat Farrell
Email: farrellpatrickj@eircom.net
Date: 02 Jan 2006

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Excellent. I enjoy visiting and bring back old memories from the days when my wife and I danced the nights away.

Name: tony mcilroy
Email: anthony469@btinternet.com
Date: 31 Dec 2005

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to me the freshmen were untouchable.billy brown & derek dean fronted so well. the late billy brown was a musical genius.

Name: Barbara Joyce
Email: binkyandmoo@verizon.net
Date: 31 Dec 2005

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I have publicity photos of folk singers and groups from 1967-1968 that I would be willing to share. They include the Emmet-Spiceland, The Blarney Folk, The Croppies, The Pathfinders, Denis McGrath, Jim McCann, The Platterman (pop), and a little known American duo, Night & Day (myself and my friend, Nina!). If you are interested, I will scan and send them to you. Let me know where to send them. I am especially interested in "Where are they now?" for the folk groups. It seems you only have the dance band info. I would love to reconnect with some friends from the folk clubs. Barbara (Smyth) Joyce, Collingswood, NJ.

Name: Maria Phelan
Email: mariap@eircom.net
Date: 31 Dec 2005

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So that's what he was up to in the 60's!! From Jim Phelan's daughter (The Blue Aces)

Name: James Carroll
Email: jcdf@msn.com.au
Date: 29 Dec 2005

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Love Red Hurleys new c.d., he still has that amazing voice. Well done Red

Name: gillian wainwright
Email: g.wainwright01@btinternet.com
Date: 29 Dec 2005

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imformation on irish band bagatelle,wanted,have they any gigs planned in ireland 2006

Name: michael conway
Email: justmac@eircom.net
Date: 24 Dec 2005

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Brendan McCarthy gave me your contact address. Billy Conway had the Ascot Showband and played in the Limerick area in the 1970s. He opened for most of the major showbands at venues such as the Stella and the Jetland. He also played with the English touring outfits such as Acker Bilk and Terry Lightfoot. His lead guitarist, Declan Bourke left to run a bar in the English mid-lands. Does anyone know where he is today? Billy was revered by many of the young musicians of the time and some, such as Harry Hockedy still play around Limerick. Unfortunately Billy passed away in April 2002. His grandson, David, aged 16, has now picked up the batten - as a lead rock guitarist - and has his own band named Soloway. Congratulations on the web site. It is excellent. Well done. Michael Conway

Name: Paddy Cronin
Email: gobnait.wright@sun.com
Date: 24 Dec 2005

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Can you advise if Gina Dale Haze and the Champion have an email contact system thanks gobnait

Name: Kevin conlon
Email: info@kevinconlon.net
Date: 24 Dec 2005

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Wishing you all a very Happy and peaceful Xmas and looking forward to 2006 Thanks to Gerry and all involved in this great site- it's excellent Best Regards from Kevin Conlon -Sligo -Ireland

Name: Tom D.
Email: THOMTJD1@aol.com
Date: 23 Dec 2005

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You Have a Great Web Site Here First Rete All tho i don't see any thing on Noel Henry's Irish Showband ?

Name: Brendan mc carthy
Email: justmac@eircom.net
Date: 22 Dec 2005

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There was a dance hall in cappamore called the star ballroom, opened ib 1955 and closed in 1076, doed anyone remember it.

Name: Paddy Hunter
Email: sport@q101west.fm
Date: 19 Dec 2005

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Just found the site as it was a quiet sports news day, I travvelled the roads too not ....I have to say in the 60s or 70s but definatly in the 80s and 90s...its great to see the bands that used to play the GAA club in Omagh during the eighties where I worked and got to know so many....Joanna, Rock Stewart, The Momories and the Brush....mighty times and mighty bands......best ever band well The Memories took some beaten but during the 85-86 years The Plattermen were not far of the mark.....again great to see the old bands and the characters in them.

Name: Grant Doughty
Email: merlegrantdoughty@inspire.net.nz
Date: 18 Dec 2005

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Great Web page well done. I only ever heard one song by Dickie back in the sixties and for the love of me and can,t think what it was. The song may have been Around and round but again not sure. This was New Zealand radio in the 60s. I recently saw a movie called Showbands with a singer out of Atomic kitten and this reminded me of Dickie Rock. Enough of my blarney keep up the good work and best regards for the coming festive season

Name: DAVID PRESTON
Email: MILEMASTERROUTE@AOL.COM
Date: 18 Dec 2005

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FIRST CLASS SITE.WELL PUT TOGETHER.MAY IT GROW AND GROW. ITS NICE TO SEE A LOT OF THE LADS AGAIN. SAD THAT WE HAVE LOST A LOT OF THEM.THEY WERE THE GOOD DAYS WHY WHY DID THEY END. GOOD LOOK TO WE MEET AGAIN DAVID

Name: John McCaffrey
Email: jmccaf01@iolfree.ie
Date: 15 Dec 2005

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Micheal McCaffrey (Manager of Creeslough Hall) passed away on 7th December 2005.. He will be known to anyone in the danceband business back in the 1970's..

Name: Fergus McSherry
Email: fergusmcsherry@hotmail.com
Date: 14 Dec 2005

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Hi I was looking for info on Des McKeown/ The Skyrockets for my dad. Do you have any idea if it's possible to obtain a cd/ tape of their music? If so, would you be able to give me contact details etc? Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated! Kind regards Fergus

Name: Angela
Email: angelamcinerney@aol.com
Date: 13 Dec 2005

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Hi there. Found this site by chance and it brought back fond memories of the showbands and growing up in Ireland dancing the nights away,Does anyone remember a guy called Aidan O`Neil singing with the Platters showband in the late 50`s`s. Would appreciate any info, cheers, Angela.

Name: Angela
Email: angelamcinerney@aol.com
Date: 13 Dec 2005

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Name: Christian
Email: sauphonia@gmx.de
Date: 13 Dec 2005

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Nice Page! Greetings from Hamburg/Germany! Kind Regards, Christian http://www.itv-hamburg.de

Name: Fergie McElligott
Email: fergie@fergie.dk
Date: 09 Dec 2005

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Hello my showband family first i whould thank Gerry Gallagher and also John Mc Grenra for your emails I am still only getting into the world of the Computer ok john you are haveing a laugh now but i aM GETTING there when i get the hang of my new gaget i will return your emails thanks for the memorys the farmers sons are miles ahead slainte Gerry AND John from fergie

Name: paul heggarty
Email: PHEGGARTY@WANADOO.CO.UK
Date: 08 Dec 2005

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is is a great website , i seen DJ CURTIN MANY TIMES HE IS A TRUE SHOWBAND GREAT /ALSO SEEN BRENDAN BOWYER AND THE BIG 8 GREAT BAND

Name: harry hockedy
Email: hockedy@hotmail.com
Date: 08 Dec 2005

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great keep up the good work

Name: Sergej Brin
Email: webmaster@google.com
Date: 07 Dec 2005

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Very good site! I like it! I just wanted to pass on a note to let you know what a great job you have done with this site..Thanks!

Name: MAGIC
Email: kevin.walsh@apw.com
Date: 06 Dec 2005

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Those where the days.

Name: Sean Fagan Jr.
Email: volksfagan@hotmail.com
Date: 05 Dec 2005

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Just a quick few words. Thanks for the remarks about my father. He's not to sure of the whole computer thing, but he enjoys looking back on those years. Who knows... maybe he'll be back again for one of those reunion gigs? Thanks again,Sean Fagan Jr

Name: fergie mc elligott
Email: fergie@fergie\hotmail by the way
Date: 03 Dec 2005

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hi its good to visit your page again by the way i have some photos that might help you so i will try and find a way to get them to you slainte yours truly fergus

Name: Mick Mc Carttyhy
Email:
Date: 01 Dec 2005

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Great Site

Name: jimmy hussey
Email: hussey20@hotmail.com
Date: 30 Nov 2005

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VERY GOOD SITE WELL DONE GREAT TO SEE SOME PICS OF THE LATE BRIAN HARKIN

Name: yvonne
Email: yovnnemrn@.c.ie
Date: 30 Nov 2005

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what a fab sight,different time when you compared to what we have as so called entertainment in pubs now, no one wants to pay a band to come in and play because of the crap karaoke thats taken over from live entertainment. thanks to all the wonderfull bands.

Name: Edward Travers
Email: theboss@utvinternet.ie
Date: 27 Nov 2005

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Hi. I was roadie for the gentry showband back in 68-74

Name: Martha
Email: marthafalvey@tiscali.co.uk
Date: 27 Nov 2005

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Hi again, I love this site I have been doing some research for some of these bands my brother has spoke of most of them he knew a lot of them and has many fond memories of dance halls all over Ireland, he sang in quite a few of the dance halls. His sining name Gary Delamere. Regards Martha

Name: johnny gallagher
Email: johnnygboxt@yahoo.com
Date: 27 Nov 2005

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Hello guys, iv been visiting the site regular in the last year, and iv also come up with some photos of my fathers band Sean Gallagher and the Quarrymen, will you send me an address so i can send them. PS. The site is looking great now. johnny in bundoran

Name: Martha Falvey
Email: marthafalvey@tiscali.co.uk
Date: 25 Nov 2005

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Hi All, I found this site very interesting and good to see such important Irish history being to hand for all to see. I will tell my family & friends to look in on the site they may come up with some useful info or photos. keep up the good work.

Name: Kevin Conlon
Email: kevinannette@hotmail.com
Date: 22 Nov 2005

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Hi again to James Nolan re his query about my old band Dingle Spike -London. Just to let ya know James the website is up and running at last and theres a few pics of the "old folkers" on there now. I have more to load on there when i get a chance. Its www.kevinconlon.net By the way, myself and my daughter Siobhan are playing Hope Castle -Castleblayney-Co Monaghan, on SAT NOV 26th. hope you can make it

Name: sean devlin
Email: valdevlin50@hotmail.com
Date: 21 Nov 2005

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hi i used to be lead guitarist with frankie and the echos who went on to become the seasons showband it was good seeing all the pics of a lot of blokes that iknew keep up the good work .

Name: tom hunter
Email: tom.m.hunter@gmail.com
Date: 17 Nov 2005

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where can i buy gregory donaghy cds

Name: stephen quinn
Email: steveyq74@yahoo.com
Date: 15 Nov 2005

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To answer a question. The photograph of 'The Signs Showband'. Yes that is a young Brendan Quinn on the front left. Also, at the front right is Brendan's brother David or Davy as he was known, who was the drummer with the 'Signs'.

Answer: Hi Steven, thanks for the info!

Name: Brian McCormack
Email: makormak@hotmail.com
Date: 12 Nov 2005

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I found your site by accident and love it. Looking at the pictures (handouts) was like looking at an old family album. I'm in some of them and I saw so many old friends and faces that I hadn't seen in years and some I had forgotten about. I'll be back to visit many times and will send some photos I've got for inclusion on the site. I'd enjoy hearing from anybody who visits.

Name: Cavan Ferrie
Email: cavan1@hotmail.com
Date: 10 Nov 2005

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I have tried to help you with some information on venues, bands and members names and info, I hope it helps. I am from Bangor but now live in Denmark. I knew all these guys personally, (and many more that you have already mentioned). Ps. Bryce Norry, Candy and Sunshine........Belfast Good work & good luck Cavan.

Name: Anne
Email: gailg1735@aol.com
Date: 09 Nov 2005

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Enjoyed your article about Johnny Carroll. I grew up in Castlerea and knew his family.

Name: TONY MC ILVANNA
Email: TONYMAC24@AOL.COM
Date: 08 Nov 2005

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GREAT TO SEE ALL THE PHOTOS AGAIN I PLAYED IN MANY OF THESE BANDS AND HAD MANY A GOOD NIGHTS FUN ON THE ROAD THEN . NICE TOO SEE ALL THE PHOTOS AGAIN GOOD WORK KEEP IT UP

Name: Peter Clerkin
Email: pclerkin@iol.ie
Date: 07 Nov 2005

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Hi loved looking back at all the old photos of the bands i followed was the cotton mill boys phiolmena and the country flavour and big tom and the mainliners, i knew most of the bands in the 70s and 80s i started to work with philomena and the ramblin men when she started her new band her first gig was in the four seasons hotel in monaghan i stayed 5 years with her as road manager then i went to big tom and the travellers . 3 members of the ramblin men have passed away god rest them must sen yous some photos of the first band patsy mc dermotted played with collet and the partners best wishes to yous and keep up the good work ps managers or the road managers never get a mention on any of these sites oh the stories we could tell of fun and pranks

Name: Pat Kearney
Email: patrickraunds@tiscali.co.uk
Date: 05 Nov 2005

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Just found your site. It's brought back loads of memories. I remember dancing to the Swingtime Aces in Athenry at Murphy's Hall in the late Sixties. Also, At the Ballroom at Mervue, Galway. Keep up the good work.

Name: fergus mc elligott
Email: fergie@fergie.dk
Date: 05 Nov 2005

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i am over the moon to find this web site as i was a member of sandy jones the nevada glen curtin famersons kay twins i am now living in Denmark and enjoying a popular music life here keep up the good work you might find some information on my site if you like it is www.fergie.dk thanks for the memorys yours truly fergus

Name: timmy boyle
Email: timmy_boyle
Date: 03 Nov 2005

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hello everbody a good site to look at puts me back the time the bands played sea view hotel in bunbeg bands like luvbug chips our own donegal bands like playboys pluto rascals rock stewart teddie palmer sunshine any bands like get in touch my email is timmy_boyle@hotmail.com nice to the site

Name: Lorraine Clarke
Email: 78lorraine@eircom.net
Date: 02 Nov 2005

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I think your site is great. My grandad is mentioned on your site - Dave Dixon & the Dixonaires - I would love to see some pictures of him on your site - if I can be of any help with this please don't hesitate to contact me. Lorraine Clarke

Name: ian peel
Email: ian@ianpeel.com
Date: 02 Nov 2005

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great site! I'd like to feature it in a column I write for Record Collector. could you email me so i can ask you a few questions?

Name: Jakub Sawicki
Email: jakubsawicki@rogers.com
Date: 31 Oct 2005

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A very interesting website, especially if you know someone from one of the bands. Thanks.

Name: Nansy
Email: athanasia_ts@hotmail.com
Date: 31 Oct 2005

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Hello friends from Ireland!!! I happen to be a fan of your music and culture, and i would really love to visit your country soon..!!Regards,Nansy

Name: seamusclifford
Email: seamusclifford730@hotmail.com
Date: 28 Oct 2005

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I find it very informative, a part of our history really and an important part of our history in the sense that it was in the sixties that the Irish economy really took off,and the the showbands were a big part of all of that.