Comic Ardal O'Hanlon drove around in a VW camper van, as many of the showbands did Showbands were distinct from the four-man beat combos elsewhere; they were larger for a start, typically numbering ...

Analysis: The showband and cabaret star was a versatile singer, but he selected the songs he wanted to record and perform with great care To his many fans Dickie Rock could sing anything. His vocal ...

LAST August Kiltimagh’s Louis Walsh turned 73 years of age. The talent show judge, manager and TV personality has managed Johnny Logan, Boyzone, Jedward and Westlife, four of Ireland’s most successful ...