Reeling in the Showband Years

Schedule

Thu Jan 29 2026 at 08:00 pm to 10:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Draíocht, The Blanchardstown Centre, Blanchardstown, Ireland Dublin 15 | Dublin, DN

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Tickets €33
Main Auditorium
Go back in time to this magical era and never to be repeated time in Irish popular music! Compere Ronan Collins will sing his renowned tributes to Joe Dolan, Dickie Rock, Eurovision hits and more. Joining Ronan is a superstar of showbiz, Gina from the Champions, who dominated the Showband era with multiple hit records and sold out shows right around the country for decades.
Also brother and sister combo, Keith & Lorraine McDonald, with their fantastic tribute to all things Showband. Also the big sound of The Conquerors Showband and 70s chart-toppers Shaun O’Dowd and Dave Lawlor.
The show’s exciting finale is an ALL Cast Salute to the Showband Era. All of the stars join in for a medley of songs from the unique Showband Years! Bringing you back in time to this magical musical period. It will send you home with great memories of wonderful and never to be repeated time in Irish popular music.
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Draíocht, The Blanchardstown Centre, Blanchardstown, Ireland Dublin 15, Ecco, Dublin, County Dublin, 15, Ireland

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