| There
were a few "Coasters" dotted around Ireland, this was the Athenry
version! Photographed in August 1969 in Athenry Town Hall,
the line-up was, from left: Francis Kennedy (bass), Frank
Donoghue (lead), Tom Howley (drums) and Finian Thomas
(rhythm). Frank Donoghue went on to play with The
Astronauts and The Swingtime Aces. Frank passed away aged
57 in September 2006. Tom Howley
played with the first incarnation of Rodney's Glory before
retiring from the music business. Finny Thomas joined The
Bandits, then The Fleet and latterly, Boys 'n' Girls.
He died in Canada aged only 28. Francis Kennedy hosts this
website having soldiered with Liam Ivory, The Swingtime Aces
(briefly!), The Works and Brendan Shine's Band. |
