A commendable project by Jim Farley and T. J. Byrne
but unfortunately, expecting promoters and ballroom owners to pay for 23
performers was never going to work when they were used to paying for 6
and 7-piece bands.
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Back: Rita Madigan, Barney Skillen, Micheal Keane, Frank Doyle, John Farley,
Marco Petrassi, unknown, unknown. Middle: John Ross, Mark Mitchell, Des Reynolds, unknown, unknown, Bob
Steele, Johnny Anderson. Front: Jean Burke, unknown, Stephanie Elliott, unknown,
unknown, Terry Mahon, Tina, Jim Farley (Thanks to Joe Dodd).
Town/Village/County: Dublin
Vocals:
Tina / John Ross / Terry
Mahon Lead Guitar:
Barney Skillen
2nd Guitar:
Bass:
Trumpet:
John Farley / Marco Petrassi
Sax/Clarinet:
Jim Farley Trombone:
Johnny Anderson / Bob Steele
Drums:Dessie Reynolds Piano/Organ:
Michael Keane
Manager: T. J. Byrne
