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Showbands: How Ireland Learned to Party

Ardal O'Hanlon looks at what started the showband era in Ireland, the people involved, and how it came to an end in the 1980s.

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  • Ardal O'Hanlon

    Ardal O'Hanlon

    Himself - Presenter

  • Stephen Travers

    Stephen Travers

    Himself

  • Des Lee

    Des Lee

    Himself

  • Dickie Rock

    Dickie Rock

    Himself

Overview

Ardal O'Hanlon looks at what started the showband era in Ireland, the people involved, and how it came to an end in the 1980s.

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