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The Miami Showband featured on the covers of many publications down through the years. Here you can see some of them

Showband, Folk and Beat Annual – 1968The line-up of Miami Mark II made the cover of the Showband, Folk & Beat Annual which went on sale in December 1967. From left: Paul Ashford, Fran O’Toole, Pat McCarthy, Dickie Rock, Clem Quinn, Brian McCoy, Tony Bogan, Des Lee.

New Spotlight Weekly – October 1970By 1970, Pat McCarthy had left to join The Dreams and songwriter/vocalist/trombonist Danny Ellis had replaced him.From left: Fran O’Toole, Paul Ashford, Tony Bogan, Danny Ellis, Des Lee, Clem Quinn. Kneeling: Brian McCoy, Dickie Rock.

New Spotlight – December 1971As early as December 1971, Fran O’Toole was being recognised as one of Ireland’s foremost talents.

The Social Development of Ireland The contribution of Irish showbands to the social development of Ireland was important and immense. As our young people grew in confidence and asserted themselves in the twentieth century, their signature tune was undoubtedly played by the talented and enthusiastic young men and women that, night after night, reproduced the sounds of the era in the ballrooms throughout the length and breath of the country. Times were innocent and exciting. Their journey...

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern unveils The Miami Showband Memorial 10th December 2007 A memorial to the victims of the Miami Showband Massacre has been unveiled in Dublin by Taoiseach Bertie Ahern. Today’s unveiling of the monument at the former National Ballroom on Parnell Square North was attended by survivors of the massacre, Stephen Travers and Des McAlea. An inter-denominational prayer service was held with Catholic priest Fr Brian D’Arcy and Anglican rector, the Rev Robert Dean. Eurovision Song Contest winner and former MEP Dana...

In 2007, following the publication of The Miami Showband Massacre, Tony Benn MP, Member of Parliament who served as Secretary of State for Energy in 1975, sent this message to Stephen Travers. Anthony Neil Wedgwood “Tony” Benn, PC (born 3 April 1925) is a British Labour Party politician and a former MP and Cabinet Minister. His successful campaign to renounce his hereditary peerage[1] was instrumental in the creation of the Peerage Act 1963. In the Labour Government of 1964–1970 under Harold Wilson, he served first as...

The Miami Showband charity single Joy To The World. The Miami perform Joy To The World in aid of The Ocean Road Cancer Institute in Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania, Africa. The Institute is the only hospital in East Africa that provides chemotherapy free of charge. Also included are The Huruma School for Disabled Children and Children In Crossfire. In a poor country children with disabilities are particularly vulnerable. Thanks to Stephen Travers, Gerry Brown, Ray Millar, Johnny Fean, Richard...

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Dunamaise Arts Centre

The Dunamaise Arts Centre Portlaoise Friday October 30th at 8.00 p.m. www.themiamishowband.com in association with The Cuisle Centre Cancer Support Group. In aid of The Cuisle Centre Cancer Support Group. proudly presents The Miami Showband “The last of the great original Irish Showbands” with special guest From D-Side Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter Derek Ryan (Formerly known as Ryan O’Rian) Book on-line at www.dunamaise.ie Box Office: 057 866...

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Historical Enquiries Team report into The Miami Showband Massacre

Justice is the implementation of man-made laws. Truth is the DNA of civilisation – Stephen Travers 14th December 2011. Today’s press conference in Dublin organised by Margaret Urwin of The Pat Finucane Centre / Justice For The Forgotten enabled survivors Stephen Travers and Des McAlea and the families of those murdered; Fran O’Toole, Brian McCoy and Tony Geraghty of The Miami Showband to give their reaction to the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Historical Enquiries Team report into The Miami Showband...