The Sailors showband
L/F Shay Rea (RIP.) who played Rhythm Guitar and was lead Vocalist;
Charles Nolan (Trombone) and Vocals; Ian Rea (Bass Guitar)
Centre: Joe Fitzpatrick, who played Lead Guitar and Trumpet; Andrew Whelan (Drums)
Top of the picture is Billy Purcell, who played Organ.
Shay, Charlie and Ian were from Bagenalstown
while Andrew and Billy were from the Paulstown area of Co, Kilkenny.

This photograph of The Sailors showband from Bagenalstown,
will bring back many happy memories to those who danced in the many 'Ballrooms of Romance'
during the show-band era of the 1960s.
The Sailors were a very popular Showband and played at Venues around the country for a number of years,
being particularly popular in their local counties of Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Laois, Kildare and Wicklow.
The photo was supplied to Looking South by Sarah Gordon, St. Brigid's Crescent, Bagenalstown.
The band was managed by the late May Shaw-Rea from Bagenalstown and the fan club secretary
was listed on their promotional photo material from the time as c/o Fitzpatrick, Killinane, Bagenalstown.

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