

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: REELING IN THE SHOWBAND YEARS
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Reeling In the Showband Years” returns to the CIVIC THEATRE for It’s Record Breaking 15th Year!

RTE’s Ronan Collins is Host and Compare.

Gina From The Champions. A Superstar of Showbiz. Gina and The Champions dominated the Showband era with multiple hit records and sold out shows right around the country for decades. Her biggest hits included “Minnie Minnie”, “Do You Wanna Do It”, “You’re the Greatest Lover”, “Who Do You Wanna Be”, “Give Me Back My Love” and “Playing with Fire”, plus many more. They were voted Top Irish Pop Band in voters polls year after year over the period also. She still belts it out and sounds as great as ever!!

Ronan Collins “RTE’S Mr. Music” sings his renowned tributes to The Great Joe Dolan, The Eurovision and much more!

Shaun O’Dowd. We are delighted to welcome back Shaun to this year’s show!With his band “Ding-A-ling” he was one of the biggest drawing acts in Ireland right through the 70’s. He topped the charts for weeks with his smash hit records “You Are No Angel” and “It’s Good To See You” All you could ask for in an entertainer. An outstanding top class Artist!

Keith and Lorraine McDonald. This great Brother and Sister combination from one of the oldest musical families in Ireland. Their Father, Frankie was trumpet player with Joe Dolan for many years. Lorraine is one of the brightest talents to emerge from the late Showband era and Keith is a star in his own right! Watch their smash hit show “Keith &amp; Lorraine’s Music Hour”

Dave Lawlor. This Tullamore man’s magnificent voice will capture you. Had a massive hit with his smash hit record ”Showband’s on Parade” In the Seventies!!

The Conquerors Showband. One of the greatest Showbands of them all and still packing them in everywhere they go. The Galway boys sang “Baby Blue” and many more hits.

The show’s exciting finale is an ALL Cast Salute to the Showband Era.

All of the stars join in for a medley of songs from the unique Showband Years! Bringing you back in time to this magical musical period.

It will send you home with great memories of wonderful and never to be repeated time in Irish popular music.

Presented By: SWARBRIGG PROMOTIONS
Duration: 140 mins. One interval
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tallaght/reeling-in-the-showband-years/200029267058326
- **Event Categories**: art, music, entertainment, workshops, live-music, fine-arts, theatre, health-wellness, pop, eurovision, parades
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 41

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://civictheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873658459?_ga=2.54352168.1670707375.1760345783-645770299.1752056213&utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=tallaght-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Tallaght
- **state**: DN
- **country**: Ireland
- **location**: The Civic
- **lat**: 53.288303921227
- **long**: -6.3724499124236
- **full address**: The Civic, Tallaght,Dublin, Ireland

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: The Civic (https://allevents.in/org/the-civic/24975600)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The Civic, Tallaght,Dublin, Ireland
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Civic
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, music, entertainment, workshops, live-music, fine-arts, theatre, health-wellness, pop, eurovision, parades
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about REELING IN THE SHOWBAND YEARS ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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