Savage Fairies from; Youghal Active; 1990 – 1992
Style; tbc
Vocals; Paul Donovan
Drums; John Burke
Guitar; Liam Fitzgerald
Bass; Shane Gri
I’m lead to believe that the band got its unusual name from a misspelling of singer Alan Shannon’s two pet goldfish when he was younger, they were Aloysius & Fontane.
Coca Cola S’kool Band contest 1991.
In 1991Savage Fairies made it through to the final of the Coca Cola S’kool contest. The final was held in McGonagle’s, Dublin. With young bands from all over Ireland playing. The line up was first Jeremiah Jones from Donegal, next were The Tempted from Cork, then Perfect Blue from Dublin, followed by Major Haze. They were followed by the winners from Dublin Alewishus Phontains, My Little Fun House Kilkenny, Grin from Waterford, Savage Fairies from Youghal. The guest band on the night was the D11 Runners from Dublin.