Irish rock bands A – Z from 1976 – 1991

This is a list of known Irish bands that performed on the Irish circuit from 1976 to 1991. Where possible, I’ve included the lineup, music style, and active years. If you have any information or memorabilia about a band, please get in touch using the form below.

This site would not have been possible without the help of Steve Averill, Johnny Bonnie, Dave & Robbie Moloney, Phil Byrne, Eddie McGrath, Pete McCluskey, Dick & George Purdy, Jude Carr, Paul Rooney, Patrick Brocklebank, Elvera Butler, Tony St Ledger.

I need your help, I need more information on bands from Cork, Drogheda, Carlow, Waterford, Limerick, Tralee, Thurles etc etc.

  • Image supplied by Stephen Averil.
  • Steering Wheel Welcome to Ghostown1976
    Paul (far left) in his days with the Skank Mooks. Photo by Patrick Brocklebank.
  • Before punk
    Boomtown Rats
  • At the Magnet Bar
    The Blades, image supplied by Patrick Brocklebank
  • Sir Henry's
    Hot Guitars on stage at Sir Henry’s Cork.
  • Welcome to Ghostown 1976
    Nun Attax on stage at the Kampus
  • Mick Lynch
    Mick Lynch Of Mean Features @ the Downtown Kampus
  • Backstage Pass
    Image supplied by Dave Moloney
  • An Early publicity shot, supplied by Kevin Helly.
  • Jude & Pete Price before the gig. Image supplied by Steve Averill.
  • Vol 1 number 9
  • St Fintons with U2
    Many thanks to Robbie Campbell.
  • The Strougers @ the Navan Road hall 1978
  • Photo by John Redmond
    Rough n Ready
  • BTs-at-trinity-college
    At Trinity College image supplied by Joe Savino
  • Heat Vol 1 number 5
  • Adam at the Showboat
    dam @ the Showboat 1980
  • Carrol & Ed
    At the Magnet Bar
  • Backstage Vipers
    Image supplied by Dave Moloney
  • The BridgeHouse London
    The Vipers on stage @ the Bridgehouse East London
  • Live on stage in Dublin
  • The at Murrays Record Shop
    Photo by Patrick Brocklebank
Bands “A”
Bands “D”
Bands “K, L”
Bands “O,P, Q”
Bands “T”
Bands “B”
Bands “E, F, G”
Bands “M”
Bands “R”
Bands “U, V”
Bands “C”
Bands “H, I, J”
Bands “N”
Bands “S”
Bands “W, X, Y, Z”

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