Irish Independent, June 29, 1981: Difference between revisions
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As the crowd enjoyed an international line-up which included top British acts Elvis Costello and the Attractions, and the Blues Band as well as leading Irish bands, they were adding to the funds of two local charities. | As the crowd enjoyed an international line-up which included top British acts Elvis Costello and the Attractions, and the Blues Band as well as leading Irish bands, they were adding to the funds of two local charities. | ||
The two day rock event | The two day rock event — which cost more than £60,000 to stage — came as the culmination of the week long fifth Macroom Mountain Dew Festival. | ||
Money raised from the festival goes to local charities and this year it is the turn of Macroom Boys Club and Girl Guides. | Money raised from the festival goes to local charities and this year it is the turn of Macroom Boys Club and Girl Guides. | ||
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Yesterday the show kept to a stricter schedule with Scullion opening the show followed by Q-Tips. Then it was the turn of Ireland's latest rising rock star, Paul Brady. | Yesterday the show kept to a stricter schedule with Scullion opening the show followed by Q-Tips. Then it was the turn of Ireland's latest rising rock star, Paul Brady. | ||
British hard rock | British hard rock band Wishbone Ash played a work manlike but mediocre set before Derry's proudest sons the Undertones, took to the stage and brought the festival to a happy climax. | ||
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