Paddywagon (Dublin)

Related: The Exciters, Swallows

Maurice McGettigan, Oliver Keane, Hugh McGettigan, Patsy Fayne, John Lehane, Colm McGettigan.

A 1960's version of The Pogues! Three McGettigan brothers from Carndonagh, County Donegal formed the nucleus with bassist/vocalist Patsy Fayne from Lanesboro who had been with The Exciters. Oliver and John left the band before their hit single, 'Sunday Bloody Sunday'.
Vocals: Patsy Fayne
Lead Guitar: Colm McGettigan
2nd Guitar/Fiddle: Mike Mannion
Bass: Patsy Fayne		 Drums: Hugh McGettigan
Sax: Seamus Downey
Trumpet/Bass: Maurice McGettigan
Manager:
From left: Mike Mannion (Glenamaddy), Hugh McGettigan (Carndonagh), Patsy Fayne (Lanesboro), Maurice McGettigan, Colm McGettigan, Seamus Downey (Derry)
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