The CHadsko Band that took part in the Battle of the Bands Left to right Ryan O'Doherty, Denis, McLaughlin, Oisin Canning, Caolan McLaughlin, Pady Danagher and Scott McGettigan. 269/ddplaceholder image
The CHadsko Band that took part in the Battle of the Bands Left to right Ryan O'Doherty, Denis, McLaughlin, Oisin Canning, Caolan McLaughlin, Pady Danagher and Scott McGettigan. 269/dd

15 brilliant photos from Battle of the Bands November 2005 Derry

By Jack Tibbetts
Published 19th Nov 2025, 12:08 BST

Check out these 15 snapshots of the Battle of the Bands back in November 2005. Do you recognise any of the bands?

Photos from the Derry Journal Archive.

Amaroula singer Shelba Hegarty in action at the Battle of the Bands 305/dd

5. Amaroula singer Shelba Hegarty in action at the Battle of the Bands 305/dd

Amaroula singer Shelba Hegarty in action at the Battle of the Bands 305/dd Photo: Derry Journal Archive

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Caoolan McLaughlin of Chadsko at the Battle of the Bands 317dd

6. Caoolan McLaughlin of Chadsko at the Battle of the Bands 317dd

Caoolan McLaughlin of Chadsko at the Battle of the Bands 317dd Photo: Derry Journal Archive

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Chadsko in action at the Battle of the Bands 331 /dd

7. Chadsko in action at the Battle of the Bands 331 /dd

Chadsko in action at the Battle of the Bands 331 /dd Photo: Derry Journal Archive

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Chadsko lead singer Denis McLaughlin at the Battle of the Bands 323/dd

8. Chadsko lead singer Denis McLaughlin at the Battle of the Bands 323/dd

Chadsko lead singer Denis McLaughlin at the Battle of the Bands 323/dd Photo: Derry Journal Archive

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