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 — 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

placeholder 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.

Shelba Hegarty of Amaroula rocking at the Battle of the Bands 313/dd

13. Shelba Hegarty of Amaroula rocking at the Battle of the Bands 313/dd

Shelba Hegarty of Amaroula rocking at the Battle of the Bands 313/dd Photo: Derry Journal Archive

Action at the Battle of the Bands 399/dd

14. Action at the Battle of the Bands 399/dd

Action at the Battle of the Bands 399/dd Photo: Derry Journal Archive

Alan Madden Amaroula getting to grips with the guitar at the Battle of the Bands 311/dd

15. Alan Madden Amaroula getting to grips with the guitar at the Battle of the Bands 311/dd

Alan Madden Amaroula getting to grips with the guitar at the Battle of the Bands 311/dd Photo: Derry Journal Archive

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