Little Blue Heroes Foundation is a not-for-profit charity operated entirely by volunteers (no paid staff) made up of Garda members/staff, retired Garda members and families and friends. It aims to help families in need from local communities in Ireland who have children undergoing long-term medical treatment for serious illness.
Dolans will host a fundraising gig for the charity on Friday February 16.
On the bill are Trouble Pilgrims; The Yardarm Dawgs; Thiz Lizzy; Reverse the Hearse; The Outcast Crew and Parliament Square.
Trouble Pilgrims are ex critically acclaimed Radiators From Space members Pete Holidai, Steve Rapid and John Bonnie along with Tony St. Ledger and Paddy Goodwin playing a high-energy primal, spacey rock set featuring original material and select covers.
Hailing from Ennis, Thiz Lizzy is a highly accomplished Thin Lizzy tribute band that pays homage to one of the world’s greatest rock bands with their outstanding live performances.
In “Reverse the Hearse,” Brendan Guerin takes on guitar, vocals, and harmonica duties, George Franklin handles the bass, Liam Carey plays the drums, Mick Power contributes mandolin, fiddle, and lap steel guitar, with Dennis Ryan joining in on guitar and vocals. Together, they create a captivating blend of Country, Rock, and Folk music.
The Outcast Crew, originating from Portlaoise, draws inspiration from 70’s classic punk (The Clash, Stiff Little Fingers, Sex Pistols), seamlessly intertwined with the Celtic influences of The Pogues, Dropkick Murphys, and Flogging Molly. The lineup includes Brian O’Mahoney on vocals and guitar, Paul Flynn on drums, Damien O’Meara on accordion, John Davidson on fiddle, Niall Harney on bass, and David Harte on banjo.
Parliament Square emerges as an exceptional local indie band, and their debut release, “Forest Fire,” was recorded by Owen Lewis, known for his work with renowned acts such as Snow Patrol and REM. The band consists of former Driven frontman Brendan Markham on guitar and vocals, Karol Drea on drums, Colin Bartley on bass, and Ross Brennan on keyboards and guitars.
The Yardarm Dawgs are legendary local musicians Mike Moriarty and Derek O’ Sullivan Guitars, Mike Quinn, Bass and Liam D’Arcy Drums playing a set that features Creedence Clearwater Revival to The Travelling Wilburys and everything in between
“The name ‘Little Blue Heroes’ came about when we found that the vast amount of the children we support have a strong fascination with police uniform, equipment, vehicles, Garda units, etc.. This has even led some of the children to make a wish to become an Honorary Garda and become part of the Garda family. As heroes to us with the battles they face, these children have become our Little Blue Heroes.”
