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Who are The Young Wolfe Tones?
Who are The Young Wolfe Tones?

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Who are The Young Wolfe Tones?

Irish rebel band The Wolfe Tones played what they say is their last ever performance at Limerick's Thomond Park on Sunday to a packed stadium. The trio, comprised of Brian Warfield, Tommy Byrne and Noel Nagle, were set to retire last year but announced two further gigs at the Limerick stadium for their Final Farewell, having enjoyed a particular resurgence in recent years. The band were formed in 1963 by Brian and Noel who were joined by their neighbour Liam Courtney. The following year, Brian's brother Derek came on board, and then Tommy joined the band, replacing Liam. The four-piece went on for almost 37 years before Derek left the band in 2001. Derek had been performing solo alongside his band duties, and continued with his solo career up until 2006. Following his departure, Brian, Tommy and Noel continued as a three-piece. The band is comprised of six members with Derek leading, along with Damaris Woods, Andreas Durkin, Eddie Kane, Paddy McGrandles and Brent Hopper. Pic: The Young Wolfe Tones/ Facebook They went by the name Brian Warfield, Tommy Byrne and Noel Nagle, formerly of the Wolfe Tones and released their song, You'll Never Beat the Irish along with the album Child of Destiny. Since Derek's departure from the band, his relationship with his brother has been frayed with the pair revealing in 2017 that they hadn't spoken since the split apart from an on air argument in 2009. This took place on Liveline when a discussion began on who owned the rights to the band name, with Brian at the time noting his brother was 'getting restless and wanted to do his own thing.' Last year, The Wolfe Tones celebrated their 60th anniversary. Meanwhile, while Derek pursued a solo career which boasted 11 albums he also formed The Young Wolfe Tones. The band is comprised of six members with Derek leading, along with Damaris Woods, Andreas Durkin, Eddie Kane, Paddy McGrandles and Brent Hopper. The band have a number of concerts coming up, with a certain crossover between The Wolfe Tones due to Warfield's connection to both. For more information go here.

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