Tops Videos
1984 – Video – Clover Tops – The Oldest Swinger in Town with Nicky Cummins
During Tops Nicky Cummins was a legend for Parodies… here he is with one of his classics – ‘The Oldest Swinger In Town’ from the 1984 Clover Tops.
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Tops Programmes
1975 – Local Semi Final – Waterford Crystal vs Colorcast.
This is the programme from the infamous ‘Joseph’ Tops show produced by Dermot Graham in 1975. Have a browse!
Tops Videos
1994 – Walk The Dinosaur / Land of A Thousand Dances – Waterford Crystal
Here is the pre-historic scene from the 1994 Waterford Crystal Tops show….
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1989 – St. Pauls Tops Group – The Salvation Army Comedy
Here’s a ‘new’ old clip for you from the 1989 St. Pauls Tops entry. The Salvation Army Comedy. Enjoy! [AdSense-A}
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1993 – Rayban Western Comedy – Tops Local Rounds
Here is the Western Comedy from the 1993 Ray Ban Tops entry.
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2023 – Encore – Show Programme – Jack Cunningham Productions
Encore – Show Programme – Jack Cunningham Productions Click below to read the programme from Jack Cunningham Productions ‘Encore’, a night full of Tops of the Town memories. For more Jack Cunningham Productions on the […]
Tops Programmes
1964 – Tops Programe – Snowcream Vs St. Otterans
1964 – Tops Programe – Snowcream Vs St. Otterans Click on the image below to see the programme. For more Tops programmes click here. 1964 – Tops Programe – Snowcream Vs St. Otterans For those of […]
Tops Programmes
1968 – Tops Programme – Waterford Crystal Vs ACEC
1968 – Tops Programme – Waterford Crystal Vs ACEC For more Tops programmes click here. Click on the image below for the programme. 1968 – Tops Programme – Waterford Crystal Vs ACEC For those of […]
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1983 – The Bar Comedy – Waterford Glass Tops
Featuring a legendary line up here is a hilarious vintage comedy scene from the Waterford Glass 1983 Tops production.
Tops Programmes
1963 – Tops Programme – Papermills vs The Foundry
Here is the earliest programme we have yet thanks to a new stock of Tops memorabilia that came in over the last week courtesy of local playwright Pat Daly. It is Papermills vs the Foundry. […]
Tops Programmes
1966 – Tops Local Rounds – The Builders vs Snowcream
Way back 52 years to the early days of Tops today and the show programme from the 1966 local rounds of the Builders vs Snowcream.
Tops Various Docs
1995 – Tops Rules Booklet
How things changed from the early days of Tops – the 1995 rules booklet is one of the last sets of rules published as the competition was well in decline at that point. Click on […]
Tops Programmes
1973 – Tops Local Final Programme – Waterford Glass vs Teachers
Here is a vintage Tops of the Town programme from the local final of 1973 where Waterford Crystal with “Cheaper by the Dozen and a Half’ took on the Teachers with ‘Here Today – Gone […]
Tops Videos
1989 – Western Comedy from Tramore Tops
Here is Denny Corcoran & Company in full flow during the Western Comedy in the 1989 Tramore Tops production that reached the national quarter finals.
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1992 – Video – Romeo and Juliet Comedy – Port and Docks Tops
Some classic Tops Comedy from 1992. The Romeo and Juliet Comedy scene from the 1992 Port and Docks Tops show.
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1992 – Video – Finale – Port and Docks Tops
More from the Port and Docks 1992 Tops show – this time the previously unseen (on this page) Finale. [AdScene-A]
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1992 – Video – Port and Docks Opening
Here is the opening from the 1992 Port and Docks Tops of the Town show fronted by the wonderful Greta Rochford.
Tops Videos
1992 – Ray Ban Tops – Comedy Scene
Here is one of the comedy scenes from the Ray Ban 1992 Tops Show featuring Konor Halpin, Terry ‘Scol’ Grant and Will Motherway.
Tops Videos
1992 – ‘A Love Until The End Of Time’ – Port & Docks
Here is a great star turn from Noel Hayes and Ann McGee from the 1992 Port And Docks Tops show. The song was originally performed by Placido Domingo – but Noel does it great justice […]
Tops Programmes
1975 – Waterford Glass Vs Foundry Tops Programme
1975 was the famous year of the ‘Joseph’ Tops presented by Dermot Grahams Waterford Glass team. Here is the programme from that famous production – in this round taking on the Foundry team who were […]
Tops Programmes
1975 Tops Programme – ACEC vs CIE – Local Rounds
1975 and the ACEC were presenting ‘The Colour Cast Show’ against CIE’s ‘Railroad to Rhythm’. Here is the show programme from that years second round meeting.
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1980 Banks & Finance – Des Manahan and the Guitar Band
Here is a great little scene from the 1980 Tops of The Town Banks & Finance show featuring the legendary Des Manahan on guitar with a host of performers singing and playing with him.
Tops Programmes
1978 – ACEC Tops Celebration Show
In the 1970’s the ACEC dominated Tops both locally and nationally. 1978 saw the company present a 2 hour special show in the Theatre Royal to celebrate this success. Here is the show programme and […]
Tops Programmes
1978 – Tops Local Rounds, Slieverue v Waterford Crystal
Back 40 years to 1978 today and a programme from the first local rounds of the Tops Competition that year. It’s the turn of Slieverue and Waterford Crystal. 1978 – Tops Local Rounds – Slieverue […]
Tops Programmes
1979 – Tops of The Town National Quarter Final Programme – Waterford Glass vs Ford (Cork)
Back to the day when Waterford Glass took on Henry Ford Ltd from Cork in the national quarter finals of the Tops. Click below to browse the Show Programme.
Tops Various Docs
1994 Tops Banquet Menu
Ever wonder what the casts and crew were treated to after a national Tops of the Town final by John Player? Here you are – from 1994, the menu from the Burlington for the banquet […]
Tops Programmes
1979 – Tops Local Rounds – Banks and Finance vs St. Pauls Variety Group – Show Programme
Here is the show programme from the 1979 Tops local competition – this time it’s Banks and Finance Vs St. Pauls . Have a browse.
Tops Videos
1993 – Skid Row / American Dream from Tramore Tops
Here is the show stopping Skid Row / American Dream from the 1993 Tramore Tops produced by Bryan Flynn. This one is fronted by Liam Butler.
Tops Programmes
1979 Tops Local Final Programme – Waterford Glass vs Banks & Finance.
Here is another blast back forty odd years to the 1979 local final of Tops with Waterford Glass taking on Banks & Finance. Click below for a browse.
Tops Videos
1990 – The Spirit Of Man / War Of The Worlds – Crystal Tops
The legendary Dermot Power with a showstopper from the 1990 Waterford Crystal Tops – ‘The Spirit Of Man’ – mixed in with some War Of The Worlds for good measure.
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1983 – Waterford Glass Tops Finale
Here is the finale from the 1983 Waterford Glass Tops show fronted by a host of familiar faces…
Tops Programmes
1980 Tops Local Rounds – Waterford Shopping Centre Vs Waterford Glass Programme
A show programme today from the 1980 Local Rounds – Waterford Shopping Centre vs Waterford Glass.
Tops Videos
1980 – The Peace Scene from Banks & Finance – Tops Of The Town
The controversial but brilliant Peace Scene from the 1980 Banks and Finance Tops Of the Town Show produced by the legendary Dermot Graham.
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1993 – Tell Me It’s Not True – Ray Ban Tops
From the Ray Ban Tops in 1993 here is ‘Tell me Its Not True’ featuring a fine chorus!
Tops Videos
1989 – Nokia Tops Finale
Another one from the Nokia 1989 show from our recent stream – this time it’s the finale.
Tops Videos
1989 Tramore Tops Finale
Here is the finale from the 1989 Tramore Tops of the Town entry that we showed recently on our stream.
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1989 – Paint Your Wagon – Tramore Tops
For today it’s back to 1989 again and it’s the ‘Paint Your Wagon’ scene from the 1989 Tramore Tops .
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1989 – The Ballroom Of Romance Full Scene – St. Pauls
Huge interest in seeing this one again as it seemed half of Lisduggan was in it.. here is the full ‘Ballroom Of Romance’ scene including the dancing at the start. Taken from the St. Pauls […]
Tops Videos
1983 – Raytex Finale
Here is the final to the 1983 Raytex Tops of the Town show. Conducted by Patsy Sheridan the scene starts with him singing ‘In The Navy’ from the pit and goes on to feature Paddy […]
Tops Videos
1993 – Is You Is – Ray Ban Tops
Here is the gorgeous 5 part harmony group from the 1993 Ray Ban Tops with the classic ‘Is You Is’.
Tops Videos
1994 – Waterford Crystal Tops Opening
More Tops goodies today – the brilliant opening from the 1994 Waterford Crystal Tops show fronted by Raymond Collins.
Tops Videos
1987 – Big Deal from Waterford Glass
Another classic Tops scene – this time the ‘Big Deal’ dance from the 1987 Tops from the Gaiety Theatre.
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1990 – Wishing And Hoping – Nokia Tops
Some more Tops memories – this time from 1990 and the Nokia ‘A Scoop for NTV’ show. Here is the ‘Wishing and Hoping’ scene.
Tops Videos
1989 – 42nd Street – St. Pauls Tops
Here is another classic from the 1989 St. Pauls Tops – the 42nd street scene.
Tops Videos
1984 – The Java Jive – Clover Tops
Here is the Java Jive quartet from the 1984 Clover Meats Tops show.
Tops Videos
1989 – The Ballroom Of Romance – St. Pauls Tops
Time for a bit of comedy today… it’s ‘The Ballroom Of Romance’ from the 1989 St. Pauls Tops show. A lot of St. Pauls on display this week!
Tops Videos
1993 – Blood Brothers Scene from Ray Ban Tops.
Fronted by Hazel Kelly (Tebay) here is the Blood Brothers scene from the 1993 Ray Ban Tops, produced by Michael Grant – also featuring Damien Squell Walshe, Paul Greene and Brenda Giles.
Tops Videos
1989 – St. Pauls Viking Opening
Here is the opening scene from the St. Pauls Tops , 1989 – the Viking Scene.
Tops Videos
1989 – St. Pauls Tops Finale
Here is the finale to the St. Pauls Tops Of The Town 1989 show. It features Brian ‘Mod’ Kennedy on lead vocals.
Tops Videos
1992- Skid Row – Ray Ban Tops
Here is Skid Row from Ray Bans 1992 show featuring the ‘Voice of Waterford’ himself the late great Billy McCarthy.
Tops Videos
1990 – Irish Scene – Waterford Crystal Tops
Here is the Irish scene from the 1990 Waterford Crystal Tops fronted by Liam Molumby.
Tops Videos
1993 – Ray Ban Opening – Tops
Here is the opening to the Ray Ban Tops show from 1993 that made it to the national quarter finals in Wexford.
Tops Videos
1987 Tops – Nokia Les Miserables Scene
Here is the Nokia version of ‘Les Miserables’ from the John Player Tops competition, 1987.
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1990 – You Are The Light from Waterford Crystal Tops
Here is the finale from the Waterford Crystal Tops 1990 – ‘You Are The Light’ from Metropolis. This version is recorded in Athlone and not the Theatre Royal.
Tops Videos
1981 – Raytex Comedy Petey Graham, Leo Walsh and Nicky Cummins
A classic moment from the past with Petey, Leo and Nicky in fine form – from the Raytext 1981 Tops of the Town show.
Tops Videos
1989 – Tramore Tops Opening
From the opening of the 1989 Tramore Tops Of The Town Show.
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1986 – Sit Down You’re Rocking The Boat – Waterford Glass
Here is the ‘Trial’ scene from the 1986 Glass show featuring ‘Sit Down You’re Rocking the Boat’ fronted by Gary Power.
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2020 – Waterford Tops Memories Slideshow
This was originally part of one of our Covid streams. Here is the slideshow from our June Bank Holiday weekend Stream – I’ve had a lot of requests to see this one again.
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1989 – ‘Ladies’ On The Quay – St. Pauls Tops
Well… ‘Ladies’ is the polite way of putting it… some comedy from St. Pauls 1989 – enjoy…
Tops Videos
1987 – Finale from the Nokia John Player Tops Show
This from the final of the 1987 Nokia ‘Tops’ show produced by Denny Corcoran featuring Enda Jackman and John Corcoran.
Tops Programmes
1986 – Tops Of The Town – National Final – Programme
Waterford Crystal got to the national final in two successive years in the 1980’s – ’86 and ’87, both produced by Michael Grant. Unfortunately neither resulted in a win for Waterford, but it was very […]
Tops Various Docs
1981 – Tops Letter Sent to Qualifying Groups
Did you ever wonder what the letter looked like telling groups details of what comes next when they got through the Tops preliminary rounds? Wonder no more – have a click below. This is 1981 […]
Tops Videos
1990 – Backstage At The Nokia Tops
Happy Bank Holiday Weekend! Heres another one of the lovely vintage videos taken backstage and around the Theatre during the John Player Tops. I’m not 100% on it’s origin, but there’s loads of familiar young […]
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1984 – Video – Clover Meats Opening.
Featuring the legendary Ritchie Collins leading the troops is the 1984 Clover Tops opening which started with “No Business Like Show Business’.
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2019 – Showtime – Season 2 Ep 1 – John Player Tops Special Podcast
To round off the weekend 25th Anniversary here is a special episode I put together with the help of Bill Stafford, Paul Browne, Karen Hearne, Ben Hennessy, Richie Hayes and Seneiva Magill , with thanks […]
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1994 – The Irish Scene from the John Player Tops
Continuing our Tops Anniversary weekend – here is the Irish Scene from the John Player Tops national award winning show from 1994.
Tops Videos
1994 – Garth & Dolly From The Waterford Crystal Tops
Some more comedy from the 1994 Tops of the Town national winning show. This time from Davy Sutton and Nicky Cummins as Garth Brooks and Dolly Parton.
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1994 – The Flintstones Comedy – Tops 1994
A huge part of any Tops show was the comedy team. Here is the ‘Flintstones’ sketch from the 1994 national award-winning show. Enjoy!
Tops Various Docs
1994 – RTE GUIDE – TOPS FEATURE
For the weekend that was in it back in 1994 the RTE Guide ran a feature for ‘Tops’. Here it is to peruse. 1994 – Tops Feature – RTE Guide
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1992 – Ray Ban Tops – Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
A throwback today and a first appearance from the Ray Ban 1992 Tops of the Town show – featuring ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ scene. Produced by Pat McEvoy
Tops Programmes
1986 – Tops National Quarter Finals Programme. Waterford Glass vs ESB
In 1986 Waterford Glass reached the televised final of the Tops only to finish as runners-up. Here is the show programme from the quarter-final performance in Limerick vs the ESB group.
Tops Various Docs
1985 Tops Magazine
I love these old Tops Magazines – this one from 1985. The other 2 in the archive are here and here. As usual, there are loads of photos from around the country as well as […]
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1983 – Waterford Glass Tops Opening
Featuring such songs as ‘Kisses of Fire Burning Burning’ and ‘Come on Baby Light My Fire’ – it’s easy to see the common theme in the opening to this particular ‘Glass’ show. The video quality […]
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1987 – The Opening – John Player Tops Waterford Glass
Today it’s back to the classic 1987 televised final and the opening from the Waterford Glass show which featured heavily ‘The Mystery of Edwin Drood’. Some familiar faces and names in this video. Enjoy
Tops Videos
1990 – The Dr. Dolittle Scene from Nokia Tops
This scene features the legendary Gary Power as Dr. Dolittle from the 1990’s Nokia Tops of the Town entry, produced by Michael Grant. It also has some familiar faces popping up along the way including […]
Tops Various Docs
1981 Tops Handwritten Adjudication sheets – Waterford Glass, National Quarter Finals
To add to our collection of handwritten original adjudications we have this Waterford Glass one from the 1981 national quarter finals. Have a read to see what the adjudicator rated this production which did not […]
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1982 – Waterford Glass Tops Opening
Some more Tops nostalgia here – the opening to the 1982 Waterford Glass Show.
Tops Programmes
1989 National Tops Quarter Finals – Tramore vs Clara – Programme
Here is the programme from the 1989 Tops show when Tramore travelled to Dundalk for the national quarter finals. Click below to have a read.
Tops Videos
1987 – The Silent Mikes – Nokia Tops
From the ‘Tip Tops’ series live from the Gaiety stage here is the ‘Silent Mikes’ comedy mime routine from the 1987 Nokia production. Spearheaded by the legendary Eddie Cody the Silent Mikes had a cult […]
Tops Programmes
1989 – Tops Of The Town Local Round Programme
Normally all 4 shows in a year wouldn’t be put into the one programme- but 1989 was an exception to the rule. Have a browse of St. Paul’s, Tramore, Nokia and Clashmore and their cast […]
Tops Videos
1987 – Lady In Red Scene from Nokia Tops
More than one or two legends in this one – taken from the RTE Tip Tops Programme in 1987 which was filmed live on the Gaiety Stage. Enjoy as it starts with Denny Corcoran and […]
Tops Videos
1986 Waterford Crystal Opening – Gaiety Final
The opening of the 1986 John Player Tops National Final. Waterford Crystal – produced by Michael Grant.
Tops Programmes
1990 Tops Local Rounds Programme – Nokia vs Waterford Crystal
Here is the Tops Of The Town Local Rounds programme from 1990. Click below to have a read
Tops Videos
1990 – Nokia Finale – We’re In The Money
Today it’s back to 1990 and Nokia’s ‘We’re In The Money’ finale from their 1990 Tops show directed by Michael Grant.
Tops Programmes
1990 – Tops of the Town Semi Final Programme – Nokia in Wexford
Here is the 1990 programme from Wexford when Nokia reached the national semi final stage
Tops Videos
1992 – Ain’t It Good – Tramore Tops
Another classic video from 1992 and the Tramore Tops entry that reached the national quarter finals. Featuring ‘Ain’t it Good’ – from Children of Eden.
Tops Programmes
1987 Waterford Crystal Vs Cork Teachers & Students National Semi – Show Programme
Back to 1987 today and a show programme from the National Tops competition where Waterford Crystal marched to the National Final. Produced by Michael Grant it featured an epic Les Miserables scene. Have a look.
Tops Videos
1985 – Gee Officer Krupke – Waterford Crystal Tops
Back to 1985 and Gee Officer Krupke featuring Davy Sutton and a host of legends was one of the key scenes. It’s a bit dark – but it’s great – enjoy!
Tops Videos
1986 – The Opening From The Nokia Tops
It’s time for another Tops video and we are back to 1986 and Nokia, produced by Denny Corcoran. This time Denny chose a ‘Swing’ opening with a song from A Chorusline added in for good […]
Tops Programmes
1992 – Tramore vs An Post National Quarter Final Programme
It is hard to believe it is almost 30 years since Tramore took to the stage against An Post in the National Quarter Finals of the John Player Tops. Here is the programme from that […]
Tops Various Docs
1994 – Players Anonymous Tramore Phone Directory
No – I’m not going to reproduce a Tramore phone directory don’t worry… but … there were some great pages at the start of the directory dedicated to Tops in Tramore and a bit of […]
Tops Videos
1990 – Nokia Opening Tops VIDEO
Back to Tops today and a video from 1990 featuring the opening of the Nokia show and an extract from ‘Anything Goes’, produced by Michael Grant.
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WTA 050 – You Are The Light from Waterford Crystal 1990
This is the first time the epic song ‘You Are The Light’ from the ill fated musical ‘Metropolis’ was heard in Waterford. A huge choral gospel piece, it provided the finale for the 1990 Waterford […]
Tops Videos
1993 – Tramore Tops – Musicals Scene
One of the great scenes from the Tramore Tops show that made the final in 1993 – a medley of songs from West End and Broadway musicals. Soloists are Liam Butler, Karen Steenson, Liam Molumby […]
Tops Programmes
1992 Tops – Tramore vs Port And Docks – Show Programme
Here is the show programme from the 1992 Tops – Tramore vs the Port And Docks
Tops Various Docs
1980 – Waterford Glass Tops – Hand Written Adjudication Sheet
I love these old bits of memorabilia – once again a hand written adjudicators report, this time for the 1980 Waterford Glass Show. Worth having and preserving! Have a look. 1980 – Waterford Glass Tops […]
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1994 Tops – The Aladdin Scene
Here is the centrepiece scene from the 1994 Waterford Crystal Tops show – Aladdin – which at the time was just a brand new Disney Film. Enjoy!
Tops Various Docs
Rare Vintage ACEC Tops Photos
These are great to see – although over 40 years old you can still make out some familiar faces in these colour photos from the hey day of Tops in Waterford. See if you can […]
Tops Videos
1987 – Waterford Crystal Tops – The Les Mis Scene
Another stroll down Tops memory lane today. 1987 was the year of Les Mis in Tops shows and Michael Grant’s Crystal show marched to the national final. In this clip you’ll see too many familiar […]
Tops Programmes
1994 Tops Of The Town – National Semi-Final Programme
Here is the 1994 National Semi-Final Programme from the last time that Waterford won the national Tops title. It was of course Waterford Crystal. Click below for a read!