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1993 – The Finale From The Tramore Tops
The brilliant family from the 1993 Tops of the Town Tramore show that reached the televised final in the Gaeity Theatre. Using songs from the Pyjama game to a Chorus Line it was a show […]
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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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1992 Tops Press Photos
Loads of familiar faces here from Ray Ban, Tramore and Port and Docks. Have a look and see how many young faces you recognise! There’s quite a few! Originally from the News & Star. 1992 […]
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1992 – Little Shop Of Horrors from Ray Ban Tops
Todays video comes from the Ray Ban Tops show of 1992 and its an extract from Little Shop Of Horrors featuring Skid Row (led by Billy McCarthy), Little Shop Of Horrors and Mean Green Mother […]
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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.
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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!
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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 Finale
Another Tops clip – this time from Ray Ban again – 1992. The Finale of the show started with a Blues Brothers ‘Gimme some lovin’ lead by Terry ‘Scol‘ Grant and led into ‘Blow Gabriel […]
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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
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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.
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1992 – Tramore Tops Opening
This is the opening from the Tramore Tops 1992 production produced by the late great Bryan Flynn. This show got to the national quarter finals. The opening featuring songs from Company and Godspell was fronted […]
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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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1987 – Tops National Final Programme – Waterford Glass vs Cork Teachers & Students
Here’s a rare treasure – the programme from the 1987 televised national Tops final that featured our own Waterford Glass and Cork Teachers & Students. So many clips from this show have featured in the […]
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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
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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 […]
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WTA 092 – Vintage Photos from Tom Healy’s own private collection
I’m delighted to share this slideshow video with you all today. It’s from the private collection of Tom Healy and is added to the archive with thanks to Tom’s family. From Tops to Drama and […]
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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.
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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1986 Waterford Crystal Opening – Gaiety Final
The opening of the 1986 John Player Tops National Final. Waterford Crystal – produced by Michael Grant.
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1990 – John Player Tops National Quarter Finals – Show Programme
Here is the show programme from the 1990 Tops Quarter Finals that took place in the Theatre Royal in Waterford featuring ‘A Scoop for NTV’ from Nokia.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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1992 Tops – Tramore vs Port And Docks – Show Programme
Here is the show programme from the 1992 Tops – Tramore vs the Port And Docks
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1993 – John Player Tops Final Programme – Tramore vs Dunnes Stores
Here is the show programme from the national final of the 1993 Tops – from the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin.
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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!
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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!
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1983 – Waterford Glass Tops – Underneath the Arches with Denny and Boola
Today’s video is a right trip back memory lane in Tops land. This scene was pure nostalgia when it went on in 1983, so 34 years later it’s even more nostalgic! Denny and Boola take […]
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1975 Tops Adjudicators Report – The Foundry
I like adding in bits of memorabilia now and again. This time it’s back to 1975 and the adjudicators report from Jack Cruise on The Foundry show. He also gives the breakdown of points for […]
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1989 – Tramore Tops – The Lullaby of Broadway
This is a clip from the 1989 Tramore Tops production – the ‘Lullaby of Broadway’ scene featuring some Tramore legends.
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1986 – Nokia Tops of the Town Finale
This is the finale to the 1986 Nokia tops of the Town produced by Denny Corcoran. Featuring ‘Big Time’ from Mack and Mabel, ‘I Am what I Am’ from La Cage Aux Folles and ‘I […]
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1992 – Song And Dance Man from Port and Docks
Another legend from Tops days and Waterford Theatre in general is one Patsy Sheridan. Here he is from the 1992 Port And Docks tops show with his team of tap dancers performing ‘Song and Dance […]
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WTA 024 – 1985 – The Military Fairy
From the 1985 Waterford Crystal show produced by Michael Grant comes this vintage piece of comedy – ‘The Military Fairy’. It’s only a short video – worth a look to see some Waterford Legends threading […]
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1974 – Handwritten Adjudication For the ACEC Tops Show.
An absolute rarity today – Sean Cotter’s handwritten ACEC Tops adjudication from 43 years ago – 1974. The show was the famous ACEC final show featuring Jesus Christ Superstar. Have a read… its great to […]
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1984 Clover Meats Finale
Today we have the finale from the 1984 Clover Meats Tops of the Town show produced by Michael Grant. It’s a great clip because it features another Waterford Legend of days gone by – Richie […]
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WTA 020 – The Finale from the Waterford Crystal Show – 1994
The brilliant finale from the 1994 Waterford Crystal winning show featuring a huge finale version of ‘I Got Rhythm’. Produced by Bryan Flynn it swept to victory in the televised final against Woodville community group.
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1990 – More Faces In the Crowd
People seemed to really enjoy the last ‘Faces from the Crowd’ video – so here’s another one, also taken before a Tops show in 1990. There’s loads more familiar faces in there in the Theatre […]
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1993 – The Perfect Man – Tramore Tops
In 1993 Tramore Players Anonymous were ‘Making the Perfect Man’, based on the Chris DeBurgh song of the same name. The scene was lead by Liam Molumby and the entire show was produced by Bryan […]
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1987 – Oklahoma! – The Edmund Rice Choral And Musical Society
Here is the programme from the Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society’s production of Oklahoma! way back in 1987. Its actually quite a unique programme because a lot of the production team and cast signed […]
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1990 – Metropolis from Waterford Crystal
In 1990 Waterford Crystal were presenting ‘Metropolis’ as the Centre scene of their Tops entry. This entry went as far as the national quarter-finals in Athlone. Produced by Denny Corcoran.
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Video – Worlds Apart and Muddy Waters from The Waterford Crystal Show 1987
Starting with ‘Worlds Apart’ featuring Terry ‘Scol’ Grant and Tobie Hickey into ‘Muddy Waters’ featuring Ben Delaney and Rip The Calico this was a stormer of a scene from the 1987 National Final produced by […]
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1990 – Faces from the Crowd
I thought this would be different for a change. A pre-show crowd in the Theatre Royal before renovations with the distinctive old red seats and no pit. It’s before a Tops show. There’s a load […]
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1990 – Nokia Tops – Miss Saigon
Video day today, and I’m delighted to add the Miss Saigon scene from the Nokia Tops in 1990. Produced by Michael Grant you’ll find a host of familiar faces in this one as well.
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1984 – Tops Magazine
The 1983 edition of this magazine proved to be really popular – so I’m delighted to be able to add the 1984 edition. More of the same articles about all the Tops centres and other […]
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1989 – Denny, Nicky and Dermot Remember the Old Times
Here is a classic Tops moment from the Tramore Tops of 1989 – but the video also includes a slide show of some legends of Tops from years gone by. This video was used first […]
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1986 – Waterford Crystal – Me And My Girl Scene
Today I’m delighted to add the video of the 1986 ‘Me and My Girl’ scene that featured in the national final. Waterford Crystal reached the televised final 2 years in succession – 1986 and 1987, […]
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1994 – John Player Tops Promo Video
Todays update is a video put together by John Player towards the very end of the Tops competition in an attempt to encourage groups to enter.. feauturing adjudicators, Niall O’Flynn and others – but it […]
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1992 – The Mighty River Suir – Port and Docks
Today we’re looking back to a video from 1992 to ‘The Mighty River Suir’ which flows into ‘Downtown’. The Port and Docks group featured ‘The Mighty River Suir’ in all of their shows, and this […]
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1983 Tops Magazine with Loads of Waterford Content
Have a look at the national magazine published in 1983 by the national Tops organisers. There’s loads of Waterford photos from various years, pieces on Waterford Tops, articles from Tops people – and what I […]
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1983 – Waterford Crystal ‘My City Of Music’ scene video.
Today’s update is a video. It is the scene from the 1983 Waterford Crystal Tops where ‘My City Of Music’ first appeared. Featuring music from Val Doonican, Gilbert O’Sullivan, Tom Dunphy, and William Vincent Wallace, […]
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1979 Tops Extensive Adjudicators sheets
This is quite a find – the original adjudication sheets from the Waterford Crystal tops show of 1979. The show was adjudicated on 3 separate occasions, and you can see each adjudication and marking there. […]
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2007 – The Tops – Radio Documentary
This is the 4 part history of the John Player Tops, first broadcast on WLRFM in October / November 2008. Produced and edited by Wayne Brown with Narration by Jim Nolan it covers 30 years […]