The Illegals

THE ILLEGALS with Niamh Kavanagh
Eagles and Fleetwood Mac


2026
It’s hard to believe that it is over 50 years since the world first heard two of the greatest rock albums of all time: “Hotel California” by the Eagles and the eponymous “Fleetwood Mac” which marked the debut of Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham into the British rock band.

For 2026, The Illegals are putting a new show on the road to celebrate these two historical music events.

Songs like, “One Of These Nights”, “Rhiannon”, “Lyin’ Eyes”, “Say That You Love Me”, “Take It To The Limit”, “Landslide” – and many others: all in celebration of two of the greatest rock bands of all time.

If you missed out last year, book your ticket early through the venue box office for our 2026 gig. You won’t be disappointed.

Aside from the headline albums the show consists of many other Eagles and Fleetwood Mac hits, as well as some of the solo work from individual members and other ‘connected’ artists.

The Illegals is a band of experienced musicians performing mostly in theatres and rock venues throughout the country, putting on a formidable show and giving thousands of fans an experience they won’t forget.


“Niamh is outstanding - The Rolls-Royce of Irish Rock” – RTE
“Simply Stunning” – The BBC
“What a fantastic gig” – Facebook

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BAND LINEUP & BRIEF BIOGRAPHY

Niamh Kavangh vocals
Paul Dean vocals, guitars
Paul Megahey vocals, guitars
Jim Sisk vocals, keyboards, saxophone
Alyn Watson bass
Joe Hanratty drums
Graeme Denny lead guitars


Quick Band Biog
The Illegal started on the back of the Hell Freezes Over albumvideo and tour of 1994. The band was founded by music producer Mud Wallace along with Torry McGahey (of The Freshmen fame) and Joe Hanratty. Jim Sisk and Paul Megahey joined the band in 199697.

Mud sadly died in 2016 – a much lamented loss to the music scene in the north.

Niamh joined the band in 1998 – at first as a guest vocalist and later on a permanent basis. It was then that the band decided to expand its repertoire to include Fleetwood Mac – and put Niamh’s exceptional voice to the fore. Lead guitarist Peter Cochrane came on board in 1999 and Belfast-based singer Paul Dean brought his skills to the band in 2005.

Torry eventually stepped back from the gigging world and Alyn Watson stepped in on bass guitar in 2013. Peter decided to hang up his guitar passed the reins on to Grame Denny in 2025, creating the line-up as it is today. Drummer Joe Hanratty is the band’s longest-serving member having been behind the kit from the very start.

The band has been playing as a seven-piece for almost 25 years and is renowned for its blend of soulful harmonies, instrumental acrobatics and plain, simple craic. The band is now more popular than ever playing to packed theatres both north and south of the border and with many appearances on TV and radio as well as being a popular shout for festivals.

Show finishes 11pm approx.