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The Conquerors have the distinction of being one of the longest running bands in Ireland. Along with the Casino/Indians, the band has been on the road continuously for almost 40 years. In 1985 young guitarist, Frankie Colohan, who was also an excellent singer joined the band and the band had three guitarists for a time.

As the 80's became the 90's and the traditional ballroom scene was all but dead, the Conquerors easily moved into the Corporate/Wedding band scene and were soon one of the highest paid acts in Ireland. Years of entertaining dancers gave them the musical chops to take on any style and Sean's dynamic presence as a front man made them the perfect band for special occasions.
During this time, Tony and Frankie had also become more and more involved in the Irish recording scene, playing on countless tracks recorded in Headford ‘s Greenfield's Studios, as well as producing records for a wide range of new and veteran artists. As the band grew from strength to strength, they eventually became the second longest continuously running band in Ireland behind only the Indians (formerly the Casino).

In 2008, the band is still going strong and remains in demand for weddings and corporate events. They also often double as the "house" band for major concert events such as the Miami 30 Year Anniversary concert held in 2005. However, this year has also seen a change for the first time since 1989 when in 2007, Sean Slattery and Doc Horan left to form their own band, Sean Slattery and the Connections. Joining the Conqs is their first female member ever, Lorraine McDonald, formerly with The Showband Show, along with local drummer Paul Vignoles. Tony Maher and Brendan Hogan remain the only original members of the band, and both have been on the road since 1971 - 37 years!