Frank and Walters: New radio documentary pays homage to Cork band

Paul McDermott's labour of love goes out on RTÉ radio on St Patrick's Day

The Frank and Walters in 1992 on the set of EastEnders when they were in London to play Top of the Pops. Picture: Dan Linehan

Standing imposingly on the banks of the River Lee, Cork City Hall has witnessed many significant musical events in its history. Rory Gallagher performed there in 1974 during his famous Irish Tour. The Prodigy headlined in 1993 and 1994 and Björk in 1995.

But no other band has arguably had a history so deeply entwined with Alfred Jones's 1936 neo-classical structure as Cork indie institution the Frank and Walters, who played two historic shows in the 1,100-capacity main auditorium in 1993 and just last Christmas. Between those two dates, they made an impact in the indie rock world, went on Top of the Pops where they met Paul McCartney, suffered through a period of self-doubt, and then came roaring back as their jangling 1993 hit After All was reborn as a Cork terrace anthem.