Joe Mac is feted in his hometown

SHOWBAND legend Joe Mac was accorded a civic reception in his native city last night to honour his remarkable 50 years in the entertainment business.

Joe McCarthy, who helped form The Dixies, was described by Cork’s Lord Mayor, Cllr Seán Martin, as a legend in his own lifetime.

Surrounded by family, friends and colleagues, Joe said: “I’m absolutely overjoyed and overwhelmed to get such an accolade from the city I love so much.