Showband legend ‘Joe Mac’ to receive Cork Culture Award from Lord Mayor

Joe McCarthy was best known as the frontman for The Dixies before embarking on a solo career
Showband legend ‘Joe Mac’ to receive Cork Culture Award from Lord Mayor

Joe McCarthy, 84, will receive his award from Lord Mayor Joe Kavanagh next week. Photo: Dan Linehan

Irish showband legend ‘Joe Mac’ is to receive the Cork Culture Award from the Lord Mayor of Cork in recognition of his contribution to music over the years.

Joe McCarthy, 84, who was best known as the frontman for The Dixies before embarking on a solo career, will receive his award from Lord Mayor Joe Kavanagh next week.

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