Re-organised
1890-1892

From the end of 1889 the band ceased to practice. Even though it was not practising, it never died completely. Thomas O' Gorman, better known as Tom Gorman, with John Crowe and a few others revived the band for the Amnesty Movement. About 13 young men, all living in the locality if the bandroom, were brought into the band and added to the existing 19 members, brought the number up to 32.

At this stage, however, the instruments were in a bad state and the band organised to buy the St. Munchin's Band. Tom Gorman, from his own purse gave the money, which was repaid in due course.

Tom Gorman was a great advocate of the Amnesty Movement. He owned premises in Gerald Griffen St. and was in business as a butter buyer. He died at the age of 45 in Thomas St., in 1894.

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