Cathal Magee was a member of Irvinestown’s band Into The Exit during the 80’s. He was asked by Neil Hannon and
Lawrence Hoy to join
October on bass after the departure of
David Graham. He also provided rehearsal facilities. But he did not stay long with the band.
Although, he kept being involved with the band after that, by selling some copies of the
Exposition album at the Art College in Belfast.