In July 2009, K-MAC Records announced more dates in Ireland for Big Tom and the Mainliners which commenced in August.

From 14 August to 13 September 2009, Big Tom ran a successful tour of Ireland with large attendances[clarification needed] to venues.

Two days after the end of the tour the band's trombone player and vocalist Cyril McKevitt died of a heart attack.

In November 2006, Big Tom suffered a sudden heart attack at the age of 70,[6] which had put doubt into whether he would ever tour again with his band.

On 8 July 2005, a plaque was erected by the local community in Big Tom's home village of Castleblayney, County Monaghan.

In early 2016, Big Tom and the original Mainliners went on tour to mark 50 years since the release of their most enduring hit "Gentle Mother".