The Pogues’ and Kirsty MacColl’s ‘Fairytale of New York’ was voted as the best Christmas song of all-time by listeners of Magic Radio. They finished ahead of classics such as Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You and Last Christmas by Wham.
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Michael Kehoe is a writer for Irish Music Daily and Ireland Calling.
His favourite Irish Music bands are Flogging Molly and the Dropkick Murphys.
U2’s The Joshua Tree is named the best album of the 1980s
U2’s classic album The Joshua Tree has been named as the best album of the 1980s by UK music fans. The 1987 album features several of the band’s most enduring hits including With or Without you, Where the Streets Have No Name, and I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For. Now the listeners of… Continue reading U2’s The Joshua Tree is named the best album of the 1980s
Johnny Depp says it is an honour to make movie about Shane MacGowan
A movie produced by Hollywood legend Johnny Depp about the great Shane MacGowan is set to hit the cinemas in Ireland in November. The film, which is brilliantly titled ‘Crock of Gold – A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan’ is a deeply honest portrayal of the flawed genius MacGowan.
Sinéad O’Connor speaks about becoming a Muslim
Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor has said although she didn’t realise, she has ‘always been a Muslim’ as she spoke about finding her Islamic faith. The star, who was talking to Dave Fanning on 2FM, also revealed that she is looking forward to getting back to recording music.
Folk legend Christy Moore calls for more compassion to help drug users
Irish folk legend Christy Moore has spoken about suffering a heart attack in a candid interview about drug use. The singer, who has had a long battle with cocaine, called for a fairer approach for drug users who are caught in possession of small quantities for personal use.
