Lynott’s mum gives son’s grave a kicking

The mother of Thin Lizzy star Phil Lynott still visits his grave in North Dublin on a daily basis — and usually gives it a kick when she’s leaving.

Lynott’s mum gives son’s grave a kicking

After 36 years, Philomena Lynott still can’t come to terms with her son’s untimely death.

The ‘Dancing In The Moonlight’ hitmaker died of complications from pneumonia and heart failure following years of drug abuse on Jan 4, 1986, aged just 36.

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