B-Side the Leeside: Why The Langer Song ranks among Cork's greatest records

A classic Cork insult was turned into a nationwide hit by Tim O’Riordan and his talented group in 2004, and the song was even adapted overseas 

Tim O'Riordan, centre, with  members of Natural Gas at the official launch of The Langer song at the Coal Quay Bar in 2004. Picture: Gerard Mccarthy

On Friday November 20 2015, ITN News carried an item about a bid by a Plymouth folk band to crack the UK charts.  

“The Green Taverners have set their sights on the Top 40 after releasing a charity song entitled The Janner Song,” went the piece.