Samantha Power pays tribute to Cork mother with 'Dancing Queen' pick on Desert Island Discs 

The Irish-American diplomat also includes a song by The Pogues and a book of Irish poetry among her castaway's selections on the famous BBC 4 show, and talks about the effects of her father's drinking on family life 

 Samantha Power visiting Mount Anville Secondary School in Goatstown, Dublin, in 2017.

Every week on Desert Island Discs Lauren Laverne of BBC Radio 4 asks guests what eight songs they would take with them if they were to be trapped on a desert island.

This week features former US Ambassador to the UN and proud Irish woman Samantha Power, who is quick to bring up her roots, dedicating her first song choice, Dancing Queen by ABBA, to her mother Vera.