Singer Declan O'Rourke turns down invite to perform for the Pope during Irish visit

"You have to have your principles."

Singer Declan O'Rourke turns down invite to perform for the Pope during Irish visit

As Pope Francis is set to visit Ireland on the 25 and 26 of August as part of the World Meeting of Families, the country has been busy making sure everything's in order.

As part of the celebration's organisers have approached some of Ireland's finest singers to sing 'Rainy Night in Soho'.

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