Ireland's favourite folk song revealed

The song was performed live on The Late Late Show by Luka Bloom tonight.

Ireland's favourite folk song revealed
Fri, 31 May, 2019 - 23:17
Digital Desk staff

The winner of Ireland’s Favourite Folk Song has been revealed.

On Raglan Road, written by Patrick Kavanagh and made famous by singer Luke Kelly, was named as Ireland's most iconic folk song.

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