Christy’s tune makes the cut in poetry collection

THE lyrics to folk singer Christy’s big hit Lisdoonvarna will feature in the new Penguin Book of Irish Verse.

Billed as the “definitive collection” of Irish poetry, it is 1,120 pages long and costs €50.

Christy revealed: “I was absolutely thrilled when I heard about it. It’s just marvellous to get this sort of recognition. What a buzz.”