Minister pays tribute to late folk musician Tommy Makem

Arts Minister Seamus Brennan has paid tribute to acclaimed folk musician Tommy Makem, who has died at the age of 74.

Arts Minister Seamus Brennan has paid tribute to acclaimed folk musician Tommy Makem, who has died at the age of 74.

The songwriter and poet from south Armagh died in the United States after a long battle with lung cancer.

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