Higgins leads tributes to 'Once' musical team

President Michael D Higgins led tributes to the creators of an Irish musical which scooped eight Tony Awards.

Higgins leads tributes to 'Once' musical team
Mon, 11 Jun, 2012 - 14:56

President Michael D Higgins led tributes to the creators of an Irish musical which scooped eight Tony Awards.

'Once', the Broadway musical based on the 2006 Oscar-winning film, dominated the prestigious awards in New York last night, picking up eight of a possible 11 accolades.

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