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Friday, 16 March 2018

Saint Patrick's Day, 17 March.
Great day for the Irish. 

This song always seems appropriate for this time of the year, though it's a classic Irish song, made famous by the late, great Luke Kelly and Mary Black, you mightn't know that it was written by an Englishman!

Phil Colclough an English folk singer and songwriter wrote "Song for Ireland" with his wife, June Colclough.  Both came from North Staffordshire.

"Song for Ireland" was inspired by a trip the Colcloughs took to the Dingle Peninsula. Described as a "modern classic" it has been recorded by numerous artists, including Dick GaughanLuke KellyMary BlackRalph McTellCeltic SpiritThe Dubliners, Brendan Hayes and Damien Leith.

Saint Patrick's Day definitely a day to sing a "Song For Ireland"

Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig!




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