As soon as it's time for an Irish Christmas song, we're heading to YouTube for the lyrics but would we have done so if the Pogues' "Fairytale of New York" was "Fairytale of County Clare?" ...

The Pogues are one of those bands that sound old school and modern at the same time, and that was, and still is, part of their charm.

"Fairytale of New York" by the Pogues, featuring Kirsty MacColl, is "one of the most popular and enduring Christmas songs" said GQ. But it was held at the No. 2 spot on its release in 1987 by the ...

As soon as it's time for Irish Christmas songs, we're queuing up The Pogues' "Fairytale of New York" It is the most famous Irish Christmas song ever written, arguably the greatest Christmas song ...

Many Christmas songs turn away from the warmth of the holiday ... ‘Fairytale of New York’ by The Pogues feat. Kristie MacColl Don’t let the rousing chorus fool you.

From everyone’s favorite Fairytale of New York by the late Pogues legend, Shane MacGowan, to some new spins on the classics from Irish bands, here are some of Ireland’s best Christmas songs.

Hozier returned to the stage later with a cover of the Irish folk ballad that appeared on the Pogues’ 1988 album If I Should Fall from Grace of God. The Christmas-themed track, which has been ...

Hozier performed on "SNL's" Christmas edition, and for his second song, the Irish artist paid tribute to the Pogues' classic "Fairytale of New York." ...

Christmas songs are like Brussels sprouts ... and Fairytale Of New York by The Pogues ft. Kirsty MacColl with 316m plays. All three are usually the first to return to the Official Chart each ...