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Should 'Fairytale Of New York' Be Banned For Its Lyrics?

'Fairytale of New York' is undoubtedly one of the most popular Christmas songs of the last 30 years....
Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

5:46 PM - 4 Dec 2019



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Should 'Fairytale Of New York' Be Banned For Its Lyrics?

Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

5:46 PM - 4 Dec 2019

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'Fairytale of New York' is undoubtedly one of the most popular Christmas songs of the last 30 years.

However, BBC radio presenter Alex Dyke has banned the song from his show as he is uncomfortable with its lyrics.

Is it the right decision, or a step too far?

Aoife Barry, assistant news editor with thejournal.ie, and Paddy Cullivan, musician and member of the Camambert Quartet, joined us to give their thoughts.

Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page.


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