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4 unusual facts about Dublin City Ramblers


Brendan Phelan

His best-known song is probably "Dublin in My Tears", recorded by the Barleycorn, The Fureys, Patsy Watchorn, the Dublin City Ramblers, Mick Galvin, the Jolly Beggarmen and others.

Dublin City Ramblers

Between 1980 and 1987 The Dublin City Ramblers scored most of their hits, beginning with "The Rare Ould Times" through "Flight Of Earls" "John O'Dreams" to "The Punch and Judy Man," "The Ferryman," and others.

In 1988 and 1990, The Dublin City Ramblers released both the Irish Football team's "European Championships (1988)" and World Cup (1990)" sporting anthem "We are the boys in Green". Patsy sang on both versions and lyrics did change between the Germany 88 campaign and Italia 90 campaign. Patsy, Sean, Phil & Kevin also played at The Irish football team's homecoming party in July 1990. Manager Jack Charlton said "These guys (DCRs) are the real champions.

The Barleycorn

The singer/guitarist Paddy Sweeney was in the group before going on to join the Dublin City Ramblers.


The Rare Ould Times

"The Rare Ould Times" is a song composed by Pete St. John in the 1970s for the Dublin City Ramblers.


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