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unusual facts about The Dublin city ramblers



Pimlico, Dublin

In popular songs by The Dublin city ramblers, The Dubliners, and Flogging Molly, Dublin in the Rare Old Times and The Rare Oulde Times respectively, the singers refers to being "born hard and late in Pimlico, in a house that ceased to be".


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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.