Born on Christmas Day in Pembury, Kent, in 1957 to Irish parents (his father worked in retail and his mother was an Irish dancer), he soon moved to rural Tipperary where he was immersed in an Irish culture of ceili bands and showbands.

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The Irish harp is the one musical instrument that people associate with this long-running event and, therefore, we are delighted to be able to celebrate its status as a symbol of Irish culture at the visitor attraction next week.”

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Their parents also wanted them to become more familiar with the Irish culture.

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This weekend kick off your fall with a fun family day of Irish culture on the Hudson!

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Writing in his 2006 biography Lord of the Dance: My Story, Michael explained: 'It was a really, really important moment in modern Irish culture which extended far beyond Eurovision.

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