Luke Kelly is considered Ireland’s greatest folk singer, who, had he lived, would have celebrated his 76th birthday this year. Luke’s legacy as an unrivaled collector and interpreter of song is explored in this fascinating documentary. It utilises RTE’s Library alongside rare material from The Dubliners private archive collection, while a selection of today’s music stars, including Imelda May, Glen Hansard and Kodaline’s Jason Boland consider the quintessential Dubliner’s celebrated life, his colourful times and untimely death. The programme also features stirring versions of Luke’s best loved songs as performed by John Sheahan, Declan O’Rourke and Damien Dempsey, aka The New Triangle.

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