Picture This teamed-up with Ed Sheeran to perform some festive tunes on The Late Late Show over the weekend

By Kim O'Leary

Irish fans of both Athy duo Picture This and British singing sensation were in for a treat over the weekend, as the trio teamed up to sing some festive tunes on RTE's The Late Late Show on Friday.

Athy natives Jimmy Rainsford and Ryan Hennessey joined Ed Sheeran, Lisa Hannigan and folk band Beoga to sing a cover of the Pogues' classic duet with the late Kirsty MacColl, "Fairytale of New York", albeit a more family-friendly version of the classic tune which felt like an appropriate tribute to the much loved song, which remains very popular in Ireland following its initial release in 1987.

The song was written by Irish-British singer and the frontman of the Pogues Shane MacGowan with vocals provided by the late Kirsty MacColl.

The new version of the song was a hit with the audience of the Late Late Show, with Ed Sheeran having recently performed the song on BBC's The Lounge. This is Ed Sheeran's second collaboration with Beoga as the folk group also recorded the hit-song "Galway Girl" which also starred Irish actress Saoirse Ronan

Next up for the talented Athy lads will be an unforgettable Irish tour at the RDS in Summer 2018, which is promised to be their biggest Irish tour yet with tickets still on-sale for some of their shows which can be purchased on www.ticketmaster.ie

Watch Picture This and Ed Sheran's festive cover of 'Fairytale of New Yorkʼ below!

Image courtesy of RTE One's The Late Late Show

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