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“Why is the craic 90?”

Tony wonders why the craic is 90. Joe says it was in the Isle of Man.

“Another great show!” says Tony Mac. “Do you happen to know why the craic is said to be 90?”

“No idea,” Sean says. “Why don’t we say the craic was 75?”

“I thought it was the craic was mighty!” says Eddie. “Have I been wrong all these years?”

“It comes from a song written by Barney Rush,” says Joe in Fermanagh. “It was The Craic was 90 in the Isle of Man!”

“But why does he say it?” Sean says. “That’s what we don’t understand!”

With music from Dean Martin, The Beatles, Johnny Nash, and more.

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Music Played

  • Dean Martin

    The Birds and the Bees

    • (Remember Me) I'm the One That Loves You.
    • Legacy Recordings.
    • 6.

  • The Beatles

    Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da

    • The White Album.
    • Parlophone.
    • 4.

  • Johnny Nash

    Hold Me Tight

    • Johnny Nash - I Can See Clearly Now.
    • Epic.

  • Roy Orbison

    Penny Arcade

    • The Singles Collection (1965-1973).
    • Polydor.
    • 14.

  • Glen Campbell

    Bonaparte's Retreat

    • The Definitive Collection, Vol. 1.
    • Humphead Records.
    • 37.

  • John Fogerty

    Hot Rod Heart

    • The Long Road Home - The Ultimate John Fogerty / Creedence Collection.
    • Fantasy Records.
    • 22.

  • Elvis Presley

    Good Luck Charm

    • Presley - The All Time Greatest Hits.
    • RCA.

  • The Pogues

    Dirty Old Town

    • The Best of The Pogues.
    • Rhino.
    • 3.

  • Buddy Holly

    Peggy Sue Got Married

    • The Buddy Holly Story, Vol. 2 (Remastered).
    • Avid Entertainment.
    • 1.

  • The Cats

    Save The Last Dance For Me

    • Favorieten Expres.
    • Universal Music B.V..
    • 18.

  • Vanity Fare

    Hitchin' a Ride

    • Early in the Morning.
    • Gulf Coast Records.
    • 6.

  • Porter Wagoner, Dolly Parton & Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton

    Please Don't Stop Loving Me

    • The Essential Dolly Parton.
    • Columbia Nashville Legacy.
    • 10.

  • The Mavericks

    Back In Your Arms Again

    • In Time (10th Anniversary Deluxe).
    • The Valory Music Co..
    • 1.

Broadcast

  • Friday 15:04
    BBC Radio Foyle