Ed Sheeran sings The Pogues Fairytale of New York at Dublin's 3Arena gig

"Ed Sheeran performed an impassioned rendition of The Pogues' iconic Christmas anthem Fairytale of New York, originally sung by the late Shane MacGowan, last night in front of a sold-out 3Arena audience."

"Sheeran, who has strong Irish heritage, was on the Dublin leg of his Loop tour that will see him play in France, Germany and the UK following the release of his album Play in September."

"In footage of the musical star on stage prior to the song's performance, he can be heard geeing the crowd up alongside artists Beoga, Biird and Nizlopi."

""You will sing every single word as loud as you can. Thank you so much for having me, and Merry Christmas," he told the almost 13,000-strong crowd."

Ed Sheeran delivered an impassioned rendition of The Pogues' Christmas anthem Fairytale of New York at a sold-out 3Arena in Dublin. The performance honored the original version by the late Shane MacGowan and engaged an almost 13,000-strong audience. Sheeran performed during the Dublin leg of his Loop tour, which will continue to venues in France, Germany and the UK following the September release of his album Play. Footage from the stage shows Sheeran energizing the crowd alongside artists Beoga, Biird and Nizlopi, urging everyone to sing every word loudly and wishing them a Merry Christmas.

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