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Thomas McBride, son of late country singer 'Big' Tom McBride, at the official unveiling of a statue of his father in Castleblaney as the inaugural festival in his honour concludes. Both the
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President Michael D Higgins and Thomas McBride (centre), son of 'Big' Tom McBride, at the official unveiling of a statue of late country singer Big Tom McBride in Castleblaney as the inaugural
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Who was Big Tom McBride, was he married, who has paid tribute to the country star and what big hits did he sing?
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