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Legendary Irish Country singer Big Tom live on stage during An Evening Country Music stars live concert in memory of Irish Country singer songwriter Gene Stuart in County Tyrone Credit: Mark Winter/Alamy
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The coffin of Big Tom McBride is taken from Saint Patrick's Church in Oram, County Monaghan, during the funeral for the funeral of country music star Stock Photo - Alamy
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