Name: Fathers Day Song for Gar by Ann-Marie Kelly
Duration: 6 min 56 s
Description: FATHER'S DAY : Gar from Abbeyleix County Laois got a great surprise on Breakfast this morning when his 2 sons Darragh and Cathal composed this song for him especially for Father's Day! Have a listen

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FATHER'S DAY : Gar from Abbeyleix County Laois got a great surprise on Breakfast this morning when his 2 sons Darragh and Cathal composed this song for him especially for Father's Day! Have a listen

Fathers Day Song for Gar

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Radio Presenter/Producer. Presently with Midlands 103. Programs include Breakfast with Ann Marie, The Open Door and The Roadhouse Cafe. Previously Today FM AMKelly Show, Documentaries. 


Fathers Day Song for Gar

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