A tradition of singing ancient Christmas carols is kept alive in Kilmore Church. The songs are sung in the Yola language which is unique to Wexford.

In this report from ‘The Arts Programme’ a choir of six local men, all related to each other is profiled. The choir sing ancient carols and religious songs in Kilmore church, County Wexford maintaining a family tradition. The men are Jack Devereaux, Johnny Devereaux, Liam Shield, Jimmy Kehoe, Tim Revell and Jack Busher. The voiceover is by the RTÉ reporter Diurmuid O’Muirithe who mentions the various careers the six men are or were involved in. The songs are in the Yola language which is unique to Wexford.

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