'Ballad' on CD, Today

29 Feb 2008
If you're in Ireland you can get the CD version of 'The Ballad of Ronnie Drew' from today.
As previously reported a host of Ireland's finest singers and musicians have produced this mesmerising tribute to Ronnie Drew, one of the great voices of modern Irish music.

"The Ballad of Ronnie Drew" features U2, Kila, The Dubliners and "A Band of Bowsies" - including Christy Moore, Shane MacGowan, Damien Dempsey, Andrea Corr, Sinead O'Connor and Moya Brennan.

Available in Ireland only "The Ballad" has been out on digital download since last week but from today you can also buy the CD single in Ireland.

Watch the video for 'The Ballad of Ronnie Drew'.

Profits from the release will go directly to the Irish Cancer Society.

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