The Irish country singer Big Tom McBride has died at the age of 81. Tributes to the much-loved star have been pouring in since his family issued a statement on Tuesday morning.

Leo Varadkar said: "Big Tom was certainly a giant in Irish country music for over 50 years. "His songs were a reflection of Irish life and an important connection for the Irish diaspora.

Big Tom McBride was the undisputed King of Irish country music. The Gentle Giant from Oram, just outside Castleblayney, Co Monaghan walked tall on the Irish landscape. When news came through of ...

Thousands of fans as well as stars of Irish country music have turned out today to bid a final farewell to show band legend Big Tom.

2 Big Tom with Ryan Tubridy Overnight Big Tom and the Mainliners became a sensation after the song Gentle Mother went to number seven in the Irish pop charts.

Irish music legends have led tributes to “The King” of country music Big Tom McBride after he passed away on Tuesday. The Monaghan singer died at the age of 81 surrounded by his family after ...

Sam Smyth: Big Tom, shy but always polite, let his songs do the talking In London, he played for those who dreamt of an idealised Ireland that never was The API failed to deliver the resource.

Country music singer Big Tom has died at the age of 81.

It's been watched over 200,000 times and has been trending all week - the extended video of the impromptu country jam at Big Tom McBride's funeral offers a remarkable memorial to the King of Irish ...

Leo Varadkar said: "Big Tom was certainly a giant in Irish country music for over 50 years. "His songs were a reflection of Irish life and an important connection for the Irish diaspora.