There is no Christmas song more controversial than The Pogues' "Fairytale of New York," and now, Hozier's done a take on it.

Appearing as the musical guest on 'Saturday Night Live', Hozier performed his hit song "Too Sweet" and a tribute to the Pogues.

IRELAND’S TOP TEN SINGLES, DECEMBER 25, 1987 1 Fairytale Of New York The Pogues with Kirsty MacColl 2 Always On My Mind Pet Shop Boys 3 Let’s Wash Our Socks For Christmas Junkbox Band 9 Heaven ...

Following decades in the industry, beloved for his music and colourful personality, Shane will perhaps best be remembered for the 1987 hit Fairytale of New York ... her on Top Of The Pops.

Whether you’re filled with hope and gratitude listening to Peace on Earth by Bing Crosby and David Bowie or despise festivities and find Fairytale of New York by The Pogues a better fitting ...

Performing the customary two tracks allocated to musical guests, Hozier launched into his chart-topping hit Too Sweet, before ...

She said: "Hozier in a fitting tribute to Shane MacGowan and the Pogues, beautifully performed Fairytale of New York live on SNL ... the last Irish single to top the US charts back in April ...

She had another top ... Fairytale Of New York. Strangely, when first released the hit song didn’t even make it to the Christmas number one slot, peaking at No2. Recorded with The Pogues ...