There is a big family reunion in New Ross over the August bank holiday this year for Uncle Johns anniversary, and his memorial notice is still in the paper every year! His mum (my nan) Maggie Kiely formerly of Michael Street, New Ross died 6 years go so this has been taken over by my mum, Peggy and her sister Kathleen.

I was brought up listening to his songs and I live in North London, so I'm often caught singing the song when I'm driving through Holloway Road or Camden.....!