WIN TICKETS TO SEE THE WATERBOYS LATM, CORK, THURSDAY JULY 10, 2025!
The Waterboys have been led by Scottish singer and guitarist Mike Scott since the 1980s and have evolved through countless line-ups, winning a fearsome concert reputation along the way. Their best-known songs include The Whole Of The Moon, How Long Will I Love You, This Is The Sea and Fisherman's Blues.
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