Voters in the Rebel County have a big choice to make before casting their vote after a set of candidates in tune with their grassroots was unveiled today. From Billa to ‘the pucker’, from the Franks to the Sultans, 10 Cork anthems as varied as the county’s accent have been shortlisted for Cork’s favourite song. The campaign was launched last November by Cork City Libraries, in association with Creative Ireland to acknowledge the singers and musicians that make Cork the vibrant city of music that it is today, and unearth songs that have stood the test of time. Nominations were accepted online and through local libraries and 84 individual songs were selected for consideration, with the shortlist of 10 unveiled yesterday. Cork’s Favourite Song will be announced at an exclusive performance of the 10 songs in The City Library on Monday, January 27 at 7.30pm.

Source: Irish Examiner January 15, 2020 15:00 UTC