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The Abbey Tavern SingersAbbey Tavern Singers Abbey Tavern Singers Musical artist The Abbey Tavern Singers are an Irish vocal group who had a major hit in Canada and a minor hit in the United States in 1966 with "We're off to Dublin in the Green". Quick facts Origin, Genres ... Abbey Tavern Singers Origin Dublin, Ireland Genres Folk, roots Years active 1962–present Labels ARC Records, V.I.P. Records, Spin Records Close History Beginnings The Abbey Tavern, Howth The group's history begins in 1962 near the ruins of Howth Abbey,[1] when it was founded by Abbey Tavern owner Minnie Scott-Lennon, who decided to add a sing-along music attraction to her establishment.[2] The idea was immediately successful,[2] and as the group became locally popular an album… (Source: Wikipedia)
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