• Opinion
  • 31 Dec 23
My 2023: Holly Cairns – "Magherabaun Reel by Martin Hayes was my most played song of 2023 on Spotify"
My 2023: Holly Cairns – "Magherabaun Reel by Martin Hayes was my most played song of 2023 on Spotify"
Holly Cairns. Copyright Miguel Ruiz.
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Holly Cairns looks back on 2023...

Holly Cairns

Your Hero of 2023?
The citizen journalists of Gaza.

Villain of 2023?
Elon Musk.


Elon Musk. Credit: Steve Jurvetson
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Best personal moment?
Has to be becoming leader of the Social Democrats.

Best movie or TV show?
Although released in 2022, I watched Bad Sisters this year and loved it.

Best record?
Magherabaun Reel by Martin Hayes was my most played song of 2023 on Spotify.

Best book?
The Bee Sting by Paul Murray.

Best thing you saw online?
Schoolchildren shouting ‘ginger’ at my colleague Gary Gannon TD outside the Dáil.

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Your hope for next year?
A change in government.

What tickled your funny bone?
Joanne McNally.

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