Country music fans are expected in big numbers in the Monaghan village of Oram later to pay tribute to Big Tom, who died yesterday at the age of 81.
The veteran music star will lie in repose in the local community centre from midday today.
His funeral takes place in the village on Friday.
Big Tom’s colleagues from the music world have been paying tribute to the Monaghan man.
Declan Nerney says Tom and his band The Mainliners created a unique sound:
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