Dublin man Danny Doyle, best known for his rendition of The Rare Auld Times, has died aged 79.
The Irish folk singer had several numbers ones across the 60s and 70s in Ireland and famously knocked ABBA's Take A Chance On Me off the top spot in 1978 with the legendary song - composed by Pete St. John - about the capital.
Doyle was recognised as one of Ireland's best ballad singers with an impressive back catalogue that included songs such as Whiskey on a Sunday and A Daisy a Day.
He recorded a staggering 25 albums in total before retiring from music and relocating to the US, Dublin Live reports.
Tributes have been pouring in for the singer as fans, friends and fellow musicians rushed to social media to pay their respects.
Band The Irish Rovers said: "We lost one of the greats in the Irish folk music world. An old friend of the Rovers, a true troubadour, a beautiful voice, a gentleman and a gentle man, Danny Doyle. Our hearts are with Taffy and the family. You will be missed old friend."
One fan added: "I'm so sad to hear the news that the legendary Dublin singer and guitarist, Danny Doyle has passed away.
"I was always a huge fan of Danny's music and had all his albums. I just adored his choice of material."
Another commented: "Heartbroken to hear of the passing of my great friend Danny Doyle. The world is a little darker today.
"God speed Danny. Beannaigh Dia dá anam. Condolences to Taffy and the Doyle family.
A third said: "One of the most significant influences in my Irish writing life has been balladeer Danny Doyle. He shared his life and his music with me with openness and our shared love for the great stories songs."
