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Ian Mangan

Hozier to release spine tingling live performance of The Parting Glass to raise money for ISPCC Childline

Hozier is set to release his spine tingling cover of 'The Parting Glass' in a bid to raise funds for charity.

The Wicklow singer captivated viewers with his cover of the traditional song during his appearance on The Late Late Show with Miriam O'Callaghan.

And due to the phenomenal reaction, the 'Take Me To Church' hitmaker has revealed the live audio will be released digitally with all proceeds set to go to ISPCC Childline.

The song will be released on all streaming services this Friday, April 17.

During his TV appearance the 30-year-old made an urgent appeal for donations for the ISPCC as the country remains in lockdown.

A host of Ireland's top artists have come together in the wake of the Covid-19 Pandemic to present a two week long digital live music event in support of children in Ireland.

Since March 27, fans tuned in from 7pm nightly, to live performances through each artist's official Instagram account and RTE 2FM.

And people have continued to donate in support of Childline and the ISPCC through text and online donations.

Hozier gave a very special and exclusive performance live on The Late Late Show, where he made an emergency appeal live to the viewers.

Hozier's live stream was followed nightly by Danny O’Reilly, Wild Youth, Kodaline, Dermot Kennedy, Picture This, Gavin James, Mark Feehily, Walking On Cars, Hudson Taylor, Orla Gartland, Allie Sherlock and Niall Horan among others.

Last week former One Direction star Niall Horan revealed that a massive €789,000 has been raised for the ISPCC and Childline thanks to the combined efforts of Irish stars.

The charity has stressed the needs for its services more than ever amid the lockdown with the ISPCC reporting a 59% increase in engagements with children across all our online platforms since March 17.

The group said: "Life as we know it has been put on hold for now and so have the vital fundraising activities on which Childline depends for its continued existence.

"But child abuse does not stop in a pandemic. Nor does neglect. Nor do mental health difficulties or self-harm.

"In many cases, children and young people across the country are experiencing these issues more acutely now than ever before.

"Many of those who contact Childline tell us they feel as though they have nowhere else to turn. They need our help.

"Childline will continue to be there for them 24 hours a day, every day – but only if we receive public support at this critical time."

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