![President pays tribute to Big Tom McBride's 'warmth and compassion' as he unveils country legend's statue President pays tribute to Big Tom McBride's 'warmth and compassion' as he unveils country legend's statue](https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/2259/1129940_1_seoimage16x9_bn-870907_37fe212c61c44af999356a0c9aff8dc4.jpg)
President pays tribute to Big Tom McBride's 'warmth and compassion' as he unveils country legend's statue
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The President has led tributes to Big Tom whose passing was annouced by his family this morning at the age of 81 | News At One - RTÉ Radio 1
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