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The Co Wicklow singer is a natural performer and lives for the stage

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Hozier sings a song for Berkeley balcony victim as her friends form circle of honour

Hozier performs during service at Foxrock before burial at Deansgrange Cemetery

No New Year’s Day fireworks or giddy studio shenanigans for launch of UTV Ireland

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What was the Irish pop star thinking performing at the Victoria’s Secret show?

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A fine showcase show from a band that’s still finding its feet