Irish singer Hozier and actress Jessie Buckley are joining forces for a new rendition of The Pogues' iconic Christmas hit Fairytale of New York.
The highly anticipated cover is set to arrive on Friday, November 13, and will be available across all major streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music.
Originally released in 1987, the song featured a memorable duet between The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan and singer Kirsty MacColl. It went on to become a Christmas Number One in Ireland that year and has remained one of the country's most recognisable festive songs.
The track enjoyed another surge in popularity in December 2023, returning to the top of the Irish Singles Chart on December 8, coinciding with MacGowan's funeral.
Hozier has previously paid tribute to the Christmas classic. In 2024, the Wicklow singer performed his own version of Fairytale of New York during Saturday Night Live's Christmas special, accompanied by vocalists Melissa McMillan, Rachel Beauregard and Kamilah.
The collaboration between Hozier and Buckley was first announced in March 2026 as part of a forthcoming tribute album celebrating the music of Shane MacGowan.
Titled 20th Century Paddy – The Songs of Shane MacGowan, the record will feature 36 tracks celebrating the singer-songwriter's musical legacy. Other artists involved include Johnny Depp and Imelda May, who have recorded a duet, alongside contributions from Kingfishr, U2 and Bruce Springsteen.
The album will explore MacGowan's extensive musical career, including his early work with The Pogues. The band's debut album, Red Roses for Me, was released in 1984.
There is also a charitable element to the project, with 50% of the artists' royalties generated by the album set to be donated to Dublin Simon Community.
The organisation is part of a network of Simon Communities providing homelessness services and support to people experiencing homelessness throughout Ireland.
Music website Joyzine has praised the Hozier and Buckley collaboration, highlighting Buckley's expressive folk-inspired vocals and Hozier's distinctive Celtic sound as key features of the new interpretation.
The release is expected to attract considerable interest, bringing together two celebrated Irish talents to revisit one of the country's best-loved songs while honouring the enduring musical legacy of Shane MacGowan.
