There were emotional scenes on RTE's Tommy Tiernan Show last night as the host sat down with Damien Dempsey.
The singer-songwriter fought back tears as he remembered late friend and music legend Seamus Begley, who died earlier this month.
Viewers watched as comedian Tommy asked the 47-year-old: "When is the last time you cried?"
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Giving an poignant answer, Damien said: "When the mighty Seamus Begley passed. A great friend.
"I stuck on a song that we did a duet on off his mighty album The Bold Kerryman. The two of us singing [then there were] streams of tears.
"I had been remembering him. We went to see the Pecker Dunne in Clare. Pecker was playing the fiddler and sing songs. But he (Seamus Begley) had a great life. He really lived."
He added: "He is still around, you can feel him. He was a great man. I feel blessed to have met him and sang wit him.
"I learned the gra for it [from him]."
Fans took to social media to praise the two men for having an open conversation about their emotions on TV, Dublin Live reports.
One person wrote: "What a beautiful soul you have Damien Dempsey, a gentle giant with a deep love of Ireland."
Another added: "Have never really listened to Damien Dempsey, but just loved that interview and song."
A third said: "Hearing Tommy & Damien talking about listening to music and crying is so refreshing. It's so important to cry & not to be ashamed about talking about it Let it all out."
Someone else posted: "@DamoDempsey is the ideal guest for this kind of show. A real man who is not scared to show his emotions. Ya I like Damo."
Another stated: "Not me crying at Damien Dempsey’s interview when he mentioned Seamus Begley."
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