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Which Irish songs are on the road to survival?

The country has become a cultural flashpoint in the EU and US, with many songs being banned in Ireland, even those which celebrate the country’s independence.

In recent years, Irish-language songs and artists have been banned from US tour dates.

A group of artists from the UK, led by comedian John Oliver, has recently staged a protest against the US’s new immigration policy.

A similar protest in Dublin last year led to a ban on the use of Irish in US songs and music.

RTE’s Irish series has been running since 2009, with the latest episode in September.

We look at the latest on the country and Irish music.