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How the Jive took over Irish rural culture with thanks to the iconic Big Tom

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Jiving is a way of life for some and something that every young Irish rural person will have to learn one way or another but how did it become so popular in Ireland? the dance took over parish halls and the big dances and was spurred on by the likes of Big Tom.

Source: IrishCentral - Your daily source for everything Irish | IrishCentral.com

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