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Ciaran Cannon apologises over online comments about Dublin punk band

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Ciaran Cannon apologises over online comments about Dublin punk band

From Galway Bay FM newsroom- Galway East TD Ciaran Cannon has apologised for "unfair and unkind" comments he posted online, taking aim at a Dublin garage punk band.

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The band, known as 'Sprints', performed on the Tommy Tiernan Show on Saturday night.

Deputy Cannon tweeted to say that he's heard better music from slightly embarrassed TY students.

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He's since removed the comment, and apologised to the band, acknowledging it was an unkind and unfair statement.

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Lead singer with the band, Karla Chubb, told Galway Talks they're not taking it personally - but explains why it's disappointing coming from Ciaran Cannon.

Ciaran Cannon apologises over online comments about Dublin punk band

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