13 year old from Banagher in County Offaly writes chart-topping song about sport's greatest "Festival"

**Loyal2TheRoyal** Thu Mar 10, 2011 9:51 pm

A TRIP to Cheltenham last year made such an impression on one young schoolboy, he penned a special song -- 'The Festival' -- that has become an internet hit.

Now Mark Boylan (13), from Banagher, Co Offaly will perform the song live at the event next week after contacting the producer of Channel 4's racing programme, 'The Morning Line'.

The song is already a hit on YouTube, and racing names such as Tony McCoy are also fans.

"My two great loves are music and sport and I've been a fan of racing and Cheltenham for as long as I can remember," said Mark.

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Here's the song:

Best song I've heard in a long time.

**The Puke** Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:17 pm

Credit where credit is due that is far better than I expected it to be...a decent tune

Next years eurovision entry

**Jayo Cluxton** Fri Mar 11, 2011 10:10 am

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13 year old from Banagher in County Offaly writes chart-topping song about sport's greatest "Festival"

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