Watch Hozier cover The Pogues' 'Fairytale of New York' on 'SNL'

By Josh Johnson

December 22, 2024 at 5:40 am EST

Hozier covered The Pogues' holiday classic "Fairytale of New York" during his performance on Saturday Night Live.

The Irish artist took on the role of late frontman Shane MacGowan, while a trio of vocalists sang the late Kristy MacColl's parts.

Hozier's SNL set also included a rendition of his #1 hit "Too Sweet."

The Pogues, meanwhile, recently announced a U.K. tour for 2025, marking the surviving members' first multidate run since MacGowan's death in November 2023. They also just played a show in Dublin on Dec. 17 celebrating the 40th anniversary of their 1984 debut album, Red Roses for Me.