Watch Jimmy Fallon and Saoirse Ronan sing 'Fairytale of New York,' drink Guinness, spread Irish-American Christmas cheer

Jimmy Fallon and Saoirse Ronan sing &quot;Fairytale of New York&quot; — (Image credit: Screenshot/YouTube/The Tonight Show)

On Tuesday's Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon suggested he and Saoirse Ronan tap into their Irish heritage and re-create an Irish pub lock-in to sing in the Christmas season. As luck would have it, they did not opt for the dated duet "Baby, It's Cold Outside," choosing instead the Pogues' "Fairytale of New York," a nod to both Ireland and their shared home town. Fallon channels Shane MacGown, Ronan takes the part sung by Kirsty MacColl, the Roots provide the carousing musical backbone, and there is Guinness and good cheer.

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Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.