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in Dublin. This version of the song topped the Irish Singles Chart. "Here Comes the Good Times" was included on A House's 2002 greatest hits album, ''

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Track listings

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Charts

A House version

Irish World Cup Squad version

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

External links

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