Alexandra Burke tops Irish singles chart

X Factor winner Alexandra Burke is at the Christmas number one spot in the Irish singles chart with her debut solo song 'Hallelujah'.

Beyoncé's 'If I Were A Boy' takes second position in the chart, while Leona Lewis's 'Run' falls to third spot after four weeks at number one.

Irish entertainer Pat Shortt's 'Where Did My Money Go' debuts in fourth spot, followed by Take That's 'Greatest Day' at number five.

Elsewhere, the late Jeff Buckley's version of 'Hallelujah' secures ninth position in the chart following an online promotional campaign organised by his fans.

Take That's The Circus sticks at the top of the album chart. The Priests remain in second place with their self-titled debut disc, followed by Leona Lewis's Spirit at number three and Beyoncé's I Am... Sasha Fierce at number four.

The top ten singles in full:

1. (-) Alexandra Burke: 'Hallelujah'
2. (4) Beyoncé: 'If I Were A Boy'
3. (1) Leona Lewis: 'Run'
4. (-) Pat Shortt: 'Where Did My Money Go'
5. (2) Take That: 'Greatest Day'
6. (5) X Factor Finalists 2008: 'Hero'
7. (3) Britney Spears: 'Womanizer'
8. (11) Pogues ft. Kirsty MacColl: 'Fairytale Of New York'
9. (-) Jeff Buckley: 'Hallelujah'
10. (6) Kings Of Leon: 'Use Somebody'