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IN PICTURES: Thousands line Dublin streets for Shane MacGowan ahead of Tipperary funeral

Thousands of mourners lined the streets of Dublin to say an emotional goodbye to Shane MacGowan at a public procession ahead of his funeral in Nenagh, Co Tipperary later today. The procession travelled from South Lotts Road in Dublin’s southside, ...

08 Dec 2023 at 14:56

Northern Ireland

Famous Christmas ad brought back to life in Belfast

Christmas came early to Belfast when an iconic ad was brought to life in the city centre. On the cobbled streets of Commercial Court, Guinness recreated one of its most famous Christmas advertisements. Complete with a light show and a fake snow ...

02 Dec 2022 at 14:54

Arts & Entertainment

Bookies slash odds of Pogues' Christmas number one after Shane MacGowan's death

Bookmakers have slashed the odds of The Pogues’ Fairytale Of New York going to number one this Christmas following the death of Shane MacGowan. The band’s frontman died “peacefully” on Thursday at the age of 65, with his wife and family by his ...

01 Dec 2023 at 14:38

National News

Legendary Irish singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, of the Pogues, has died

Legendary Irish singer-songwriter and Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan has died aged 65. He had been ill for some time. Born in Kent, Shane MacGowan spent much of his childhood with his mother's family in Tipperary, where he grew up immersed in ...

30 Nov 2023 at 12:08

Arts & Entertainment

'They Gave The Walls A Talking'

EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum has this week unveiled 'They Gave The Walls A Talking', a meticulously researched and poignant exhibition that has been months in the making. Developed in collaboration with Hot Press, Ireland’s legendary ...

12 Dec 2023 at 17:30

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WATCH LIVE: Shane MacGowan's funeral takes place in Tipperary as A-listers turn out

The funeral mass of Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan is taking place at St Mary’s of the Rosary Church in Nenagh, Tipperary, at 3.30pm this afternoon. For as many people as possible to have a chance to say their own Slán to Shane, this ...

08 Dec 2023 at 14:53

National News

Top stars are expected to sing at the funeral Mass for Pogues singer Shane MacGowan

Some of the entertainment world's top performers are reported to have lined up to sing at the Requiem Mass for singer / songwriter Shane MacGowan, who passed away on November 30. The musician's funeral Mass will take place in St ...

08 Dec 2023 at 10:00

National News

Public funeral for Shane MacGowan to take place today

Crowds of people are expected to gather in Dublin and Tipperary for the funeral procession of Shane MacGowan. The songwriter, who found fame as the lead singer of London-Irish punk/folk band The Pogues, died at the age of 65 ...

08 Dec 2023 at 10:28

National News

IN PICTURES: Thousands line Dublin streets for Shane MacGowan ahead of Tipperary funeral

08 Dec 2023 at 13:42

National News

Shane MacGowan funeral: LIVE updates as Pogues star is laid to rest in Tipperary

An estimated 6,000 people are expected to arrive in the town to pay their respects as the legendary singer/songwriter makes his final journey. President Michael D Higgins, Hollywood star Johnny Depp and some of the ...

08 Dec 2023 at 09:44

National News

IN PICTURES: The life and times of iconic Pogues star Shane MacGowan

The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan died at the age of 65 last Thursday with his wife and family by his side after a storied life. Best known for hit festive song Fairytale Of New York, he had been due to celebrate ...

07 Dec 2023 at 15:14

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WATCH LIVE: Shane MacGowan's funeral takes place in Tipperary as A-listers turn out

08 Dec 2023 at 14:40

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