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WATCH: Mourners gather as Artane Band leads funeral procession of Shane MacGowan

08 Dec 2023 at 12:04

National News

WATCH: Shane MacGowan described as 'icon of Dublin' as crowds turn out ahead of funeral

Mourners are gathering in Dublin for a public procession ahead of the funeral of Shane MacGowan. Among those who turned out to pay their respects is Aidan Grimes, 60, who described MacGowan as an icon. He said: “I remember the first time I saw The ...

08 Dec 2023 at 11:40

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 entertainment world's top ...

08 Dec 2023 at 09:44

National News

Shane MacGowan's family thanks everyone for enormous outpouring of affection and messages

Shane MacGowan’s wife Victoria Mary Clarke, his father Maurice, sister Siobhan and wider family would like to thank everyone for the enormous outpouring of affection and messages of condolence they have received since his passing. Knowing ...

06 Dec 2023 at 17:13

National News

Shane MacGowan's wife in new heartbreaking post just days after death of Pogues star

Shane MacGowan's wife has posted a heartfelt tribute to the Pogues star, hoping his smile can still help those struggling or in pain. The legendary singer/songwriter died last week and is due to be buried in his native Tipperary on ...

04 Dec 2023 at 10:21

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

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 ...

08 Dec 2023 at 13:42

National News

WATCH: Drone footage gives incredible view of Shane MacGowan's funeral procession

08 Dec 2023 at 12:18

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 his 66th ...

07 Dec 2023 at 15:14

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 ...

08 Dec 2023 at 10:28

National News

Efforts redoubled for Fairytale Of New York to top charts after MacGowan’s death

Renewed efforts are being made to get the “nitty-gritty” Christmas song Fairytale Of New York to top the music charts after Shane MacGowan’s death. The 65-year-old singer died in the early hours of Thursday with his wife ...

01 Dec 2023 at 16:01

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 ...

01 Dec 2023 at 14:38

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