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Shane MacGowan described as poet and trailblazer at his funeral

Shane MacGowan has been described as a poet, lyricist, singer and trailblazer at his funeral ceremony in County Tipperary. Hollywood star Johnny Depp and U2 frontman Bono were among those who participated in the service for The Pogues singer, who ...

08 Dec 2023 at 17:14

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Of lotus eaters, loofahs and singalongs – Dublin bids farewell to Shane MacGowan

In front of the old pharmacy made famous by one of Ireland’s literary greats, hundreds congregated to pay tribute to another poet of a generation. As Shane MacGowan’s coffin passed by Sweny’s – the Victorian chemist’s shop that featured in the ...

08 Dec 2023 at 20:30

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Shane MacGowan ‘lit a fire that burns in Ireland and across the world’

Shane MacGowan “lit a fire that burns in Ireland and across the world”, his sister has said during his funeral ceremony in County Tipperary. Hollywood star Johnny Depp and U2 frontman Bono were among those who participated in the service for ...

08 Dec 2023 at 20:29

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 ...

01 Dec 2023 at 14:38

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In Pictures: Deaths of singers punctuate year of highs and lows in Ireland

There were highs and lows across Ireland in 2023 – a year that saw the deaths of singers Sinead O’Connor and Shane MacGowan, as well as an emotional visit from the US president. Fans mourned around the world and across the country ...

28 Dec 2023 at 16:22

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Shane MacGowan's widow remembers his 'pure and unconditional love' on Valentine's Day

The widow of Irish rocker Shane MacGowan has remembered his "pure and unconditional love" on Valentine's Day. Victoria Mary Clarke posted a picture of her late husband - best known for the song 'Fairytale of New York' and being ...

15 Feb 2024 at 07:36

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London Irish Centre lit up green in tribute to Shane MacGowan

Hundreds of mourners flooded into the London Irish Centre to celebrate the late Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan, who “gave the London Irish an identity”. Guests at the fully-booked and free-of-charge night paid tribute to the ...

01 Dec 2023 at 22:21

National News

Mourners gather for Dublin procession ahead of Shane MacGowan funeral

Mourners are gathering in Dublin for a public procession ahead of the funeral 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 last week. ...

08 Dec 2023 at 11:44

National News

International music stars pay tribute following death of music promoter Vince Power

Music stars from around the world have been paying tribute to Waterford music promoter Vince Power, who died over the weekend. Imelda May, Billy Bragg, Cait O'Riodan of the Pogues and Cerys Matthews are just some of those ...

11 Mar 2024 at 17:20

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 ...

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, ...

12 Dec 2023 at 17:30

Arts & Entertainment

Shane MacGowan's wife reveals dying wish amid report of €10k behind bar at Tipperary pub

Shane MacGowan's widow Victoria Mary Clarke as revealed the legendary Pogues frontman's dying wish after reports emerged he had left €10,000 behind the bar at a pub in Tipperary for his funeral. MacGowan died on ...

15 Dec 2023 at 12:47

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