The singer-songwriter’s wife Victoria Mary Clarke told the story during her eulogy – sparking laughs from attendees. Irish music legend Shane MacGowan’s funeral mass took place in Nenagh in Tipperary on Friday (December 8), the town where the Pogues frontman spent his early childhood. Several artist friends of MacGowan’s – including Aidan Gillen, Bob Geldof, Glen Hansard, Imelda […]
2 years ago
‘RIP to the Irish Rover – Grá’ The funeral for Irish singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan is taking place today (Friday, 8 December), with thousands flooding the streets of Dublin to honour the Pogues’ frontman. Earlier in the week, MacGowan’s wife Victoria and his family thanked the public for the “enormous outpouring of affection and messages of condolence they have received […]
2 years ago
It looks on track to reach Christmas number one ‘Fairytale of New York’ has reached number in the UK iTunes chart following the death of Shane MacGowan. Last week, the legendary Pogues frontman passed away at the age of 65 after being discharged from hospital following a lengthy stay. His wife Victoria Mary Clarke announced […]
2 years ago
‘It absolutely should’ The wife of the late Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan says she hopes their hit tune Fairytale of New York becomes Christmas number one in memory of the much-adored singer. Victoria Mary Clarke confirmed the tragic news of his passing on Thursday, releasing a statement via Instagram in which she said he ” meant […]
2 years ago
‘He is being treated for an infection and the doctors are confident that he will be OK’ Victoria Mary Clarke has thanked fans for their support after her husband Shane MacGowan was admitted to hospital. Victoria had asked fans for prayers for the Pogues singer, but in a recent update she has shared that doctors […]
3 years ago
The Pogues frontman has responded to the criticism of ‘Fairytale of New York’ Shane MacGowan, lead singer of the Celtic punk band The Pogues, has defended the use of a homophobic slur in the band’s famous Christmastime anthem ‘Fairytale of New York’. MacGowan has stated that the line ‘you scumbag, you maggot, you cheap lousy f****t’, […]
7 years ago