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Irish Examiner
4 days ago
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- Irish Examiner
Shane MacGowan short film reveals his 'lifelong love for Nenagh and Tipperary'
Shane MacGowan's sister has described how dancing in a packed church at her brother's funeral was like 'giving two fingers up to death'. The Pogues front man was 65 years old when he passed away on November 30, 2023. After his funeral cortege travelled through Dublin's inner city, with hundreds lining the streets, it made its way to Nenagh, Co Tipperary where the singer's life was celebrated in a three-hour ceremony at St Mary's of the Rosary Church. Attended by some of Hollywood's A-listers, including Johnny Depp and Nick Cave, during the funeral his sister Siobhan MacGowan and wife Victoria Mary Clarke, climbed over their seats to dance to Fairytale of New York in the church aisles. Now, in a new documentary made by a film student in University Limerick, Siobhan MacGowan reflects on the funeral and the song, saying: 'And I just went, no no, this song goes on, this dance goes on' and how by dancing: 'I kinda was putting two fingers up to death really.' The eight-minute short film called The Local, which was directed by final-year film student Bartek Bartosz Kolacki tells the story of Shane's lifelong love for Nenagh and Co Tipperary. His sister said he was the pride of the town. 'Shane, a little boy who is Margaret Lynch's grandson, did really well'. 'He actually loved the freedom of Tipperary,' she said. Shane's close friend and bar owner Philly Ryan, where Shane was a regular, said he loved being in Nenagh. He described how he would bless himself as he arrived in his mother's ancestral home. 'When Shane were in Tipp, he would do this, without opening his eyes, he'd be delighted to be back in Tipperary,' he said. The town of Nenagh has paid tribute to the singer on several occasions since his death, including a mural painted at the side of Emmet Place by local artist Neil O' Dwyer. The Local, which is described as a 'reflective documentary exploring the early life and local legacy of Shane MacGowan through the lens of his roots in Nenagh" will be released on Friday, June 6. Read More Victoria Mary Clarke on getting Bruce Springsteen involved in an album of Shane MacGowan songs
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Docs gave Shane months to live in 80s, but it was still huge shock when he passed decades later, says MacGowan's widow
THE widow of Pogues legend Shane MacGowan has revealed how Shane outlived the doctors who warned him he would be dead in six months. Artist Victoria Mary Clarke said friends had warned her from the very start of their relationship back in the 80s, that the Pogues frontman didn't have long left due to his hard living rock 'n' roll lifestyle. 3 Victoria and Shane pictured in 2012 Credit: Getty Images - Getty 3 Victoria said neither she nor Shane expected the end when the end finally came Credit: Getty Images - Getty Victoria said: 'People did tell me, Shane would be dead soon. That began from when we got together, starting back in the 80s. People told me Shane would be dead very soon. "The doctors too. There was a doctor we used to go to in London who told Shane that he would be dead in six months. Now she is dead herself, in fact two of Shane's doctors are dead, having told Shane that he would be dead himself." But the However READ MORE ON SHOWBIZ Speaking on The Grief Podcast with Venetia Quick, "I always had such faith in Shane whatever it was they said to him, he would be able to find a way around it. So it was a shock, a tremendous shock, I didn't expect it." However She said: 'A couple of my friends have said lately, Shane is bashing me on the shoulder and saying 'tell her this' I guess he will talk to anyone who will listen. Most read in Celebrity "I know he's aware of me and can see me and if I write to him, I know he can see and it's like your partner is living in Peru, you know he's safe but you can't go there yet." His widow said what helped her through her grief was the blissful look on Shane's face as he passed away in hospital. Spine-tingling rendition of Fairytale of New York at Shane MacGowan's funeral as mourners dance around coffin "I could feel this joy in the room, and it was impossible not to feel that and be pleased for him, that he had gone into that state. Even though I didn't want him not to go, I knew he was on this amazing trip, and wasn't coming back." Victoria said the happiness she felt for Shane being liberated from his body after years of ill health, explained why she had a grin on her face She said: 'I was smiling at the funeral because I felt aware of Shane's joy. People thought that was weird and I wasn't the only one feeling Shane's joy. It was like he was telling us, I'm free, I'm tripping out, be happy for me." Victoria also believes that She said: 'I believe that Shane died when he was meant to. He died because it was time to go, not that it feels good, at least I know he's happy, I know he's happy I don't just feel it. "I have no question Shane is happy because he has told me that many times so I'm aware of that. It also helps because I know he had a lot of pain and suffering with his body so it is a relief for him because he's out of it." Victoria was speaking on The Grief Podcast with Venetia Quick. 3 The funeral procession of Shane MacGowan makes its way through the streets of Dublin ahead of his funeral in Co Tipperary Credit: � 2023 PA Media, All Rights Reserved
Glasgow Times
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Celtic band The Pogues inducted into Barrowland Hall Of Fame
The Celtic pop punk band received the honour after playing two nights at the iconic Glasgow venue. On Facebook, the music spot said: "Finally, after many years, we got to induct the Pogues into the Barrowland Hall Of Fame. "Many great memories of their gigs at the venue, including the very first live performance of Fairytale of New York." READ NEXT: Pop punk singer announces Glasgow show The English Celtic punk band received the spot after their lat gig at the Barrowland Ballroom, on May 11. Following the performance, the band's X account said: "We had a blast The Barrowlands last night. "Thanks to everyone that came out over the last 10 days."
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Many great memories': The Pogues inducted into Barrowland Hall Of Fame
The Pouges were inducted into the Barrowland Hall of Fame following "many great memories". The Celtic pop punk band received the honour after playing two nights at the iconic Glasgow venue. On Facebook, the music spot said: "Finally, after many years, we got to induct the Pogues into the Barrowland Hall Of Fame. "Many great memories of their gigs at the venue, including the very first live performance of Fairytale of New York." READ NEXT: Pop punk singer announces Glasgow show The English Celtic punk band received the spot after their lat gig at the Barrowland Ballroom, on May 11. Following the performance, the band's X account said: "We had a blast The Barrowlands last night. "Thanks to everyone that came out over the last 10 days." We had a blast @TheBarrowlands last night. Thanks to everyone that came out over the last 10 days. L-R Nadine Shah, Andrew Hendy & James Fearnley #pogues — The Pogues (@poguesofficial) May 12, 2025
Metro
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
The Pogues reveal the most 'insulting' misconception about Shane MacGowan
Shane MacGowan's bandmates from The Pogues have defended the late singer against an 'insulting' misconception about him. The beloved Irish singer-songwriter died from pneumonia on November 30, 2023, aged 65, after enduring a series of health problems in the months prior. He was also diagnosed with encephalitis, an uncommon but serious condition which causes inflammation of the brain. However, The Pogues' Jem Finer believes MacGowan's struggles with addiction are clouding the Fairytale of New York hitmaker's legacy. 'I think it's quite insulting anyway, 'the drunken artist',' the 69-year-old singer told The Times. 'It's not someone who is perpetually drunk: it is someone who enjoys drinking.' He insisted that MacGowan was not 'always drunk' and was someone who worked 'rigorously and hard' for their music. The song A Pair of Brown Eyes went through different iterations, thanks to the singer's hard work, having started life as a protest against the Falklands War. In 1991, MacGowan left The Pogues mid-way through their tour supporting Dylan, reportedly being dismissed over his substance abuse struggles. He was said to be a regular no-show for gigs, culminating in the exit midway through the Japanese leg of the tour. Jem explained: 'It just became impossible. He didn't want to be doing it any more, and because he didn't want to let anyone down, he wouldn't say that he needed a break, which was reflected in the way he behaved and it was untenable.' He insisted that there was no bad blood between the bandmates, evidenced by the fact that after 10 years away, MacGowan rejoined The Pogues. The group stayed together until 2014 when they split once more, with the iconic frontman again reiterating that they are all still friends — just tired of touring with each other. Despite his loud stage persona, The Pogues shared that MacGowan was secretly quite shy. Even when Fairytale of New York skyrocketed the band — with the late singer as the face of it all — to fame, he remained a little uncomfortable in the spotlight. Spider Stacey told The Times that there was an attention shift away from The Pogues as a whole onto MacGowan himself. 'The fact is, Shane was actually rather shy,' he revealed. 'He was in a punk band before the Pogues, which was not for the faint of heart, but I think he was shy about doing Irish music because on our first tour of Ireland he was very reticent about how people were going to react, which I understand. 'I mean, playing the tin whistle to Irish people … it does come with a certain degree of impostor syndrome.' More Trending MacGowan's death left a sizeable hole in the band's lineup for their UK tour this year, which was filled by guest artists for certain songs. When Metro asked about the possible use of AI to bring back Shane's vocals, similarly to the Beatles' track featuring John Lennon, the Pogues gave a resounding 'no'. 'It's very easy to sit here and go, 'oh no, never,' but, I mean, probably no, never,' replied Spider. 'I think I know where you're going, and the answer, really is no.' James Fearnley and Jem gave equally strong replies of 'Oh no' and 'I don't like that idea.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
