The Latest Breaking News from Shane MacGowan

Ghosts, grit and genius: the most gripping podcasts of 2023

Despite downturns at the corporate end of town, podcasts again this year proved to be a powerful medium for new voices and previously overlooked stories.

The Conversation · Dec 17, 2023

Tatty, naff and cheesy: why can’t Britain have a decent Christmas No 1?

Now that LadBaby has passed on the charity baton, let’s return to the days when real talents held sway. Like, erm, Mr Blobby and Benny Hill, writes Barbara Ellen

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2023

Fairytale of New York quiz: celebrate the late, great Shane MacGowan's lyrical genius

Remember the incomparable Irish singer-songwriter and Pogues frontman by completing the lyrics to his musical masterpiece.

TechRadar · Dec 16, 2023

Sam Ryder rooting for The Pogues to land Christmas No 1: ‘That would be a gorgeous moment’

Eurovision star has released his own Christmas single, but would love to see the late Shane MacGowan score his first festive top spot

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023

Alternative funerals: the company who can throw you a party instead of a wake

Funerals don't all have to be dour, as Shane MacGowan's last Friday showed, and a company in West London is offering alternatives

Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2023

Shane MacGowan’s widow Victoria thanks ‘tower of strength’ Johnny Depp

Irish author pays tribute to her late husband’s friend, who was seen carrying the Pogues frontman’s coffin into the church before he delivered a reading at the service

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023

Guinness, goodbyes and dancing in the aisles: Inside Shane MacGowan’s rock and roll funeral

The Pogues singer’s send-off in Co Tipperary was a lively affair, as was the unofficial wake in his favourite bar afterwards, Barney Davis writes

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2023

'Shane hated funerals': Crowds and celebrities gather for Shane MacGowan's funeral

CELEBRITIES, politicians, and former bandmates all flocked to small Irish town of Nenagh in Country Tipperary on Friday to celebrate the life of…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2023

Johnny Depp and Nick Cave join thousands to celebrate life of Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan

Crowds sing ‘Fairytale of New York’ in the streets as Hollywood actors and legendary musicians pay tribute to the beloved Anglo-Irish poet at a funeral that is musical, eccletic, bittersweet and heartfelt

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023

Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan urged Johnny Depp to forgive Amber Heard, widow reveals in eulogy

Depp and MacGowan were friends for more than 30 years before the singer’s death last week

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023