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    Shane MacGowan described as poet and trailblazer at his funeral

    by By Cillian Sherlock Dec 08, 2023 3 minutes
    Source: PA Wire

    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 died last week at the age of 65.

    Also in attendance at Saint Mary of the Rosary Church in Nenagh were Nick Cave, actor , former Sinn Fein leader and Irish president Michael D Higgins.

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