MacGowan’s household dance within the aisles to The Pogues’ Christmas basic
This is the bittersweet second Shane MacGowan’s household danced down the aisles to The Fairytale of New York as they bid a remaining goodbye to the legendary Irishman at his funeral immediately.
Loved ones of The Pogues’ entrance man had been captured cradling one another as they swayed, sang and smiled alongside to a dwell efficiency of the Christmas basic because the lengthy day of emotional tributes to the beloved rocker got here to an finish.
More than 30,000 mourners had gathered on the streets of Dublin this morning, singing and dancing, because the funeral procession made its approach by means of the capital. Some threw flowers at his coffin whereas others raised a pint of Guinness in tribute.
MacGowan’s widow, Victoria Mary Clarke, was seen in tears because the coffin – draped in an Irish flag – was introduced into Saint Mary’s of the Rosary Church in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.
The singer died final week on the age of 65, following a battle with pneumonia. The singer had been discharged from hospital over per week earlier than after present process remedy for viral encephalitis, a situation through which swelling develops on the mind.
Shane MacGowan’s household danced down the aisles to The Fairytale of New York as they bid goodbye to the beloved musician
Irish singer Glen Hansard (far proper) led a gaggle of musicians as they performed out the Christmas basic
Hundreds of individuals have lined the streets to say farewell to Pogues star Shane MacGowan
The star-studded ship off started with an emotional tribute from Nick Cave, adopted by different A-listers equivalent to Johnny Depp and Bob Geldof.
The 60-year-old Pirates Of The Caribbean star was seen on Friday wearing a black swimsuit, hat together with a shawl and darkish sun shades as he arrived on the church.
Depp, a long-time pal of MacGowan’s who attended his marriage ceremony, was joined by Hothouse Flowers frontman Liam O’Maonlai as they learn the prayers of the trustworthy throughout this afternoon’s service.
He was later seen along with his hand on MacGowan’s coffin because it left the church, saying his remaining goodbye.
