12. Shane MacGowan's Funeral: Tributes To A Beloved Genius
11 December 2023
About This Episode
As a fan of Shane MacGowan and The Pogues since 1985 this episode is made with the most respectful of intentions. It is a collection of thoughts, conversations and music from Shane's funeral in Nenagh, County Tipperary on 8 December 2023 - a day that would have been Sinéad O’Connor’s 57th birthday.
In the interests of time two notable omissions have been made: the speech from an Uachtaráin Michael D. Higgins and the eulogy from Shane’s widow Victoria Mary Clarke. (Both are really worth looking up.) Victoria does offer a great insight into Shane via a context of the presentation of the symbols.
Shane MacGowan’s Funeral
Shane MacGowan was an Irish songwriter and singer best known as the frontman of The Pogues. His funeral became a significant public moment, reflecting his cultural impact and the deep connection audiences felt to his music and words.
The event brought together musicians, artists, and members of the public to mark the passing of one of Ireland’s most influential and uncompromising creative voices.