Ryan Tubridy describes meeting 'fascinating' Shane MacGowan in tribute video

The broadcaster also acknowledged that the Irish music scene had lost a trilogy of talent this year between the legendary Pogues frontman, Sinead O'Connor and Christy Dignam

Bookmark
Share

By

16:32, 30 NOV 2023

Ryan Tubridy — Ryan Tubridy (Image: Instagram/Ryan Tubridy)

Ryan Tubridy mourned the loss of Shane MacGowan through a thoughtful video tribute earlier today.

The 'Fairytale of New York' star passed away at home aged 65 after fighting ill-health. The star had spent a number of months in St Vincent's Hospital but returned home to his wife Victoria Mary Clarke last week.

Ryan spoke fondly of Shane in his Instagram tribute. He confirmed he met the musician on several occasions and even revealed Shane's love of board game Trivial Pursuit.

Read more: Shane MacGowan and Sinead O'Connor friendship as clip resurfaces following Pogues star death

Read more: A look back at Ireland's Christmas anthem after Shane MacGowan's tragic passing

The former Late Late Show host said: "He was a fascinating figure who I met a few times in recent years. He was a divil with plenty to say, a fan of Trivial Pursuit and a great companion to Victoria Mary who I'm thinking of today alongside his extended family."

Ryan also reflected on a trilogy of monumental losses this year to Ireland's music scene. Fans were devastated after the death of Christy Dignam earlier this year, while the tragic passing of Sinead O'Connor made international headlines.

He added: "The country has lost intrinsically important artists who are part of the fabric of who we are. I will say one thing-heaven, or wherever they are, just got a hell of a lot more interesting. May he rest in peace."

The musical legend, known best for the festive hit 'Fairytale of New York', would have turned 66 on Christmas Day. He was recently visited in hospital by famous pals such as Imelda May and Pogues member Spider Stacy.

For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.

Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.

Story Saved

You can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.

The Late Late Show Late Late Show: Patrick Kielty praised for touching tribute to Shane MacGowan Patrick and a number of Shane's celeb friends shared fond memories of the late legend

Hero school worker who put life on the line to save kids out of intensive care

More than a week after the horror attack in which Leanne Flynn Keogh was repeatedly stabbed as she defended the young kids from the knifeman, sources have confirmed that her condition has improved enough for her to be moved out of ICU – and into a high dependency unit

Lucky escape for workmen after huge crane overturns in Blanchardstown

The incident happened yesterday morning when a large yellow crane toppled forward

Dole fraud crackdown - over half a million reviews of welfare claimants carried out

It comes after criticism that recipients like Ashling Murphy’s killer, Josef Puska, was paid disability benefit, even though he could ride around on his bike stalking women on the day she was murdered

Shane MacGowan enjoys drink with legendary Bob Dylan after his Dublin gig

MacGowan was even booked to open for their North American tour in the late 1980s

Swords Dublin property manager steals reg plates from cars in 'intimidation effort'The court heard Carvin stole a registration plate from a vehicle in Prospect estate in Balbriggan, Co Dublin on August 14, 2018 and another from a vehicle in Castlemills estate, Balbriggan between 8-17 September 2018

Murderer Gerard Cervi pictured at US gun range months before Bray Boxing Club shooting

In the pics Cervi can be seen holding what appears to be a Smith and Weston 29 double-action revolver - made famous by Clint Eastwood’s ‘Dirty Harry’ movie

Dublin weather: Exact day pinpointed for end of cold snap but bleak forecast ahead

While Wednesday will see things take a much milder turn - with temperatures as high as 10C being forecast - it will also bring torrential rain with risks of flooding after the freezing week

State spends €8.5 million on deportations in 10 years

Of over 10,600 deportations issues in the last decade, just 18 per cent have been carried out, data released by Justice Minister Helen McEntee shows

Dublin homes for sale: Two-bedroom properties around the city for different budgets

Take a peek at these properties, which are currently on sale by private treaty

The Late Late Show Late Late Show: Patrick Kielty praised for touching tribute to Shane MacGowan Patrick and a number of Shane's celeb friends shared fond memories of the late legend

Hero school worker who put life on the line to save kids out of intensive care

More than a week after the horror attack in which Leanne Flynn Keogh was repeatedly stabbed as she defended the young kids from the knifeman, sources have confirmed that her condition has improved enough for her to be moved out of ICU – and into a high dependency unit

Lucky escape for workmen after huge crane overturns in Blanchardstown

The incident happened yesterday morning when a large yellow crane toppled forward

Dublin pub owner 'immensely proud' of opening three bars in the US

Joe Byrne, 36, from Dublin, is owner of The Wolfhound, The Wild Goose, and Jack Diamond's

Dole fraud crackdown - over half a million reviews of welfare claimants carried out

It comes after criticism that recipients like Ashling Murphy’s killer, Josef Puska, was paid disability benefit, even though he could ride around on his bike stalking women on the day she was murdered

Swords Dublin property manager steals reg plates from cars in 'intimidation effort'The court heard Carvin stole a registration plate from a vehicle in Prospect estate in Balbriggan, Co Dublin on August 14, 2018 and another from a vehicle in Castlemills estate, Balbriggan between 8-17 September 2018

Murderer Gerard Cervi pictured at US gun range months before Bray Boxing Club shooting

In the pics Cervi can be seen holding what appears to be a Smith and Weston 29 double-action revolver - made famous by Clint Eastwood’s ‘Dirty Harry’ movie

Dublin weather: Exact day pinpointed for end of cold snap but bleak forecast ahead

While Wednesday will see things take a much milder turn - with temperatures as high as 10C being forecast - it will also bring torrential rain with risks of flooding after the freezing week

State spends €8.5 million on deportations in 10 years

Of over 10,600 deportations issues in the last decade, just 18 per cent have been carried out, data released by Justice Minister Helen McEntee shows

Dublin homes for sale: Two-bedroom properties around the city for different budgets

Take a peek at these properties, which are currently on sale by private treaty

Dublin property manager steals reg plates from cars in 'intimidation effort'

The court heard Carvin stole a registration plate from a vehicle in Prospect estate in Balbriggan, Co Dublin on August 14, 2018 and another from a vehicle in Castlemills estate, Balbriggan between 8-17 September 2018

Shane MacGowan of The Pogues throughout the years after star's death

Known as the lead vocalist and songwriter of Celtic punk band the Pogues, Shane had a long music career that spanned decades and touched many

State spends €8.5 million on deportations in 10 years

Of over 10,600 deportations issues in the last decade, just 18 per cent have been carried out, data released by Justice Minister Helen McEntee shows

Dublin homes for sale: Two-bedroom properties around the city for different budgets

Take a peek at these properties, which are currently on sale by private treaty

Assistant Commissioner makes statement following €8 million heroin seizure

He said "the recent wave of overdoses in Dublin city centre" has reinforced the importance of disrupting criminal networks supplying heroin

Late Late Show: Patrick Kielty praised for touching tribute to late Shane MacGowan

The Late Late Show

Patrick and a number of Shane's celeb friends shared fond memories of the late legend

Heroin worth €8 million seized as two men arrested

Revenue and gardai intercepted a light aircraft and a vehicle in South County Dublin and County Kildare today

FreeNow issue apology after €200 vouchers wrongly issued to customers

The confusion began after customers were invited to answer a Christmas-themed riddle where up to ten €20 vouchers were lodged into the accounts of those who solved it

Dublin traffic LIVE: Stillorgan Road crash, Dublin Tunnel lane blocked and M50 delays

We'll be bringing you the latest traffic updates through our live blog below

Gardai open internal investigation to find person who leaked false information to Gript

An Garda Siochana

A chief superintendent has been appointed to investigate the now-deleted article about the suspect for the Dublin creche knife attack

Lucky escape for workmen after huge crane overturns in Blanchardstown

The incident happened yesterday morning when a large yellow crane toppled forward

Dublin weather: Met Eireann's urgent hail and snow warning as temperatures dip to -5C

A low temperature and ice warning is in place for all of Ireland until midday with widespread frost