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Shane MacGowan of The Pogues throughout the years after star's death
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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
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Late Late Show: Patrick Kielty praised for touching tribute to Shane MacGowan
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Patrick and a number of Shane's celeb friends shared fond memories of the late legend
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Shane MacGowan's sister describes legend as 'son of Ireland' in powerful tribute
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Siobhan MacGowan said Shane has joined Sinead O'Connor and Christy Dignam in an 'unholy and holy trio'
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Ryan Tubridy describes meeting 'fascinating' Shane MacGowan in tribute video
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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
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Shane MacGowan and Sinead O'Connor friendship as clip resurfaces following Pogues star death
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The two friends opened up about their mortality in an interview with Pat Kenny in 1995 - and now the clip is making rounds
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Shane MacGowan RIP: Leave your tributes for The Pogues legend who has died aged 65
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Shane and The Pogues' hit song 'Fairytale of New York' is a beloved Christmas classic
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Fairytale of New York: A look back at Ireland's Christmas anthem after Shane MacGowan's tragic passing
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His classic tune 'Fairytale of New York' routinely heralds the start of the festive season in Ireland
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Shane McGowan dead LIVE updates as tributes flow for legendary Pogues frontman
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Shane, 65, had spent recent years in and out of hospital with various health issues
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Shane MacGowan dead: Legendary Pogues frontman dies aged 65
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He was released from hospital last week
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Shane MacGowan and wife 'deeply and eternally grateful' as he's released from hospital
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The Pogues frontman has been in hospital since June and had hoped to make it home in time for Christmas
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Shane MacGowan 'so happy' to see longtime pal Imelda May during hospital visit
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The 65-year-old singer is in hospital since June
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Shane MacGowan's wife shares positive health update and 'Christmas wish' to get him home
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Victoria Mary Clarke shared the news that the Fairytale Of New York singer was feeling “much better”
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Shane MacGowan shares rare hospital selfie as he wishes close pal a happy birthday
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The Pogues star remains in hospital receiving treatment and was visited by pal Tom Creagh
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Shane MacGowan 'praying for peace and love' for the world from hospital bed
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The Pogues star remains in hospital and his wife Victory Mary Clarke shared a sweet message from him
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Shane MacGowan's wife 'determined' to get him home in latest health update
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Victoria Mary Clarke shared a photo of the star smiling from his hospital bed on Tuesday
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Shane MacGowan gets surprise hospital visit amid 'positive' health update
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Shane's Pogues bandmate Spider Stacy spent time with the star in hospital recently
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Shane MacGowan's wife thanks 'so kind' Daniel O'Donnell for hospital visit
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The Fairytale of New York singer is in hospital since late June for an unspecified health issue
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Shane MacGowan's wife opens up on fears for her husband and death
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She's got some good advice for those who are going through health battles
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Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan recovers in hospital after several days in ICU
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It is understood the singer-songwriter has been treated in a Dublin hospital since late June, however Victoria did not address the reason for his hospital admission
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Shane MacGowan hoping to be home for Christmas after deadly virus
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The singer contracted shingles over a week ago which caused Victoria, his wife, to bring him to hospital, where further tests confirmed he has a rare brain condition called encephalitis
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Shane MacGowan offers support to 'brother' Johnny Depp amid court battle with Amber Heard
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The Pogues lead singer has been friends with Johnny Depp for decades
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Pogues star Shane MacGowan enjoys drink in popular South Dublin pub
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The man behind 'Fairytale of New York' gave the live music venue a shoutout on social media
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The myths around famous song 'Dirty Old Town' that will leave Dubliners questioning everything
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One change of one word in the lyrics has helped fuel the fire of a misconception about the beautiful song that many Dubliners have taken as their own
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The tragic story behind The Fairytale of New York that many people don't know
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One of the two singers passed away under horrific circumstances while on a holiday
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