Shane MacGowan News

The Pogues are embarking on a 40th anniversary tour in celebration of their second album 'Rum Sodomy and the Lash'
19 November 2024

The Pogues announce first tour since Shane MacGowan's death

The Pogues are set to embark on their first tour in more than a decade and since the death of frontman Shane...
Shane MacGowan left just €849,733 in his will to his widow
12 July 2024

Shane MacGowan's will left widow less than €1 million

Shane MacGowan left less than 1 million in his will to widow Victoria Mary Clarke.
Bruce Springsteen has been forced to cancel some European tour dates
27 May 2024

Bruce Springsteen forced to cancel European stadium tour dates over health issue

Bruce Springsteen has been forced to cancel some European shows due to ill health.
Bruce Springsteen's Kilkenny was full of surprises
13 May 2024

Bruce Springsteen opens Kilkenny gig with rousing tribute to Shane MacGowan

Bruce Springsteen surprised gig-goers by kicking off his Kilkenny gig with a moving tribute to...
Sinead O’Connor and Shane MacGowan to take place in New York City
9 January 2024

Sinead O’Connor and Shane MacGowan to take place in New York City

A Sinead OConnor and Shane MacGowan tribute concert will take place in New York City this spring.
Shane MacGowan’s fellow Pogues stars are filled with regret they had lost touch with the singer before his death
8 January 2024

Shane MacGowan’s Pogues bandmates regret losing touch with singer before his death

Shane MacGowans fellow Pogues stars are filled with regret they had lost touch with the...
Shane MacGowan is said to have been communicating with ‘alien beings’ and ‘dragons’ before his death
7 January 2024

Shane MacGowan ‘was chatting with aliens and dragons before death’

Shane MacGowan is said to have been communicating with alien beings and dragons before his death.
Shane MacGowan’s widow is in grief counselling
31 December 2023

Shane MacGowan’s widow in grief therapy

Shane MacGowans widow is in grief counselling.
Shane MacGowan’s photographer says people only wanted to see snaps of the singer with rotten teeth
29 December 2023

Shane MacGowan’s snapper blasts public for only wanting to see singer looking toothless and ‘grotesque’

Shane MacGowans photographer says people only wanted to see snaps of the...
Shane MacGowan’s last drawing was of leprechauns guarding a crock of gold
27 December 2023

Shane MacGowan’s final drawing revealed!

Shane MacGowans last drawing was of leprechauns guarding a crock of gold.
Shane MacGowan’s widow has comforted herself by going to the church mass The Pogues wildman ‘loved’
27 December 2023

Shane MacGowan’s widow comforts herself by going to his beloved church mass

Shane MacGowans widow has comforted herself by going to the church mass The Pogues wildman...
The Libertines have covered The Pogues’ ‘Fairytale of New York’
26 December 2023

Libertines cover ‘Fairytale of New York’ in tribute to Pete Doherty’s late wildman pal Shane MacGowan

The Libertines have covered The Pogues Fairytale of New York.
Shane MacGowan is said to have had a fortune of at least £4.3 million when he died
26 December 2023

Shane MacGowan ‘died with fortune of at least £4.3 million’

Shane MacGowan is said to have had a fortune of at least 4.3 million when he died.
Shane MacGowan's wife Victoria Mary Clarke says their connection deepened after he gave up heroin
18 December 2023

Shane MacGowan's connection to wife 'deepened' after he gave up heroin

Shane MacGowans wife Victoria Mary Clarke has revealed their connection deepened after he gave up...
Johnny Depp proudly carried Shane MacGowan's coffin into the church
15 December 2023

Johnny Depp 'proudly' carried Shane MacGowan's coffin - despite security concerns

Johnny Depp was determined to carry late pal Shane MacGowans wicker coffin - despite concerns...
The Pogues are reissuing ‘Fairytale of New York’ in the wake of frontman Shane MacGowan’s death
13 December 2023

Pogues reissuing ‘Fairytale of New York’ in honour of Shane MacGowan!

The Pogues are reissuing Fairytale of New York in the wake of frontman Shane MacGowans death.
Shane MacGowan’s widow says grief is ‘not as bad’ as she was expecting
13 December 2023

Shane MacGowan’s widow admits grief is ‘not as bad’ as she feared

Shane MacGowans widow says grief is not as bad as she was expecting.
Shane MacGowan reportedly left €10,000 behind the bar so his famous pals could enjoy drinks on him at his star-studded VIP wake
12 December 2023

Shane MacGowan ‘left €10,000 behind bar for famous pals at his VIP wake’

Shane MacGowan reportedly left 10,000 behind the bar so his famous pals could enjoy drinks on...
Johnny Depp has been a hailed the 'most gracious of angels' by Shane MacGowan's widow
12 December 2023

Shane MacGowan's widow hails Johnny Depp as 'most gracious of angels'

Shane MacGowans widow has described Johnny Depp as the most gracious of angels.
Sam Ryder would love The Pogues to beat him to Christmas Number One
12 December 2023

Sam Ryder backs The Pogues to beat him to Christmas Number One after Shane MacGowan's death

Sam Ryder would love The Pogues to beat him to Christmas Number One.
Shane MacGowan’s widow applauded Jonny Depp for his incredible support and loyalty to her husband
11 December 2023

Shane MacGowan’s widow praises Johnny Depp for his unwavering support

Shane MacGowans widow applauded Jonny Depp for his incredible support and loyalty to her husband.
Shane MacGowan despised funerals, his widow has revealed
10 December 2023

Shane MacGowan’s widow reveals he despised funerals

Shane MacGowan despised funerals, his widow has revealed.
Johnny Depp among small group at Shane MacGowan's cremation
9 December 2023

Johnny Depp among small group at Shane MacGowan's cremation

Johnny Depp was one of the main mourners as Shane MacGowan was cremated on Saturday 09.12.23.
Shane MacGowan was close friends with Johnny Depp
8 December 2023

Shane MacGowan urged Jonny Depp to 'forgive' Amber Heard before his death

Shane MacGowan urged Johnny Depp to forgive Amber Heard, his widow has revealed.