05 Sept 2025
05 Sept 2025
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The funeral mass of Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan is taking place at St Mary’s of the Rosary Church in Nenagh, Tipperary, at 3.30pm this afternoon.
For as many people as possible to have a chance to say their own Slán to Shane, this morning's funeral procession through Dublin will be followed by a funeral mass in Nenagh, which will be broadcast live, and then a final farewell procession through Nenagh town.
Having left Dublin this morning, the cortege left the M7 at the Thurles junction, passing through Tyone, before heading along Kenyon Street, Pearse Street and Church Road, where it entered the church grounds for Shane's funeral Mass at 3.30pm.
UPDATED - You can watch the live stream below from approximately 3.30pm. Click 'fullscreen' to watch the stream:
An estimated 6,000 people are expected to arrive in the town to pay their respects as the legendary singer/songwriter makes his final journey.
President Michael D Higgins, Hollywood star Johnny Depp and some of the entertainment world's top performers are reported to be in attendance for MacGowan. Among those who are reported to take part in the singing during the ceremony are Nick Cave, Glen Hansard, Liam Ó Maonlaí and Sharon Shannon. It is also rumoured that Imelda May will sing during the service.
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