REACTION: See the heartfelt tributes flood Irish social media in tribute to Shane McGowan

The passing of Irish music legend Shane McGowan has left many in shock and sadness in the last few days, after the news broke earlier this week that The Pogues frontman died aged 65.

The online reaction to the much-loved singer's passing has been incredible, with so many tributes and stories from the life of a troubled, but gifted musical mind.

See below some of the online tributes paid to McGowan since his passing.