The late Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan made a fortune thanks to his much-loved 1988 festive hit Fairytale of New York. The singer, who had well-documented problems with drugs and alcohol ...

THE widow of Pogues ­legend Shane MacGowan has revealed she would have no complaints if she never met anyone else. Victoria Mary Clarke first met Shane in a London pub when she was just 16 ...

Sharon Shannon is a masterful accordionist and a national treasure, and she was both emcee and the center of gravity for a ...

Victoria Mary Clarke was just 16 when she met her future husband Shane MacGowan. The writer was married to The Pogues musician for 32 years but lost him on November 30 last year, when Shane died ...

THE Pogues fans have gone wild after the legendary band reunited for a special gig one year after the death of Shane MacGowan. The rebel rousers were joined by some special guests as they reformed ...

The Pogues lead singer Shane MacGowan reportedly left a significant fortune of £4million following his death in November 2023. The legendary musician collected substantial royalties from the ...

Shane MacGowan’s wife, Victoria May Clarke, has revealed how the late Pogues frontman felt about the success of his biggest hit, “Fairytale of New York”, as she reflected on their ...

Grian Chatten from Fontaines DC joined the celtic punk band on stage in Dublin’s 3Arena, filling in the empty space left by the passing of frontman Shane MacGowan. MacGowan passed away in ...

Victoria Mary Clarke recalls couple’s last Christmas and reveals late Pogues frontman left behind ‘reams’ of prose Shane MacGowan and wife Victoria Mary Clarke celebrate Christmas at home in ...

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