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Legacy and tributes to Shane MacGowan

Overview

Following the death of Shane MacGowan, the former frontman of The Pogues, in November 2023, his father Maurice MacGowan passed away peacefully on 3 August 2026 at University Hospital Limerick after a short illness.

In August 2026, details were released regarding ‘20th Century Paddy - The Songs of Shane MacGowan’, a tribute album initiated by MacGowan’s wife, Victoria Mary Clark. The project features various international and Irish artists, including U2, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, and Johnny Depp. Scheduled for release on 13 November, the album aims to donate at least 50% of artist royalties to the Dublin Simon Community to support people experiencing homelessness.

Entities

Shane MacGowan · U2 · Shannon Crematorium · Maurice Matthew MacGowan · Dublin Simon Community

Timeline

16 days ago

[CULTURE] 10 sources
Shane MacGowan tribute album features U2 and Bruce Springsteen
A tribute album for The Pogues' late frontman Shane MacGowan, featuring U2, Bruce Springsteen, and Johnny Depp, will be released on November 13, with proceeds benefiting the Dublin Simon Community.
about 1 month ago

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Maurice MacGowan, father of Pogues frontman Shane, dies in Limerick
Maurice MacGowan, father of Pogues frontman Shane, died on 3 Aug 2026 at University Hospital Limerick; funeral set for the following Saturday at Shannon Crematorium.

Sources

961theeagle.com · amass.jp · artportal.hu · extra.ie · glas-slavonije.hr · nme.com · ondarock.it · ourculturemag.com · whatsnewinpublishing.com · z100missoula.com