The Pogues

London Irish gather to pay tribute to late Pogues frontman who gave voice to their identity

MacGowan told the stories of people on the edges of society. He never shirked from their degradation, pain and humanity while also elevating their lives into something rich, beautiful and mythic

Pogues singer had a deep connection with Tipperary, and some of its pubs, where he said he felt at home

From the archive: In this Irish Times article from 1985, the late singer talks about the ‘Irish ghetto’, the BBC’s Pogues ban, and ‘despair, dullness and sobriety’

Despite the many medical challenges of his final years, he retained an admirably cussed streak to the end

From the archive: How The Irish Times reviewed Rum, Sodomy & the Lash, the band’s second album, in 1985

The Pogues in the early 1980s felt to thousands of second-generation Irish like the answer to an unspoken prayer

From the archive: Brian Kilmartin and Dave Fanning were at the Dublin venues in March and September for the band’s early Irish appearances

Death of Fairytale of New York singer Shane MacGowan: Victoria Mary Clarke says the 'measure of her dreams' has died

A selection of photographs capturing the talented singer’s celebrated music career and life

‘I truly believe that in 100 years from now most of us will be forgotten but Shane’s music is going to be remembered and sung’

Pogues frontman kicked open the door to Irish music for millions who might never have experienced it, instilled pride among the Irish in Britain and made Ireland itself cool

Pogues' frontman's 10 most memorable lines, from Fairytale of New York, Dark Streets of London, Transmetropolitan and more

A cruise ship’s loss has become folk music’s gain: the Dublin singer is showcasing his new album with a headline performance at Vicar Street this week