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Shane MacGowan's Funeral Procession Draws Emotional Farewell in Dublin

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Shane MacGowan's Funeral Procession Draws Emotional Farewell in Dublin
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Dublin pays tribute to Shane MacGowan, lead singer of The Pogues, with a funeral procession through the city. Mourners lined the streets as a horse-drawn carriage carried MacGowan's coffin, draped in the Irish flag. His music accompanied the procession, with musicians performing his famous hits. MacGowan's funeral will take place in Nenagh, and his wife expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support. MacGowan, who had been in ill health, died on November 30 at the age of 65.

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