Stars turn out for Shane MacGowan's funeral

A rousing rendition of Shane MacGowan's best-loved hit Fairytale of New York rang out during his funeral in Co Tipperary, Ireland as stars including Johnny Depp, Bono and Nick Cave led the tributes to the singer.

Mourners were welcomed by Father Pat Gilbert as the "people this great man influenced, encouraged, entertained and touched" gathered in a ceremony that was broadcast online and on TV for fans around the world.

He paid tribute to "a poet, lyricist, singer, trailblazer" who "reflected life as lived in our time, calling out accepted norms that oftentimes appear unacceptable".

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