Shane MacGowan described as poet and trailblazer at his funeral

Victoria Mary Clarke (right), wife of Shane MacGowan, arrives for the funeral at Saint Mary’s of the Rosary Church, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary (Niall Carson/PA)

Shane MacGowan has been described as a poet, lyricist, singer and trailblazer at his funeral ceremony in County Tipperary.

Hollywood star Johnny Depp and U2 frontman Bono were among those who participated in the service for The Pogues singer, who died last week at the age of 65.