Ed Sheeran's Irish grandmother and inspiration for well-known track dies

The 'Shape of You' singer penned the track 'Nancy Mulligan' after learning about his grandparents' love story
Ed Sheeran's Irish grandmother and inspiration for well-known track dies

Ed Sheeran previously said his grandparents had a Romeo and Juliet romance.

Ed Sheeran's Irish grandmother, who was the inspiration behind one of his songs has died.

Anne Mary Sheeran or Nancy as she was known passed away last Thursday at Castle Gardens Nursing Home in Enniscorthy.

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