'He would have loved to see all this': Shane MacGowan makes final journey through Dublin 

The remains of Shane MacGowan pass through Dublin. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

It was a heartfelt and spontaneous response to the sight of the funeral cortege of Shane MacGowan that the shy and rebellious star would have loved.

As the gates opened at the racing track on South Lotts Road in Ringsend south Dublin, the crowds who gathered to bid their final farewell to the Pogues frontman erupted into cheers.