A message was played from former Late Late show host Ryan Tubridy paying tribute to Dignam, who appeared on the show a number of times, notably with Irish folk star Finbar Furey in 2017 when the two performed Eric Bogle’s The Green Fields Of France.

Source: https://waterford-news.ie/2023/06/17/we-cherished-him-dublin-bids-farewell-to-aslan-frontman-christy-dignam/

Born in England to Irish parents, MacGowan emerged from London’s punk scene to found The Pogues, who melded Irish folk and rock ’n’ roll into a unique, intoxicating blend.

Source: https://www.newdelhitimes.com/crowds-line-dublin-streets-for-funeral-procession-of-the-pogues-singer-shane-macgowan/

"Whiskey in the Jar" first gained international exposure as a traditional Irish folk song when The Dubliners performed it during concerts at home and abroad.

Source: https://www.irishcentral.com/culture/entertainment/metallica-whiskey-in-the-jar-brazil