The story of Shane MacGowan’s friendship with actor Johnny Depp – however unlikely it may seem – made “sense”, said director Julien Temple.

Source: https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/from-top-of-the-pops-to-best-man-to-pallbearer-the-long-friendship-of-shane-macgowan-and-johnny-depp/a7707444.html

This experience of being raised in a migrant Irish environment would animate much of MacGowan’s work with The Pogues.

Source: https://theconversation.com/shane-macgowan-a-timeless-voice-for-irelands-diaspora-in-england-197491

We shared a Guinness while watching the Pogues’ rendition of Fairytale of New York at Shane MacGowan’s funeral.”

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2023/dec/25/australia-vs-pakistan-boxing-day-test-live-updates-day-one-cricket-scores-results-start-time-teams-mcg-melbourne