Manchán Magan found wonder everywhere, mourners hear at funeral full of music and poetry

Writer and broadcaster, who died at 55 of cancer, was ‘fire-starter’ who will be remembered for ‘spirit of abundance’ ...
National Catholic Register

Irish Priest Calls Musician Shane MacGowan’s Raucous Funeral Mass ‘a Scandal’

A Catholic priest in Northern Ireland has called last week’s funeral Mass for Irish musician Shane MacGowan a scandal. “It was an abuse of what the Mass is and what the Catholic funeral liturgy is all ...
Variety

Shane MacGowan’s Funeral: Nick Cave Sings, Johnny Depp Is Pallbearer as Mourners Dance in Aisles

There was dancing in the aisles, Nick Cave singing “A Rainy Night in Soho” and Irish musicians Glen Hansard and Lisa O’Neill performing “Fairytale of New York” as mourners turned out Friday for the ...
Catholic News Agency

Irish priest calls musician Shane MacGowan’s raucous funeral Mass ‘a scandal’

A Catholic priest in Northern Ireland has called last week’s funeral Mass for Irish musician Shane MacGowan a scandal. “This is an abuse of the liturgy. It’s sacrilegious. A requiem Mass is not for ...