Shane MacGowan has been described as a poet, lyricist, singer and trailblazer at his funeral in Nenagh, while his sister Siobhan said he "lit a fire that burns in Ireland and across the world".
Hollywood star Johnny Depp and U2 frontman Bono were among those who participated in the service for The Pogues singer-songwriter, who died last week at the age of 65.
Also in attendance at Saint Mary of the Rosary Church in Nenagh were President Michael D Higgins, Nick Cave, actor Aidan Gillen, and former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams.
There was dancing inside the church as Fairytale Of New York was performed by Glen Hansard and Lisa O'Neill.
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