RIP Shane

[Fluke as a guest]

What a sad day it is. Shane has played a role in so many important moments in my life. He will be remembered and dearly missed.
Slainte to you all

[smoz as a guest]

My original log in details seem to no longer exist.

I was fortunate enough to see Shane play live with The Nips, The Pogues and The Popes.

Farewell to one of the greatest songwriters I have had the pleasure to hear. I think I saw The Pogues live more times than any other band, in four different countries and over four decades.

The St Patrick’s night gigs in the late eighties were great evenings, but I think the band were better during the numerous reunion tours in the 2000’s. Last time I saw them was at The Olympia in Paris, summer of 2012, it was filmed and released as a live album/DVD.

I met Shane on one occasion. I wish that I had an insightful story to share but it was at about 4am in a dodgy indie club in Islington in the early nineties and neither of us were at our best

RIP you Rebellious Irish Poet.

[soulfinger]

Raising a parting glass and wishing I wasn't.

May the road rise up to meet you Shane.

Rest in Peace.

[Michaelo]

Terrible news. RIP Shane.

[LittleCupcakes]

He left in peace, well-loved by family. For that at least I am thankful.

I didn’t know him, but he left and I will miss him. My sympathies to all those here who feel the same.

Deepest condolences to his family, and may God rest his soul as he hoped.

[PaddyRollingstonegst]

Haven't been around for many years but of course had to come here tonight. Absolutely heartbroken. Shane and the Pogues meant so much to me. RIP

[Meisterdieb]

Hope this isn't too much off topic, but in addition to my original post a few hours ago I'd like to say that it's very nice to still see many people from years ago around, such as Fr. McGreer, Soulfinger or even TheIrishRover. Hang in there everyone! Reactions all around the world already show what the man meant and means to so many people. RIP.

[Welshie]

Well 24 hours since we found out the worse, we knew it was coming some day, but some would say it came later than expected others would say to early.
Like others Shane & Pogues have been a big part of my life and i loved the music immensely. So thanks Shane for the music and the memories.
Now imagine the party on other side last night, Therese, Sinead, Cush, Joe Strummer, The Dubliners, Kirsty, Phillip, Darryl and probably a few more, not much RIP there last night!
Cheers. Welshie.

[Heather]

Such a big shock, even though I knew by the look of him that it was coming, and it was a year last Sunday when I lost my Jake too, so that hasn't helped.

I never knew Shane, but I know many people that know the people who were close to him.

My condolences to Victoria, Siobhan, and the rest of the family.

RIP Shane.