{
  "id": 209242,
  "title": "Father of late Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan dies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/father-of-late-pogues-frontman-shane-macgowan-dies",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-06T07:27:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTE News",
    "slug": "rte-news",
    "url": "https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0806/1586709-shane-macgowan-father-dead/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Maurice MacGowan, the father of the late Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan, has died at the age of 96 following a brief illness. Born in Ranelagh, Dublin, he also resided in Silvermines and Nenagh, County Tipperary. Maurice's legacy includes being the predeceased husband of Therese and father of Shane, who tragically passed away in November 2023 at the age of 65. He leaves behind his daughter Siobhan, son-in-law Anthony, and daughter-in-law Victoria Mary Clarke.\n\nIn a touching tribute, Siobhan MacGowan remembered her father as a man who lived an extraordinary life. Both Shane and Siobhan admired their father tremendously, with the latter noting their father's deep love for literature and poetry, which he shared with Shane as a child. Maurice MacGowan continued to translate Latin and Greek verse well into his 90s, as well as maintaining an appreciation for ancient Irish poetry.\n\nThe family cherished the time spent together, often gathering on Saturday nights to listen to Irish records, with Shane and Siobhan singing along to their father's favorite music. Maurice MacGowan was a man ahead of his time, with a diverse taste in music and a sharp wit. He was a source of inspiration for his children, instilling in them a sense of self-belief and a profound love for their father.\n\nVictoria Mary Clarke emphasized that Maurice played a significant role in shaping Shane's literary development, crediting him with introducing his son to the works of James Joyce, Flann O'Brien, and Seamus Heaney, among others. Shane MacGowan's father's influence extended beyond literature, as he had an eclectic taste in music and was up-to-date with the latest developments in the industry. A funeral service for Maurice MacGowan will be held at the Shannon Crematorium on Saturday, with donations to St Vincent de Paul in lieu of flowers being appreciated.",
  "summary": "The death has occurred of the father of the late singer songwriter Shane MacGowan following a short illness.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}