Glen Hansard and Lisa O'Neill Perform "Fairytale of New York" at Shane MacGowan's Funeral

Glen Hansard, Lisa O'Neill, and The Pogues performed "Fairytale of New York" at Shane MacGowan's funeral.
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[@deepfiix]

That is the most beautiful send off I have ever seen. Shane definitely heard that! We will be singing his songs forever.

[@brianconneely5920]

Us Irish do send offs unlike any other nation. We celibrate the deads life and morn them thouroghly

[@nickklager1638]

Shane cannot hear this. Cause he´s dead. Unfortunately. Greets from Hannover.

[@HBD1980]

@@nickklager1638 Now I understand why Germans don't do beautiful funerals. You should learn from the Irish.

[@maxm6931]

We do, just not in Hannover I guess.

[@annelieserauter9837]

❤

[@mauromelluso2399]

This is not a funeral or memorial, this is a celebration of life... Beautiful version of this classic... Rip Mr Shane MacGowan

[@brodogoks2526]

Shane’s wife jumping over the pews to dance and his sister also. What a sight.

[@PaddySlattery]

It's so refreshing hearing those honest lyrics inside a church. Glen deserves more credit than he gets, and Lisa is just great. Absolute treasures. Mighty send-off by everyone. Shane would be raising a glass to this tribute.

[@bikeb4ndit761]

Dead right pal

[@richardrybinski2320]

She changed a lyric but it was a fabulous sendoff.

[@joekelly9960]

❤

[@CaseysRepository]

​@@richardrybinski2320which was that? She did say the "controversial" part anyway

[@AlainnCorcaigh]

​@@richardrybinski2320no she didn't

[@pouchcomics]

Lovely to see the great John Sheehan on tin whistle! What a performance and let’s be honest, nobody does a send off like the Irish!! Rest easy Shane, thanks for the music and the memories!! 🇮🇪🥃💚

[@paulharrison9030]

Just what I was about to say. Lovely to see John Sheehan

[@1401minstrel]

Yes, it was! It would be great to have a list of all the musicians who played that day.

[@kathrynoreilly6064]

Great version of a great song

[@pennytyson4358]

Fantastic

[@fluffymacfly3405]

Are they dubliners?

[@walluvalkama3927]

I'm crying tears of happiness to see how much love there is in that room. You lost two great ones this year, my condolances from Finland. We all were very blessed to have both Shane and Sinead. You could say we had sort of a counterpart of finnish rock go away 15 years ago and he had a irish song about some irish musiciands he sang, drank and played for a night or two in which he stated (poeted) that they sang about that the small nations strenght lies in it's arts and hearts. This is very evident looking at this wonderful service tonight. Peace and love from Helsinki. Shane was much loved here too.

[@bergannon6585]

Beautiful tribute. We lost 3 of our great poet's, song writer's and singers this year. Christie, Sinead and now Shane. ❤

[@Eversti_Sandels]

RIP Juice Leskinen & Shane MacGowan

[@seanmahoney2755]

If dis is the funeral, i can’t imagine the wake.

[@niggasjit]

The fact that they broke loose dancing in a funeral shows what kind of sendoff this was. What a sight. Loved it! Songs and memories lives forever

[@irishguy200007]

It was a wake inside a church.

[@kittymaher9395]

Beautiful version, ❤ , I was lucky enough to be in the church for this sad wonderful mass / concert, unforgettable ❤❤❤ Rip Shane ❤ ❤️❤️

[@robertburns3087]

You're the lucky one, Kitty, love the song and love you baby, happy Christmas

[@fluffymacfly3405]

Absolutely emotional brilliant send off. Who else is with glen

[@ruthblanchard7468]

Can't beat an Irish Funeral, am so proud of my Irish heritage, ❤.

[@Twistedseizure.]

If this dosent happen at my funeral, don't turn up! Simply magnificent

[@frankthornton589]

Brilliant

[@di942842]

Why am I crying? Being Asian, I have never heard of Shane or the Pogues. but here I am crying all the same.

[@boneytony5041]

Welcome to the wonderful world of Shane McGowan and the Pogues. A great depth of music to explore.

[@di942842]

I was just watching Jimmy Fallon clips. I stumbled upon Jimmy and Saoirse singing Fairytale of New York and here I am watching videos of Shane's funeral and bawling my eyes out.

[@joliecide]

You're missing out. Listen to the Pogues albums.

[@edward8597]

These tears on my face have at least five different reasons to be there.

[@blackyschwarz228]

I am 100% sure that Shane sit on his cloud and watching this and was happy, best salute for someone if people dance to your music on your funeral! R.I.P. legend!

[@earthlingification]

Yeah with a pint in his hand

[@user-dv4rl7nf2v]

So wonderful to see dancing at Shane's MacGowen's Funeral. A celebration of his precious life.

[@StLProgressive]

Now that is an awesome send off. Love that people started dancing. Shane would’ve loved it. RIP, Shane, and Kristy. This song has always made me cry, now it does so even more. 💚🙏🏻🍀

[@lolah3838]

Same. And then I realized some of the dancers were Shane's wife and sister and I bawled even harder.

[@brianclarke61993]

Shane and Kirsty are finally together again, and the Fairytale of New York is completed, I hope Shane is at peace now

[@Frame-313]

Make this number ONE 2023 For Shane and Kirsty

[@jonnigerlach417]

In a era full of cloned pop stars, it real is great to see true music and raw talent be heard through a microphone. RIP Shane, your music was always playing in my house growing up.

[@carlrayson3104]

First time that I have seen people dancing inside a church at a funeral. Loved it. RIP Shane and condolences to all who loved him.

[@Angelof236]

Funny that, 30 years from now your Xmas song will be the rare old mountain dew. Love ya shane :)

[@marefreed4140]

I don't cry often, but the dancing got me. What a beautiful send-off.

[@pennini89]

me too, the dance broke me

[@iansimon2750]

Watched Shane MacGowans Funeral shed a lot of tears and laffed a lot too this is the kind of send off that I want RIP Shane

[@PlymouthActivist4Justice]

Beautiful version. Glen and Lisa do a fantastic job with this.

[@gmack6459]

There won't be many funerals like that 👏👏❤

[@bearknuckles100]

That is because there are no other Shanes.

[@Johnny-fc8ji]

Every funeral in Ireland is like that mate.A celebrated life.

[@WinstonKillDeath]

There won’t be another one.

[@christianefiorito3204]

There are not many men like him.

[@swham1]

Could you imagine writing such an amazing song?

[@pennini89]

3 months later, I'm still here crying for the final dance. One of the most beautiful and spontaneous moments I've ever seen...❤

[@coreybingham8299]

An American here. Lived in Ireland for a couple years back in the early 2000s. This is the most beautiful encapsulation of the Irish people. What a wonderful country. What wonderful people. RIP Shane McGowan.

[@Aornis1973]

Fellow American who also lived in Ireland. Totally agree. The Irish are the loveliest people. Beautiful country.

[@nittany272]

This is how I want to go. No tears, no fears, just laughter and dancing in the aisles with lots of music. RIP Shane ❤️

[@ritadonnelly8820]

so well said lovely rip Shane ❤❤❤

[@henrik5761]

The music is sad. Fantastic, but sad.

[@jocksilver7]

He had a King's funeral and we all know he more than earned it, in lack of a better verb. Ireland and her Church setting an example of dedication to a people's Prince of Irish Popular Culture. It's been 39 years since I first listened to the Pogues. Hail and fare safe Shane MacGowan. Celtic Soul Cousins in Pt.

[@user-fd9mz4kr4z]

What a brilliant funeral! Rest in peace, my star. Arigato from Japan.

[@paulinemccabe6664]

Brilliant musicians,well done anyone.Proud to be lrish.Great send off.

[@spicyskyraisin7745]

What a tribute! What an honour! What a legend. RIP Shane.

[@ronanmcadam7251]

Thanks for putting this online 😢

[@michaelmacdonald7702]

This is so F-ing beautiful! Can not imagine a more fitting tribute

[@antbarsports]

Very emotional, exciting to see how they sing and dance, I cry while I see it, I have grown up in Spain listening to their songs, their Irish folk! Regards from Spain. Antonio

[@micknphillivevids2033]

THIS!!

[@samisticlife]

Because they see it as a celebration to life

[@roncatton7101]

He would have been, and no doubt is very proud of this rendition of one of the greatest xmas songs of all time that he himself and Kisty left us all with.. RIP legend and thank you!

[@hobbes4583]

Maybe that's why he left in the holiday season.😢

[@jin1919lee]

Perhaps the greatest farewell for Shane as he rest in peace❤❤❤❤

[@PatrickCoady-ud7mg]

Wow that was the most amazing womans voice

[@prangbro]

Yeah, she’s incredible. Check out her stuff it’s great - she does a great cover of Lullaby of London

[@JF-kv1gm]

Discovered her on Guy Garvey's radio show on Radio 6 music.

[@danwilson9165]

Lisa O'Neil One of Ireland's best contemporary musicians. She released an incredible album this year.

[@GarrFagen-gr7xt]

Yes. Not exactly the in your face name brand recognition of Taylor what'shername, in the WarriorPrincess pole-dancing outfit, 21 tour-bus entourage, from planet warming show to planet warming show, but whatever. Oh, the mighty buck. I prefer Lisa O'Neil at a house concert !

[@MrMonikerjay]

Bless the Irish. So full of life and song. What a beautiful send off to a wonderful songwriter.

[@drhambone1598]

Rest easy, Shane. we love you!

[@maxhr1749]

Shane & Kirsty are singing together somewhere along with them! ❤️

[@niazpetkar53]

R.I.P Shane, Sinead And Kirsty. Having A Pint Of Guinness And Singing With The Angels 🎤🎶🎻 ☘️🇮🇪🍺🥃

[@drhambone1598]

Slainte! 🍻

[@joe56474]

Nearly perfect rendition! I love that they kept the lyrics just as Shane wrote them. Just as they're supposed to be.

[@John-lp5xh]

She said Braggard

[@SickBoy99a]

So beautiful. People were dancing. Shane would be happy.

[@raythompson1720]

Wow, what a send off, and a celebration of a life lived to the limit

[@keithdonoghue4596]

R.I.P Shane always remember in Irish hearts

[@ukulabukula8843]

Not only in irish hearts.... .in everybodys heart😢

[@jonga80]

I get goosebumps and cry every time I watch this video, which I've already seen 5 or 6 times. It's very exciting and one of the best versions of 'Fairytale of New York' I've ever seen.

[@kilo1981]

No one does funerals like the Irish, for better or worse!

[@glasshalffull8471]

A celebration of a life lived to the full, Shane McGowan did become someone, his songs will live on.

[@christophergoodwin-qo7tg]

Absolutely Perfect! im sure hes up there looking down with a smile

[@jamesfoodie2738]

You'd have to have balls the size of the moon to sing this at his funeral. Well done!

[@PolishRoots]

TO ALL INVOLVED IN SHANE'S WARM HEARTED FUNERAL 🤍SIMPLY AWESOME & THEN SOME ~ WHAT A LOVING MEMORIAL & SEND OFF~ RIP🙏 DEAR ONE

[@karlpatchell3678]

The best people to pay tribute

[@bearknuckles100]

Hats off to the Father who did the service. Pure class and respect to a great fellow Irishman. Well done Father. Your speach and sermon were amazing. Thank You.

[@Birdtoes]

Absolutely!❤

[@wetfart1387able]

Speech*

[@stuartfoster2004]

Apart from him not being an Irishman

[@philruane5910]

I knew in 1985 in London, i found my tribe. I was 19, away from my irish family in st helens. A lovely whipps cross hospital irish nurse introduced me to em.

[@markcliffe7]

That genuinely brought tears to my eyes

[@alanharrison4240]

What a fantastic job these people did with an amazing song and in church as well. Well done made an upsetting experience a joyful one. Lets get the original to the uk number 1 for Christmas. Thinking of his family at this time😢

[@pikehead1]

Goodbye Shane my lad , a legend ❤

[@janewatson5388]

My all time favourite Xmas song 🎵 What a beautiful send off to Shane, celebrating his life, in Gods keeping now, no more suffering! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Fizzure3000]

I love that people are dancing

[@robertmccall8666]

One of the best Christmas songs ever ... Shane was a true man ... He had his demons but anyone who met him loved him he was just Shane. Imagine he's singing this song with Kristy in heaven and enjoying a pint.

[@mckinneydermot]

there are not many people that can sing this like Shane and Krisy...but you nailed it...amazing performance, amazing send off

[@ellenpeppler2924]

Only the Irish send their beloved off with such celebration. May the Road Rise to Meet you Shane ❤

[@mariobenkovic4095]

I'm singing,smiling,and crying in same time.

[@pennytyson4358]

That’s the best funeral service I ever seen!!!!

[@kevcox5585]

Glen Hansard amazing vocals, so gritty, same with Lisa, caught the feeling of the late Kirsty perfectly and The Pogues playing it right infront of Shane one final time. Absolutely incredible. So moved, this Christmas song he wrote about drunken lovers falling in and out of love will stand the test of time in 100 years while all other Christmas pop songs we consider classics today will fall by the wayside. You've got to love the Irish, they know how to commit to a proper send off! Sleep well Shane.

[@Svolkivar]

This really made me cry. I hope Shane heard it

[@eriefairy1]

Great to hear the song sang as it should be RIP Shane legend

[@goranspizza2629]

Who does not cry seeing this? What a performance!

[@1gnore_me.]

seeing his wife smiling and dancing to the song ... just goes to show how powerful his music was.

[@dragomiruzelac2227]

Shane would love it! Glory to him! ❤️❤️❤️😢😢😢

[@mikebronny1356]

A great song at such a sad occasion. Saw the Pogues live in 1986 In Munich, Amazing show.

[@JoseRodriguez-fv4pn]

The best Christmas song in the history of music. Touching. Emotional. Moving.

[@neilscott3622]

Wonder how many are still at the wake,would be a shame to end it now with Christmas only 2 weeks away. RIP Shane,legend

[@annkavanagh8110]

Only in my beautiful country Ireland 🇮🇪 what a send of for Shane !slan lath r.i.p

[@_Kerinya_]

Eine gute irische Beerdigung ist besser als eine schlechte Hochzeit 🇮🇪🍻 Ruhe in Frieden Shane. Wir werden dich stets vermissen ❤ Sláinte.

[@Priasbcbeist]

Perfect ❤

[@user-dk6jm2rm1o]

Imagine people dancing at your funeral and all the reason is love.

[@user-cq5me9dj2g]

One of the most beautiful send offs ever! I saw the Pogues in Boston on March 11, 2007. I'll never forget it.

[@jonnyorigan]

Still only just getting over the hangover right?😂😂

[@SunnybraeCroft]

What a send off, Christmas is not Christmas until this tune plays

[@jasonlynch9407]

RIP Shane 😘

[@gconnolly648]

We have been shedding a lot of sad tears over the last few weeks this time it was for pure joy. Thanks to everyone contributing and a special mention for the wonderful Lisa Oneil.

[@Gill-Leeds]

What a fabulous rendition of a great song, that's one great send off, RIP Shane

[@GamerBully]

What a performance. Seeing people dance at the end. Wow. What a magical send off. Pure magical.

[@ktwashere5637]

Stunning version.

[@garydonner6680]

The tears are flowing in my house right now. What a tribute.

[@dgreen659]

A very wonderful and amazing funeral. Lisa did a wonderful job singing this song.

[@jbsamakis]

The healing power of music

[@MsChuckroast]

What a way to go. Rest Shane.

[@billsheridan6280]

the mass was classic and joyous--I'm a new fan of lisa O'neill--her voice is magical

[@flatline8580]

I absolutely Loved that they were dancing. Exactly as Shane would want it.

[@mattp1511]

Now that's how you celebrate a life ❤🥹👏👏👏 absolutely beautiful tribute ❤️❤️❤️

[@williamhastie5056]

Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful! Lots of love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪

[@bergannon6585]

What a send-off Wow. I can visualise Shane, Sinead, and Christie all smiling down together ❤️ that definitely reached the heaven's ❤

[@evaternell2570]

You People in Irland, You are amazing I' haven't been to Irland, yet, but will go There quit soon. You, PEOPLE, you 'r amazing. ❤❤❤

[@JohnBoyBeattie]

This choked me up. It was incredible. They did Shane proud.

[@frankthornton589]

So true what Chris eubank said the Irish are a special people just amazing send off shane you gave joy to the planet go raibh maith agat

[@ulisesmavridis]

Rest In Peace Shane McGowan. Thank you for your music and what you've given us! Fly high!

[@phil2003ashleigh]

I’m certain, indeed I’m positive I seen Shane tapping his foot in his coffin. Beautiful send off for a beautiful soul. Thank you for the soundtrack to our lives 🍺🇮🇪😢

[@rosariafernandes564]

Thank you SHANE 🥺👏👏🎸🤍 love you. PORTUGAL